Planning an Outdoor Wedding
Raj Tent, courtesy of Pavilion Tent Company If an outdoor wedding is the stuff of dreams for you, but stormy weather gives you nightmares, then consider the following tents for your back-up plan. You...
View ArticleDecorating Tip: Flooring in a Snap!
Moss tile, courtesy of SnapStone Have you ever wanted to replace your ugly kitchen or bathroom floor but shudder at the price of replacement?! Did you ever want to upgrade your humdrum foyer floor and...
View ArticleDIY- Semi Precious Gemstone & Driftwood Sail Boat Tutorial
Wood before it was bleached. Inspiration can strike at any time. I was walking on a path near the west side highway in NYC and noticed what appeared to be driftwood. In actuality they were just sticks...
View ArticleHow to Dress Up Your Walls - Part II
Cinque Terre from the Thief and the Knight / The Amalfi Coast by Camrio / Sailing in South of France by Osinni - from Brunelli Designs Inc. Dressing up your room's walls is a crucial part of interior...
View ArticleDIY Light Boxes to Take Better Photos when Selling Your Jewelry
Not only do we we teach jewelry making techniques at NYIAD in the jewelry design course, we also teach students how to photograph their work. Something simple like a DIY light box can make all the...
View ArticleDecorating Tips: Organizing the Dorm Room
You may have a child going off to college for the first time (time goes so fast!) or you may already have a seasoned collegiate who needs some organization help. What should they bring to their dorm?...
View ArticleAnnouncing: The New York Institute of Art and Design
We’ve changed our name! Sheffield School is now the New York Institute of Art and Design. The school has also merged with its sister school, the New York Institute of Career Development, adding two...
View ArticleFeng Shui Tip: Hit the Pause Button!
In yoga it is said that the way we transition from one pose to another is just as important as doing the actual pose itself. If you think about it, many things have a transition time. Every time we...
View ArticleNew Home, Same Great Content
As you know, here at the New York Institute of Art and Design we're going through some exciting changes. Just a few weeks ago we changed our name from the Sheffield School to the New York Institute of...
View ArticleCreate your Own Chain in Jewelry Making
Bracelet by Carol Bradley necklace by Mary Newton on Lucid Moon Studio blog. Sweet Bead Studio on Etsy If you enjoy making jewelry, then creating your own chain is something you may want to try at some...
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