Hilago Arts

We're going to eat, drink and be merry (even for chores) every New York minute. An example of the weekend itinerary of a Manhattanite based in the East Village & Downtown

While you're out leaf gazing take a minute to view some autumn blooms and see what the flowers have to say. Make your decor & arrangements for fall gatherings more mindful by understanding the language of flowers! Floriography is the use of flowers to communicate messages covertly and has been a popular practice throughout the world for centuries. In Victorian times, when expressing open emotion was greatly frowned upon, floriography was introduced as a means to share true feelings. With influences from Asia and Africa Victorian flower language spread from the UK throughout Europe. The practice remains popular in certain countries to this day. This guide will explain the meanings behind popular fall blossoms so you can make extra mindful seasonal wreaths, bouquets, and floral garden additions!

My husband and I met years before we could close the gap between New York and California, but throughout the ups & downs of distance and life love prevailed. Here are some helpful tips that helped us stay connected and have fun over the miles 💞

If you're looking to add a delicious side or dessert dish to your Thanksgiving feast that no one else may have thought of or brought these unique recipes may be for you! These easy recipes focus on air fryer cooking and also include stovetop, oven and no bake recommendations that may become new favorites for your holiday 🦃🍁🍂

If you like to laugh then you've probably seen these clubs on many comedy specials before, now visit them yourself if you're in town! Visiting a comedy club is the perfect thing to do on a dreary weekend night or on a first date in NYC, enjoy an evening of laughs while lifting and partaking of spirits!

Sublime foliage for a dark garden of delights

Flower pots are a great way to incorporate beauty and creativity into your home environment. Here are some artistic options from whimsical to pop for your plants' living quarters!

Miniatures, color splashes, and pretty leaves for your botanical delight

When you're ready to craft you need to be READY to craft. Having these supplies on hand will open up a world of possibilities for your DIY time.

When the floor is not an option

Elopement, vow renewal, small and modest, big and royal; however you envision your special day your dress should help you feel like the bride you want to be. If you're looking for an affordable wedding dress many Etsy makers would love for you to check out their creations! There are unique finds on Etsy that are hand made and can't be found anywhere else. It's easy to find responsive sellers that can help with customizations and requests. The pride a small business feels when you choose their design for your wedding day is incomparable. Many makers will go above and beyond to satisfy your personal requests. Check out these Etsy recommendations for The Dress

Museums are special to me as an artist & former Met guard. There are many museums in NY, these are my recommendations to see in New York City, and things that will help you feel comfortable on your Museum Day.

All of these designs are my original art and they are available on a variety of apparel, accessories and home items in my Threadless shop. If you swipe through the photos you see some t-shirt examples. Thanks for checking them out, I appreciate you! Please visit my Threadless shop Evnfl Brand for more

Garlands are super easy home or holiday decorations that can help you customize your space. Making your own DIY garlands can be a fun way to bring personality to your home! These garlands of various styles are great throughout the seasons to add a bit of interest to your home decor.

Support the creative in your life with gifts that help them create!

Nighttime is a magical time, especially under the moon and stars. Whether daytime is too hot, you're more of a nocturnal person, or you like a darker aesthetic your garden can be your sanctuary dusk till dawn. Night blooming flowers, fire pits and lanterns create a cozy garden for night owls. Here are some recommendations for enjoying your firefly evenings, star gazing and pre dawn tea in your yard or patio space.

Aquariums can make beautiful, relaxing additions to your home and provide a calming hobby. Most importantly they are homes to the creatures you place within. Learning how to create a stable, healthy environment for aquatic pets will help you enjoy your aquarium with peace of mind! 🐠

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If Adult Swim was a playlist... Musicians that utilize animation to boost their musical experience are uniting visual art and music in a really fun & accessible way. I love the dynamics and creativity animation can add to a music video, as well as seeing the story as the songs play. Here are some of my favorite animated music videos for visual and audio sensory enjoyment!

This list is for people who have trouble sleeping without background noise. These apps, playlists and musicians may help you feel a little more comfortable at bedtime.

If you're interested in learning these fiber crafts what I've learned is what works for you is your best choice! These are my suggestions to make learning these relaxing, useful, potentially lucrative fiber crafts easier.

Black is associated with sophistication, elegance, and affluence. It makes for striking silhouettes or stimulating line work visuals. It is the absence of color, darkness, the embrace of night and its shadows. Black reminds us of the sublimity of the macabre & occult, and often our heaviest emotions. For those who appreciate shades of onyx, jet, obsidian, pitch and ink here is a bit of achromatic inspiration.