We’re one week out from our first Maker Faire Detroit, taking place July 31 and August 1 at The Henry Ford, and the excitement is building. Among the over 250 makers showcasing their projects at the Faire are the fine folks of Current Motor Company. From their site: “Founded by engineers tired of wimpy electric […]
I’ve been taken with neon and next-to-neon colors lately, so I like Chicago artist Esther Ramirez‘s bright paper jewelry.
More Detroit crafty makers for Detroit Maker Faire! Who are you guys?! Melanie Brooks, Earthenwood Studio Alex Drummer, Drummer Metal Crafts
Maya of Maya*Made and AnneKata have been sharing ideas and projects for impromptu circus party ideas all week long. One of my favorite projects is making these fun rag juggling balls by Maya. Also be sure to check out how to make frosty nectars and wax-paper-lined doily cups for serving and how to make blossom […]
The Treehotel opened recently in Harads, Sweden. It currently consists of four structures: the Cabin, the Blue Cone, the Nest, and the Mirrorcube (see here). Two additional structures are scheduled to open in October: the UFO and A Room with a View. Treehotel
For me, summer is at its peak when my Dad and I make jam. Ever since I was a kid, we have spent a few weekends each July and August gathering plums, strawberries, blackberries, and apricots to make gleaming jars of preserves. (I always think of Greg Brown’s song “Canned Goods,” where he says “you […]
For a transplanted Detroiter like me, Silicon Valley took a while to get used to. The brown hills and spreading oaks looked unreal as I cruised along I-280 in the 1980s. But once I got off the main arteries, I felt right at home. Back then, Silicon Valley was focused on semiconductors, computers, and defense […]
