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Friday May 3rd, 2013

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Weekly Wrap Up + May Color Playlist

May 2013: COLOR from designsponge on 8tracks Radio. This week marked the beginning of May and we could not be more excited about it. Trees are beginning to bloom on the street and jackets are no longer a requirement—it seems that spring is finally here! In addition to the delightful warmer weather, though, we’re also…

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Friday April 19th, 2013

Friday April 5th, 2013

Friday March 29th, 2013

Friday March 22nd, 2013

Friday March 15th, 2013

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Weekly Wrap Up & Fishs Eddy Vintage

Every Thursday our team takes a break from the office and works from home. Amy and Max spend time working with their pets and loved ones while I split my Thursdays between the radio station and working on the couch next to my cat. But this week we had a fun change of schedule. Early…

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Friday March 8th, 2013

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Weekly Wrap Up + Egg Decorating Party!

It looks like we’re going to have a snow day after all this week, so we’re all bundling up tight and staying indoors to prepare. In addition to prepping next week’s content (we’re so excited to focus on some St. Patrick’s Day themes!) we’re gathering all sorts of supplies (speckled dove eggs, dyes, paint pens…

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Friday March 1st, 2013

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March Playlist & Weekly Wrap Up

I still can’t believe March is here, but we’re excited and ready to celebrate a new month with about a billion fun themes to play with on the site. Because this month contains one of our favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, we decided to dedicate this month’s D*S playlist to great Irish and Celtic music….

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Friday February 22nd, 2013

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Past & Present Book Launch & Weekly Wrap Up

Image above: Illustrated cover by Julia Rothman, with central motif taken from Shanna Murray’s decal project in the book. Book design by ALSO, Photograph by Max Tielman Today of all days, the Internet went out in my apartment. So I’m writing from a coffee shop with butterflies in my stomach and the book right next to…

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Friday February 15th, 2013

Friday February 8th, 2013

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February Playlist & Weekly Wrap Up

We’ve had so much fun throwing ourselves with reckless abandon into the fun and craziness of Valentine’s Day. Everything has been pink, red, heart-covered and oozing the sort of happiness that only comes from taking the time to treasure the people and things that mean the most to you. And while the mood of the…

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Friday February 1st, 2013

Friday January 25th, 2013

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Weekly Wrap Up & Nona Bruna

As the week comes to a close, I find myself thinking more and more about family. We have an entire month coming up in our D*S schedule that we’re dedicating to family (more on that later), so I’ve been busy seeking out people, projects and products that involve some family tradition or inspiration. I’m saving…

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Friday January 11th, 2013

Friday December 21st, 2012

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Weekly Wrap Up + iPad Photo Booth How-To

For this week’s weekly wrap up, we’re sharing a little preview of the big New Year’s party we threw earlier this week. The theme was glitzy, girly and tons of fun, and one of our favorite parts of the evening was Max’s easy iPad photo booth. Everyone loves a photo booth (especially after some sparkling…

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Friday December 7th, 2012

Friday November 30th, 2012

Friday November 16th, 2012

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Weekly Wrap Up + English Romantic Collection

Few natural landscapes are as romantic and breathtaking as the English countryside. England’s sweeping fields, winding rivers and sunsets are the inspiration for the latest collection from Chocolate Creative. By applying countryside imagery to cushions, hooks and knobs, Chocolate Creative has brought a bit of natural romance to everyday home items. I’m partial to those…

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Friday November 9th, 2012

Friday November 2nd, 2012

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Weekly Wrap Up + West Elm Market

I was so excited to get back from Los Angeles last week and check out West Elm’s newest shop, West Elm Market, a collection of home essentials that include everything from trash cans and soap to kitchenware and home electronics. I’ve gotten more and more “basics” focused in my personal life in the past few…

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