The Studio Notes
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DIY Coasters: The Easiest Paint-by-Number Project for Adults
Written by Sylvia Levy, founder of Tree Art Studio (Miami), architect and artist, teaching art for 30 years. Our DIY coasters are the easiest way to try painting by number,...
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Acrylic Wall Art: A Modern Take on the Jigsaw
Written by Sylvia Levy, founder of Tree Art Studio (Miami), architect and artist, teaching art for 30 years. The jigsaw puzzle has barely changed in a hundred years: a cardboard...
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Desk Plant Ideas: Styling Small Spaces with Mini Hexagonal Planters
The hexagon is the most space-efficient pot there is. Why it works on a desk or shelf, the best plants for a small pot, care basics, and how to style...
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Birthday Gifts for Adults Who Have Everything
A studio curator's guide to thoughtful birthday gifts that combine experience with a permanent object, organized by recipient type and price band.
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How to Choose a Kids Water Bottle They Will Actually Use Every Day
Most kids water bottles fail at one of two things: safety or engagement. A studio look at what changes when kids can design their own bottle.
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How to Choose a Silicone Oven Mitt That Belongs in a Designed Kitchen
Your oven mitts are in the kitchen 100% of the time and in your hands 5% of it. A studio take on designing for the other 95%, when they're on...
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Acrylic Wall Art You Assemble by Hand
Cardboard puzzles get disassembled. Hangable acrylic puzzles become wall art. A studio look at the category built for permanence instead of activity.
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How to Choose a DIY Coaster Kit Worth Painting
Most adult paint-by-number kits are kids' activities dressed up. What makes a ceramic, sealed, studio-designed kit worth painting in the first place.
