Being such a huge fan of bold, chunky necklaces, I was instantly drawn to this art deco “Squid” necklace by …
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The Many Wonders of Beeswax
Anything that burns creates airborne byproducts. Do you need to feel green guilt when you light those wax tapers for a r…
Tree of Life
In theologies and philosophies throughout time and around the world, the tree of life has served as an allegorical symbo…
The Bottle's in the Bag
Recently I read that almost one billion plastic water bottles wind up in the trash every year in California alone. Trus…
Meshing Around
I’m knocked out by the sculptural headpieces crafted by ultra-mod designer Mary Ann Williams of Illu-stration. The…
Turning a Mountain into a Mobile
There are so many great design magazines on the newsstand today, how do you choose? Usually I’m able to resist buy…
Felt So Lovely
Felt is, without a doubt, the hottest artisan medium around these days. There’s something about the lush colors, r…
Authentic Wine Culture with Green Barrel Designs
Everything you own has a story, but how often is the story evident? Green Barrel Designs’ hand-crafted works both …