I am so excited for The Great Gatsby to come out in theatres, as it reminds me of these metallic and Art Deco-inspired bookcovers I love so much.   After spotting this Midori gift wrap, I knew I wanted to recreate a similar look with my own books. Materials you will need:  gift wrap, ruler, pen, cutting mat, exacto knife Steps: …

I have been a fan of Virginia Johnson’s work for many years – her painterly style always feels bright and airy; carefree yet elegant.  I recently visited the flagship store and found out she is also from Canada, which made me beam just a little bit. WHO:  Virginia Johnson WHAT:  Illustrator and Textile Designer WHERE:  Toronto, ON WHEN: …

My apartment was gifted with many things – exposed brick, a backyard garden, lovely neighbours – but a real closet was not one of them.  With a space about 2′ wide and 1′ deep, it’s more of a hiding place to stash things before people come over… I was so inspired by Marcie’s industrial-chic furniture and …

I have never wanted to learn to weave more since seeing these amazing pieces by artist Mimi Jung: These beautiful works of yarn, copper, and sometimes natural elements (like palm bark and conifers) are all handwoven in Los Angeles, California. A graduate of New York’s Cooper Union, Mimi is a multi-faceted artist who has worked …

A friend sent me an email the other day titled “typography + craft + food” and a link to the new food signage at the Hong Kong International Airport.  Unbeknownst to him, I have been a big fan of these artists for years. WHO:  Twin sisters Maricor and Maricar Manalo WHAT:  Graphic Designers, illustrators, animators, …

I always loved the story about a bunny who carries eggs to the homes of children the night before Easter. I’m planning to make these pocket-sized pom-pom bunnies for the little ones who will be hunting for eggs next Sunday – four, six, maybe I’ll make a whole warren. Materials you will need:  yarn, small …

My friend recently took a trip to NYC with his family so that his 10-year-old daughter Soli could participate in The Sketchbook Project. The Sketchbook Project is an interactive art project with a community of over 75 000 people worldwide.  Anyone can participate by creating a sketchbook that will become part of the library’s archive. (photo …

A little while ago, I attended a talk and noticed this sign in the adjacent coffeehouse: Shortly after, I saw this in a local spice shop: As I spotted more and more chalkboards in the same hand, I was determined to find the person in charge of revitalizing the city’s signage. WHO:  Rajiv Surendra WHAT: …