Two and a half years ago, my mother and I launched Story of Mum in memory of a lost friend: a young mother, a creative inspiration, and the heart of our community. It has already grown into more than we imagined together. A creative community of mothers, supporting each other as we play – online and off. It is living breathing doodling sculpting writing photographing proof … [Read more...] about A Community of Stories: The Story of Mum
Interviews
Passion Projects: basik 855
A Passion Project submission from the team at basik 855 A couple of months ago, I realized something that was both sad and striking: upon informing people that basik 855 is based in Cambodia, they tend to assume we’re either a knock-off novelty company or that we run a sweatshop. Neither assumption is true, but it bothers us because of how drastically different we actually … [Read more...] about Passion Projects: basik 855
Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls
My name is Patty, I'm 28 and I am a dollmaker from Italy. I live in Florence, where I graduated in Painting two years ago at the Academy of Fine Arts. Florence is an amazing place for the incredible quantity and quality of art masterpieces, not only in the famous museums but also displayed all over the city. Sculpture, architecture and painting are the soul of this unique … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls
Our OMHG Journey: A Lion’s Tale & “A Petit Story”
Starting your own handmade or creative business can be an exciting & scary thing. There are lots of things to research, many steps to take and a sea of information out there. It can be incredibly daunting, especially if you're tackling it alone or that your friends & family, while being loving & supportive, don't (or simply can't) always offer the best advice or … [Read more...] about Our OMHG Journey: A Lion’s Tale & “A Petit Story”
You Can Grow Ideas In The Garden of Your Mind
Sometimes I feel as if my life takes place in a secret garden full of winding paths, dead ends, and exquisite surprises. I’ve been lost in this garden quite a few times but also found brilliant inspiration, blooming possibilities, and paths that have led me to incredible places. PBS published a remixed song out of quotes and sounds from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … [Read more...] about You Can Grow Ideas In The Garden of Your Mind
