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Last time I was in Chicago, I stumbled upon this fabulous shop called Art Effect, a neighborhood boutique on Armitage billed as "a modern day general store." Now, I'm thrilled to discover that the store has a web site, too. Like its bricks-and-mortar equivalent, the online shop sells a wide array of adorable things, ranging from quirky designer fashions and jewelry to pretty stationery and Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: I recently met with Roxanne Valinoti, an educator for CND, a professional nail product line, who showed me a cool trick for sponge-painted nails. This is definitely worth trying the next time the urge for DIY nail art strikes. (Or does that only happen to me?) You'll need a natural sea sponge from a craft store and five different Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more
Writing an effective, direct, and friendly professional email is an art form. It takes forethought, tact, and careful effort. It also means paying attention to possible pitfalls before you hit send. Here are seven avoidable sins you can steer clear of with a little extra care. Read more
To celebrate the launch of the newest Crest 3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips and bring bright smiles to the runway at New York Fashion Week 2012, Crest 3D White Whitestrips partnered with Gen Art, an arts and entertainment organization dedicated to showcasing emerging talent, to give designers the standout moment of a lifetime with the Crest 3D White Little White Wardrobe Read more
In and out of the studio, yoga can have a profound effect on your day-to-day activities. Whether the image of a beautiful pose or spiritual words is your style, having inspired artwork on your wall can help change your tune so you breathe a little deeper. Click through to see 10 pieces of yoga-inspired art from Etsy that would warm up any room. Read more
In yoga, pranayama is considered the art of breathing, and knowing different pranyama techniques will help support a strong practice and get you feeling all kinds of awesome. Because the Sanskrit can be a little confusing, here are explanations of four pranayama techniques to help you on your way to better breathing. Ujjayi pranayama: Integral to Ashtanga and many a Vinyasa class, ujjayi Read more
Psychoactive substances have inspired a lot of art, from "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but this may be the first time we've seen their effects expressed through hair. For its new Molecular Addictions lookbook, jewelry brand Aroha Silhouettes hired hairstylist Alina Friesen and her husband, photographer Kale Friesen, to create a series of images inspired by the Read more
These days everybody is preaching some kind of philosophy when it comes to eating. Eat locally, eat only organic food, eat seasonally — it can get kind of confusing. The light bulb went on for me, with regard to seasonal eating, the first time I realized just how much more flavorful a tomato is during Summer than any other time of year. The difference was so staggering that I started to Read more
A former art teacher always told me to take breaks while painting a colorful piece to gaze at the color green. Even the most vibrant greens seem to have an immediate calming effect. It's certainly a refreshing shade, which surprisingly, does help to cleanse the visual palette. I still apply the theory to other art forms; specifically, interior design. While drenching a room in green might not Read more
