Kakiemon, a charming porcelain style originating in Japan….

A visit to ISAC, formerly, The Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago and their ancient Egyptian collection.

Historic Home: Meadowbrook Hall in Michigan

A visit to the Tudor Revival Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Point, Michigan.

Finding inspiration to start your own journal…

Luxury Pastels from France

From an album found at flea market…a bit of a European tour right before WWII.

Elegance and Tudor Revival design in Ohio.

In a little Parisian stationery shop…

Handmade inks from plants and other natural materials.

Making your own watercolor paints is surprisingly simple…

Visiting the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC

What is a bookplate and a short-ish history of them.

The intriguing art of tarot…

Making Glass Domed Bookclips is easy and creates a lovely gift for the holidays….

Preserving your herbs…