You never know when the urge to start crafting is going to happen. This is why you have to keep quite a few crafting supplies on hand so that you can be easily prepared when it does strike. Keep in mind that all of these supplies can actually be used for many other activities as … Read more
In an attempt to understand an art piece we miss the tiniest of clues the artists have scattered all over the painting. Here are 10 details in famous paintings.
Our precious children start growing creatively at a young age. As soon as they can begin their senseless scribbles with jumbo crayons, they are drawing pages and pages worth of art and presenting them proudly to their parents. Of course, as parents, we appreciate every last little smiley face or scribble cloud they hand us. … Read more
As the saying goes, life imitates art. While Oscar Wilde was not referring to mimicking statues in a museum, we still think that interpretation applies. Whether you’re visiting London or simply looking for a fun day activity with the kids, explore the many pieces of art within The National Gallery. The outside of the museum is … Read more
Some of the best products are those which come about ‘as if by chance’ and before you know it, it’s as though they were there all along and that’s exactly how it is with eatsleepdoodle. The customisable textile products which kids and adults love. About eatsleepdoodle In 2012 the eatsleepdoodle duvet was born. The idea … Read more
Regular readers of Mummy Matters will be familiar with Lillie’s (and my own) slight obsession with Gel-a-Peel, we have been having so much fun trying out all of the different kits available and see what we can create with them. Well, now the creators of Gel-a-Peel have come up with a new concept called Nail-a-Peel. … Read more
As someone who has been drawing since she can remember, I find it a little shocking — and upsetting — when I find parents who, while they might have initially encouraged their children to show off their artistic side, later adjusted them towards something different. Something different, like medical school, or law school, or physics, … Read more
Art lovers usually get into a tizzy when it comes to selecting art that compliments the furniture at home. As opposed to finding art that compliments the furniture, many artists encourage finding art first and then planning the décor accordingly. However, it works both ways. Well-placed artwork has the power to transform any space, but … Read more
Art brightens up a room and adds a personal touch to any space. Artwork such as paintings, prints or photography are crucial for tying together the interior design of your home or office – however, randomly hanging paintings all over the place is not the solution. You need to ensure that the paintings are in … Read more