DIY Sunglass & Mask Chain

You’ve been asking for it so here it is: mask and sunglass chains. Beware, not only do these chains do a good job of keeping your hands and pockets free, they’re extremely addicting to make.…

Niki Dionne

There’s something so charming and relatable about Niki Dionne’s extraordinary oil pastel drawings of women doing ordinary things. The multi-disciplinary artist created by 75 pieces of women, each with a name, reading a book, doing…

DIY Tila Bead Bracelet

Second to the daily chain bracelet, the Tila bead bracelet is my favorite summer accessory. Not to mention they are insanely easy to make. Miyuki Tila beads are little square and rectangular glass beads and…

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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…

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DIY Denim Shorts 2 Ways

Salute your shorts! Summer is in full swing and I’m sharing two insanely easy ways to elevate denim shorts with my friends at Zappos. First up is a pair of denim Bermuda shorts – the polished…

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…