Sculptor Robert Oblon describes his artwork now in a new display as a cross between a jigsaw puzzle and an amoeba.

Nestled between Santa Margarita and Atascadero is a one-of-kind independent community of neighbors called Garden Farms.

Do you need gardening advice to help you grow a more sustainable garden or landscape?

Tres and Debra Feltman live in a home that is eclectic and full of art, which should come as no surprise for those who have visited their shop, San Luis Obispo’s Hands Gallery.

A few weeks ago we asked our readers to create new outfits for Santa’s Magic Elves to wear to a celebration wrapping up another merry year at the North Pole. We were showered — and impressed—with 115 submissions, shimmering with glitter, brilliant colors and sparks of creativity. You’ll find some of our favorites here.

Homemade gifts like scrapbooks, music compilations and knitted sweaters suggest you were thinking about the recipient during the entire creation process, and that’s a good thing.

The Morro Bay Art Association is encouraging young artists — recently bestowing 43 awards totaling $11,600 to students at four county high schools, Cuesta College and Cal Poly.

The Arroyo Grande home of Claire Martin was built in 1938 when Craftsman homes were still at the height of fashion. But this home was, instead, a humble little cottage more evocative of Sears, Roebuck & Co. than of Craftsman-era pioneers Greene & Greene.

Matthias Clark learned the tile business in the most fashion-forward of U.S. cities – New York. As an apprentice to venerable 4th generation tile installer Armand Agresti, he laid tile in glittering skyscrapers and high-end residences from 1982 to 1988.

Q. We have a big apple crop this year. What’s the best way to store surplus fruit? Also, how do I dry walnuts that a neighbor gave me? -- The Kincaids, San Luis Obispo

Six years ago, Dave and Cindy Condit decided to throw a Halloween party. To set the mood, they transformed their contemporary Spanish-style Templeton home into a macabre mansion. Each year since, the decorations have grown more elaborate.

When San Luis Obispo’s Fortini Home, Garden & Design opened in 2004, it was somewhat misunderstood.

Q: How do I get ready for a winter vegetable garden, and what do I grow?

Homemade Halloween costumes are cheap, easy and eco-friendly, since they often feature recycled clothes, props and accessories. Plus, most of the materials for the perfect costume can be found around the house or at your local thrift store. Here are eight ideas ...

Eric Johnson said that he considers his photography series, “Shrines & Altars,” at Steynberg Gallery to be “psychic snapshots.”

Jackie Hickman’s dream studio would be a loft in New York or San Francisco.

Plants were always a part of Nick Wilkinson’s life. His father was a farmer and his mother a gardener. When he first set out on his own, he used houseplants to liven up his so-called “bachelor pad.”

When Penny Woods had back surgery for a herniated disk two years ago, her doctor told her, “No more bending.”

My friend “Rockie” is getting scary. I haven’t found the flaw yet, the excuse for me to cut bait so I can retreat to my cave and roll the big rock in front of the entrance.