If there’s one thing I love most when it comes to publications, it’s embracing a focused format. I relish magazines, blogs and zines that obsess over one niche topic and really enjoy diving into such a specific world. Covet Garden is a Canadian online magazine that focuses each of its monthly issues on a single…
With so many apps popping up these days, it’s nice to see people injecting the field with a little creativity. Bang!Bang! Studio in Moscow collaborated with Russia’s largest IT company, Yandex, to create an illustrated weather app that uses illustrations from young artists across their country. Over 70 images of basic weather statuses (from rain…
In the world of online magazines, I have a few favorites that I hold near and dear to my heart for their exceptional quality of content. Right at the tippity top of that short list is Sweet Paul Magazine. Paul Lowe’s commitment to gorgeous photography, interesting stories and really beautifully presented work makes his online…
Earlier today Aaron came into the living room and said “Hey, did you read that article in the Times about Lonny and Rue and online magazines?”. I flicked open a new tab in my browser and immediately went to check it out. I’m not sure what I expected, or why I was surprised, but it…
Before we dive into today’s posts I wanted to send a quick thank you to Anthropologie for having me as one of their inaugural “guest curators“. They’ve launched a new section of their site where they invite people in design to create moodboards inspired by various themes or rooms and I was part of the…
I have a love/hate relationship with my iPhone. Most days, I’m cursing it for countless dropped calls and crashing programs, but every now and then when I’m stuck on the subway, I’m reminded of what a great tool it is — for distraction, reading and entertainment. I’m not one for constantly changing phone wallpapers (the…
I’m one of those “easily overwhelmed shoppers.” I prefer small boutiques to big stores just because the sheer number of choices in a store larger than my apartment is enough to send me over the edge. So while I love gadgets as much as the next girl, I need someone to narrow the field. Which…
Image above via Adidas Originals I’m married to someone who thinks tech accessories are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Whenever we have people over, we each get excited about completely different things. Me? Flowers, decorating and getting to use nice platters. Him? Making playlists and setting up tech gadgets and apps to help with…
My techy heart is so happy this morning because Kate did what I’ve been wanting to do personally for a while: she rounded up the top 5 apps for design lovers. I made a list last year, but that is woefully outdated now. Kate picked her top five and now, I have five new favorites….
I have a lot of friends who aren’t big fans of Valentine’s Day — something to do with the “conspiracy created by the greeting card companies.” But I really love Valentine’s Day. I loved it when I was single, and I love it now that I’m married, mainly because I don’t think of it as…
Cartolina has seriously been knocking it out of the park with their iPhone apps. Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and to make digital greetings easier, Cartolina has designed a cute option, in addition to a full set of nine new designs based around the idea of ephemera. As much as I love real cards…
I’m still riding the high from this weekend’s holiday DIY classes at the Brooklyn Flea. The lovely ladies of Twig Terrariums and our own Amy Merrick did a fantastic job, and everyone who came made such beautiful things. I can’t wait to do some more DIY events after the holiday, but in the meantime, I…
Holiday card season is one of my favorite times of the year. Picking out individual cards, small card packs and creating my own cards make the whole time of year seem so special. Gifts are wonderful and a lovely idea if they’re in your budget, but sometimes a handwritten card can be so much more…
I couldn’t resist this quick piece of morning eye candy: Cartolina’s new holiday iPhone app! When I posted their debut apps in September, I think I heard a collective swoon from readers and D*S team members alike. So I was happy to post this update! Cartolina just released a collection of holiday-themed greetings that you…
as much as i hate it, my phone is pretty much attached to my hip these days. thankfully not in literal sense with one of those dorky hip holsters, but i never leave home without it. when i do leave home i end up playing on my phone during my commute, which usually involves texting…
