I believe I’ve compiled enough anecdotal evidence to prove that all artists and designers share a love of discovering new materials; I can say from personal experience that I enjoy dabbling in other artistic fields to fuel my creativity. So it doesn’t surprise me that Maja and Tess, the ladies behind Polli handmade jewelry, are…
Today I’m excited to introduce a short mini-series of posts wherein we’ll peek into the pockets (and pocketbooks) of some of my favorite bloggers. When Art House Co-Op advertised their Sketchbook Project on Design*Sponge last month, our readers instantly connected with their mission. Many of you expressed your excitement to see them on the site,…
I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to start my sixth year at Design*Sponge (I can’t believe it’s been that long!) than with one of the very first people I wrote about in fall 2004, Lorena Barrezueta. I’ve been a fan of Lorena’s since day one and had a blast getting to know her…
If my past Living In subjects are any indication, I’m a sucker for old-time favorites. I rarely drag myself out to the theater but this summer I made an exception for I Am Love, a spellbinding epic Italian melodrama that completely captivated me. The fact that I saw this movie on the hottest day of…
Here on the East Coast, where we’ve already had a little taste of fall, coat weather is most definitely on the way. Which means we need a place to hang them! Following on the heels of our Best Of: Entryways post, I thought it would be fun to assemble some budget-friendly finds that will add…
For most of us, the entryway is that part of the house where mail, keys and shoes tend to pile up. But it’s also a visitor’s first impression of your home, and even more importantly, the first indication that you are home. Infusing this somewhat awkward space with a bit of personality can be difficult,…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Los Angeles textile designer and shop owner Paula Smail. Paula traded her corporate career for the more creative realm of textile design in 2005 and opened her shop, Henry Road, in LA a year later. Jumping into the design process with little research or know-how, Paula eventually figured out…
Today’s Pittsburgh City Guide comes from Pittsburgh transplants Courtney Patterson, Cleo Zell and Vivien Luk. Courtney is a writer who moved to the city for graduate school six years ago. She actively seeks out interesting stories in the city, gravitating to topics like green design, sustainability and urban revitalization. Cleo and Vivien have worked in…
When it comes to all things audio, I relinquish any decision-making to our home’s resident audiophile, Aaron. My husband buys headphones like I buy paper goods (frequently), so when I built this office desktop speaker roundup for my guest series on MyLifeScoop, I felt like I was encroaching on his turf. Rather than attempting to…
Good morning, guys! I’m happy to start the day with some fun news from two of our Design*Sponge editors, Amy Azzarito and Kate Pruitt. For the past month, Kate and Amy have been working on a series of fantastic guest posts for a new personal finance site called Currency. Some of my favorite bloggers will…
Kathleen Boonen is half Belgian and half Dutch, a stylist and a former editor for Vogue and Elle, and Jan Donhardt is a German who grew up in Ibiza and provides the entrepreneurial vision behind the couple’s agency, Lila & Tom. The two met in the south of France and together gave birth to Lila…
Please pardon this mid-day interruption, but I wanted to get this little announcement up on Sneak Peek day: I’m looking for a Sneak Peek intern! Our trusty Sneak Peek team, Amy Azzarito and Anne Ditmeyer, spend their days scouring the web for great Sneak Peek candidates and coordinating photos and text for their weekly posts….
Today is the third and final installment of my “Best of Bedrooms” roundups (here are Part One and Part Two, in case you missed them). I had so much fun building this particular series because bedrooms, to me, are the most personal rooms a person can share, and I’m so grateful that all of these…
We’ve already been lucky enough to feature the home of the talented Jen Altman twice (here and here). But this summer she packed up the family and said farewell to Omaha, Nebraska, to call Park Slope, Brooklyn, home. I must admit, I’m in complete awe that Jen was able put this place together in only…
This weekend I spent some time mulling over the imaginary paint colors I want to use in our new apartment. Never mind that we don’t have a new apartment yet, I’m already painting it in my head. And it’s going to include plenty of beautiful dark grays and peaches. I like to think I’m something…
This beautiful Victorian home located in east Nashville belongs to designer and skin therapist Ruthie Sayles and her husband Will. The house is mostly furnished with antiques passed down through their family or found at antique malls. In the dining room, the combination of elegant colors and décor create a classic space with a hint…
If I wasn’t married, I would be well on my way to becoming a crazy cat lady. Every time I walk past one of those sidewalk animal adoption agencies I have to pull myself away to avoid coming home with two more kittens in my purse. When AC leaves town (he’s got a trip coming…
Hi Guys! Sorry for the random late-night post, but we’ve been getting a few emails over the past week about pop-up virus or malware alerts when viewing Design*Sponge or the RSS feed. We’ve run every test under the sun and the site is squeaky clean, but some people are still getting warnings. So to keep…
After last night’s tornado drama in Brooklyn (Those ripped up tree images are 4 blocks from our apartment!) I’m ready to end the week on a happy note- especially one involving food. Ginger Pierce and Preston Madson are executive chefs at an amazing restaurant called Freeman’s in New York City (They’re in the midst of…
This week we bring you a recipe that travels well, in your own bag or nicely packaged as a gift. Cara and Phoebe, the “girls” behind the blog Big Girls, Small Kitchen, sent us the perfect recipe. Their Giant Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies are easy to make (no special ingredients necessary) and ship, and best of…
