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Meet Sylvia, from conceptual design to my handmade marionette
A week at Anderson Ranch Art Center from conceptual design to a handmade marionette. Wearing a face shield, and no idea what I was doing. A block of wood turned into pieces to create my conceptual design. Band saws, electric sanders, drill presses, and blow torches —...
What is upcycling?
Upcycling And Why Brooks LTD Does It Differently. Upcycling is not recycling. It is not thrifting. It is not alterations. Upcycling is taking something that already exists — something worn, forgotten, or unused — and transforming it into something of greater value....
Crafted goods are having a moment
The Crafted Renaissance: Why Handmade is Having Its Moment Crafted goods are having a moment. Or perhaps it's simply that people are finally responding to what we've always known—that there's something deeply meaningful about items made by human hands, especially in...
Vintage vs Thrifted
Understanding Vintage vs. Thrifted: More Than Just Secondhand Shopping Do you know the difference between vintage vs thrifted? Let me explain.....with rising costs and new tariffs affecting retail prices, many of you are discovering the world of thrifting and vintage...
The Art of Simplicity: A Design Philosophy
The Art of Simplicity: A Design Philosophy "The Art of Simplicity is indeed an art. It appears effortless but requires tremendous expertise to execute well. In design, true simplicity is a refined skill. It comes only through deep understanding and disciplined...
How to avoid rising tariffs in your wardrobe
Avoid Rising Tariffs: Reimagine Your Treasured Textiles Here's an idea on how to avoid rising tariffs in your wardrobe. In a world of shifting supply chains and rising tariffs, it's time to look closer to home for unique solutions. While businesses dependent on...
The Character in Worn Threads
The Character in Worn Threads: The Art and Ethics of Clothing Repair This photo shows my husband's hoodie of Character in Worn threads. Teaching myself how to embroider a heart, titled "Be Still My Heart," with my dog looking on curiously. Memories last a lifetime;...
Memories to Modern: Transforming Treasured Clothing
Memories to Modern: Transforming Treasured Clothing Evolving from its 1990's origins, Brooks LTD creates memories to modern designs, transforming a treasured gown between mother and daughter. This story beautifully illustrates the power of reimagining a piece of...
Wearable art that is timeless
A collaboration of Wearable Art that is timeless Enjoy go-to unique pieces when you open your closet doors. Collaborating Collaborating wearable art is inspiring, eye-opening, and fun. Lately, fun has taken the top spot on my list. Let me introduce you to Madeleine...
