Design

Few contemporary book cover designers have given me more pleasure than Peter Mendelsund. Here are just a few examples of his work: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Double and The Gambler Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot Walter Benjamin, Illuminations: Essays... by rhystranter.blogspot.com | related posts

All too often we get to the store with our ideas in mind, only to find out that curtains that looked perfect hanging in the shop actually clash with the new couch at home. Instead of playing the guessing game, bring your decorating with you in a simple and homemade design book. Before I moved into... by casasugar.com | related posts

GLOBAL – Design by Community is back with a vengeance. Our designers have been sharpening their pencils, spending hours at the drawing board and they’ve come up with three sketches for you to vote on. Over the past month, the designers have worked with your... by justamp.blogspot.com | related posts

Thank you to everyone who has entered Design A Bikini so far! But it’s not too late! You have until Saturday July 31, 2010 to submit your design . What’s in it for you? Except for the most amazing bragging rights to all of your friends, there are of course other prizes... by toroxy.com | related posts

New York interior designer Robin Baron creates some of the prettiest spaces.  With a career in fashion and then in interior design, Robin knows how to design luxury spaces that have a beautiful mix of color and texture. This entryway has such beautiful contrast... by aphrochic.blogspot.com | related posts

. Storebought patterns can provide more in-depth instruction. McCall's Patterns has all sorts of window dressing patterns , including my personal favorite, a simple Roman shade . Butterick also offers many easy patterns , including a full-on drapery pattern from Waverly. For more DIY Design,... by stylelist.com/blog | related posts

Innovative materials and design highlight this bright modern chair from designer Marco Maran. The Knoll X3 Chair is constructed of clear polycarbonate with a Desmopan® grid pattern. Comfortable with unique flex in the back, the chair is offered in six electrifying colors atop... by designyoutrust.com | related posts

Move over, Steve Madden: There’s a new stylish shoeista on the scene. Pint-sized Promises, Promises star Kristin Chenoweth is lending her design talents to a charity shoe collection that will go on sale exclusively through Kim Kardashian’s wallet-friendly footwear club ShoeDazzle.com in... by popcrunch.com | related posts

Marc Jacobs has designed a surfboard. The board's design includes cool colors and several different images, including the yin yang symbol. Bettylife says the graphics on Jacobs' shredstick are "not rad. They're a throwback to oldschool surf graphics which is cool, but they're just... by shoppingblog.com | related posts