Multimedia artist Jane Prophet is challenging the notion that creativity and science can’t intermingle. Her work represents a fascination with both technology and symbolic form, particularly in... Read more >>

If you’re fed up with eBay, Amazon, or Craigslist, strap on your walking boots and visit these nine spectacular markets. From pearls in Beijing and spices in Istanbul to tulips in Amsterdam, be... Read more >>

If you have a dog (or know someone who does), chances are good that the dog is better-dressed than most people. Doggie clothes are big business. According to the American Pet Products Association, we... Read more >>

Latte art, the craft of making patterns in the foam of espresso beverages, is now an art form rivaling the masterpieces of Van Gogh himself. Most indie coffee houses will top your drink with a cursory... Read more >>

Mad Men and the boys of Sterling Cooper sure brought the cool back to the cocktail. Sometimes I wish I lived in the 1960s when your day started with a stiff screwdriver, followed by a three-martini... Read more >>

Nowadays, beds come in as many shapes and sizes as humans do—and just like people, there are more than a few truly oddball ones out there.  (Click on the plus sign below the image for a... Read more >>

While some couples choose flowers and fruit to decorate their wedding cake, others opt for frogs and felines. The cake topper is an art of days gone by. However, these days, lovers of retro-style are... Read more >>

Growing up, I longed to be a warrior knight, defending my castle from dragons and door-to-door salespeople. Stone fortresses are impressive on their own, but moats are convenient for so much more,… Read more >>

I’ve always been a bit scared of cats. The way they stare into your eyes, slither around the house, and seem to be overly perceptive gives me the heeby jeebies. One look at these ferocious... Read more >>

If you’re like me, your memories of sandcastles involve overly lofty ambitions contained within a one- or two-foot-tall pile of semi-sculptured sand. Ultimately, both the ambitions... Read more >>