For the first year in quite some time, I’m not making Valentines for my kids to take to school (“no one does that in Middle School, Mom !”) … well, so then here are some anyway … for everyone I love (yes, even, or especially, those no longer Elementary School kids of mine). Happy Valentines …

  Just in time for the start of Fashion Weeks for Fall/Winter 2013 (starting here in New York this week, followed by London, Milan and Paris), here is the book of an amazing, influential designer – the milliner Philip Treacy. As if the cover isn’t striking and inspiring enough,   … there are beautiful photos …

Many of us love her work … especially her fabric works, which we were lucky enough to see in New York a while back. They are now available on coasters and placemats, which is an interesting way to study her art … staring at your placemat while having breakfast ?! Not the worst way to …

I haven’t made it a secret how much I love wood, natural materials in general, and therefore the artist Bryan Nash Gill. I really enjoyed working with him for the opener of our October issue,  I love his book and have been dreaming about owning one of his prints. Since they are a bit out …

A classic, crisp white shirt is a no brainer when trying to figure out what to wear in the morning … it’s pretty much appropriate for all times and situations. But sometimes you may just want that little bit extra, the surprise effect within that proper attire. So I thought of a few ideas with …

Hopefully you saw this art work by Bryan Nash Gill in our October issue of Martha Stewart Living, watched our video about him and maybe even ordered his beautiful book. His work really is stunning and if you’re lucky enough to be in the Chicago area January 19- April 14, 2013, you can see his …

How sweet is this lovely heart ornament …. woven with ash strips, it is a great introduction to basket weaving. Judy Flanders and Marty Parker from the Westchester Area Basketmakers Guild (WABG) were kind enough to share the instructions below. Make one as a gift (or for yourself !) as this is really quite simple …

Today’s post comes to us from Melissa Hruska of amradio. You may have seen her beautiful ornaments featured in the gift guide of Martha Stewart Living’s December issue. You can buy them in various materials through her etsy shop. I bought the straw ones last year and I can’t wait to decorate with them again really soon. (I’m …