DIY Daisy Chain Sandals

Daisy chain bracelets . . . why not daisy chain sandals? You know I couldn’t let the summer go by without another embellished sandal tutorial! I used 6mm beads because I already had the sandals…

WFH

How many weeks has it been now? I’ve lost count. Sadly, it looks as if we’ll be riding out the pandemic longer than anticipated. Business are required to shut down again and we just found…

Supporting Black Artists Part 2

Cristina Martinez From a young age, Cristina Martinez’ artistic journey was rooted in richness and feminine power of her Black and Mexican heritage. She entry into the art world started with fashion illustration and eventually…

Supporting Black Designers Part 2

Khiry Designer Jameel Mohammed’s jewelry is rooted in African diaspora, each piece inspired by historical and cultural importance. His signature horned silhouette, seen in rings, bangles and earrings, resembles the curve of a big horned…

Supporting Black Artists Part 1

Shaina McCoy I love the way Shaina McCoy applies layers upon layers of oil paint in her portraits. Using her brushes as sculpting tools, the Minneapolis-based artist uses bold textures and featureless faces to evoke…

A Room Refresh

The days are long and the weeks are short. Does anyone else feel the same? With all this time spent at home, we’ve been tackling a long punch list of to-dos around the house. Over…

DIY Tissue Paper Tie Dyeing

I recently stumbled upon a dyeing project, using tissue paper (gasp), on Pinterest and for days, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It seemed too good and easy to be true. After much experimentation, I’m…