Good Reads: Design*Sponge at Home

It’s like Christmas morning at my desk today.

I’ve just gotten my hands on a copy of Design*Sponge at Home, Gracey Bonney’s brand-new book based off her blog of the same name.

It’s a well organized and beautifully designed book — nearly 400 pages of Grace’s favorite sneak peeks, DIY projects, DIY basics, flower workshops, and before-and-afters.

The best part: It’s not just a pretty face (er, book). Every page is chock full of tips on how to create the look, project or flower arrangement in your own home. Grace says in The New York Times: “They [previous design books] think you just want inspiration — that it’s enough to show you a pretty home,” she said. “But you really have to show people how to translate that to their budget, their style and their particular house.”

This decorating bible has definitely earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. Here’s a peek inside:

SNEAK PEEKS

 DIY PROJECTS

BEFORE-AND-AFTERS

There’s so much more where that came from. If you’re looking for great design inspiration, grab a copy ASAP. CONGRATS, GRACE!

(photo credits: Jess Roberts, Aun Koh, Halligan Norris, Bettina Pedersen, Lori Dunbar, Scott Goldberg)