Painted Mary

Painted Mary

Painted Mary

It was San Francisco based artist Mary Finlayson‘s copious use of dynamic colors that first captivated me. Since then, I’ve developed an obsession with her work. The former art educator and therapist looks for inspiration…

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Emma Chamberlain’s House

Emma Chamberlain’s House

Working with Proem Studio, the internet sensation crafts a space that reflects her fresh, unpretentious spirit

13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 670)

13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 670)

1. The Last Lighthouse Keeper in America Sally Snowman is the last official lighthouse keeper in America. Boston Light, which was opened in 1716, was the first lighthouse in the American colonies. Snowman, 72, is set to retire in December. When she does, the profession will go dark.

Project: Tackle the Sofa Table

Project: Tackle the Sofa Table

This weekend’s project was to build a sofa table from scratch. We needed a narrow sofa table because we didn’t want to give up much floor space in the already-tiny living room. I drew u…

8 Basement Ceiling Ideas

8 Basement Ceiling Ideas

Transform an unfinished basement with these beautiful (and affordable!) basement ceiling ideas.

Spring 2021 SDJ: Looped & Knotted: Contemporary Basketry, Out Now!

Spring 2021 SDJ: Looped & Knotted: Contemporary Basketry, Out Now!

Surface Design Association is excited to announce Looped & Knotted: Contemporary Basketry, our Spring 2021 edition of Surface Design Journal. This issue, developed in collaboration with the National Basketry Organization and Guest Editor Carol Eckert, explores all the different ways artists express enthusiasm for basketry – a tradition that spans the globe and takes many forms. ...