28 Ideabooks by Lauren Donaldson

For those who are creatively inclined, it can be a challenge to find the right fabric at the crafts store. If you like the DIY route, though, it's easy to make your own. With a simple stamp...

If you're a crafter, it is important to stock your creative space with basics: scissors, rulers, paper, pencils. Decoupage glue should be on that list of materials as well,...

There is something so soothing about mint. I noticed this the other day as I enjoyed a summertime cone of mint chip ice cream. As a flavor, mint is known for that refreshing taste, and as a color, it embodies much of the same sentiment. Make that cool...

Linen, muslin, drop cloth and duck fabric are all inexpensive and versatile options that can help you revamp a space. Since these fabrics are usually neutral in color, are durable and can be found at many fabric, craft and hardware stores, they're great...

Burlap is one of the most popular utility fabrics and a great material to have in your arsenal for home projects. It is durable, versatile and surprisingly strong even though it has a very loose weave. The textural quality of burlap can complement...

Ombré, big in fashion, can also be infused into your home decor. And when you apply the gradient effect to your favorite pieces yourself, you have control over the result, making it bold and bright or more subtle to suit your...

A handful of components go into setting up the perfect creative space: enough room, the right supplies, easy access to tools and simple organization — there is a lot to think about. And if you are building your studio from scratch...

Spring cleaning may be over, but with summer upon us, it may be time to spruce things up by getting organized....

Do you swoon over beautiful interiors in your favorite design books, glossy magazines and Houzz photos? Do you see these images and feel underwhelmed by your own space? Beautiful interior photography is often the product of a professional photographer...

My family and I gathered around the table for breakfast the other day, a ritual that does not happen frequently because of work and busy schedules. As we ate and conversed it got me dreaming about the ideal summer breakfast — where it would be and what...

Interior photography can seem like an art form limited to glossy magazines and flashy design websites. But even if your home is far from being featured in Dwell, you can still benefit from having a few quality...

Are your cupboards packed with baking relics from a past era? Over the years kitchens tend to accumulate old baking sheets, pie tins and muffin pans. Their patina and wear may make them unsuitable for cooking, but these pieces need not be...

When you're setting up a creative studio, the initial focus will be in adapting a space so you can practice your art. If you make quilts, you will set up a table with a sewing machine. If you make ceramic bowls, you will need a potter’s...

Even with all the modern technologies — computers, the Internet, smart phones — it can still be a challenge to keep your daily chores organized. Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned to-do list and a simple check-off system. There...

The world is a visual place, which means that if you are running your own creative business, one of the most critical jobs is to photograph your work successfully and then to present it online to your audience. It is no little matter. Captivating...