it’s not often that i waffle back and forth on whether or not i like something. but this ribbon coat rack landed in my inbox yesterday and i’ve found myself flip flopping between “i like it” and “meh”. part of me is drawn to the bronze design and it’s sort of worn-in look (especially with…
lately we’ve been lucky enough to have a handful sneak peeks into the beautiful homes of the team at fossil (don’t miss shay’s incredible place here!). today we’re looking into the dallas of creative director, jill elliott sones who works with the collaborative team that works on the brand direction. jill recently got married and…
good morning! today laura normandin is starting things off with a beautiful new diy project at the d*s guest blog: mini crochet baskets. the final results of her project are so sweet and would be perfect for an impromptu handmade gift, or just as a way to keep household and office accessories organized. click here…
Hi again! The project I am sharing today is a small one, mini crochet baskets. They are so quick to make and use up little bits of twine and string. One of my favorite places to buy yarn is Habu Textiles. What’s great about the showroom here in NYC is that they let you buy…
this week and last week’s biz ladies posts have one major factor in common: depth of information. every week we strive to bring you free, helpful advice on running your small business but between last week’s two advertising guides (for bloggers and small biz owners) and today’s guide to calculating your rate from clair holt,…
today’s city guide was written by jennifer wood, a graphic designer and assistant professor of graphic design at boise state university. four years ago jennifer moved out west from miami, florida to teach in the art department at BSU and even though she’s been an east coaster her whole life (and never thought she would…
kathryn hunter of blackbird letterpress calls baton rouge, louisana home. she never thought she’d stay, but loves the town’s mix of politics, colorful history, academia, the lush slow life and art splashed in. her partner david cano (a metal worker) bought the house 7 years ago and did much of the renovations himself. the result…
earlier this month i gathered short interviews from some of the web’s top design bloggers on their advice for getting your work online. the response was overwhelming- and so were the emails asking for more posts that involved advice from multiple sources in one piece. so today i’m thrilled to share a new group post,…
i’m loving these cheerful new checked plates from thomas paul‘s “portland” collection. they just scream “summer picnic” and their melamine forms make them perfect for traveling. they’ll be available online soon, but until then, click here to check out thomas paul’s current collection.
Today’s projects are ones that use up old bits of paper scraps I can’t bear to throw away. I save these pieces of paper (gift wrap, envelope liners, art papers, origami papers, etc.) and then wonder what can I do with them? I have covered pencils and jar lids to brighten them up a bit…
good morning! it’s great to be back in brooklyn and starting the day with two beautiful diy projects from our guest blogger this week, laura normandin of wren handmade. today laura is sharing projects that are perfect for using up those leftover paper scraps you have from crafting and various household projects. in addition to…
for our final sneak peek of the day we’re traveling to sweden to the home of stylist/photographer elisabeth dunker. she is the founder of lula, a multi-disciplinary art and design partnership. but these days finds her self freelancing as a stylist and photographer with interior design and fashion, and most of her time is devoted…
it was the dream of nicky crowley of pulp creative to have a totally nordic inspired home, but instead this australian jokes that she got sidetracked by the bohemian art student that lives deep inside of her. there are very few pieces in her home that she and her husband have bought new, but most…
first up today is the home amy adams of perch design. she and her husband have lived in their cozy, ground floor apartment on the waterfront in brooklyn for two years now, but still consider it a work in progress. amy has the attitude of a lot of “makers” : why would you buy something…
[this post is the fifth in a series of guest posts we'll be sharing from our summer correspondent in copenhagen, brittany watson] Hej all! I’m back for one of my favorite stories thus far. Even before I arrived in Denmark I was on the edge of my seat for a visit to the studio of…
when it comes to shelves, i’m used to seeing wooden, metal and plastic varieties. but rubber? i don’t think i’d seen that variation until i got an email from RISD MFA grad pete oyler emailed me with his new “stretch shelves“. made of cast rubber and machined aluminum, pete’s stretch shelves are essentially giant rubberbands…
Hi! I’m Laura Normandin of Wren Handmade and I’m very happy to be guest blogging this week on Design Sponge. I thought it would be fun to share a DIY project each day this week for your crafting pleasure. I am focusing on using up bits and scraps in my apartment that I can’t seem…
good morning! i have been looking forward to this day for weeks now because i get to welcome laura normandin to the d*s guest blog! i have been a fan of laura’s work for years now- you may know her from her beautiful designs at wren handmade, her illustration and fine art, her popular blog,…
it’s been a long week here at d*s but things are just getting started. over the past week we’ve been working on adding new columns- and writers- to the d*s lineup and the first week of august they’ll all be revealed- along with a special gift for d*s readers to celebrate design*sponge’s 5 year anniversary…
This week’s recipe for a Lemon Curd and Buttermilk Panna Cotta Cake comes from Aran Goyoaga, pastry-chef, food stylist, photographer and author of the Cannelle Et Vanille blog. Just back from the International Conference on Food Styling and Photography, sponsored by Boston University Gastronomy Program, Aran was very eager to make good on what she…
