I’m continuing my budget-themed gift guides with a roundup of beautiful gift ideas for $50 and under. Yesterday, we tackled presents under $25, so today we’ll up the ante a tiny bit for gifts that will make beautiful presents but still won’t break the bank. The fun thing about a slightly higher price point is…
My sister and I just returned home from our European vacation last night and I couldn’t think of any movie more perfect to commemorate our trip than Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. I’ve long been a fan of the biography on which the movie was based, and Sofia’s adaption is nothing if not a deliciously sweet…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Jackie Trepanier, the founder of Cultivated Coaching, a leading executive coaching service for professionals. Jackie works one-on-one with those ready to develop a plan for the next chapter of their businesses, careers and lives, and today she is sharing some of her expertise on how to establish relationships with…
Illustration by David Siglin Our Greenville City Guide comes to us from David and Rachel Siglin, who have called Greenville home for the past ten years. David designs books and Rachel teaches piano. Most Saturdays, they can be found either searching out new places or revisiting favorite spots. They enjoy showing friends around downtown, discovering…
My crafting fingers are getting itchy because tonight I’m taking part in a fun DIY event that Erica from PS I Made This organized at Kate Spade! I’ll be joining Erica, Andrew Mukamal (you may remember him from Kell on Earth), Michelle from Lonny, Brittany from Style Republic and Lauren and Leah from Fashionista tonight…
D*S editor Kate Pruitt is in gift mode this week with two new posts over at the D*S Blog on Currency and MyLifeScoop. First up is Kate’s amazing roundup of covers for the iPad, Kindle, Nook, Kobos and Sony e-Readers. She has pulled together a great collection of choices to suit all sorts of styles…
Sometimes the simplest things make me the happiest. This sweet little whale desktop organizer from Pfeiffer Lab is handcrafted in Michigan from reclaimed timbers from an old railroad depot in Grand Rapids. Each whale is hand oiled, signed and numbered as part of a limited edition. I’m always losing my phone and desktop odds and…
The holidays are here and that means it’s time for Gift Guide season! This year, we’re doing a whole slew of gift guides to suit a number of styles, budgets and needs. This week, I’ll be kicking things off with budget-themed guides for gifts under $25, under $50 and under $100. I’ll also be writing…
In 2000, Stewart Russell and Donna O’Brien relocated to Melbourne, Australia, from London and founded Spacecraft, a studio and shop focused on a creative range of printed goods and products. With their two daughters, Grace and Flora, they now split their time between Fitzroy, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, and a wooden farmhouse on the…
It’s always a pleasure to travel to different parts of the world via sneak peeks. Today’s look into the home of Yumiko Sekine of Fog Linen Work takes us to Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, and is marked by a modern natural style. Yumiko says that many people who come to her home say it feels the same…
Scarlett Reed’s cottage in Santa Cruz county used to be part of a chicken ranch. It’s a little bit country, but situated only two miles from the ocean, it’s a little bit beachy, too! It’s an aesthetic that has carried over into her shop, Saffron and Genevieve, which sells antiques, such as rusted iron rods…
Designer Jessica Helgerson creates beautiful interiors and her house is no exception. This natural, calming palette is just right for her fresh and comfortable living room. Each piece of furniture and décor is unique; I was particularly drawn to the coffee table — made by her husband! — and to the Portuguese eel traps hanging…
Before we kick off today’s regular posts (we’re starting our gift guides today at 1pm!), I wanted to post a reminder about the 2010 D*S Scholarship! This year, there are $10,000 in awards being given to both undergraduate and graduate students (international students are welcome). To read the full details and apply, please visit the…
Good morning everyone! I hope this post finds those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving back and rested from a wonderful holiday. Today we’re starting our holiday gift guides, so I thought it would be perfect to begin with these beautiful holiday decals from Attik27 in Sydney. Inspired by French carols, each decal comes in white…
Hi everyone! I hope those of you celebrating Thanksgiving had a wonderful holiday. I’m spending time with family today and heading back to Brooklyn tomorrow so I just wanted to wrap up this week’s holiday (and non-holiday) highlights in case you missed anything this week. See you Monday! xo, grace *Image above from Jamie’s From…
I’m overjoyed to wrap up our week with a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece from Jennie Love at Love ‘n Fresh Flowers. I received many emails from people asking for last-minute decoration ideas, so I couldn’t think of a better way to start Thanksgiving than with some beautiful ideas that you could easily mimic with local flowers…
We’re continuing the Thanksgiving flower guest series this afternoon with Jaime from The Monkey Flower Group! Jaime created this beautiful tabletop display using all-natural materials like acorns, twigs and sweetgum seed pods. I love how simple this idea is, but how easily it could be dressed up or down. Just make a strand or two…
Hex signs are a form of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. They have been painted on the sides of barns to ward off evil spirits, offer good fortune or wish happiness for hundreds of years. These sentiments are perfect for the harvest season! Here is a colorful interpretation for your Thanksgiving table to wish all…
Thanksgiving dinner may be just hours away, but there’s still time to add some last-minute DIY details to your table. If you find yourself with a few free moments tonight or tomorrow morning, that’s all the time you need to whip up these super-quick place cards. In this project, we’re sewing directly onto paper, which…
I’m thrilled to continue our guest series dedicated to sharing creative ideas for Thanksgiving centerpieces with Holly from theflowerdrum! Her playful floral crowns are a fun idea if you’re looking for a unique way to dress up your holiday guests. xo, grace Howdy Doody, viewers! I’m Holly of theflowerdrum and I have self-diagnosed obsessive-compulsive flower…
