We had a bevy of chair projects in our inbox, so I thought, why not share another trio of cool chair makeovers? The first one comes from Chyanne, who spotted this chair with an unusual back (and yucky upholstery) at a garage sale. After a heavy dose of sanding, staining and reupholstery, she wound up…
One of the weird things about running a design blog is that I actually buy very few design products, mostly because, for some reason, writing about something feels pretty close to living with something. I spend time looking at a product, editing images of it, thinking about what I’ll write and what I’d do with…
Wall murals have never been my go-to for decorating, but they’re slowly starting to grow on me. If I’m lucky enough to have children in my home one day, I plan on hiring Jen Corace to create a full ceiling-to-floor mural of woodland animals and children. To me, her work has always been the perfect…
Apparently, my reputation as a serious cat lady precedes me. One of the funniest things that kept happening at last week’s book tour events was people coming up to me to show me pictures of their cats. One very kind crafter in Boston even made me a stuffed animal that looked just like Turk. I’m…
As you may know, I have a weakness for tech accessories — especially ones that you can DIY — so it should come as no surprise that when Aimee of SwellMayde offered to share this tutorial, I immediately said yes. Aimee was even kind of enough to make a leather case in the signature D*S…
We’re heading out for the West Coast leg of the book tour this weekend, but before we hop on the plane, I wanted to post the RSVP info for our New Jersey event! We’re so thrilled to have another event in the tri-state area, so if you’re in town, I hope you’ll come join us…
It’s really starting to feel like fall, and whether or not that means back to school for you, fall always seems to mean new supplies. Don’t forget your electronics this season, so you can whip up a cozy little wool sleeve for your laptop or tablet! In this project, you’ll learn how to install a…
Summer is waning, and since I am a diehard autumnal girl, I’d usually be very excited by now. But I have to be honest — this lush and vibrant pallet vertical garden is making me want to stay in summer for another month or two. There have been many pallet projects and many vertical garden…
We’re heading back to Portland this weekend to start the West Coast leg of the book tour, and these drawings remind me of my summer there. I love the way Lucy Engelman’s watercolor illustrations feel like the last remnants of summer walks through the forest. Each one is like a tiny world trapped in glass….
There are few things cuter than a petite paper skillet. Okay, maybe petite paper eggs and bacon (or chocolate chip pancakes — yum) to go on it? Sold. These greetings were designed by Christine Wisnieski, a Cleveland-based graphic designer. Christine created them as a “just for fun” gift for her husband’s birthday. I love sweet…
Nothing in the whole world of art, music, literature, film, tv or whatever else you can think of to add to this list will make your heart swell for New York City like the first 3 minutes of Woody Allen’s Manhattan. Okay so maybe the Jay Z song did it for the first listen, then…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes to us from Design*Sponge’s very own bookkeeper, Mandy Miller. With more than 10 years of financial experience, Mandy has assisted businesses in establishing budgets and maintaining financial accounts. Today, she offers some of her extensive knowledge on the subject with a comprehensive guide to managing your business finances. Thank you,…
Today’s Perth City Guide is from Perth locals Jelena Maticevic and Claire Trolio. Jelena works in the medical field by day but appreciates a good coffee and loves exploring the local bars and eateries by night. Claire owns her own boutique clothing and gift store, Ruck Rover General Store, along with her sister, Isabelle. The…
Speaking of London Design Week, bark furniture is launching a new collection called Beacon at Tent London. While I’ve been moving away from furniture with a mid-century feel in form and color palette for a while now, the chipper, friendly quality of these pieces is hard to deny. This may sound odd, but they feel…
You know that game (which I’ll abbreviate here) FMK? If I was asked to play that game and the Bouroullec Brothers were involved, I would marry them every. single. time. These two brothers are hands down my favorite designers around. They have literally never designed something that I didn’t immediately love and want to either…
Image via Aint It Cool I’ve always been a die-hard movie fan, but I’ve never really considered crossing over behind the camera until now. There are tons of awesome apps and gadgets that render film watching and making so much easier — and a lot more fun — than in prior years. A year or…
After the first leg of the book tour, it was nice to settle onto the couch yesterday and dive into the entries for the book giveaway. I was so blown away by the fun (and funny) pictures everyone sent in that there was no way I could pick only four winners. So I chose seven….
Thank you to Garden Design for their feature on Design*Sponge at Home in their September 2011 issue. The online version of the article is here.
Since we last visited stylist/photographer Elisabeth Dunker’s Swedish home, she’s been busy working on the new Fine Little Day shop that just launched, as well as a range of freelance projects, including a photo exhibition currently going on in Gothenburg, Sweden. Today we have a special look into her country home, a calm and peaceful…
Polly Alexandre is a wedding photographer based between London, England and Ibiza who shoots in film and is always striving to capture natural light to create beautiful and emotional works. Her London home will always hold a special place in her heart, as it’s the first home she ever bought and the place where both she…
