Welcome to another installment of Flowers A–Z! I am back in New York, enjoying the remaining few weeks of summer with an eye toward a busy fall schedule. The mighty sunflower just can’t be denied when it comes to representing all things summer. This week, I thought I would highlight my favorite variety of sunflower….
Sometimes the beauty of wood makes me wonder why I own anything that’s painted or upholstered. Why would I ever want to cover up something this gorgeous? Well, I wouldn’t. These beautiful pieces are from designer Jeff Martin, who recently finished an apprenticeship with my favorite woodworker in the entire world, Palo Samko. Jeff is…
Thank you to the American Express Open Forum for featuring Design*Sponge at Home and an interview with Grace about turning your blog into a business. The full post is here.
Speaking of quieter times, these photographs of Lake Ontario taken by photographer Jennifer Squires are going to be my zen moments for today. During a whirlwind trip to Toronto, Jennifer decided to start and end her day on the shores of Lake Ontario, taking photographs. Unsure of whether or not her trip was a good…
When we were planning our book tour I was so happy to see how extensively we’re traveling throughout the South. From Virginia and North Carolina down to South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, we’re hitting some of my favorite spots throughout the region (I can’t wait to show Amy around Savannah when it’s not the dead…
Thank you to The Independent newspaper for their story on Design*Sponge at Home and upcycling. The full digital version is here.
Thank you to Southern Living Magazine for featuring Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney in a series of videos about style, being Southern and the new book, Design*Sponge at Home. You can view all videos online here.
Thanks so much to Felt & Wire for their kind feature on the Design*Sponge Summer 2011 Newspaper.
I am so excited to finally get the ball rolling and announce the details for our Fall/Winter 2011 Book Tour! To celebrate the release of Design*Sponge at Home (out Sept 13th) Amy and I are hitting the road with the help of our amazing publisher, Artisan Books. Book tours are less and less common these…
As someone who lives in an apartment with a lack-of-light problem, I feel particularly appreciative of this modern and bright renovation by Canadian-based design consultant Kirsten Marshall. Kirsten achieved an incredible level of light in each room; blended black, white and color beautifully; and brought in some great unexpected details, like that amazing light bulb…
I’ve always wanted an actual dining room, but its never quite come to fruition yet. I’m in love with the idea of turning a random room into a fresh, beautiful dining space with a small table and floating shelving, just like Sibylle has done here. The space cost her next to nothing; just some elbow…
Metallic leaf is one of my favorite craft materials, but I’ve never used it on anything larger than a vase or a small wood project. This copper-trimmed vanity table from Nicole has inspired me to do more with the medium, especially after seeing how it sets off the fine wood. The warm, rich tones on…
Whenever I’m in a color rut, I can always turn to the Before & After submissions for a jolt of inspiration. It’s awesome to see the color palettes people come up with, especially when others are much more daring than I am. This cheerful credenza makeover from graphic designer and all-around maker Jessica Decker is…
Speaking of beautiful pottery, I think I’ve found my new indoor pots and planters. These gorgeous tabletop and hanging planters from TW Pottery are exactly what I’m craving right now — something weighty and organic with a contrasting matte/shiny glaze. I spotted TW Pottery’s work on the Alder & Co site (seriously, Carla is such…
Nothing warms my heart quite like hearing about parent/child design duos. This beautiful new ceramic line and online prop store, Fifty One and a Half, is the product of Monika Dalkin and her daughter. After working in clay for over 15 years, Monika decided to start a new company that would focus on creating the…
All Photos by Ania Wawrzkowicz Soojin Kang is a designer hybrid of pure genius, equal parts textile and furniture with a dash of fashion. Soojin explores different emotional and sociocultural relationships, particularly addressing the concept of disposable fashion within her “dressed furniture series.” She elevates the concepts of repurposing and reusing to an elegant medium,…
As you may have figured out from my My Life Scoop posts, I’m a bit of a nut for tech accessories, especially pocket-sized ones. I can’t get over how awesomely small our entertainment devices are becoming; it makes traveling with them so much easier. But one issue I keep running into is how to neatly…
It’s summertime, and the sewing is easy! Chances are, you’re not in the mood to lock yourself inside this month to work on a complicated sewing project, but if you’re looking for some instant crafty gratification to whip up on your way out the door to vacation, this luggage tag is just the thing. You…
DIY Fabric Chandelier from 100 Layer Cake on Vimeo. Today is DIY day at D*S, but before we launch into our projects, I wanted to share this super cute chandelier project from the talented team at 100 Layer Cake. This is an easy-to-follow project that would work just as well for a wedding as it…
I’m not much of a fancy dog person (I’ll choose a shelter mutt any day), but these fancy dogs might need to come home with me. Part of St. Jude’s new Here & Now range, these dog print totes and pillows are based on original linocut prints by printmaker Christopher Brown. After working under artist…
