You may have noticed from previous blog posts that I like framed artwork. You may have also noticed that I often use pre-made frames and pre-cut mattes. They’re less expensive and less time-consuming than getting a custom frame made (or cutting the matte yourself). What if you can’t find a matte in the right size […]
Awhile ago, I picked up some silk/linen blend (perfect for summer) for a stylish sleeveless top from my friend, Kristina McGowan‘s beautiful book. I’ve been planning on working on this project for months, but have only finally gotten my plan together for it this year. With her simple, and intuitive design aesthetic, I know that […]
Awhile ago, I purchased a photo by artist Jen Zahigian as a gift. Now generally, I believe that a gift should come in usable form, without putting extra burden on the recipient. In Tuesday’s post, I told you to add a cord to a pendant; today, I’m telling you to frame your art. Yes, if […]
In case you haven’t already noticed, this week is all about last-minute up-to-the-wire ideas for holiday gifting. Today’s ToT features a craft that can help you add that finishing touch to your gift and/or wrapping. When I was a kid, my mom had beautiful books of different kinds of arts and crafts, and I remember […]
I’m a bit of a bargain hunter; I love finding a good deal. I found the above table in the clearance section of a Target a few years ago. A bit beat up, with scratches on the surface and a big chip out of the base (but with great lines), it was a serious steal […]
Usually, I like to keep a few bottles of wine at home. They’re useful for cooking, as well as for the last minute guests coming to dinner. Unfortunately, in my small NYC kitchen, I just didn’t have the space for much of a wine rack. However, I believe that with a little elbow grease, you […]
By now, most of us have seen photo canvases either online or on TV that you can order from a service that will print your high res image on canvas and then wrap it on a frame and send it to you. The advantage of this service is that it is generally less expensive than […]