Just two weeks ago, we got a little peek into the New Orleans home of Egg Collective designer Hillary Petrie, and today we’re heading north for a look into another Egg Collective home. Crystal Ellis lives in Providence, Rhode Island, where she just finished an MFA in sculpture at RISD. During her time at school,…
Sarah Bedford (painter) and Alan Hill (graphic designer) live in this lovely Brooklyn home. Sarah and Alan tell us that their aesthetic tastes differ: Sarah tends to go for “more is more,” while Alan prefers “less is more.” But the couple blends flea-market finds with designed pieces, and the result is absolutely stunning! The combination…
I’ve always loved painters’ palettes. When I was in college and struggling through a watercolor class, I used to stare with the most intense (but appreciative) envy at one of my classmate’s palettes. He was so talented with his watercolor work that even his palette was a work of art. I loved seeing all the…
There are few things in life that make me smile as much as a happy cat does. Mainly because cats are so finicky and can be tough to make happy. So when I come across a cat who’s got that “Life is good” face, I can’t help but smile. A few weeks ago, I stopped…
Sometimes when a trend or style really clicks with me, I’m like a dog with a bone and won’t let it go. Right now, ombré is my weakness, and I find myself saying on a regular basis, “Could we just have it, you know, fade from light to dark, sort ombré-style?” I know I need…
Project: Two Way Desk Organizer Creator: Kate Pruitt Location: Oakland, CA Cost: $20 Time taken on project: 4 hours Difficulty Level (1 to 3): 2 Materials: – 1″ x 6″ x 6′ pine plank – wood stain (the stain shown is a 50/50 mix of minwax dark walnut and golden oak) – 1/2 yd of…
Project: Vintage Scarf Curtains Creator: Kate Pruitt Location: Oakland, CA Cost: $50 Time taken on project: 4 hours Difficulty Level (1 to 3): 2 Materials: 1. 12 vintage scarves (24″ square. scarves can be silk, cotton, or synthetic fabrics) 2. 2 vintage scarfs ( 20″ square or larger) 2. sewing machine and thread 3. pins…
Name: Amy Merrick Location: Brooklyn, New York Cost: $15 Time taken on project: 30 min Difficulty Level (1 to 3): 1 Whether you’re inviting guests into a grand five-bedroom home or a humble studio apartment, it’s always nice to welcome them with a doormat. Amy created this custom coir doormat to insure not only a…
Project: Map Lampshade Creator: Amy Merrick Location: Brooklyn, New York Cost: $20 Time taken on project: 25 min Difficulty Level (1 to 3): 2 When it comes to lighting, people often overlook lampshades. Not only are they a great place to use a little pattern and color, but you can easily upgrade a cheap thrift…
Project: Painted Gold Chair Creator: Amy Merrick Location: Brooklyn, New York Cost: $30 materials plus cost of chair Time taken on project: 4 hours (including drying time) Difficulty Level (1 to 3): 2 Those of us on a small budget don’t always have the funds to buy new furniture or add expensive slipcovers to the…
Name: Kristina Gill Location: Rome, Italy With the help of Kristina Gill, Design*Sponge shares beautiful recipes and food ideas from across the globe every Friday afternoon. As our trusty senior food editor, Kristina is constantly introducing us to new foods, chefs and entertaining concepts that help make our family meals more delicious. Kristina shares her…
Name: Ashley English Location: Candler, North Carolina Ashley is our green guru at Design*Sponge. Every week she shares small-step tips for greening your life and the world around you. Ashley shares her North Carolina home with her husband and son, as well as a host of adorable dogs and cats. Ashley’s home is full of…
Name: Studio Choo (Jill, Alethea and Lia) Location: San Francisco, California Jill, Alethea and Lia of the floral design studio Studio Choo have been our resident floral experts for years. They’ve shared so many beautiful bouquets with us and it’s an honor to share Jill’s sunny California home here today. I love the decorative painting…
Name: Anne Ditmeyer Location: Paris, France Anne has been with Design*Sponge longer than any editor. She joined us as our very first intern and quickly grew to be our first home tour editors, gathering beautiful spaces to share with us online every week. Anne left Baltimore in 2009 to attend graduate school in Paris, where…
Name: Kate Pruitt Location: Oakland, California Kate is our senior DIY editor and all around go-to girl for just about anything craft related. If you can dream it, Kate can build it. She shares her cozy Oakland home with her boyfriend, Noah and a sweet cat named JFK.
For today’s weekly wrap up I’m sharing one of the final D*S Book previews. After two long years of writing, shooting, editing and planning, Design*Sponge at Home will finally hit stores next month and Amy and I will hit the road to visit over 30 cities and celebrate (and craft) with readers and friends across…
Peaches are one of those fruits I look forward to each year, perhaps the only one I get really, really excited about. If you need something to do with your leftover peaches as the season winds down, try this recipe for Shrimp Tacos with Spiced Peach Jam by Cheryl and Griffith Day, the Savannah-based owners of Back…
We couldn’t be more excited to share this week(end)’s libation of choice for anyone seeking a little southern charm — a Sweet Tea Sipper. And speaking of southern sweetness, please allow us to introduce you to the creator of this week’s drink, Emily Maynard. Emily is the creative force behind Elva Fields, a company started…
Greetings from sunny Southern California! I have returned to my hometown of San Diego for a little mini-break and am lucky enough to be posting from my very favorite flower shop, Green Fresh Florals. My dear friend Carlos Franco owns this magical place and (along with his trusted head designer, Travis Rogers) has been creating fabulous…
Jocelyn Warner‘s wallpapers always make me question my recent commitment minimizing the amount of pattern in my home. Her latest designs, Dandy, Lace and Wisteria, are absolutely stunning and have my fingers itching to start prepping a roller with wallpaper glue. Both Dandy and Lace were made with a surface printing technique to mimic a…
