February is one of our favorite months here in the Crafts Department. That said, run out and get your February issue of Living! The cover features cookies also found in Marcie’s “Made with Love” story on page 98. On page 51, Jodi offers up a beautiful idea for flower arranging as well as sweet valentines …

We’ve long coveted the unique and somewhat hidden shop Metalliferous – located on 46th street between fifth and sixth avenues in Manhattan. I love that you have to walk into a bit of a dingy looking building, climb a few flights of stairs (all the while convinced you’re lost) before you finally arrive at the …

Remember Blake’s post on this fun trend? Well, another trend worth noting is polka dots. They’re making a major comeback! I love the sweet cushions above from etsy shop September Designs. They’re hand screen-printed and pack quite a punch with a fun, neon palette. I’m also loving the scale of the larger-than-life dots on the …

If you live in New York or are planning a trip soon (before March 17th, to be exact), you must make it to the Met to see Matisse! The exhibition, entitled “Matisse: In Search of True Painting” is made up of forty nine works. Most of the pieces in the show shed light on the …

By now we hope you’ve picked up your copy of the January issue of Living. There are two covers this month (which is your favorite!?). In the coming weeks we’ll be sharing with you projects from this issue all of which are sure to kick of 2013 right. On page 33, Silke brings us a …

For those of you who have “being more organized” on your list of New Year’s Resolutions, the Good Things section Living is often filled with great ideas to get you on the right track to achieving this goal. On page 43 of the January issue of Living, Blake turned an ordinary bamboo steamer into a …

Did you see the beautiful opener on page 77 of the January issue of Living? It features a piece by paper artist Anandamayi Arnold, who makes stunning, lifelike botanicals using crepe paper. The image below is entitled “Kumquat Branch, 2012.” Can you believe the kumquat is made of crepe paper? I have to do a …

New Year’s Eve is officially upon us. If you are hosting a party tonight or helping a friend decorate, see below for a few quick and simple ways to add a bit of sparkle to your evening. The party hats above require 1 piece of 12 x 12 paper for each. Simply make cuts where …