I really admire Ira Glass of radio’s This American Life. He’s just so intelligent. And it comes across in a very real, down-to-earth way that’s indicative of someone who seriously mulls things over. This is a snippet of a longer talk on creating stories for television or radio, but in this particular segment, he is […]
Sometimes inspiration hits me like a freight train. Ideas pop into my head with little warning, and I become completely obsessed with making them real. That’s how it went with this necklace. I’ve had the brocade scraps and a hot pink velvet ribbon around the house for a while now, and during a recent trip […]
This studio is a perfect example of my dream workspace. Clean, but colorful. Orderly yet flexible. I could see myself getting plenty done in that room. The photo is by photographer Magnus Anesund, shot for Ikea. [via emmas.blogg]
Think of that little bolt of excitement that hits when the solution to a problem suddenly becomes clear. That’s a CLICK moment in action. Consider times when a great idea comes out of the shadows of the brain and needs to be shared. That’s a CLICK moment, too. The hub of the program, www.LEGOCLICK.com, is […]
The backdrop of Hawaii is overwhelming with inspiration. Colors are everywhere, and in full saturation. The sunsets are the exact reason why I brought my travel art kit. I’ve never painted in my life, but have been wanting to dip my toes in. We took our supplies down to the water’s edge tonight to set […]
One of my favorite blogs is Creature Comforts. Ez, the author, has a constant stream of beautiful things to make and see. Last week she moved to a new and way more wonderful site. Creaturecomfortsblog.com is the new url, and the switch brought with it quite a few improvements to the information presentations. All the […]
My neighbor Teresa Cuseo is an amazing artist and crafter — every time I talk to her or go over for a visit she’s doing something creative, from terrific mosaics to yummy baked goods to cool jewelry and clever shrines. She recently bought a Day of the Dead crafting book and has plans to make […]
