Food | Drink | Entertaining
Food. Drink. Entertaining. I collect recipes that I'll never make and patterns I'll never have time to sew. It's a compulsion. My hard drive is always getting full, as are…
New Book: Nani Iro Sewing Studio
I have been an admirer of Nani Iro fabrics for years, so I was delighted to have a chance to look into this book. It includes style ideas, explanations of…
Summer goals, part 1
This summer, our trips to the sea and to the pool may be in our imaginations. Why not dream back into the past as well? Czech director Miloš Forman relaxing…
Moving, moving, since creation
From 'The Children's Encyclopedia' published by Arthur Mee. Date and artist unknown.
My Life in Movies
(Something completely silly I wrote a few years ago when snowed in and bored) Movie my brothers got taken to see while my mother was giving birth to me: Return…
Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs
Artist Jose Romussi found a new application for string art and embroidery--applying them to vintage photographs of dancers. The results are stunning. Jose Romussi is a Chilean artist currently based…
Inspiration: Stephen Shore
Stephen Shore Room 11, Star Motel, Manistique, Michigan, July 8, 1973 I probably shouldn't admit that I first learned about Stephen Shore on Pinterest. I became kind of obsessed…
That time I was in a Haiku Club
Once upon a time, I was in a club which required its members to send a haiku by text message (SMS), one day per week. Each member had an assigned…
Inspiration: Our Favorite Instagram Accounts Featuring Detroit (and Elsewhere in Michigan)
As you probably know, around these parts, we love Detroit fiercely. The city is exciting and inspiring, not to mention sprawling. Happily for all of us, though, there are lots…
Inspiration: Essential Instagram Accounts about Art, Photography, & Creativity
We've already shared some of our favorite art-focused blogs, but today seemed like a good day to share a peek at our social media list. Who doesn't need a little…
Inspiration: Wedding Rings for Men
Don't you love jewelry that's trying hard not to look like jewelry? Here are some great wedding ring ideas for folks that aren't totally sold on wearing rings for rings'…
Blogs I Read about Art
Blogs I Read about Art Do you need to nourish your art-loving soul? Take a peek at my current Feedly "ART" category for some inspiration! Artwork of the Day from…
Inspiration: Jane Austen Adaptations
It's amazing how many creative minds have taken Jane Austen's brilliant Regency-era novels and re-imagined them on film. Below is an ever-increasing list of period adaptations, modern reworkings, and films…