by Brooks | Jul 10, 2026 | Design
A week at Anderson Ranch Art Center from conceptual design to a handmade marionette. Wearing a face shield, and no idea what I was doing. A block of wood turned into pieces to create my conceptual design. Band saws, electric sanders, drill presses, and blow torches —...
by Brooks | Jun 24, 2025 | Fashion Trends
The Crafted Renaissance: Why Handmade is Having Its Moment Crafted goods are having a moment. Or perhaps it’s simply that people are finally responding to what we’ve always known—that there’s something deeply meaningful about items made by human...
by Brooks | Apr 25, 2025 | Design, Events
The Art of Simplicity: A Design Philosophy “The Art of Simplicity is indeed an art. It appears effortless but requires tremendous expertise to execute well. In design, true simplicity is a refined skill. It comes only through deep understanding and disciplined...
by Brooks | Apr 6, 2025 | Fabrics, Fashion Trends, Lifestyles
Avoid Rising Tariffs: Reimagine Your Treasured Textiles Here’s an idea on how to avoid rising tariffs in your wardrobe. In a world of shifting supply chains and rising tariffs, it’s time to look closer to home for unique solutions. While businesses...
by Brooks | Feb 26, 2025 | Fashion Trends
The Character in Worn Threads: The Art and Ethics of Clothing Repair This photo shows my husband’s hoodie of Character in Worn threads. Teaching myself how to embroider a heart, titled “Be Still My Heart,” with my dog looking on curiously. Memories...
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