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.

I’ve been slinging ink for a long, long time. I’ve seen styles rise and fall, and I’ve watched techniques evolve in ways I never thought possible. But one thing is constant: a tattoo is a permanent ...

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 ...

So many people think of crochet braids as a super quick, easy-peasy style. And while the installation can definitely be faster than, say, individual box braids, the real skill is in the prep work. A ...

I’ve been obsessed with clothes from the 90s for what feels like my entire life. It started as a teenager, digging through dusty thrift store bins for that one perfect flannel. Now, I source authentic ...

I get it, though. You see those perfect pictures online and your brain just short-circuits. Where do you even begin? The good news is, there’s no big secret. It’s just a set of principles that the ...

So many people get frustrated when their crisp white shirts slowly fade to a sad, dingy gray or a murky yellow. They think the clothes are ruined, but I’ve seen heirloom linens, yellowed and forgotten ...

I’ve spent a good chunk of my life behind the counters of a high-end bookstore and a fancy stationer’s shop. In that time, I swear I’ve wrapped more books than most people will own in their entire ...

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 ...

Forget the fluffy design articles for a second. A truly great small room is built on a solid plan. It’s about thinking like a pro, and that means starting with function first. We’re going to walk ...

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 ...

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 ...