today is the day that i’m chopping my hair off (you can listen-in on my pre-cut freak outs right here) so i’m trying to calm myself with some soothing videos this morning. sarah’s weeder’s digest how-to video is coming up later this afternoon, so i thought i’d kick things off with a beautiful video tribute…
May, 2009
Thursday May 7th, 2009
Wednesday May 6th, 2009
diy wednesdays: personalized wallpaper stationery
with all the endless emails, texts, tweets, and “pokes” flying around these days, we’ve found our appreciation for simple handmade cards growing stronger. we always keep a stock of blank stationery on hand so we can quickly whip up personalized little notes to send off to friends and family. mother’s day is the perfect excuse…
diy idea: kellie’s fossil wall
i love hearing about people who’ve taken inspiration from catalogs and recreated the look in their own home. i got inspired by an anthroplogie catalog a few years back and today i’m happy to share this fun diy idea from kellie, who found her inspiration from a fossil catalog. faced with her ‘dreaded long hallway‘,…
diy project: kate’s pretty paper coat rack
april showers bring may flowers, right? let’s hope so, even though oakland is still in the showers mode. I found some gorgeous spring floral papers from snow & graham at my local art store and have decided to make may the month of pretty paper diys. have fun! – kate CLICK HERE for the full…
julia rothman and henry road for gallison
galison always produces cute, quirky accessories for the office and i was excited to see that they collaborated with julia rothman and paula smail from henry road on their latest collection. julia and paula designed business card holders, pencil holders, notepads and cards that will definitely add some color and pattern to your workspace. i…
diy project: kitchen utensil key rack
we received a beautiful new set of silverware for our wedding and lately i’ve been sitting around trying to figure out what to do with our older, not so nice, silverware. i couldn’t bring myself to throw it out, so this project from d*s reader liz bloeser is just the ticket. liz decided to use…
this & that
i’m not quite sure what i would use these for, but i’m loving these ‘this & that’ limited edition glass domes from sam baron and the fabrica team. created for secondome edizioni roma, the domes were shown in milan this year and would be fun for something like a clever terrariums or conversation-starting way to…
jhill animal alphabet prints
good morning! i’m charging up my new video camera and getting ready to attempt to film my first d*s how-to video at saipua today. fingers crossed, hopefully i won’t drive sarah nuts while i try to learn and film at the same time. so before the how-to starts, i wanted to start the day with…
Tuesday May 5th, 2009
interview: pia jane bijkerk and paris: made by hand
today i’m thrilled to share an interview with stylist, photographer and now, author, pia jane bijkerk. i’ve been a fan of pia’s work for years so i was over the moon when i received a copy of her new book, paris: made by hand yesterday. pia’s book is filled with beautiful photos and a wonderful…
biz ladies 09: free online resources for business owners
times are tough so it’s always great to have some tips that help save you a buck- or two or three. so i’m thrilled to have this post from writer alison storm on free online resources for business owners. whether you’re looking to find free advice, shopping carts or financial software, there’s something here for…
sneak peek: dan funderburgh
here at d*s we’re big fans of brooklyn-based wallpaper designer and artist dan funderburgh. just as influences for his patterns range from 14th century moorish mosaic to 60′s American op art, his wide range of tastes weave themselves into the framework of his home. don’t miss the full peek after the jump, as well as…
biz ladies 09: funding + grants for artists
funding and grants can be a scary, but necessary, part of life as an artist and today artist lena wolff is sharing a few great ideas for raising money in tough times. no matter how well your business doing it’s always helpful to have additional funding from organizations that can help lighten your load. thanks…
jenny lee-katz
designer jenny lee-katz was born in wales but now resides in pennsylvania, where she designs beautiful textiles inspired by her travels. i’m particularly fond of her glan y môr collection, which means “seaside” in welsh. i love the playful seagulls in her pillows and the retro stipes that remind me of summers on northeastern beaches….
parallelostory
good morning! it’s a grey, rainy day here in brooklyn, but my head is still full of beautiful moving images from last night’s scene film festival. we screened design by the book there last night, but it got me thinking a lot about short films and how moving they can be. so i thought i’d…
Monday May 4th, 2009
melinda launspach of no.1 ladies detective agency
today i am thrilled and honored to be sharing an interview with melinda launspach, the set decorator for one of my favorite new shows, hbo’s no. 1 ladies detective agency. i’ve mentioned my love of the show’s design before, so it was such a treat to get to chat with one of the people responsible…
sneak peek: amy allison of soda
i love whenever homes become testing grounds for great ideas, which couldn’t be more true for the chicago home of amy allison of soda. from prototypes, to a cabinet sketch that became an actual piece (with the help of a friend) to amy’s own wallpaper designs, they all make their way inside (only appropriate for…
sneak peek: greenwich letterpress
our next sneak peek comes to us from amy salvini-swanson, who makes up half the team behind greenwich letterpress based out of greenwich village, nyc. i love that she’s not afraid to have fun with prints and patterns that weave their way into her fun and welcoming home. don’t miss the rest of the peek…
sneak peek: famille summerbelle
ever since seeing julie’s incredible paper cut of paris, i’ve been drawn to the work of famille summerbelle which has been popping up around the web. their designs and accessories are fun and playful, with the fundamental idea that they belong in a “room for everyone.” the sneak peek of their beautiful home comes to…
milan design
i always wish i had an endless fund for traveling that would let me jump from city to city and country to country to check out all of the great design shows every year. but thankfully artist paola serrao of rephilosophy (who created our milan design guide), offered to share some of her images from…
kate mccgwire
good morning! i’m starting off a little slowly today because i indulged in a little sleeping-in so i’d be awake for our ‘design by the book’ panel in dumbo tonight (hope to see you there!). so my apologies for the late start. we have a guest blogger from portland, OR coming up this week so…
