DIY
July 2, 2020

“Plant Daddy” With Over 300 Indoor Plants Offers His Top Tip for Cultivating an Indoor Jungle

Do you fancy yourself as someone with a green thumb? If you take care of a few plants, you know how challenging they can be—each type of flora has a specific way that it likes to be cared for. Cyril Sontillano knows this all too well. While many people have a handful of indoor botanicals, this “Plant Daddy” has more than 200 different species of house plants.

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Creative Products
July 1, 2020

These Beautiful Paint-by-Numbers Kits Will Spark a New Creative Pastime

Did you ever try “paint by numbers” as a kid? Just like coloring books, these kits are back and designed with adults in mind. Portland-based studio Elle Crée—whose name translates to “she creates” in French—has imagined a series of artist quality paint-by-numbers kits that will spark your next creative pastime. Whether you want to delve into botanical illustration or portraiture, these all-inclusive kits have everything you need to get started.

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Art
June 30, 2020

Artist Draws Detailed Human Portraits Emerging From Map Contours and Patterns [Interview]

Beginning with a white page can be overwhelming for any artist, which is why Ed Fairburn adopted an unusual canvas. He repurposes old maps, transforming them into beautiful, highly-detailed portraits. By merging landscape and humanity, Fairburn reminds us that we are a product of our environment—and vice versa. Fairburn often spends hours studying the map’s terrain before beginning his artistic process.

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Crafts
June 28, 2020

10+ Best Craft Blogs for Tutorials, Tips, and Daily Inspiration

A good craft blog can provide endless inspiration and guidance. Whether you love embroidery, quilting, making paper flowers, or simply sprucing up your home with some good DIY projects, there is something for everyone. Many good crafting blogs also incorporate lifestyle tips, while others provide comprehensive tutorials focused on one particular craft. Of course, Pinterest is a great source of inspiration, but the best craft blogs are a fundamental resource to help you elevate your work.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.