Home Making

It’s almost Friday and I am already thinking about Memorial Day Weekend Ideas. From a picnic in the park to catching some rays on the beach, here are 5 ideas to keep you entertained this holiday. 5 Memorial Day Weekend Ideas 1. For your ride in the park, bring along these healthy snacks via Chatelaine [...]

It's funny to think that it wasn't all too long ago when consumer audio was a wholly mechanical and analog experience. Designer Neil Stevens series Don't Forget the Cassette takes us back to a time when sharing music was all about pressing "play+record". More

In our July issue, we gave a shout out to one of our favorite new blogs—The Kid Should See This. Filled with incredible and quick (short attention spans welcome!) videos, you’ll want to add this to the list of sites you check frequently even if you don’t have kids. Here’s one of our favorite videos on the blog that shows […]

Name: Thora, 2Location: Rockford, IL We live in Oakland, CA, but much of our family is in Rockford, IL. When my daughter turned two, I knew I wanted to celebrate with family. So we packed up, hopped on a plane, and gave ourselves two days execute her little soiree. More

I've you've ever had a splitting headache or uncomfortable heartburn while on the go, you know how pressing it can be to get quick relief. Thanks to a handy new product, you it's easy to quickly calm your allergies, soothe an upset stomach, and more.

Just 19 years old, sirbyrd set out to build his friend a pair of desktop speakers of his own design using solid walnut and scrap plywood, creating a handsome cabinet design more distinct than anything you'd see at your local home electronics retailer... More

How many of us have to leave a beloved cat or dog at home while we're toiling away at work? The Petcube was designed to give pet owners a virtual connection from our beloved furred ones from afar, a pet monitoring device designed to connect to a home Wi-Fi network and allow pet owners to call out to their tailed companion, control a laser for remote entertainment, and even take and share photos of a pet to share with others while away from home... More

Last time Judy went to Missouri to see her sister, she brought me back this EAT sign. Perfect! Had my coffee this morning, and I’ve been saving the K-cups after I use them. Going to put the coffee grounds around some of my plants. Everything is growing like crazy outside right now, because it seems [...]

abigail ahern. i haven’t been dreaming nearly enough lately. dreaming of wonderful places to live beyond san francisco. this city is amazing, but in my dreams, i live lots of other places. this week i’m dreaming again and this time i think i’ll live in vermont. mind you, i’ve never been to vermont, but i imagine being tucked away in a modern cottage in the woods with a big beautiful bed with those dark moody walls that make you want to sleep in. it will be the kind of place i can have pancakes each and every morning with maple syrup from the neighbor down the road (hey, it’s a fantasy) and i’ll probably have breakfast in bed. ready? let’s go. the kitchen will be small, but functional with a chalkboard wall for scrawling notes — you don’t want to forget anything at the market which is miles away (via the design files and design*sponge). and even my laundry room will be cabin-chic with a fun chandelier and wood barn siding on the ceilings, like the colesmans in love. charming! the dining area will be quite rustic, but comfortable — a big farm table right there in the kitchen so visiting friends and i can cook together drinking wine while we chat. i’ll collect loads of vintage glassware from the local flea markets and estate sales and it will all be mismatched just perfectly. the living area will be tiny and intimate, with just enough space to unwind after dinner with lazy sunken slouchy sofas to keep us cozy by the fire and there will be modern touches, too — like the milk table lamp just to keep things from getting too rustic. i’ll have a comfy little enclosed porch with globe lights hung, where i can read and nap. that’s an essential. and of course a clawfoot tub for soaking after hikes in the woods. ah, vermont. you’ve got me dreaming. Tweet#call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;}

Ultimate Ears Boom • $199.99 • Ultimate Ears Designed for sharing music amongst friends in 360º with a water-resistant exterior, the Boom was designed to be used poolside and beyond. A rechargeable battery is good up to 15 hours (depending on how loud you like your music) and there's an interesting option to connect to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time, allowing two people to share DJing duty, or the ability to connect to two Booms at once. Quite the social little bird, isn't it? More