The Studio Notes

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,...

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...

Written by Sylvia Levy, founder of Tree Art Studio (Miami), architect and artist, teaching art for 30 years. Learning how to set a table is one of those small skills...

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...

Cotton mitts let heat through, silicone holds up to 550°F, and magnetic mitts never get lost in a drawer. An honest comparison, plus which one to pick for how you...

Mid-century modern is the table look of 2026. The color palette, the mix-and-match formula designers are using, and how one patterned placemat does most of the work, for everyday dinners,...

Insulated bottles trap odor where you cannot see it: the straw, the lid, the bottom. A simple daily, weekly, and monthly routine that keeps a kids stainless steel water bottle...

A studio guide for the first-time adult painter. Why a 4-piece ceramic coaster kit beats a canvas as your first project, what to avoid at craft stores, and three painting...

A studio curator's guide to thoughtful birthday gifts that combine experience with a permanent object, organized by recipient type and price band.

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.

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...

Most planter advice is written for rooms with floor space. A studio perspective on sculptural planter sets built for desks, shelves, and small rooms.