Earlier this spring, I met a fellow mom who was born and raised in sunny California, and recently moved her family to our New York City suburb. Like most conversations go here in the Northeast, we discussed real estate, property…
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…
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…
By: Rebecca Pitts of Hudson + Daughter Whether you’re pitching your products to be featured in media outlets, or submitting original craft projects to trade magazines, connecting with editors can sometimes feel a bit mysterious, or worse, futile—like you’re sending your work…
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…
A few months ago, I talked about my plans for a social media and blogging sabbatical during the holiday weeks. Now I’m writing now from the other side, and I’m happy to report that I made it! (Well, mostly.) Overall,…
Choosing a frame and mat for a work of art can be a creative feat in and of itself. Finish, mat color, integration with the rest of your decor, and cost are all factors to consider. There’s a lot to…
It’s a few weeks into January now, so, if you’re like me, the shiny new penny that is 2016 might have lost a bit of its luster. Maybe you’ve started setting goals and resolutions around your creative work, art, or…
I’ll just come right out and admit it: I’ve got a thing for Martha. Specifically, vintage Martha. I’ve begun to amass a small collection of hardcovers–some passed along from my mom, some from yard sales, some found mixed up with…
For four weeks, starting on the last day that I’m accepting orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery (Saturday, December 13th to be exact)—I’ll be kicking off my social media break. I’m timing this break to fall during what is both my…
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