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Color is inherently personal, with each shade of the spectrum affecting us differently depending on our personality, style, memories, and more. Everything from our homes to our wardrobes convey the colors that speak to us as individuals … including our creative spaces! While some prefer neutral shades in their studios, allowing their art to stand out, others prioritize an earthy atmosphere of natural materials, while others embrace the ent… Read more

We're so excited to welcome guest contributor Anna Griffin, Founder & CEO of Anna Griffin, Inc. to Somerset Place. Today, she will be sharing her simple tips to get your creative juices flowing! March is National Craft Month, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate the joy of making something with your own two hands. But have you ever looked at a beautiful quilt, scrapbook, or card, and thought to yourself “I could n… Read more

Once the warm sunshine and colorful blooms of spring start to brighten our days, it’s the perfect time of year to gather in your garden with friends and family. A comfortable inviting space is a wonderful addition to any garden, from a small bistro set to a large dining table. Whether it’s for a special occasion, a small gathering to chat over a meal, or simply to sit, relax, and relish in the natural beauty, having a designated space… Read more

Many of us set reading goals at the beginning of a new year, either to read a certain number of books or perhaps to tackle some titles on our to-be-read lists. Why not combine your reading goals with your creative pursuits by creating artistic bookmarks? Bookmarks are an easy art project that everyone can find the time to make, and you can even rely solely on scraps from your stash. Here, we’ve complied five simple and inspiring handcrafted… Read more

One of the many wonderful things about art journaling is that it allows us to capture the moments of our lives. We can look back through a journal and see those memories replay on the page, whether depicted through imagery, color, words, or all of the above. The months and seasons significantly impact our daily lives and memories, and these experiences can be captured on the pages using universal imagery and motifs. As the New Year approaches,… Read more