ac and i are settling in down south to celebrate the holidays so i’m it’s about time to close up shop here at d*s for the holiday break. each year i give our hard-working editors a week-long break between christmas and new year’s eve, so we’ll be taking a winter blogging break between today and january. we’ll return on january 4th with regular posting and a brand new d*s desktop calendar for january from artist julia rothman!
there’s so much excitement going on for 2010 (a layout redesign for d*s, the d*s book, new columns, biz ladies tours, and more!) that i can’t wait to hit the ground running. until then, i wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support this year. you guys are the reason we get to do what we love each day, and all of us here at d*s are truly thankful for your readership. thank you and happy holidays. best wishes for a wonderful new year- we’ll see you on monday, january 4th!
*ps: this beautiful holiday fireplace before and after comes from danielle thompson. click here to check out more on her makeover.
*if you’re looking for more d*s over the break, don’t forget to check out some of the great content our editors have produced in the archives below:
- over 400 beautiful homes in our sneak peek archive!
- traveling during the holidays? d*s has an archive of 80 city guides right here
- spend your time off crafting with our archive of 270+ diy projects
- dozens of product guides for new furniture + accessories (if you haven’t had your shopping fill yet)
- 30+ podcasts with our favorite designers
- hundreds of before & after home + furniture makeovers
- make something tasty for your family with our archive of 100 recipes or make them something delicious to drink with behind the bar recipes
- 15+ d*s videos (crafts, interviews, trips!)
- 50+ helpful articles with business advice (when you’re planning for next year)
- floral fun with we like it wild and weeder’s digest
- ashley’s archives of “small measures” ideas to green your life and community
- bone up on your design history with amy’s archive of past & present columns
- veg out in front of the couch with amy’s “living in” movie style posts
WHAT AN AWESOME WREATH! You should do a DIY for that in 2010!
Happy Christmas Grace from C in Hong Kong! Have a wonderful week off and I’ll be looking forward to more from d*s in the new year.
Love this before and after the white mantel is so dreamy and gorgeous! happy holidays!
Cant wait for 2010 – happy holidays d*s!
Cute fireplace, but I actually like the original better! Oh well! :)
Thanks for keeping me entertained during 2009! Looking forward to 2010!
merry christmas and happy holidays to you and your entire team! design*sponge provides so much inspiration – can’t wait to see what comes next!
Happy Holiday, Grace! Hope you have a relaxing time off!
Merry Christmas from Indiana, Grace, and thanks for a lovely 2009. All of you dear design girls on the “internets,” I just love you so…
All the best in the New Year,
J.
gorgeous!
what a bold makeover! i love it! takes guts to paint brick; turned out great :) amazing how such brilliant colors can also carry a serene vibe.
happy holidays, grace. see you on the other side.
xxx
have the happiest of holidays and see you next year! xo.
the happiest of Holidays grace! you and your team are always SUCH an inspiration!
Happy Holidays.
Love that painting~
Happy Holiday and Best of Luck in 2010!
What a gorgeous colour scheme. Thank you and Merry Xmas x!
Love the wreath – might have to attempt a tissue paper version – thanks for design sponge for 2009 – all the best for 2010. Keep on inspiring us!
I’m new to your site and I love it. Can’t wait to see the book and redesign!
Such fun colors! Katrina Lynn said that she liked the first fireplace better. In some ways I agree with her. The trinkets on the mantle go better with the new fireplace, but I really liked the green garland on the first one. Still, good job on all counts! And I want that wreath!
I’m a hugehugehuge fan of danielle thompson’s stuff! I just framed one of her gorgoeus photos as a present for christmas! :)
Thansk for the warm holiday wishes! its just truly amazing how much great content this site has!
Love, love, love the wreath – please share the secret! I desperately want to make one!
I actually like the before better. Not a fan of painted brick… It will look dated some day.
What a beautiful post! Happy holidays and thank you for a wonderful year – full of inspiration…
Happy holidays!
Next year will be bigger and better!
keep creative x
beauuutiful! where in the deep south you headed? we down here in mississippi-land.
I’ve been reading d*s since fall 2004 — can’t wait to see what comes next!
Lisa
Vancouver, Canada
I LOVE the stockings. Where can I find them?
me gusta muchisimo, es alegre y diferente. Enhorabuena
Enjoy the break and bring on the New Year!
Lovely! I really like the photo frames hung over the brick – gorgeous.
come back we miss you guys! i’ve checked your website everything. idk i keep forgeting your on holiday! xoxo mic
Love the wreath. The colours are great.
Great mantle and wreath. Happy holidays.
thank you for always shareing such beautiful creative images. I always smile when I come to this blog of happiness
Absolutely stunning! I am such a big fan of your amazing blog, so innovative and inspiring, looking forward to more great features in 2010. Happy new year to you all :)
I’m excited about your new plans for 2010. Your website is one of my favourites. Enjoy your holiday.
FABULOUS. LOVE IT ALL.
ugh I cant wait till jan 4….every one of my favorite blogs have been unupdated (is that a new word? It needs to be used from now on) and im going into withdrawls…
I can only take so much huffingtonpost…everytime I go on its one scary headline after another, I need design sponge…..I need it now!!!
Your posts are always so beautiful. Thank you for the eye candy.
Even though I know ya’ll won’t be back til the 4th I come back everyday for my DS fix and hoping for a suprise new post! Hope you had a Happy Holidays!
hi there! i have a dark brick fireplace like the one in the first picture that i have decorated and like, but i’d like to know how to hang pictures on the brick.
anyone know? :)
Nice and simple decoration. I like it so much. Anyway, Happy New Year to you . :)
I would love to know how to make that wreath!!!!! Any idea if that will be posted soon?
Beautiful~ I really love the white-brick fireplace
Happy New Year! I enjoy reading d*s A LOT. Love the pics from Danielle.
Charming wreath.
Happy Holidays from New Mexico! Look forward to more d*s next year.
All the best!
Kelly