We love to entertain, and as the weather warms up, we love to host gatherings of friends and family outside. We want to make entertaining as easy and seamless as possible, so I love having what I need on hand, outdoors, and close at hand. I also love to repurpose...
Spring is here and summer is coming, which means vintage markets, antique fairs, flea markets, and yard sales are abundant – at least where I live in the Northeast. As someone who works full-time, one of the key things that helps me to de-stress is, well, shopping....
Are you considering making a living as an artist? Kari Johnston, Curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal shares her perspective for artists in this space. “I just want to paint,” Gary Blevins says with a sigh. “I want that for you,” I respond, and I mean it....
Workshops can be a wonderful way to add revenue to any retail business. In fact, you don’t even need to have your own space to host a workshop. Many businesses are always looking for ways to get traffic through their doors. Don’t be afraid to ask about utilizing...
Renee Smith shares her unexpected journey to create an art print business, RDV Prints. The beginnings of something new often come when we least expect it! It was Christmas of 2020 when the simplest thing changed everything! The year, we all remember well, was the...
The Turquoise Iris Journal Curator Amy Sadler loves to make something fairly new look authentically old. Here she shows us how to take an inexpensive red dresser and make it look like an antique with milk paint. When I was dreaming about this paint finish I was...
If you have ever tried reupholstering a chair or piece of furniture, it can be very time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes just not worth the effort. I have reupholstered many pieces in my years of “upcycling” furniture, sometimes with excellent results. But...
Being a creative feels a little like being an iceberg… folks only see about 10% of the work that we put out while 90% of our efforts are happening under the surface. I’ve been working hard in the background, under the surface, for the past few months in order to...
DIY Winter Decor It’s that time of year when we’re all taking down the holiday decor but we’re not quite ready to put up our spring items. Fortunately, artist and author Gina Luker has the perfect winter decor craft for you! Boho Snowflakes White snowflakes are...
Carrie Schmitt and a Flower Crown Workshop at the House of Miracles Artist and author Carrie Schmitt has turned her house into a home, one she calls the House of Miracles. Read on to hear how she manages to stay connected and empowered despite a medical condition...