CL Studio Blog
Insight into my visual artwork. Investigations into local history. And what creative blog would be complete without the occasional DIY project?
Written by San Jose-based artist + designer Sarah J.L. Nguyen
IKEA DUKTIG play kitchen remodel
Through many late-night Pinterest browsing sessions, I discovered that there was a whole world devoted to customizing the IKEA DUKTIG play kitchen. Here’s my take on this fun DIY project.
I miss thrifting
Pre-Covid, one of my favorite things to do was browse for treasures at my local second-hand shop. There’s something so exciting about scouring shelves and suddenly stumbling upon the perfect picture frame or a vintage serving dish by one of my favorite California potters. I’m constantly seeking that moment where I audibly gasp, then look around to see if anyone nearby noticed.