It’s been a busy few weeks here at the Design*Sponge office. We (finally!) put the finishing touches on the 2012 Summer Newspaper and sent it off to the printer. On Monday, we’ll be posting all the newspaper details and letting you know where you can get your hands on one. To celebrate, we threw a little camp-themed office party. The Jewels of New York, who contributed recipes to the newspaper, made us delicious sandwiches, strawberry shortcakes (in tiny mason jars!) and a minty cocktail. We had Smilebooth on hand (after the book tour, it’s become a bit of a tradition), and our amazingly talented summer intern, Maxwell Tielman, created a fun map backdrop, and everyone got into the summer camp spirit! We even had a craft station where people could make friendship bracelets, beaded necklaces, potholders and God’s eyes. It was such a blast — although we did learn that we need to invest in an office air conditioner! On that note, I’m heading out a little early to Connecticut to escape the NYC heat, and Grace is doing the same in San Francisco, but heat or no, we’ll be back Monday! Enjoy your weekend! xo — Amy

Below is a summary of this week’s highlights:

• Must Read: Wondering Around Wandering, Bike Picnic!
• After the Jump: Sibella Court Interview (mp3)
• Living In: Cruel Intentions
• City Guide: Chattanooga, TN
• Biz Ladies: Keeping Your Cool as a Small Business Owner
• DIY Projects: Recycled Inspiration Board from Maya Donenfeld, Copper Curtain Rod with Geometric Cube Finials
• Sneak Peeks: Jamie Lawson and Jacqui Oakley, Mary Jo and Steve Hoffman, Susan and Parker Hutchinson
• Before & After: Dining + Living Room Redo, Living Room Transformation, Kitchen + Dining Room Redo
• In the Kitchen With: Kristina’s Deviled Eggs
• Sewing 101: Fabric Boxes
• Artwork: Fritz Bornstuck, Sarah Burwash, Federico Saenz-Recio
• Misc.: Sarah Crowner Silk Scarf, Sight Unseen — Geometric Heaven, Come On Get Happy, 5 Great Artistic Apps, Daina Platais, New: Plates from Alyson Fox, Nasturtium by Brie Harrison, New Favorite: Tydepool