Grit Design

09/07/2015

Dreaming of travel? Something to think about for an upcoming workshop...

08/30/2015

Building out of pallets, while super eco-spirited, can sometimes look, well, how to put this delicately...tacky! These projects, however, are wonderful. Check it out and let me know if you have any good ideas you wanna show us - we won't judge, honest!

No question about it: DIYers super-activate in digital communities like The Snug and Hometalk! Something we've found at both sites: DIYers love the idea of using reclaimed materials to build new, beautiful things. Here, we share the top 10 shipping pallet projects from our community members over ...

08/28/2015

This is what can happen when you ! Look how happy these muppets look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=84&v=3MGnY9BLZFY

I made my muppets do jumps on my skateboard

08/27/2015

The Grit Gang could do this - let's start one in Philly! Too bad my daddy-o isn't in town - he's been doing this my whole life!

Repair Cafe events around the world enlist savvy volunteers to fix broken lamps, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, clothing and more

08/25/2015

I'm in mad love with Banksy!

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/08/dismaland/?mc_cid=12cb304ffd&mc_eid=2cc7ab6895

Photo by Christopher Jobson for Colossal Photo by Christopher Jobson for Colossal WESTON-SUPER-MARE — Inside the walls of a derelict seaside swimming resort in Weston-super-Mare, UK, mysterious construction over the last month—including a dingy looking Disney-like castle and a gargantuan rainb

08/24/2015

Love the pendant lights. Whatcha think, shall we make these for our next workshop?
http://www.houzz.com/photos/36511044/Parkside-Contemporary-contemporary-kitchen-minneapolis

Parkside Contemporary - Contemporary - Kitchen - minneapolis - by REFINED LLC

08/14/2015

Introducing the amazing, Anne Perry, without whom there would be no Grit Design.

My Meditation Told Me to Throw a Party… So I am. (And You’re Invited) by Business Heroine on August 13, 2015 in Business HER Way, Empowerment!, Freedom + Bling, Get Famous, Goal Achievement, Intuition, Musings from the Editor Leave a comment “Throw a party.” That was the advice I received during my…

08/13/2015

Gotta love the "she shed"! Yes, we all need a room of our own, Virginia.

Whether it's a "man cave" or a "she shed," here are The Snug we think everyone should have a space to call their own! Someplace where you're free to express your style and be YOU. But Inhabitat and NBC Today recently reported that "more and more women have been embracing the trend of building their…

08/12/2015

The penultimate (pun intended...you'll see!) of getting your hands dirty. Incredible! Takeaway quote: "I believe you should BLOOM where you are planted".

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/08/jake-weidmann-master-penman/?mc_cid=09e09255af&mc_eid=2cc7ab6895

When in school, artist and penman Jake Weidmann watched as his classmates typed their notes in laptops. Weidmann instead took the old-fashioned approach and wrote everything longhand with pen and paper, using every opportunity to practice and perfect his exquisite penmanship. The hard work quickly

08/09/2015

And speaking of morning rituals, here's my Sunday favorite - curled up on a sofa with the NY Times...

Particularly when it reminds me of my NYC rebel days with the original GrittyGirlz!

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/arts/design/the-guerrilla-girls-after-3-decades-still-rattling-art-world-cages.html

The activist, feminist art collective began protesting inequality at New York museums in 1985. Now, their work appears in them.

08/08/2015

Most mornings I just manage to stumble toward the espresso machine but I just love these morning ritual suggestions! Some of them I do, some of them I don't, but all of them sound worthwhile at boosting creativity and more. What do you all do in your morning routine?

These early bird habits will keep your creativity bar full throughout the day!

08/07/2015

Hmmm, pondering what the next Grit Workshop should be? Maybe we could try something like these cute guys?! Whatcha think?

08/06/2015

We just finished our first Grit Workshop and what a blast! Couldn't have asked for a better group of brave souls!! Check out the fun and some amazing shelves.

And a big shout-out to Fringe Salon owner (and participant), Erin Anderson, for hosting and Uli the cat for putting up with us!

08/06/2015

Announcing our first Grit Workshop - Shelving & Lighting

08/06/2015

Check out my feature in Business Heroine Magazine, weehoo! I was genuinely honored to be included among an extraordinary group of women - all entrepreneurs, all out there creating businesses full of heart, life, and hope.
http://businessheroinemagazine.com/convergence/