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Of course you can see all of this on the blog, but personally I love to be able to hold an actual book in my hands and put the computer/ipad away for awhile. 5)Before and After spaces which concentrates on redoing furniture. Crafts and floral arrangements fill the rest of the book.
In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude. Do special needs for one mean less love for another? This is the question explored in this short children’s story of three zoo animals. They learn that being equally loved doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re treated the exact same. Whether it’s petting a dog or waving goodbye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the “small wins” of growing just a little bit braver.
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The next section offers lessons on flower arranging…my personal favorite way to liven up any space in the home. The Before & Afters are my favorite part. You can’t go wrong with a B&A, they’re fun if they’re inspiring and funny if they’re disastrous.
Little Louie’s story keeps getting messed up, and he’s not happy about it! What’s the point of telling his tale if he can’t tell it perfectly? This is a story about embracing life’s messes.
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A little girl rescues a strange beast in the woods and carries him safely home. But the beast is not happy and escapes! A funny and charming tale about seeing both sides of the story. These books help kids to understand and navigate the difficult world of emotions and social communication skills. Not my style or inspiration, not great instruction. Good if you like vintage/19th century/rustic home style.
I suggest Justina Blakeney's 'The New Bohemians' for interiors that really pop and excite. I loved this book so much more than I thought I would. I already tried out one of the projects and am looking forward to more. It's a book that teaches and inspires, and I just plain love looking at pretty houses. A little on the etsy/DIY side for my taste but there are also some unique, sleek, and tailored homes.
Design*Sponge At Home Reviews
Remarkably, most homes not only incorporated books and libraries as design elements they also focused on and celebrated living with shelves and stacks of books. The value of such books is in their photos, and there's enough here for your eye to wander through to keep you happy. A large number of excellent homes from diverse and quirky people illustrate a ... Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney is 400 pages of inspiration!
Insights into interesting interiors of everyday people with great design eyes. Mixture vintage, antique and modern, just shows objects with excellent lines never go out of style. I don't know why I keep checking out books that come out of blogs I follow. I always expect them to be more than print copies of things seen or read on the blogs. This one, like the others I've read, is not. I like the site so much, I almost didn't write this review, but that seemed dishonest somehow.
Bonney has already inspired her readers with her blog and now she created a book to do so. I fully intend to give it a careful read five or ten years from now and have a good laugh. By then I’ll see which ideas stand the test of time, the things that may be overdone and ubiquitous now but still have longterm resonance. For now, this will just sit on my bookshelf – real, not wallpaper. Did you know you can make cake plates by gluing a saucer on a candlestick? Unless you’ve been living under a DIY rock this past year, I bet you did.
She is having family help her fix things up so she can sell it soon. Thank you for accepting my request if no one has won the books yet. I need a helping hand in applying some finishing touches to my shop which is in it’s final stages of being finished.
This has a little of both and does not disappoint. I wouldn’t have minded if this section were bigger. Make sure to give this part a flip-through if you see it in a bookstore. A new home décor bible by one of the Web's most popular and beloved design bloggers. My Aunt is left with a home that needs some help on a limited income. I would love to obtain this book as a present to her.
I have compiled a list of my favorite picture books that help children develop empathy, relate to others, and talk about their feelings. This book makes me sad about all the things I want to do to my house, but can't afford. I just have to remind myself that these people probably have massive credit card debt. Some good stuff, but a lot that I recognize as having seen on Design Sponge already at various points in time. Fun to flip through, but even flipping through got tiresome after a while . I flipped through the DIY section in the back because I am not crafty, but I can see how many people would enjoy these projects.
I would love to get my hands on a whole book of inspiration for updating my home, particularly my baby’s new nursery and a guest room revamp.. I teach art at a high school in rural Kentucky. We use the Design Sponge blog and twitter posts regularly for inspiration, examples, and references. A product students could have in hand would be another great addition to their learning experience. As a speech-language pathologist, I occasionally work with kids that lack social communication skills. I love to use books as examples to teach certain skills and illustrate emotions.
This is one of the things I love best about the blog and the book - it makes home decor and renovation so accessible and affordable. You don't need to be rich to beautify and transform your home. You don't have to be a serial DIYer or spend buckets of money to turn your home into a beautiful place that reflects your personality and style. You can do much of the work yourself if you like, and there's plenty enough in the book to get you going. One of the design books I keep going back to and full of great ideas for DIY projects at home that are cool and funky. I love all things design – it’s all I think about and am surrounded by everyday – it is part of my job and my own business.
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An encyclopedia of home design inspiration. This said, the writing is smart and the photographs are clear. I just wish the actual organization of the book would have been more efficient. If you are a design lover, I think you will still enjoy this book with minimal complaint and receive maximum inspiration. 4)Flower Workshop which shares the basics of flower arranging. "If you're not already a fan of designsponge.com, Grace Bonney's style-saturated website, you'll fall in love with her book."
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