Design

March 26, 2019

15+ Creative Bridesmaid Gifts for All Budgets

If the big day is quickly approaching and there's one important thing still on the list—getting your bridesmaid gifts—have no fear! There are plenty of options for this time-honored tradition of getting members of your wedding party a little something to say thank you. It can be difficult to brainstorm something creative in the midst of all your wedding planning, but that's what we're here for.

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March 21, 2019

Sakura-Shaped Parasol Designed for Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

Japan’s cherry blossom season has officially begun, and people all over the world are getting ready to celebrate the arrival of the pink sakura bloom. Many locals and tourists visiting the annual “flower viewing” festivals (called hanami) not only travel far and wide to reach the most beautiful pink parts of Japan, but they also make sure to dress for the occasion.

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March 9, 2019

Colorful Quilts Crafted from African Fabrics Tell Stories of Artist’s Ancestral Homeland

Brooklyn-based artist Bisa Butler has a fascinating relationship with fabric. Using fibers derived from Africa, her “ancestral homeland and the cradle of civilization,” Butler crafts kaleidoscopic quilts that tell stories through textiles. Each of Butler's contemporary quilts features expressive portraits of everyday people. Using materials that range from vintage lace and satin to hand-painted mud cloth, Butler pieces together exquisite studies that honor black children, adults, and families that have been overlooked by history.

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My Modern Met

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