Art is born of ingenuity and creativity – but is often inspired by the everyday. Familiar with the tradition of ba…
EcoEtsy Favorites: OSB Wine Stoppers, Concrete Coffee Tables and a Stroke of Genius?
This EcoEtsy thing could become a serious habit. This week, artisans’ innovative use of oriented strand board, con…
Fill Your Flask With”¦ Flowers?
The truth is that you’ve never been intrigued by the obvious, and things that aren’t quite what they appear …
Tina Spies: Upcycled Decor
When it comes to green décor, recycled, sustainable, rapidly renewable, reclaimed and organic materials are everywhere. …
Song of Suzani
This fall, Suzani rugs, pillows, blankets and more are sure to take center stage, so, before this craze is unleashed, I …
Retiring the Coffee Maker at Last
I’m a regular at the local café down the street, and, when I told the barista that I like my coffee as strong as i…
Having a Ball
Even though I keep close tabs on new products and styles, I still pride myself on being a nonconformist. Life’s ju…
Tree of Life, Revisited
I’m a symbol enthusiast, and I find it fascinating that simple pictures can stand for such complex ideas. But none…