Juggling an active Internet career with writing, speaking and consulting, Erin can be found daily at DesignForMankind.com, her art/design blog that was recently honored as one of the London Time’s top 50 design blogs in the world. She currently hosts a renovation column on HGTV.com where she catalogs her experiences as an impromptu interior designer. Erin’s work has been featured in Glamour, Lucky, Dwell, Readymade, Nylon…

Genevieve Robertson is a photographer, writer and thinker. After many years in the restaurant publicity business she decided to take the road less traveled. Now she helps clients with creative and art-based business tell their own stories and embrace their uniqueness. She gives them an edge by showing them how to use social media and strategic marketing to their advantage. It is Genevieve’s belief that with dedication and creative thinking any artist can make a viable business from their talent.

Shelly Kerry is an artist, designer, and motivator. Since 2006 she has been building her jewelry design business, em’s studio, and she wants to share all she’s learned. Shelly knows that building your own art or craft business can often feel lonely and overwhelming. Through Lightbox SF she provides the much needed support, encouragement, and skills allowing you to realize your dreams.

Andrew Venell is a multimedia artist, graphic designer, and web programmer. His artworks, which range from videos, performances and collage to sculptural installations, have been displayed in galleries, museums and at new media festivals around the world. In his day job as a freelance designer and programmer Andrew works often with small businesses and independent artists, helping them to best showcase their…

Hello! We’re Derek and Lauren, the owners of the Curiosity Shoppe and gallery in San Francisco, and creative directors of Pop-Up Magazine.

Smarts & Crafts is where we collect our obsessions, observations, projects, inspirations and discoveries.

When we’re not running the Shoppe, we keep busy learning…