I’ll never forget the first time I experienced Oakland’s Creative Growth, the oldest and largest non-profit arts center in the world for adults with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. I was there to tour the…
2017 has been a heavy year. There’s no denying the anxious cloud looming over current social and political climate. The silver lining is that I’ve been challenging myself with ways in which I can do and…
A few weeks ago, I was presented with a most enticing challenge: collaborate with four other inspiring California based creatives to create a cohesive dining experience with artist Heather Day’s experimental fine dining concept, Studio Table. The…
I’m not sure I’ll ever tire of velvet bows. They’re wonderfully luxurious, rich in color and texture, and the perfect touch on any wreath, garland, or tree. I actually keep a stash of velvet ribbons…
My dear friend Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have always shared a love for the ocean. Driven by our passion for the sea and a mutual enthusiasm for accessorizing and crafting, we naturally decided…
My dear friend Ariel, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry, and I have always shared a love for the ocean. Driven by our passion for the sea and a mutual enthusiasm for accessorizing and crafting, we naturally decided…
The traditional technique of hand knotting gemstones and pearls can be traced back to ancient times. In any museum with an ancient jewelry collection, you’ll see examples like Egyptian necklaces with lapis lazuli and carnelian…
Ice dyeing with bleach. Who knew?! The idea occurred to me after stumbling upon a bottle of bleach crystals a few weeks ago. Again, who knew that such a thing existed and for what use…
Once upon a time, many moons ago, I designed jewelry for my own fine jewelry label. It was a self-taught hobby turned business and I guess you can say that was when my “DIY” journey…
Summer is just weeks away and although we don’t quite know what the near future will look like just yet, I’m looking forward for easing up on just about every aspect of life. I recently…
Ice dyeing. I’m officially obsessed. This unique method of tie dying has been on my to-do list for years – I’m actually surprised it’s taken me this long to finally have experimented with it! Zappos,…
Oh, hi. I’m back again with the floral pom poms! Today I’m sharing my newfound technique for making the most perfect tassel, as well as a garland to which you add an excess of pom…
I only recently discovered the work of UK based artist Camilla Perkins and thanks to her vivid depiction of sapeurs from Africa’s Republic of Congo, I’ve fallen down a wonderful rabbit hole, learning about a…
I’m super excited about this week’s DIY because let’s face it, this cold snap has been going on long enough that we can use all the cozy winter accessories we can get . . . or…
Say hello to my latest obsession: plaster walls. I’m not talking about the super tacky plaster walls of yesteryear. I’m talking about plaster walls in a far more modern context. When plaster is done right,…
