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
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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.

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I miss thrifting
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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.

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