Somerset Place

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

Crafting and the holiday season go hand in hand, but it’s also a hectic time of year when it’s easy to become overwhelmed. As you start planning your holiday projects, make things easier on yourself by focusing on common, inexpensive supplies that can be used in a number of creative ways. We explore this simple approach every year in our magazine  A Somerset Holiday, where we use the department “10 Ways” to demonstrate just how mu… Read more

Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic women in your life the gift of creativity with items that will inspire her to try a new craft or add to her ever-growing stash of materials. Whether it is a magazine bundle to inspire her for months to come, a unique fashion accessory to express her creativity, or art supplies to bring new ideas to life, we have it covered. T… Read more

Artists and makers who have created at their kitchen tables or in the cramped corners of rooms, or even those who have spent thousands of dollars renting a studio, have all dreamed of one day building their own creative space. No need to clean up at the end of the day, no worries about distractions, and no landlord — a custom studio on their property.  For those of us who aren’t able to attain this goal just yet, it’s inspirin… Read more

Vintage photos are often used in art journals to help the artist tell a story. We can’t help but wonder who the people in the photo were, what their lives were like, or what they were thinking when the photo was taken. Not only do these snapshots add intrigue and a relatable human touch to a journal page, but it’s also gratifying to rescue them from dusty attics or cluttered antique stores, allowing the people captured in them to live on… Read more