As soon as in a fantastic although, you come throughout someone’s operate that alterations the way you view and feel about a “craft” or “hobby.” This happened to me lately when I reconnected with a attractive lady I realized as a youngster in Queens, NY (my older brother’s higher faculty […]
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Scotsman Obituaries: George Oliver, textiles designer and cricketing enthusiast
Not all sporting heroes are to be found indulging their skills on the industry of participate in. Some, like Selkirk cricket fanatic George Oliver, make their mark on the recreation by remaining outside the house the boundary rope. George, who has died at the age of 95, was a person […]
9 ways to decorate with lilac this season
In BOH’s new series On Trend, we’re inquiring designers to share their favored of-the-instant finds. ’Tis the season for decorating with sprightly hues, and one particular pastel relatives in particular is earning main waves in the style globe. “We are loving the lavender and lilac development,” suggests designer Jean Liu. […]
Ohio crochet designer gives new life to used textiles
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Alison Eco-friendly often spends her time crocheting the day away. What You Need To Know Alison Green utilizes vintage blankets to make crotchet clothing. She sells her products on the web and at flea marketplaces It can be her way of contributing to the gradual and sustainable […]
UNStudio uses a historic textile archive to create an immersive spatial installation
Within the Isola Design District, themed around ‘Together as One’ at the ongoing Milan Design Week, the idea behind most of the showcases is to explore the potential of ‘waste’ in creating sustainable futures. Some of the robust contemporary solutions that we saw around product design and biomateriality are born […]
Duro Olowu Excavates Pattern at the Cooper Hewitt
Very good items practically normally happen when museums invite outsiders to arrange exhibitions from their permanent collections. This has undoubtedly been real with the yearly “Selects” exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Structure Museum. Current guest curators in the series, now in its 20th iteration, have incorporated the architect David […]