Hobbies can be an expressive form of meditation — something you do to create a bit of peace and joy in your soul. And while some find peace and mental clarity in a garden or favorite book, your creative space can also be a sanctuary of sorts, somewhere you go to calm your mind and replenish your spirit.
Whether it's bright light streaming in through a window, sweeping views of nature, a purposeful grouping of pillows, or minimalist a… Read more
Apr 6th 2023
Many of the stories and photographs
we publish in Bella Grace magazine capture our unique and beautiful connection with nature. This Earth Day, we want to reflect on some of the stunning images that inspire us to celebrate this special relationship and remind us all why it's so important to respect our beautiful planet.To Our Beautiful Planet, Thank You For:
Morning sun and birdsong
Safe places to nestle and call hom… Read more
Mar 14th 2023
It's no secret that adding plants to your indoor space can offer a host of benefits. By releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, plants naturally freshen up the air around us, and they're known to eliminate harmful toxins. But did you know studies have shown that indoor plants may improve concentration and productivity? That simply seeing plants can not only help us feel more calm and relaxed, but also improve our ability to deal with stres… Read more
Something that we find fascinating about the submissions we receive is the amount of thought that goes into each and every piece. At first glance, the artwork is gorgeous, but when you take a closer look, you see that the beauty really is in the details.
In every issue of
Somerset Studio, we make sure to point out some of these interesting details that make the artwork special and unique. Here are 21 examples of those little d… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Jan 10th 2023
Brush off your paintbrushes and get ready to take a Somerset Workshop from the comfort of your very own home! Today, we're sharing a step-by-step tutorial by Junelle Jacobsen from her, "Whimsical Mixings of All Mediums" installment.
Do you get all silly at the antique fairs, too? I love the wonderful collections of history and treasures found at those fairs. I always have a few favorites to look for – one being really old blue Ball mas… Read more