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A Full & Festive December.

The holidays are here, and I’ve placed so many wintry events on my calendar that it’s bursting with possibilities as well as conflicts. Here’s what I’d love to do:

December 11th: My friend Maura Madden is part of what should be a perfect holiday celebration in the country at Stone Barns, as she hosts a

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The Librarian and the Artist Should Be Friends.

I’ve recently returned from a week of professional conferences, and am finding myself a bit more effusive than usual about my work as a result. Here’s an example. Just last night, the woman behind me in line at my local grocer noticed my scissor-shaped tieclip that I wear as a pin and asked if

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Upcycled Spice Jars.

Hello! This week I’m thrilled to be guest blogging at Design*Sponge, and today I’ve posted a library-inspired DIY project: upcycled supersize spice jars embellished with Chinese papercut art. Check it out!

I’m posting for Design*Sponge this week in conjunction with the collaborative work that Design*Sponge and the Library are

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Design by the Book, Episode One.

This fall I’ve been working away on an amazing project–a series of small documentaries following five talented local artists as they gather inspiration for their work at the New York Public Library. Co-produced by Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge and my library colleagues in Digital Labs, this series will be released over the next few weeks.

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