There are plans, projects and progress happening around the blogosphere. As the dust settles, take a peek at what is going on.
Construction outside the front door of Michele Varian’s shop.
Go see the fresher look that was created after all the furniture was moved aside at designstiles.
Lauren is designing the new library loft on Pure Style Home.
The Lettered Cottage is showing how to makeover a fireplace.
Boston needlepoint pillow by Richard Rothstein
Patriots’ Day in Boston was shattered by the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
A tribute to Boston
A loving view of the city by someone who lives there.
Support from Baltimore
A message of strength
Words of wisdom
And simply, prayers.
You know her as ‘the nester’ – the witty, creative blogger who believes ‘it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.’
Now she’s ready to reveal her true name. A name that she wasn’t crazy about because it was unique. This is her story.
The Architectural Digest Home Show in NYC is open this weekend. I had the opportunity to tour the show and there is lots of visual inspiration and new design.
The morning started with the popular #marysandmimosas get-together with Modenus and the members of BlogTourNY. It is always fun to meet people that you’ve been ‘talking’ to through social media and I truly think that design bloggers are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
These colorful samples are glazed lava stone used for durable worktops by Pyrolave.
Lots of sparkle including this stunning Apollo wall mirror by Boca Do Lobo.
Innovative displays – loved this herb wall in the Miele area.
Colorful artwork by Nancy Egol Nikkal Contemporary Art.
It was a day full of friends and beautiful new design – what could be better!
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day by Kerri Rosenthal
Ah, spring, the time for rejuvenation and renewal. Besides freshening and lightening up interiors, bloggers are finding other ways to welcome the season:
Best Blog: Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence
The Design Bloggers Conference is underway in Los Angeles and this year’s award winners have been announced:
Best Overall Design Blog:
Quintessence by Stacey Bewkes
Best design and graphics:
design*sponge by Grace Bonney
Best writing on a design blog:
My Marrakesh by Maryam Montague
Best new design blog:
Hadley Court by Leslie Wood
Congratulations to this talented group!
There is a brand new website design at Bryn Alexandra. Go take a look! Bryn shows projects in progress and her own home’s improvements on her blog. She keeps it real and has some terrific ideas.
Lynne Knowlton lives her life with passion, determination and humor. She writes the blog Design the Life You Want to Live and her words are strong, powerful and honest. She is smart, a talented photographer, and she will tell you how to be a better blogger. Through all of it, she will make you laugh.
And have you seen her treehouse?
Designed by Amanda Jane Jones for Bright.Bazaar
Take a look at this infographic from Will at Bright.Bazaar. This is his ‘Guide to Blogging’ and it contains all the key points for successful blogging. Print it to hang where you blog ~ and send him a photo!
