I’ve never been a huge garland girl, but these sweet little autumn garlands from Amanda at Bird for Bread studio are too cute to resist. With the weather seemingly jumping from crisp, clear fall to cold, gray winter overnight, I could use a cheerful seasonal pick-me-up and I think a strand of this would do…
Thanks so much to Philly Magazine for mentioning the Design*Sponge DIY/Book Preview event at Terrain!
My big sister has a weak spot for the 1992 epic saga The Last of the Mohicans. She’s been staying with me for the past few weeks and has, naturally, rubbed off on me. I asked what movie she wanted to see as a “Living In” post, and here we are. Let the record show…
Sometimes, I can be a little bit like a bird or a small child. How so? Well, in many ways, but primarily because I can’t resist anything shiny and/or fluffy and soft. As I’m wrapped in layers because our apartment is freezing, I’m wanting to surround myself with things that are either soft and cozy…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from attorney Jeanette Park. Jeanette specializes in small businesses and non-profit corporations in the Bay Area and has generously offered us some fantastic tips on what to do when something goes wrong with your contracts. From negotiations to filing a claim, Jeanette outlines the basics of resolving contract issues. Thanks,…
Illustration by Julia Rothman Typically known for its stellar slopes, Aspen has become a cultural hot spot. Today we take a tour of Aspen with local Kathleen Wanatowicz. Kathleen is the owner of PR Studio, an Aspen-based communications business specializing in public relations for the built environment. Kathleen’s inner passion for interior design, poetry and contemporary…
If you live in a small space like I do, you understand the importance of furniture that can pull double duty. Couches that turn into beds, tables that fold into the wall — anything that will give you an extra foot or two of space is a lifesaver when you’re in tight quarters. Today, D*S…
I’ll be honest — I’m not normally a fan of things made from old records. The pieces I see in shops and at flea markets tend to be of the “melted over a cup” variety and almost always look the same. So when I saw an email from Pavel Sidorenko in Estonia, I felt myself…
After yesterday’s roundup of beautiful white living rooms, I’m in the mood for something minimalist. These pictures from John and Juli of Mjolk’s home are perfect. I’ve never been able to pull off the clean and modern “all white” look, but these two do it like pros. HGTV.ca has the full story right here, so…
A little over a year ago, Stacey Sargent moved with her husband from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ladera Ranch, California, which is just east of Laguna Beach. The couple’s apartment building overlooks Ladera Ranch and they can even see the ocean from their balcony, which is slowly transforming them from snow people to beach…
I just finished painting my apartment various shades of gray, but these peeks make me want to head back to the paint store to play with the whites. If our sneak peeks are any indication, white seems to be a favorite choice for artists and designers, either as a backdrop for art and design work…
I couldn’t resist squeezing in one more cute calendar today: Amy Marcella’s 2011 wall calendar. I love the sweet and simple floral illustrations; they’re perfect for cheering up a dark winter office. Click here for more info and to pick up a calendar ($25 each) online. xo, grace
As if my tendency toward crazy-cat-lady behavior wasn’t bad enough, I can also be a bit of a bag nut. Not in a chic, “Which Marc Jacobs bag will I buy this year?” sort of way, but more of a “Crud, in which of my 13 weird plastic/utility/grocery bags did I put my wallet?” way….
This week’s palette and roundup are plucked from the home of photographer Kimberly Cornelison and her husband Alfie Ferreyra. Their entry hallway features the most beautiful mix of color! Turquoise looks stunning paired with small amounts of mustard yellow, fuchsia and retro reddish/brown accents. It may sound like an odd combination, but Kimberly and Alfie…
As much I love the changing leaves of fall, I’m not so in love with the dropping temperatures. The novelty of layering up and wearing scarves wears off for me after about, oh, two weeks, so I’m already thinking of ways to make the house cozier. My first step will be pulling out the heavier…
This weekend we were treated to some of the most beautiful fall weather I’ve seen in years. AC and I hopped in a Zipcar and picked up Jamie and Kevin so we could all head down to Pennsylvania to see the Barnes Collection before it moves to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The artwork was…
