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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...