In the Acholi Quarter of the Ugandan capital Kampala, recycled paper is saving lives. This community, in political langu…
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Glass Not Dismissed!
I’m mesmerized by Vetrazzo‘s mosaic glass countertops, as alluring as beach glass and as rich as amber and g…
Booksmithing
Here’s a fun idea: for today’s trendiest décor look, shelve your books by spine color for a rainbow of readi…
Greek Zen: Komboloi Worry Beads
The Greeks are wonderfully laid-back. Last summer, I discovered why. I noticed it in a coffee shop on my first evening i…
A Glass House
Mosaics are an ancient art form, yet look utterly at home in today’s artisan, eco home, bringing color, texture an…
Giving 2.0
Many years ago while traveling through Peru, I finally grasped how truly wealthy we are here in the United States. Even …
A Cure for Your Sweet Tooth
Here’s a sweet scoop of goodness: these note cards from Motormouthpress combine a love of treats and letterpress &…
Button Up for Good in New Orleans
The idea of button bracelets can take your mind to a scary craft place, right? Not if the bracelets – or necklaces…