i wanted to end the week with something peaceful and this photograph from lincoln barbour was the perfect piece. i hope you all have a wonderful weekend and i’ll see you on monday…
May, 2008
Friday May 30th, 2008
salendro design
i’m digging these new hooks from canadian designer alex derghazarian of salendro design. these jivjiv hooks attach easily to your door or wall and can handle everything from keys and purses to bags and heavier jackets. you can pick up a pair for $29.50 right here- or click here for more information on alex’s work.
under $100 outdoor decor
right now i’m packing my bags and getting ready to head to savannah for a few days- my family and i are headed down to make some final decisions for the wedding so i’ll be back on monday night, hopefully with some of the bigger details finally nailed down. i’ll be posting full content on…
d*s guest blog: thank you to abby
i just wanted to say a great big thank you to abby of style me pretty for her gorgeous guest blog posts this week. i’ve been a big fan of abby’s site for some time now and it’s always such a pleasure to learn a little bit more about the people behind my favorite websites….
Thank You!
photo by Tanja Lippert, stationery by The Brand Hatchery This week has flown by for me! Thank you so much to Grace for having me here on Design*Sponge…I cannot tell you what an honor it has been. Grace is the epitome of all things chic, so to share her company for the past few days…
Sugar Paper
The next designer is one of my all time favorite stationery designers….Chelsea of Sugar Paper in Los Angeles. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Chelsea and her partner Jamie’s work, you HAVE to spend some time checking out their website. With that said, pictures hardly do their incredible letterpress justice. The girls have…
Innove Weddings
The next featured home is all about charm. Perfect little touches that make both the business and the home really come to life. Beka, the creative voice behind Innove Events in Philadelphia, simply understands beautiful things, blending old and new in perfect harmony. Their house was built in 1901, a tudor-style row house in the…
Stella Alesi
This guest blog has been such a blast for me! It satisfies my nosy tendencies while inspiring me to look at my own creative space in a new way. This next home/studio is no different. The husband and wife team that make up Stella Alesi / Photography are more than talented. Their images are fun…
Thursday May 29th, 2008
sneak peek: jessica helgerson interior design
i know this is supposed to be my week off but i had to add this beautiful interior designed by jessica helgerson design of portland, oregon. on a spring day like this when all i want to do is lay under a tree and feel the breeze around me, a home like this is just…
guest blog: three times the fun
it’s been such a thrill having abby at the d*s guest blog this week- today she’s got THREE fantastic posts up. each one showcases a fantastic space behind one of her favorite wedding vendors. click here to check out all three.
Stephanie Cristalli
This next space is so my style…clean and simple, with touches of beauty tucked in every corner. The gorgeous studio was designed by Stephanie Cristalli, a hugely talented photographer out of Seattle. Her professional style is unobtrusive and rather romantic, focusing on the sweet emotion of the day. Whether it’s a secret look from a…
Wiggy Flowers + Zoom
This next feature is actually a collaboration of two insanely talented artists…Catherine Conlin, creative designer of Wiggy Flowers and Lauri Levenfeld (who brought along her partner, Kate Webber, to help shoot the photos) of Zoom Photography. The pair work together regularly on some of the Bay Areas most gorgeous events, so it seemed natural for…
Boutwell Studio
I am obsessed with the work that Chenin of Boutwell Studio produces. Her photographs are the perfect balance of whimsy and humor, with hard-hitting emotion. You really feel their photography, from eclectic and colorful shots that make you laugh to the more subtle, deeply moving images… Chenin’s studio is a complete reflection of who she…
Wednesday May 28th, 2008
diy project: kate’s cork lamps
ever since i saw one on a bedside table in domino magazine, i have been in love with and searching for vintage cork lamps. they are hard to find though, and often pretty expensive, so i finally decided to try to make one! i was looking for bases that had a nice modern shape, and…
d*s guest blog: inspired spaces
abby has some great interiors on the guest blog this morning- she’s featuring the offices and homes of maribeth romslo and yvette roman. maribeth’s office makes for a fantastic before & after, too! click here to check them out… [stay tuned for a new diy project from kate at 11]
Creative People and their Creative Spaces ~ Maribeth Romslo
This next featured space is such an inspiration. Maribeth, the creative talent behind Red Ribbon Studio in Minneapolis, transformed a bare bones, sad looking retail space (that just happened to be right next door to her favorite coffee shop) into a fresh, modern studio that any designer would be proud to own. I actually fell…
Title: Creative People and their Creative Spaces ~ Yvette Roman
Continuing on with our look into the creative spaces of some of my favorite wedding professionals, Yvette Roman is one of loveliest photographers I have had the privilege to know. With Yvette, it’s all in the detail…the perfect little accents that only a great photographer would notice. Yvette’s gorgeous California home is no different. The…
Tuesday May 27th, 2008
an early birthday present…
in two weeks this little sponge will be turning 27 years old. sometimes it feels like just yesterday that i first sat down in front of a computer and started writing about chairs- but sadly, when i look in the mirror, i can see the years under my eyes, on my face and in my…
sneak peek: boo and bruno louis of ekobo
today’s sneak peek belongs to boo and bruno louis of ekobo/ecology & design. based in france, the company designs and manufactures contemporary, sustainable home accessories from bamboo- working exclusively with fair-trade artisan villages in vietnam to handcraft their products. bruno (the [french] founder) and boo (the [american] product/graphic designer) live in the historic center of…
Creative People and their Creative Spaces – Haile McCollum
About a year ago, I sold my beloved invitation line, Abby Jean, to Haile McCollum, owner and creative designer of Fontaine Maury…an absolutely adorable line of stationery and accoutrements. I knew that Haile would take good care of my baby and I couldn’t have been more excited to pass the torch. Haile just happens to…
