“Less is more” certainly seems to be the dictum guiding many of this year’s Thanksgiving Table features—and our final two tables in the series are no exception. Armed with simple dinnerware donated by West Elm, photographer Matt Armendariz and blogger Jennifer Hagler have designed beautiful, minimalist Thanksgiving tables that fall on opposite sides of the “monochrome”…
Last week, we relaunched our Thanksgiving Table series and asked some of our favorite artists, designers, and bloggers to send us their interpretations of the classic Thanksgiving table. To prove that you can get creative even with the most basic items (and to add a little bit of a challenge to the mix), West Elm gifted each…
Ever since I discovered Dabito’s blog, Old Brand New, I’ve been an unwavering, obsessive fan of his work. A graphic designer by day and a photographer/thrifter/decorator/super hero by night, Dabito has a killer eye for composition and light that lends itself to stunning photos and interiors. Both sophisticated and playful, Dabito’s interiors pair modern simplicity with…
Thanksgiving kid’s tables can be a little bit controversial at times. On one hand, you don’t want to alienate the youngsters and make them feel unwelcome amongst the adults, but on the other—sometimes you just want to enjoy the company and conversation of your more grown-up friends! I know that personally, whenever I was placed…
Last year, when tasked with the duty of coming up with a Thanksgiving Table for Design*Sponge, lifestyle expert Eddie Ross didn’t hold back. His lustrous turquoise and gold table was a veritable cornucopia of ornate splendor, spilling over with Ross’s trademark mixture of new and old, classic and modern. This year, however, Eddie has found…
Susan and William Brinson (of the fabulous House of Brinson) share something in common with me. We are all totally out of our minds and just purchased scary old fixer-upper homes in Upstate New York. For anybody who is in the midst of a large-scale home renovation (or just struggling to make their living space—er—livable), having people over or…
Let’s be real—Thanksgiving, for all of its familial merrymaking, can be pretty darn stressful. Between trying not to scorch the turkey and making sure uncle Ralph doesn’t drink too much bourbon like last year, it can be easy to forget about the little things. Little things like setting the table, perhaps! In an effort to…
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from preparing for St. Patrick’s Day at the Design*Sponge office, it’s that beer can be quite a divisive drink. Some of us love the occasional grain-based beverage. Others, however, simply can’t abide by the drink’s heavy, earthy taste. For those in the latter camp, St. Patrick’s Day can…
Late February marks the time of year when winter’s charms begin to wear out. Sweaters and scarves, once donned excitedly, are now put on begrudgingly. Snow, which once seemed magical as it fell to the ground, is now just an unwelcome reminder that cold days still lie ahead. While one might prefer to simply hibernate until spring…
As a child, I was never all that into sports. When football or hockey games were on in my house, I often tuned them out and went back to playing with my toys or reading Goosebumps. In high school, I was always picked last for teams — quite understandably since, once drafted, I hardly made…
Every winter it feels bittersweet to sign off for the end of the year. While a huge part of me enjoys giving my eyes a break from the laptop and getting some extra snuggle time with my cat, an even bigger part of me truly misses getting to be right here, writing. As much as…
When brainstorming ideas for the Design*Sponge 2013 New Year’s party, I kept getting stuck on the number 13. Typically associated with bad luck, the number has been all but banished from contemporary culture. Just try finding a floor 13 on any elevator — it’s practically impossible! A New Year’s party filled with black cats, broken…
Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared Thanksgiving tables styled by our favorite artists, designers and shop owners. Our last table, brought to you by artist and designer John Derian, is quite the treat. “I do entertain a bit, so I like functionality and simplicity, but always like to mix it up with a bit…
For the past two weeks, we’ve shared Thanksgiving tables styled by some of our favorite artists, designers and shop owners. In week one, we highlighted the talents and products of Matt Armendariz, Spartan, Sweet & Saucy, Jayson Home and Alder & Co. In week two, we shared tables styled by Michele Varian, Caitlin Mociun, Reform…
To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we’ve invited some of our favorite artists, designers, shop owners and tastemakers to create Thanksgiving table settings with their favorite objects and styles. This week, we’ve shown you tables styled by Michele Varian, Caitlin Mociun, Reform School and Furbish. Today’s table comes to you courtesy of Weego Home, a Santa…
To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we’ve invited some of our favorite artists, designers, shop owners and tastemakers to create Thanksgiving table settings with their favorite objects and styles. If you’re tired of the traditional golds and browns of Thanksgiving, you’re going to love today’s table, brought to you by Furbish, a Raleigh, NC-based shop specializing…
If you’re living in a dorm, you’re likely familiar with the long lists of rules that RAs hand out at the beginning of the school year. Rules that forbid things like thumbtacks, toasters, hotplates and candles. While you might mourn the loss of toast in the morning or the ability to cook whenever you please,…
Over the last week and a half, we’ve posted Thanksgiving tables styled by some of our favorite artists, designers, shop owners and tastemakers. If that wasn’t enough inspiration for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast, fear not! There are five more tables to look forward to! Today’s table comes from Reform School, a Los Angeles-based home goods…
To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we’ve invited some of our favorite artists, designers, shop owners and tastemakers to create Thanksgiving table settings with their favorite objects and styles. Today, we’re delighted to showcase a table created by Brooklyn-based jewelry designer and shop owner Caitlin Mociun. The table might be relatively minimal, but its emphasis on handcrafted…
To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we’ve invited some of our favorite artists, designers, shop owners and tastemakers to create a Thanksgiving table setting with some of their favorite objects and styles. Each day this week, we’ve shown you one of these fabulous tables. Today’s Thanksgiving table comes from Alder & Co, a Portland-based shop specializing in…
