The popular phrase “thinking outside the box” is commonly used to describe thinking creatively without limitations or rules. I’m a big proponent of this approach, but lately I’ve…
Are you a maker who loves to travel? Or a traveler who loves to make? If so, I have a great new challenge for you―can you condense your…
Building on last week’s Let’s Talk Shades blog post, I’d like to jump right into my latest upcycled maker project. This was a dramatic makeover—from dowdy, outdated, thrift-store…
There’s something incredibly appealing about bistro seating. Perhaps it’s the promise of spending time out of doors for a leisurely cup of coffee, a refreshing cold drink or…
Turning a discarded T-shirt into a tote bag isn’t a new idea but it’s a good one. It’s a great way to repurpose an unwanted garment into something…