Whenever someone asked me what me favorite color was as a kid, I would always respond with “sunshine yellow.” Not just “yellow,” but “sunshine yellow.” (I was a very particular child.) I just adored the vibrant hue so much and would flock to any piece of wardrobe or decor in that color. It’s a color…
What better way to start your Monday than with a vibrant dose of color! And I mean COLOR! Rainbows have always fascinated me. Since learning all about how the reflection and refraction of light creates these beams of color, I’ve been mesmerized by rainbows. No matter how many times I see one, I always stop, snap a…
Pink has never been a color I’ve associate with in the past. Even in all it’s many variations, I just never felt the need to bring pink into my life. But it just so happens that my mother loves the color (and also looks fabulous wearing it), so every year, as Mother’s Day rolls around,…
The first week of May is always a festive time. Cinco de Mayo is a particular favorite holiday of mine for not only does it coincide with my birthday, but it’s a holiday doused in gorgeous color! I’ve always loved traditional Mexican design and patterns, with their use of vibrant florals and geometrics, and the Cinco de…
This surely has been a strange spring season around the US. Extreme heat in the southwest, snowstorms up north and flooding in the Midwest. Mother Nature is certainly telling us something. I’m choosing to look on the positive side of things and hope that these April showers (in whatever form they come) will bring May…
It’s been a time to “freshen up” in my household over the past few weeks. From cleaning out closets and cupboards, to painting walls and picking new linens, I’m all about creating a fresh space for the changing seasons. This time around, I’m inspired by clean, all white looks. White walls. White linens. White wardrobe….
Three cheers for the people, pets and the planet! There are SO many wonderful environmentally-friendly products out there these days for every aspect of your lifestyle. From kids, to electronics, to pets, eco is in and I am pleased. Here are just a few of the items that I would love to pick up for…
It’s about time cats got their own product column on Design*Sponge. I love Stephanie and her beloved Mr. Harvey, but every week I got a little sadder seeing a dog take top billing. So today we’re going to talk about the best way to show your love for cats: by wearing them, decorating with them…
I get excited for each month’s Instagram challenge, but this one was especially fun, mostly because it meant we got to look through over 7,500 of photos of adorable dogs, cats, birds, pigs and all sorts of other cute animals. If you ever need a little digital hug or pick me up, just search #DSPETS…
Two years ago, I decided to do a random homage to the furry friends that share lap(top) time with our D*S team. We enjoyed sharing our dogs, cats and chickens with you so much that we decided to do it again this year. This is the final week of March and our last chance to…
With the Spring Equinox happening this past week, I can’t help but get swept up in all of the color that is blooming around me. This time of year is notorious for a sudden burst of color from the muted tones of winter. The Hindu culture participates in a literal “burst” of color with their…
Spring has sprung here on the West Coast, and I am embracing it to the fullest. I’ve already covered my balcony in vibrant florals, hung my springtime wreath and packed up my winter wardrobe. Can you tell I am eager for spring? It’s not that I hate winter, but when the weather heats up a…
My favorite color is green — always has been and probably always will be. When I was a kid, I wanted everything in green: pens, lollipops, clothes, my bedroom walls. As I’ve grown, my love for the color has slowly transformed into a love of nature and all that is fresh and alive around us….
There is something so simple yet so peppy about a polka dot. I don’t know what it is about this pattern, but I can’t help but smile when I see anything in polka dot form. And though I’m more of a “solids” kind of girl, I can’t resist a special dotted mix every once in…
A bold pattern like an ikat print can truly be the difference between bland and fab. So when I’m stuck in a design conundrum, I immediately turn to a pattern. The ikat is currently rising in the ranks of my favorite patterns. Both bold and artistic, I love how this pattern allows for so many variations and color palettes. It’s…
I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for tie-dye. Growing up going to camp every summer, I’ve amassed quite the collection of tie-dyed swag. Now that my summer camp days are (sadly) far behind me, I’ve become fond of ombre patterns. From bed linens to iPhone cases, there is an ombre color palette…
You can always rely on the days leading up to Valentine’s Day being covered in pink and red. Balloons, flowers and candies in blush and crimson tones line store aisles, and everyone breaks out their heart-adorned swag for all to see. I love it! But maybe only because I am not traditionally a lover of pinks…
It’s the season of love, and I can’t resist thinking of all the wonderful heart-shaped and heart-emblazoned items out there. Here is a quick glimpse at some of the things I’m “loving” for me, my home and my pup, Mr. Harvey. — Stephanie HUMAN — I was bit with the travel bug at an early…
I’ve always viewed tweed fabric as a bit too business-like for my tastes. I’d see suits and skirts made of the fabric and instantly think stuffy. But as I’ve matured and expanded my style, I find myself gravitating toward the tweed texture more. I am actually quite shocked at how much tweed I choose to surround myself…
I’ve been craving the great outdoors this winter season. I don’t know if it is my semi-city, living here in LA, that is making me antsy to get into nature, but I am desperate for trees, creatures and fresh air. While I daydream about frolicking in a pine-tree-lined forest, I thought I would share some…
