it’s been a really wonderful week here at d*s. after 4 solid days at the javits center for icff, surtex and the stationery show, the most overwhelming feeling i’m left with is how incredible this community of designers is. i think there’s a reason so many of us prefer to focus on designers who make things by hand, keep their businesses home-grown and stay independent- these designers have a dedication to their craft and customers that really shines through. and it shines through in their personalities as well- i feel so lucky to have met some of my favorite designers in person- and to have met some fantastic new designers, too. thank you to everyone who invited us into their booths this week- it was such an honor to be surrounded by so much talent. and speaking of talent, congratulations again to our 2008 d*s scholarship winners!

i think my head will start to spin if i try to absorb any more design this week so i’m off for the holiday weekend. i’ll be back on tuesday with regular posts so i hope you all have a wonderful memorial day! until tuesday, here’s a roundup of this week’s highlights.

[photograph above by ilisa katz rissman. i saw her work at one of my favorite brooklyn restaurants last night and had to grab a postcard on the way out- her still photography is really stunning]

• congrats to the 2008 d*s scholarship winners!
• new diy project: kate’s sculptural pendant lamps
• new sneak peek: pia’s houseboat
• national stationery show 2008: part one, part two, part three, part four, part five
• icff 2008: part one, part two, part three, part four, part five
• surtex 2008: part one and part two
• thank you to vane at bklyn bride for her fantastic wedding posts at the d*s guest blog

Tweet