
it’s been a great week at d*s but i’m even more excited for next week because the next episode of design by the book will be up and i’ll be introducing a special new writer to our little team! stay tuned for that, some great new sneak peeks, a new product guide and much more. until then, i wanted to share these beautiful pieces from michael mcdowell of mudpuppy. you can pick up michael’s work right here on etsy. have a great weekend and i’ll see you monday! until then, a summary of this week’s highlights is below.
- must-read post of the week: diy faux-calligraphy writing
- new sneak peeks: morris and essex, jill bliss, sherry stein
- new diy projects: nesting doll salt shakers, cedar slice silhouettes, faux calligraphy writing
- new before & afters: olga’s ottoman coffee table, amy’s bedroom, glendale home by bryan wark, lisa’s desk and chair
- new city guide: miami, part 1
- misc: marimekko for avon, furniture by hundredsandunits, ikat teapot at sheharezad, collette paris e-shop, monsieur cabaret tote bags, cartolina recycled notebooks, black pearl press personal stationery
- weddings: crystal’s ohio wedding, goose grease wedding toppers
- artwork: land, sea, air show in portland, alyson fox and chris silas neal artwork, plastic designs by gülnur özdağlar, paper art by elsita, postcards and prints by good shape design
- recipes: anne bramley’s chocolate stuffed mocha cupcakes


