photos by Melissa Goodwin Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from Dominique Caron of Caru Skincare Co. After working endless hours at a job she wasn’t passionate about, Dominique finally decided to follow her skincare obsession into a business reality. Today she is focused on producing her small-batch, organic products full-time and living the lifestyle she…
Today’s Biz Ladies profile comes to us from Jenelle Isaacson of Living Room Realty. Jenelle first decided to venture into business owning after having an “ah ha” moment one day. With the goal to transform the traditional real estate realm into a more creative one, Jenelle has created a company that focuses on developing vibrant…
This week I had the honor of interviewing the incredibly talented- and inspiring- designer behind one of my favorite wallpaper and textile collections: Eskayel. Shanan Campanaro has been creating her beautiful watercolor-meets-Rorschach since she was a student at Central St. Martin’s in 2008 and she’s been a hit on the design scene ever since. I…
photos by Joe Turic Today’s Biz Ladies profile comes to us from Mandy Kordal, owner and designer behind Kordal knitwear. After graduating from college and learning the ropes in the fashion industry, Mandy decided to pursue her passion for knitwear, buy her first knitting machine and create her own collection. Today Mandy shares a bit about…
Today’s Biz Ladies profile comes to us from Stefanie Lynen of Winter Water Factory. Early on Stefanie knew she would somehow enter the world of making and establish her own business doing so. Through gradual steps, and eagerness to learn and a focus on sustainability, Stefanie has slowly grown her company into a successful business…
Photos by Choate House Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative & Consulting and & Kathleen. After working in the firm-side of the advertising and marketing world, Kathleen decided to embark on a self-employed journey along with her sister, Tara, and launch their own venture. With a motto of living…
For this week’s radio show, I was thrilled to take a break from home design- and human design, for that matter- to speak with the creator of my favorite line of dog designs: Lyndsey Drago of Billy Wolf. I never thought I’d be a dog owner, but ever since adopting Hope, I’ve been happier than…
Photos by Dixon Photography Today’s Biz Ladies profile comes to us from Issa Dixon of Hollow & Ridge, an essential oils company. Issa was raised using alternative medicine and aromatherapy, so the idea of building a business off of her extensive understanding of the industry was a no-brainer. With a bit of additional education and…
Photo by Betsy King Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from blogger and Executive Editor of Clementine Daily, Erin Loechner. Erin has been a member of the blogging world since 2006 with her popular Design for Mankind where she shares “creativity, inspiration and meaning in all disciplines.” After having her daughter, Bee, this past…
Zoe Pawlak is one of the first artists I ever invested in. I’d never bought a piece of original artwork before, but after seeing her gorgeous and colorful landscapes, I knew I had to have one in my home. That love of Zoe’s work spread far-and-wide in the Bonney family and now one of Zoe’s…
When I think of ceramics, I think of Molly Hatch. She has been my favorite ceramicist since the beginning of Design*Sponge for a number of reasons. First, she combines hand-drawn elements with clay (Love). Second, she has a love of decorative arts history (something we all love around the D*S office). Third, she happens to…
Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from Susie Daly, co-founder of Renegade Craft Fair. Susie had always been an avid crafter and lover of handmade goods, and decided to channel that passion towards building an indie-craft market of her own design. Now in its 10th year, the Renegade Craft Fair has proven to be…
This week I had a blast co-hosting a series of short video interviews with Wendy Goodman of New York Magazine. Over GoogleChat, we were able to discuss everything from design trends and home staging techniques to the meaning of ‘curation’ and how the internet affects the way we decorate our homes. Over the three videos…
This week’s radio show was a very meaningful full circle for me. The first design job I ever had turned out to be my absolute favorite. It was working with House & Garden Magazine’s web team and I relished every minute of it. Getting to work alongside some of the most talented writers, editors and…
Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from illustrator and surface pattern designer, Leah Goren. Leah always knew that she would channel her illustration skills into a full time career one day, but she never anticipated her small online shop to turn into another creative and lucrative outlet for her work. Leah has since worked…
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with writer Anne Hellman and photographer Michel Arnaud, co-creators of the new book Design Brooklyn. After getting a sneak peek inside their book, I was curious to hear more about how they found the incredible spaces they documented, what they thought about current design trends in Brooklyn…
Today’s Biz Ladies profile comes to us from jewelry designer, Melissa Joy Manning. Melissa’s career in the jewelry world seemed destined from the get go, having made her first piece of jewelry in preschool. She later went on to study silversmithing and jewelry design, and eventually open her own business. Most recently, she was inducted into the Council…
Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from Rachel Ball, blogger and owner of Mignon Kitchen Co. and Elephantine. Rachel’s business journey began in the design world, working as a graphic designer and practicing her passion for jewelry making on the side. Soon enough, her side project parlayed into her full-time gig as a jewelry designer….
photos by Eric Ryan Anderson Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from graphic designer and letterer, Dana Tanamachi. Starting off in the graphic design world working for major firms, Dana never truly envisioned a full time freelance career. As her work gained more recognition and bigger projects came her way, Dana finally decided to branch…
Today’s Biz Ladies Profile comes to us from Jen Lee Koss and Kena Paranjape, the talented ladies behind BRIKA. With years of business experience behind them and an eagerness to start their own companies, Jen and Kena decided to embark on a creative business adventure together. Their passion for the handmade world and storytelling eventually…
