Main Facts The modern artisan crafting movement has seen a massive surge in popularity, driven by individuals seeking tactile, slow-living hobbies such as gardening, baking sourdough, plant dyeing, and soap making. At the forefront of this trend is a growing interest in cosmetic chemistry at home, specifically through accessible techniques like melt-and-pour soap making. A…
CHICAGO — As the holiday season approaches, a quiet revolution is taking place in kitchens and craft rooms across the country. Traditional, time-intensive "cold process" soap making—once considered the gold standard for artisanal bath and body products—is sharing the spotlight with an increasingly sophisticated rival: the melt-and-pour method. Leading this creative wave is a seasonal…
By the Roomhints Editorial Team Published as part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelons of residential interior architecture, the difference between decoration and true design lies in a firm adherence to discipline. Enter Martin Kobus, a Dutch-born designer whose eponymous firm, Kobus Interiors, has carved out a distinct and…
