My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

That disaster taught me that wallpapering is a true craft. It’s not just about covering a wall; it’s about respecting the process. Now, after years of doing this for a living, I want to share what ...

Honestly, that one sentence changed everything for me. Cut flowers aren’t just pretty decorations; they’re living organisms under a ton of stress. The secret to keeping them looking gorgeous isn’t ...

I’ve been working with hair for a long, long time. And in that time, I’ve seen fringe trends come and go. Remember those super-short micro-bangs? Or the heavy, blunt fringe that had to be perfectly ...

Few projects stir up more anxiety for parents than redoing a teenager’s bedroom. I once saw a well-meaning parent install a massive, custom sports mural for his son’s birthday. The problem? The son ...

I’ve spent a good chunk of my career setting up digital workstations, not just for myself but for whole teams of creatives and tech folks. For a long time, most people just rocked the default ...

I’ve been wrapped up in the world of Lolita fashion for what feels like a lifetime. My first real brush with it wasn’t online, but on a bustling Sunday in Harajuku. You see all kinds of wild styles ...

Over the years, I’ve learned that fighting the winter blues isn’t about ignoring the season, but leaning into it. It’s about shifting your mindset from temporary “holiday decorating” to intentional ...

I’ve been slinging ink for a long, long time. I’ve seen styles rise and fall, and I’ve watched techniques evolve in ways I never thought possible. But one thing is constant: a tattoo is a permanent ...

Forget the fluffy design articles for a second. A truly great small room is built on a solid plan. It’s about thinking like a pro, and that means starting with function first. We’re going to walk ...

After spending more years than I can count working with vintage clothing—everything from sourcing for film sets to helping designers find inspiration—one era comes up more than any other. It’s a ...

These days, you see all sorts of incredible gift sculptures, like towering diaper cakes and adorable washcloth cupcakes. And while those are fantastic, they demand a bit of technique and, more ...