I’ve spent a good chunk of my career setting up digital workstations, not just for myself but for whole teams of creatives and tech folks. For a long time, most people just rocked the default ...

I’ve been working with hair for a long, long time. And in that time, I’ve seen fringe trends come and go. Remember those super-short micro-bangs? Or the heavy, blunt fringe that had to be perfectly ...

I’ve been wrapped up in the world of Lolita fashion for what feels like a lifetime. My first real brush with it wasn’t online, but on a bustling Sunday in Harajuku. You see all kinds of wild styles ...

So, let’s talk about finding a better way. This isn’t about jumping on the latest trend. It’s about figuring out what truly works for your body, your schedule, and your wallet. What’s a dream for one ...

In all my time as a tattoo artist, I’ve probably put more dragons onto skin than any other design. Seriously. Trends in tattooing come and go, but the dragon is a constant. It’s a powerful choice, ...

After spending more years than I can count working with vintage clothing—everything from sourcing for film sets to helping designers find inspiration—one era comes up more than any other. It’s a ...

I’ve been slinging ink for a long, long time. I’ve seen styles rise and fall, and I’ve watched techniques evolve in ways I never thought possible. But one thing is constant: a tattoo is a permanent ...

When you see them together, you don’t just think of a basketball team. You feel something. A sense of legacy, of power, of victory. That’s not a happy accident. It’s the result of decades of smart ...

A meal that truly connects with someone isn’t about flashy culinary acrobatics. It’s about care. It’s about choosing good ingredients and putting them together thoughtfully, so each dish flows into ...

Over the years, I’ve learned that fighting the winter blues isn’t about ignoring the season, but leaning into it. It’s about shifting your mindset from temporary “holiday decorating” to intentional ...

So, let’s be clear. My goal here isn’t to talk you out of it. It’s to give you the same candid advice I’d give my own family, based on years of experience both creating new smiles and, frankly, fixing ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...