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The Blue Between | Impressions of a Winter Landscape
Inspired by winter landscapes, The Blue Between is a collection of handcrafted art journals featuring original digital collages in indigo, graphite, and softened blues. Each journal brings together artistic expression and traditional bookbinding.

Melanie Grant
6 days ago3 min read


The Studio Pantry
A thoughtfully gathered collection of the ingredients and workhorses I reach for again and again—from good olive oil, salts and vinegars to pasta, polenta, pizza dough and a few other favorites that make everyday cooking both simpler and more delicious.

Melanie Grant
Sep 229 min read


Toits Rouge
A collection of handmade House Forms inspired by white walls, red roofs and the architecture of remembered places. Toits Rouge explores form, connection and the small details that give a place its story.

Melanie Grant
Sep 143 min read


Green Gold
Every May, a trip to my favorite local nursery marks the beginning of basil season. Discover why I stopped making traditional pesto and created Green Gold—a simple basil concentrate that preserves the flavor of summer all year long.

Melanie Grant
Aug 54 min read


Why I Keep Returning to the Shape of a House
Looking back over decades of making, I've realized that one shape has quietly (and consistently) found its way into my work: the house. From early fiber art to handmade books, House Notes, and my sculptural House Forms, this essay reflects on the thread that has connected them all—and why I continue returning to this enduring symbol of memory, place, and the stories we carry.

Melanie Grant
Jul 194 min read


Best Glue for Collage: A Mixed Media Artist’s Guide to Adhesives That Last
From PVA to rice paste, here's how I choose the best glue for collage—and why it matters for lasting, layered artwork.

Melanie Grant
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Guillotine Paper Cutter for Bookbinding - My Favorite Tool
If I had to name the one tool I couldn’t live without in my studio, it’s my HFS guillotine paper cutter. Here's why it's essential for any bookbinder.

Melanie Grant
Jul 10, 20254 min read


Choosing Paper for Bookbinding: What I Use and Why: Summer 2026 Edition
Wondering what paper to use for bookbinding? I’m sharing my go-to choices, what features matter most, and how I make practical, beautiful books in my bindery.

Melanie Grant
Jul 8, 20254 min read
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