As I am opening the package that just arrived from Greece, memories unfold. Amid broken glass and a decrepit frame, the sepia-toned photo is finally revealed: my grandmother Irene’s picture taken circa 1930 and bearing the signs of many decades, is just as beautiful as it had always been. For as long as I can… Continue Reading
A while ago, I showed you the trick to make the perfect handwriting. Back then, I used a gold leaf pen to fake a few “handmade” word art prints, but I was pretty sure that my technique could work just as well with any other color medium. The opportunity to try it came the other day when I needed… Continue Reading
The other day, I was browsing at (where else?) Pottery Barn, looking for outdoor inspiration. I did get some good ideas that I will soon start working on, but my eye also caught this Mirror Mat Frame that I really liked. I’ve seen all kind of mats: of course colored cardboard, but also plain glass, linen… Continue Reading
