When I was just a little guy (we’re talking four or five years old), my younger sister and I spent many an afternoon stowed away in the pantry as we mixed, blended and concocted all sorts of interesting (read: inedible) food creations. For unknown reasons at the time, our mother tolerated these shenanigans even though…
“If, of thy mortal goods, thou art bereft, And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left, Sell one and from the dole, Buy Hyacinths to feed the soul” — Saadi (12th Century Persian Poet) “H” is for hyacinth! These fragrant, bulbous flowering plants are a sure sign that spring is on…
today i’m finishing up the final sequencing for all 400+ pages of the design*sponge book so tomorrow i’m going to be taking a very, very needed day off. so today i’ll be posting diy projects that would normally go up tomorrow. up first- a great upcycling project from amy merrick. amy turned her collection of…
Historically speaking, my morning cuppa has been of the Camellia sinensis variety. From Earl Grey to lapsang souchong to genmaicha and all points in between, I’ve long been a tea drinker. Since becoming a mom four months ago, however, the tide has been turning. Each morning, I find myself moving further and further toward the…
Good morning, guys! I’m bouncing up and down this morning because later today we’re going to our new apartment to take some measurements and plan for our move in less than two weeks. Before I head over and break out my tape measure, I wanted to share this sweet new wallpaper from Mini Moderns called…
D*S DIY contributor Brenna Berger was featured on the Martha Stewart Show on March 2nd for their Craft Show. She replicated her Cardboard Log project on-air (and did a fantastic job!). Click here to watch the segment in video form.
Our Boston City Guide update comes from original guide writer, Jennifer Hill, owner of the design studio JHill Design in the Fort Point area of Boston. Jennifer has updated her already incredible guide to include some of the newest and hottest additions to the Boston area. Thanks Jennifer for this wonderful update!–Stephanie CLICK HERE for…
Truth be told, I have a little book lending phobia. I’m happy to give books away to friends, but the lending part is hard. I once got badly burned by a beloved old copy of A Catcher in the Rye which, sob, never made it’s way home to me. Fool me once, shame on you….
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s always so exciting to see people take bold steps to make a kitchen their own space. This kitchen had some great things going for it already: open space, bright lighting and of course, its owner Katie’s design savvy, which clearly shines through in this happy,…
I know that painting an art deco armoire might upset a few die-hard wood lovers, but I hope it will relieve you all to know that according to Wendy, the owner of this piece, the wood was in such poor condition that painting it was the most reasonable option. Plus, can we just take a…
I have a weakness for this type of prism light, and I was really excited when the first repurpose project using a similar style came our way last year. This chandelier-turned-terrarium from Ariel is so clever, and I love its dramatically large scale. Not only do the paned panels recall the look of traditional terrariums,…
One of the things that always bothered me the most about our current apartment was the fact that our living room couldn’t accommodate a standard-sized sofa. The hallway and main door were so narrow that I had to get something with detachable legs and a super-low back, and the walls in the living room were…
Yesterday, it felt like NYC’s weather never pushed past frigid and hovered somewhere around “long-underwear weather” for most of the day. So when I saw these new deck chairs from Gallant & Jones, I could only think of one thing: summer. Sunny, hot, stick-to-the-seat-of-your-car summer. Most people hate really hot summers, but I relish them….
Today I am beyond thrilled to share my interview with Chelsea Fuss. Chelsea is a stylist extraordinaire, magic maker and the creative genius behind the wildly popular blog, {frolic!}. {frolic!} was one of the first blogs I fell in love with when I was finding my way through the blogosphere. Her floral arrangements are so…
I’ve always loved the symmetry and flow that patterns provide, but finding an actual pattern in the form of a stencil that I would want to use on my walls or other places in my home is a bit difficult. Most arts and crafts stores carry about five different stock patterns. Though there is a…
Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; it will sneak up on you before you know it, so you might want to prepare! The tradition of drinking on the holiday comes from a legend called Patrick Pot. This project honors that tradition. These mini, leprechaun-sized ales are perfect for a St. Patty’s Day get-together…
Furniture DIYs are not something we get very often, but I love it when we do. It’s great to see people tackle larger projects with great results, and then find out how they did it! This platform sofa was created by Genevieve Dellinger as a chic, inexpensive alternative to the sofas on the market. Using…
Can someone please rescue that tiny dog from its Paris Hilton dog costume? I was planning on doing a roundup of the couches I’m considering for our new living room this morning, but I got distracted by something pet related and had to put that off for tomorrow (I wanted to add more to it…
Morning guys! It’s SO good to be back in NYC after a whirlwind trip to LA for the Design Bloggers conference. I ended up catching a last-minute red eye back (a few rows away from Jessica Szohr*) to NY and found myself happier than ever to be home. I’m not sure if it’s all the…
That Coco Chanel is a woman worthy of a week’s worth of endless style blather goes without saying, but what’s the fun in that? I’m saying it loud and proud — Coco Before Chanel is pretty much as gorgeous a movie as they come. Duh, you heard me say that it’s about Chanel, right? 1. Brenda…
