I used my creativity as an excuse for having a cluttered home. My 1,500-square-foot basement was filled to the max with things. I decided to finally declutter and said goodbye to things I didn't think ...

From left: My signature glasses in plywood, by Creative Growth artist John Martin. Just a fraction of the stuff in my living room. Photo: Jeremy Liebman (Left); James Mollison (right) Excerpted from ...

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New year, same old problems. In the cold light of early January, when I take stock of my myriad failings, a few vows invariably appear on my list of resolutions. Spend more time reading books. Stay up ...