Category Archives: Arts and Crafts



Woodworking at Home: Get a Plan!

Nov 17th, 2011 Lucy LaForest

: Do you like to build with wood? Do you find yourself lingering in the tool aisles, sighing at the site of fresh oak lumber? It takes more than just a thought or a picture in your head to create something memorable and satisfying. Without a plan, all that beautiful lumber will be nothing more than firewood. Good Woodworkers use plans. Here are my thoughts about using premade plans and suggestions

Pop Art Has Its Hidden Gems

Nov 2nd, 2011 Matthew Isaacson

When I first saw an enamel on metal piece by Keith Haring & LA II at a Christies auction, my first question was, "Who the heck was LA II". The estimated auction price range was $40,000- $60,0000, and the detailed mass of squiggly lines and disorganization in the piece did not seem to reflect the normal range of Keith Haring.

Puzzle Frames - No Longer Sticky

Oct 21st, 2011 Lawrence White

Jigsaw puzzles continue to enthrall us, and the wonderful aspect of these games is the continuous innovation and variety. These games are a boon to people of all ages, with specific reference to the elderly who can pass time and also engage themselves mentally.