Friend of the show and Design*Sponge managing editor Amy Azzarito is this week’s guest on After the Jump to discuss her brand new book,
Past &amp; Present: 24 Favorite Moments in Decorative Arts History and 24 Modern DIY Projects Inspired by Them.
In Past &amp; Present, Amy presents 24 pairs of essays and craft projects that explore the connection between decorative arts history and present-day design trends. Tune in as Amy shares her professional journey – from growing up in a design-oriented family to working with Grace at Design Sponge.. Hear how odd jobs, blogging and DIY design eventually brought the book idea to life. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market

“I was devouring blogs on a daily basis – there wasn’t one that I didn’t know about.. it was crazy!” [
–Amy Azzarito on After the Jump

Episode 33: Lia Ronnen of Artisan Books

Wednesdays at 1:00PM EST The theme song for After the Jump is "Bell" by Screaming Females Design blogger Grace Bonney of Design\*Sponge takes her love art and design from the web to radio. Through a series of interviews with designers, store owners and up-and-coming members of the creative community, Grace will delve deeper into the world of independent artists. From exploring the day-to-day lives of contemporary makers to discussing the challenges they face, After the Jump will take the conversation off the screen and into real life. Design\*Sponge founder Grace Bonney has a unique angle on the industry, having worked as a contributing editor at Domino, House & Garden and Craft magazines, and as a freelancer with top publications like New York Home, Food and Wine, In Style, Better Homes and Gardens, New York Magazine, CITY Magazine, Time Out New York Kids, Archinect, The New York Post, Everyday with Rachael Ray and others. In addition, she wrote a weekly design column for the Philadelphia Inquirer for two years and has worked as Style Editor of HGTVâ€™s Ideas Magazine. She is also the author of "Design Sponge at Home." Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.