iCraft Current Blog by Lyra Pappin

A TV show clearing out its wardrobe and set design? This is the greatest garage sale of all time. Look for these in your area, looks like an amazing opportunity to score quality clothes and furniture at reasonable prices. Who said watching TV wouldn't pay off? Read more
Nobody really needs a reason to attend a fashion-filled weekend, but the Washingtonian comes up with some pretty good ones. Even if you're not in the area, it's great inspiration to get out and enjoy the fall season's fashion exhibits, especially supporting local arts and events. What would you add to the list? Read more
An art exhibit in San Antonio is helping visitors learn about costume design in film, and of course it's interactive. No, you can't wear Keira Knightly's dress, but you can do it "virtually". There's an app for that. Seriously. Read more
It seems like Italy knows how to do everything the best: food, fashion, wine, cheese... the list goes on. Good thing the trends are moving to "flowing" looks - pass the pasta! Read more
Sharon Lee got her start studying the interior decorator for the White House, so I'm pretty sure I can't say much more about her... she's got friends in high places! And really, her East-meets-West designs are amazing. Check 'em out. Read more
It sounds impossible but it's true: video games are helping bring a dying art back to life. Specifically, Japanese woodprints.

There's a first time for everything! Read more
With a rebel yell, get your safety pins and black eyeliner ready, cause it's all punk, all the time, this fall. Read more
If you thought the Internet ran out of things to Photoshop, you're wrong. This site is happily cropping celebs' faces into military pictures, and it's kind of awesome. Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, President Obama and Jack Nicholson all appear, to name a few.

Salute! Read more
This is bringing the whole concept of being one with your art to a whole new level. It might be a stupid level.
Would you climb into something for art's sake? Read more
Everyone's looking to cut corners, which is usually a bad thing, but in this case, it could be pretty impressive.

This artist will somehow size you up and bring you to life (a second time?) in a matter of minutes. Do you buy it? Read more

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Lyra Pappin
Toronto, ON, Canada

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