Normally I write my wrap-up posts on Friday afternoon before I head out the door, but I had to cheat and write this one early. I prepped ahead of time because I’m currently on the road to Brimfield with Amy and both of our moms for what has to be the best Mother’s Day weekend…
Remember the crazy awesome geometrics happening at Anthro? Here are the final bits and pieces that are my favorite, ranging from gorgeous hardware knobs to coasters, trivets and bottle openers/corkscrews (which are all resin inlay, not paint). Using all of this in one room would drive me crazy, but one of these pieces would be…
Marbling has been on my mind non-stop for a few months now. I want to incorporate neon or metallic marbling into every aspect of my life, from my towels and dishes to my clothing and writing paper. I know I’d look a little insane if that dream actually came true, but it would be fun…
Over the past five or so years, there has been an amazing movement in the floral world toward loose, natural, garden-inspired arrangements. Inspired by Constance Spry, an incredible new community has grown from coast to coast that focuses on lush flowers arranged in a way that suggests natural growth rather than overly formal or forced…
I’m so excited because today, my dad is coming to town, and we get to have a little dad & daughter time in the city while the sun is still out. So I’m leaving early to meet him after work. Before I go, I wanted to share these beautiful invitations that Kelli Anderson created for…
Last week I was walking home from brunch in the city and decided to swing by my favorite Anthropologie store on 5th Avenue. They were having a great sale on tabletop goods, and I ended up leaving with some random odds and ends to spruce up our office desk, which also serves as a dining…
Sometimes when I see a new product, I smile at the screen and yell, “It’s about time!” back at my email. For as long as Ikea has existed, those of us who obsess about design have been lamenting the ugly, chunky legs that come with Ikea furniture. While I’m happy to DIY, update and makeover just…
Few things make me happier than good things happening to good people. And if anyone ever deserved to be a raging success, it’s Cheryl and Griff Day from Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia. Let’s put it this way: When I decided to get married in Savannah, the very first call I made…
Tomorrow Kate is heading back to California, so I’m feeling a little down today. Amy and I have had an amazing two weeks with our best DIY buddy, and I find myself wishing her next project would be “how to build your own portal between Oakland and Brooklyn.” So to lift my spirits, I’m focusing…
This week has been full of ups and downs (for real) but I’m so happy to end it on a high note with a day full of craft supply shopping with our visiting DIY queen, Kate. Before we head out to find some new tools and materials for the office, I wanted to share these…
It’s been a busy and exciting week here at D*S, and the best has most definitely been saved for last because tomorrow, Kate Pruitt flies into town! She’s joining Amy and I in the office for two weeks while we work on tons of DIY projects for the site, as well as some other fun…
Few things make me happier than flowers. Well, making it to the weekend is pretty great, too. In honor of both, I wanted to share these sweet wooden valentines from Brittany Burton. I wrote about Brittany the other week before she had an Etsy shop set up, and I’m thrilled to see (thanks to Tuesday!)…
The rain has finally stopped in Brooklyn so I think it’s time to stretch my legs and leave the couch I’ve been slowly sinking into. Before I call it a day, I wanted to wrap up this week with some lights I’ve been crushing on all day, courtesy of Amy. I’ve been looking for swing-arm…
This has been an amazing week. It started with a dramatic kitten rescue and search to find her a home (we did!) and ended with a plane ride to Salt Lake City to join my friends on a book panel at Alt Summit. Tomorrow morning, I’m heading back to Brooklyn, but in the back of…
This week has been a blur of paint fumes, planning and agonizing over how best to organize our new office space and the year ahead. As much as I love making big decisions, sometimes I feel overwhelmed and the best way to remedy that is to window-shop for warm fuzzy things. At the top of…
This time of year, few things comfort me more than being safe and warm indoors with loved ones (pets included, of course). Having a place of your own that you truly love and feel comfortable in is something worth celebrating. A fun way to celebrate the places we call home is to document the actual…
Nothing makes me happier than dedicating my final post of 2011 to the next generation of great design talent. Today I’m thrilled to announce the winners of the 2011 D*S Scholarship! I am so appreciative that so many amazing students took the time to enter- thank you for sharing your work with us, it was…
Amy, Kate and I are in Portland getting ready for this weekend’s Bazaar, so before I sign off to unload and unfold a million tables and chairs, I wanted to wish you all a wonderful weekend! This weekend’s Bazaar has been such an exciting project to be a part of, and I’m excited that this…
We’ve had lovely fall weather lately, and I’m excited to get some errands done around the city and prepare a few projects before next week’s holiday, including scouting gift ideas. Nikko Moy of Ashes & Milk will be introducing some new pieces to the collection shortly, and she sent us a little preview. I’m in…
We don’t post a ton of weddings, but this small one on Bainbridge Island stood out for me. I always get excited to see a submission from One Love Photo because I know the images will be wonderful. Heather and Jon use classic film and retro cameras to produce the best vintage style photography I’ve…
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