sometimes i feel birdie at dear ada can read my mind. every time i read her site (which has become a daily ritual for me now) i hear myself saying “it’s like she knows exactly what i’ve been looking for”! every single day there’s something i’m absolutely crazy about, but of course, never could have…
September, 2007
Tuesday September 11th, 2007
mollie dash
i love that look at people’s collections- the way they arrange things, what sort of objects they love- all the details intrigue me. it was fun to flip through these photos from artist mollie dash‘s house because she has all sorts of collections going on in her house: jewelry boxes, tools, books and supplies. i…
haylie waring
my visit to the savannah college of art and design was one of the most inspiring trips i’ve taken in years. the students in the fibers department quite simply blew me away with their dedication to craft and tradition. one of the students who stood out most to me was haylie waring. it’s hard to…
falling water
my dad always sends me the most fantastic links and this one is incredible. artist and desgner cristóbal vila created a stunning computer graphic movie featuring frank lloyd wright’s masterpiece, falling water. the computer movie takes you on a trip that begins in the riverbed below the house and glides you through the construction of…
new from boodalee
boodalee was one of my favorite new companies showing at icff this summer. in a sea of children’s bedding and furniture designs, their bright colors and bold patterns stood out as a cheerful alternative to the rest of the pack. so i was excited to hear from jennifer at boodalee that they’d just launched four…
Monday September 10th, 2007
ugliest pillow contest!
this is always one of my favorite contests at d*s each year. last year pillows and throws offered up two new thomas paul pillows to replace the ugliest pillows we could find. this year they’re doing the same and will hopefully be able to rid one lucky reader’s home of a seriously hideous pillow collection….
mod green pod
this beautiful new atticus print from mod green pod is perfect for late summer. i love the kelly green/ basil color and the clean, crisp print. atticus (which is hand silk-screened on 100% organic cotton fabric) is one of three new prints at mod green pod so click here to check out the new designs….
ditte
if only i had $2,624 to spare. this slipcovered ditte sofa is to die for. one of my co-workers just ordered it for her house and i’m dying to check it out. click here for more information and to order.
clip wall
what a fun idea- a wall full of prints hung by bull dog clips. inexpensive, quick and easy- can’t beat that. via jan at poppytalk.
benedict calland
one of the things i loved about last year’s icff was the was designers were integrating textiles into furniture and lighting. there’s something about the hand-crafted feel and softness of textiles that really appeals to me. so i was pleasantly surprised to hear from designer (and recent northumbria graduate) benedict calland about his work. benedict…
before + after
i love a good before and after diy project. nothing is quite as satisfying as seeing what you can do with your own two hands. marie at justmariec made over this fantastic antique store find with a gorgeous amy butler fabric. it’s amazing what a coat of white paint and a bit of new fabric…
Biz Lady Meet Up: San Francisco
Design*Sponge will be hosting a Biz Lady Meet Up at DWR on Jackson Street Date: TUESDAY, October 23 Time: 7-9pm Location: DWR Jackson Street Please RSVP to: designsponge@gmail.com We will be discussing small business concerns, marketing/PR, real life designer success stories and retailing/wholesaling. Please bring a snack or drink with you if you can. We’ll…
Biz Lady Meet Up: Seattle, WA
Design*Sponge will be hosting a Biz Lady Meet Up at DWR Date: Thursday, February 28th Time: 7-9pm Location: DWR First Avenue Please RSVP to: designsponge@gmail.com We will be discussing small business concerns, marketing/PR, real life designer success stories and retailing/wholesaling. Please bring a snack or drink with you if you can. We’ll see you there!
Biz Lady Meet Up: Portland, OR
Design*Sponge will be hosting a Biz Lady Meet Up at DWR . Date: Tuesday, February 26th Time: 7-9pm Location: DWR N.W. Everett Street Please RSVP to: designsponge@gmail.com We will be discussing small business concerns, marketing/PR, real life designer success stories and retailing/wholesaling. Please bring a snack or drink with you if you can. We’ll see…
Friday September 7th, 2007
paper pony
i can think of no better way to end this week than with a sneak peek into the beautiful (beautiful) home of photographer raya carlisle. i’ve been a fan of raya’s photography for a while now (her flickr page and blog are fantastic) and i was sure her home would be just as amazing. raya…
weekly wrap up
i’m wrapping up pre-last post today because i want to leave the next post at the top this weekend. it’s been a great week here at d*s- there are some major changes going on behind the scenes and i cannot wait to announce them all when we relaunch later this month. i’m lining up some…
show announcements
there are some great design shows and events going on this week. here’s a roundup of events that have shown up in my inbox this week: handmade parade in norfolk, va: sign up now for the nov 10 show off they flew: an art show to benefit the griffith park restoration fund. 100 artists, 100…
knit night cupcakes
totally off topic but i can’t resist these knit night cupcakes. amanda kavanagh sent me this link and i couldn’t resist posting them. it’s crafty lady heaven. knitting and cupcakes? love it.
brush and rinse
designer scott amron sent over a link to his award-winning design, brush and rinse. i love the way scott modified a simple, classic toothbrush shape to create something fun and functional. i.d. magazine said that they loved that this, “common-looking toothbrush, gently tweaked, could shape tap water into a fluid parabola as perfect as the…
Thursday September 6th, 2007
tim forcum
beautiful artwork by tim forcum, via dear ada.
