I’ve spent more time than I can count in kitchens, both professionally and for my own sanity, and I’ve probably cleaned and repurposed thousands of glass jars. Seriously, thousands. And early on, I ...

I’ve been working with hair for a long, long time. And in that time, I’ve seen fringe trends come and go. Remember those super-short micro-bangs? Or the heavy, blunt fringe that had to be perfectly ...

And that brings us to fruit seeds and pits. So many people just toss them, but some are hiding amazing flavors and textures. The internet, of course, is a wild place—you’ll find articles telling you ...

I’ve been wrapped up in the world of Lolita fashion for what feels like a lifetime. My first real brush with it wasn’t online, but on a bustling Sunday in Harajuku. You see all kinds of wild styles ...

The house is tiny, almost shy, sitting in a quiet neighborhood. Yet, it feels like a riddle you’re meant to solve. There’s a grand arch over the door that holds up… well, nothing. The peak of the roof ...

I’ve spent a long time as a digital designer, focusing on how people actually use the screens in front of them. My world revolves around user interfaces, branding for tech companies, and teaching the ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

I’ve been working with plants for a long, long time. I started out in huge commercial greenhouses, surrounded by what felt like millions of tiny seedlings, and later moved on to designing and caring ...

My first few holiday seasons were a real trial by fire, working the gift wrap counter at a fancy department store. I’m talking endless lines of shoppers, every box shape imaginable, and a manager who ...

I’ve cleaned more paint brushes than I can count over my long career, and let me tell you, a good brush is a serious investment. It’s not a throwaway tool. A quality brush that’s been properly cared ...

To really get the 90s, you have to understand its core conflicts. On one hand, you had supermodel glamour and sleek minimalism. On the other, you had anti-fashion grunge and bold, baggy streetwear.

It sounds dramatic, I know. But it’s true. We just find a pretty picture online and slap it on our screen without a second thought. But that “pretty picture” can make your phone feel sluggish, hide ...