this perfect-for-summer project comes from brenna berger at paper + ink. she documents her amazingly clever custom invitation designs on her blog, so when it comes to paper it’s no surprise that she’s full of ideas. i love the simple, modern feel of these, and the fact that they cost next to nothing to make….
Here’s a great way to snazz up simple textiles with an easy embellishment technique – machine appliqué! This technique allows you to apply cut-out shapes of fabric to the surface of another fabric, achieving colorful and interesting effects that would otherwise be complicated to sew. In this post I’m appliquéing a tablecloth, but you can…
summer means late dinners, seafood and lots of summer drinks. we recently partnered up with après fête to put together a lobster bash, and when we couldn’t find pretty throw-away bibs, we made them ourselves. simple linen cutouts—no sewing needed! we added some lobster triva (listed below for you) and printed it onto iron-on transfer…
when pulling together this compilation of the best bathrooms i was shocked at how many great ones people have shared in their sneak peeks. bathrooms usually don’t get much attention or fanfare, but this post is devoted to one of the more intimate spaces in your home and different ways you can spruce up your…
traveling across an ocean to a destination that’s cool and breezy seems like a great idea this morning. it feels like a sauna in our living room already, so i’m trying to take a mental vacation somewhere that’s got a cool ocean breeze happening. and this new letterpress world map from jen and omar at…
Okay, okay, so I wouldn’t want to actually “live in” Jaws, but must we always be so literal? Nothing screams summer like the infamous 1975 shark thriller. Set in fictional Amity Island off the coast of Cape Cod, Jaws is delicious blend of nautical prep, horror and 70s campy goodness. pendant cage lamp $130, vintage…
it feels like summer is flying by at a lightening fast (and painfully hot) speed this year. we’re almost half way through july and i’m still dying to get out of the city for some sun and sand. inspired by amy’s summer-themed living in post (coming up next at 1pm), i decided to dedicate this…
yesterday we posted about harper poe from proud mary‘s new textile collection. and today harper is back to share her tips for working with foreign products and how to import items from abroad. for those of you looking to connect with artisans in different countries, this is definitely a must read. thanks so much to harper…
illustration by julia rothman our dc city guide update comes from red barn mercantile owner amy rutherford. along with owning her alexandria, virginia furniture shop, amy also runs the Shop Local: Old Town Alexandria blog in order to engage and encourage people to shop local. today amy shares some of her keen dc knowledge and…
if julia rothman had a fan club i would definitely be one of the officers. i think i’d make a good secretary, but i’d be right up there with the president in terms of fan-dom. i’ve loved her work since i first saw it back in 2007 and even made my first trip to surtex…
one of the things i’ve been most excited to see at etsy is the slow growth of the over-sized print/poster market. i love cute tiny prints and photos as much as the next person, but i really love when artists blow things up to larger scales, or at least offer prints and photos in sizes…
anne-claire rohé left france for new york in 1998 after obtaining a degree in photography and the arts. now, in addition to her breath-taking photo projects – sold via drift(ed) – she works at one of our favorite new york stores, matta. (love their scarves!) anne-claire’s bushwick, brooklyn apartment was actually inspired by nicolette camille’s…
kate lydon is an architectural designer at IDEO who also works as a graphic designer and creates silkscreened goods as saturate. anton willis is an architect who also designs furniture and products. together the two run civil twilight, an award-winning design-build studio with a focus on thoughtful, sustainable design. today’s sneak peek is another great…
because most us here at d*s don’t have children yet, we don’t tend to focus on design for little ones yet. but, when we started building these “best of” roundups, we couldn’t leave out these amazing rooms designed for kids! when i was building this post i couldn’t help but laugh because i could pretty…
Today’s colors are pulled from the house of Alissa and Ryan of Horne (and our Behind the Bar column). This couple has beautiful taste! In their living room, the lavender and vintage blues mixed with the warm red and orange tones produce a soft and inviting palette. In the dining room, the brighter, more vibrant…
yesterday when i was picking up some flowers, i ended up having a long conversation with the florist about how designers who are known for their love of bright color and pattern often have very clean, minimalist homes. he was really surprised (and disappointed), but i was trying to explain that it’s often the simplest…
harper at proud mary used to work for habitat for humanity in south america, where she fell in love with the people and brightly colored fabrics. her time there inspired her to start her company, which works with talented textile artisans around the world to create home accessories like pillows. harper’s first collection with the…
it looks like this weekend is calling for rain in brooklyn, so i’m excited to curl up on the couch and watch some good movies. and if i’m going to be spending a lot of time on the couch, i’d like to spend it on this sofa from wisteria. upholstered in a stunning black and…
We thought that in the height of the July heat, to accompany your outdoor parties, you might like a very cold treat. To satisfy that craving, Top Chef favorite Spike Mendelsohn has offered us a recipe for an Almond Joy milkshake. (Well, for you non-Americans, an Almond Joy is a Bounty with one whole almond…
Hi guys! Sarah from Blossom & Branch here. Perhaps I have mentioned that summer is my most favorite season? Today I conjured a little summer picnic fantasy using feminine, classic milk glass. The idea of lounging around with prosecco and fruit and being surrounding by adorable floral arrangements seems the perfect remedy to the hectic…
