As a tattoo artist, you see trends come and go, but some designs are just plain timeless. The butterfly is definitely one of them. I’ve probably tattooed hundreds over the years, from tiny, delicate ...

The house is tiny, almost shy, sitting in a quiet neighborhood. Yet, it feels like a riddle you’re meant to solve. There’s a grand arch over the door that holds up… well, nothing. The peak of the roof ...

I’ve spent more time than I can count in kitchens, both professionally and for my own sanity, and I’ve probably cleaned and repurposed thousands of glass jars. Seriously, thousands. And early on, I ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve spent a good chunk of my life behind the counters of a high-end bookstore and a fancy stationer’s shop. In that time, I swear I’ve wrapped more books than most people will own in their entire ...

Over my years working with crystals, I’ve seen people use them for just about everything—from finding calm to sparking creativity. But honestly, the number one thing people ask for help with is ...

I get it, though. You see those perfect pictures online and your brain just short-circuits. Where do you even begin? The good news is, there’s no big secret. It’s just a set of principles that the ...

So many people get frustrated when their crisp white shirts slowly fade to a sad, dingy gray or a murky yellow. They think the clothes are ruined, but I’ve seen heirloom linens, yellowed and forgotten ...

I still remember my first holiday season in a professional pastry kitchen. The air was buzzing, thick with the smell of cinnamon and melted chocolate. The head chef—a classic, tough-as-nails guy ...

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 ...

Most people immediately think they’ve ruined the wood for good, but here’s the secret: most of the time, the wood itself is perfectly fine. The real problem is in the protective finish on top of it.