Recent Home & Garden Posts

House in The Netherlands: Architecture and Sculpture Combined

A project by Rocha Tombal Architecten , this house seems to be the product of “sculpting”  aside from being of an architectural value. The exterior design looks  almost surreal with… Read more »

Dubai’s Latest: James Law Technosphere

You are probably all aware of the limits that are being broken everyday in Dubai in terms of architecture. Hydropolis-the underwater hotel, Burj-Dubai, the world’s tallest building, Ski Dubai, The… Read more »

Mistique Resort, A Design That Captures The Spirit Of Santorini

Who hasn’t heard of the romantic sunsets in Santorini? This is a great example of  an island of unbelievable pristine beauty, one of the few in which architecture and human… Read more »

diy project: kate’s pipe cleaner garland

while working on the projects for the design*sponge book, i made a lot of trips to the craft store…let’s not say a number, but too many! every visit i rushed… Read more »

Ikebe Shakedown

The Brooklyn-based afro-beat/funk/soul band that played our wedding, Ikebe Shakedown, just put out their first EP, Hard Steppin'. They RULE! To get an idea of their sound you can check… Read more »

diy project: lindsay’s wine bottle vases

inspired by erik’s recycled wine bottle torches, lindsay and taylor from purr design decided to create these beautiful wine bottle vases in their home’s dining room. i love the way… Read more »

Prized Possessions: What’s Yours?

Decorators should never insist on throwing out everything the client has. Even when they are far from perfect, loved possessions add personality. -Billy Baldwin What are your loved possessions? Please… Read more »

DIY Lighting Inspiration from Studio Mesila

Studio Mesila is a Tel-Aviv based design collective that specializes in sustainable design and creative reuse of materials. Their lamps use buttons, ribbons, leather, woodscrap and clothespins Read more »

diy project: margie’s crocheted lights

today’s first diy project comes from margie of resurrection fern in ontario. she created these stunning crocheted lights using twine and a little spare time. i love the final result… Read more »

new brainstorm prints

having grown up at the beach, i will always have a soft spot for anything water or nautical related. so when i saw brainstorm’s new print i fell for it… Read more »