My friend gave me this charming print last year for my birthday and I felt having it framed would detract from it's homespun sweetness, however I did want to honor it. My website designer uses bull clips to hang his silk screen prints throughout his studio and home. They're temporary and don't mar the artwork. They're also handy hangers if ... read more
I believe I'm rather industrious when it comes to my hoarding practices. When I accepted that my empty frame affliction was in need of an intervention, I created an Etsy store. And after years of saving bits of wrapping paper - too big to trash, but too small to use, I've found a crafty & creative solution to salvage the scraps. The past few ... read more
It has been an interesting week in lower Manhattan. Living with 2 bulldogs without electricity, heat, water & internet/cell service has given me a lot of time to contemplate candle light. For those who know me, are aware of my weird dislike of candles, so when faced with no lights for 5 days, I was a tad under prepared compared to my more ... read more
Earlier this week I succumbed to the plea for a crafter's how-to spray paint which outlines the basic steps to successfully avoid painting with a brush and achieve a flawless finish. Today's post is a follow-up consisting of suggestions and advice that I have amassed from years of being under the influence of aerosol paint inhalants. helpful ... read more
I've been painting with a spray can since I was a budding crafter assisting my father on home projects. I've always consider spray painting a cop out or lazy alternative to the paint brush - hasn't stopped me from hoarding cans, but led me to believe skill was not a requirement, unlike those of a graffiti artist. The apartmentjeanie etsy shop is ... read more
Lately I've been motivated to start building lamps, light fixtures & chandeliers. Every random street cast off I spy gets careful consideration if it can be crafted into a light source. Of course I have yet to actually buy a lamp kit and create something brilliant, but I am tripping over the abundance of inspiration whether it is a wall ... read more
Have you ever had one of those interior decor epiphanies after looking at same design element for the 6205th time? Recently I noticed all the potential hair images I had been collecting years ago and realized that with Pinterest, these dusty & outdated tearsheets were obsolete. What I really needed was a better way to store my growing ... read more
As much as I would LOVE to hang sparkly crystal chandeliers from every ceiling fixture available, sometimes a little restrain is required. Whether it’s financially or aesthetically motivated, an empty light socket need not be boring and unadorned. Until recently, I had a lovely Le Klint 172b pendant hanging in the foyer to welcome guests upon ... read more
This past week I attended BUST magazine’s Craftacular. This event has evolved considerable from its humble beginnings some years ago. Then the emphasis was on yarn work, which isn’t surprising as Debbie Stoller, the magazine’s editor-in-chief also is the author of a slew of knitting books. This year’s holiday fair seemed to draw a diverse coterie ... read more
