For something that will eventually ripped and tossed in about two seconds, gift wrapping sure takes a lot of work.

'Tis the season to spend a little extra time with family and loved ones to take the chill out of the cold winter days.

As seen in an Anna Halprin dance class

Because orange is the new red?

A little something to spruce up the desktop as the countdown begins.

The Kennedy Center recently premiered "Little Dancer," a world premiere musical inspired by Edward Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen.

"I am a music teacher. I keep dry erase markers for my students to draw adventures for my shadow puppets. I keep pictures in photo albums."
-Michelle Nelson

As someone who frequents d.i.y. blogs, we've noticed a recent proliferation of postings on using paint to give new life to upholstery that's past its prime.

Snow may already be falling in some parts of the world, but here in the Bay Area, we're only just starting to feel the crisp autumn chill that spells the end of summer.

Inspired by Alisa Burk's beautifully painted pumpkins, we set out to give our very own Shadow Magnet Dancer a little extra flair.

As someone who's built a career out of making things, intent is an assumed part of my process. 

Shadow Magnets environmental sculptures are art pieces that have been auctioned at charity events and can be custom made by special order.