I spent my early career in a slick design office. You know the type—fancy chairs that cost more than my first car, professional ergonomic checks, the whole nine yards. So when I went solo and started ...

So many people think of crochet braids as a super quick, easy-peasy style. And while the installation can definitely be faster than, say, individual box braids, the real skill is in the prep work. A ...

I’ve probably inked hundreds of them, from tiny, subtle anchors tucked behind an ear to massive back pieces showing a ship battling the waves. And with every single one, I’m reminded that this isn’t ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

The sheer weight of the materials, the way the walls are meant to breathe, the genius of pulling air through a central courtyard—these aren’t just pretty details. They’re time-tested solutions. So, ...

But with careful planning, we turned that closet into a little jewel box. By using a wall-mounted toilet and a sleek floating vanity, we made every single inch count. The result was a stunning, ...

I’ve spent more than two decades with a brush in my hand, mostly working in oils, and I can tell you this: if there’s one color that separates a new painter from an experienced one, it’s green. I’ll ...

Sage has this incredible ability to make a room feel calmer, more connected to nature, and surprisingly sophisticated all at once. I’ll never forget my first real experience with its magic. We were ...

Let’s be clear: a ceiling fan doesn’t create heat. That’s not its job. Its real purpose in the winter is to circulate the heat you’ve already paid for. By reversing the fan’s direction, we can gently ...

A lot of people come into the studio thinking it’s a super simple, in-and-out thing. And in a way, it is. The actual piercing takes a split second. But the knowledge behind that one quick moment is ...

Honestly, this is a piercing I have a ton of respect for because of how technically demanding it is. It’s a true test of a piercer’s grasp of anatomy and precision. When someone walks in asking for a ...

I’ve cleaned more paint brushes than I can count over my long career, and let me tell you, a good brush is a serious investment. It’s not a throwaway tool. A quality brush that’s been properly cared ...