Clay can be an intimidating medium. It’s nebulous. It exists in three dimensions. But instructor Erin Whitmore from the Old Jail Art Center made it easy at the Grace Studio event on May 24. Turns out in light of these particular wall hanging projects, working with clay can be very similar to working with cookie dough. However, it was still truly helpful to have some … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Macramé Plant Hanger
It’s no secret that The Grace Museum’s craft workshops are well loved by this #EventsToBeScene series. We’ve officially become regulars and this past week we enjoyed the Macramé Plant Hanger class at The Mill. Bonus! You get to craft and drink sangria at the same time. This was a much-needed sister date. It was well worth the ticket price (as all Grace Museum … [Read more...]
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
Simple Hacks For Front Porch Appeal
Ideas to keep your home entrance fresh and welcoming By Camille Dickson Photography by Beth Dukes The porch is often the first thing guests see when visiting our homes. It also provides a canvas for adding a bit of flair for passers-by. Many have a go-to design (or at least a go-to wreath) for Christmas and fall. But what about all of the time in between? Here are … [Read more...]
A Quick Way to Bring Spring into Your Home… Aka. Flowers
With spring around the corner (aka tomorrow), we are over here scrambling for ways to make the seasonal transition in our homes (and our wardrobes). Let’s be honest Spring Equinox might just now be upon us, but as soon as that first day of spring break hits, you know everyone is preemptively diving in head first to fresh blooms and spring colors. So the question remains, … [Read more...]