One of the things I value most about Design*Sponge is the focus on real people and their homes. It’s easy to see a beautiful picture of a house and make assumptions about the family’s budget, values, luck, etc. but sharing the personal stories and journey make room for creative inspiration. It changes the elements of a […]

One of the things I value most about Design*Sponge is the focus on real people and their homes. It’s easy to see a beautiful picture of a house and make assumptions about the family’s budget, values, luck, etc. but sharing the personal stories and journey make room for creative inspiration. It changes the elements of a house from aspirational to approachable. Design*Sponge taught me early on that a home and budget are what we make them and that waiting to win the lottery before we can love our homes’ interiors isn’t the only way. Something to love about this age of blogs, YouTube tutorials, and library books delivered to any device is that there’s always information to find to support the resourceful creative. If the desire is there to reupholster a couch found on the side of the road with discounted upholstery fabric, a rented staple gun, a sewing machine and a 20 year old instructional book, it can be done (first hand experience right here). It’s true that most everything will cost something but money isn’t the only thing to spend. The final product can be beautiful, impressive and c...