By: Rebecca Pitts My New Yorker friend, an artist with a day job, was talking the other day about a new relationship. After recently relocating to Manhattan for work, she made a commitment to court one of her all-time loves, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. With just a park between her apartment and the Met, she […]
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DIY goodie bags for a Pollock-inspired kid’s art party
By: Rebecca Pitts The goody bag is a staple of any child’s birthday party. We’ve all had our kiddos return home, post-party, with a baggy of plastic trinkets that break upon first use. And then there’s the candy. Every parent has endured the ‘exciting’ experience of watching their child plow through a handful of goodies after […]
DIY Vintage Postcards that Pop With Color
My favorite DIYs are those that cost little to throw together and just happen to land in your lap, like a gift. Which is why I was thrilled to stumble on a pack of black and white vintage French postcards at our local library’s book sale, priced at a thrilling dollar. With a few streaks […]
