When you were younger, did you ever read teen magazines? You know, the ones with the glossy covers featuring fresh-faced tween and teen musician and actors? Scott Walker pays homage to them by embroidering their covers—complete with portraits of people…
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a walking artwork, just put on the illustrated clothes of Doops Design. A purveyor of bold, playful prints, designer Jane Newham creates the types of garments that she wants to see in the…
One of the best things in our kitchen are these plates that proclaim whatever you’re about to eat is a “Big Mistake.” They are cheeky and delightful, and I’d recommend you have at least a couple piece of dishware that’ll…
Have you ever heard a murder ballad? It’s a song that narrates, as the name suggests, a murder. Gruesome, yes, but it’s a long musical tradition. Murder ballads predate standard music notation and date back to the Middle Ages; 17th…
1. Eye #9 by Umasqu 2. Small Crossbody Bag by Lee Coren 3. Flowerbomb Punch Needle Kit by Chaumiere Oiseau 4. Leaf Mat by OMOLOKO 5. Leopard Enamel Pin by Little Ray of Sunflower 6. Face Tray with Handles by Madriguera…
You might remember that last year, I was working on a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning. Well, the writing is done, everything is edited, and Embroidered Life is now a real book coming to you this September. In celebration…
Illustrator Carine Arnakis crafts painted portraits of women that showcase their own sort of camouflage. The illustrations feature ladies as they do everyday activities like chatting on the phone and tending to their plants. They are clad in clothing that…
Color is the name of the game for Jen Smith, aka Jen Ann Handmade. The Los Angeles-based creative stitches hoop art of plants on pink backgrounds (reminds me of the @plantsonpink photo Instagram) as well as patterns on Hawaiian shirts.…
As I write this post, I am sipping coffee from my Two Hold Studios mug. I first fell in love with their Pondering Planters last year and have followed the husband-wife duo ever since. After a brief hiatus in which…
1. Tiger Mug by Vala Rae 2. Paper Plant Kit by Corrie Beth Hogg x Crafters Box (Available until June 20) 3. Luscious Lady Vase by Ashley Pao 4. Flower Can Opener by Kizmos 5. Sewing Embroidery Pattern by Lolli and Grace (instant…