Grace Bonney

Grace Bonney is a best-selling author and media entrepreneur who is the creator of Design*Sponge, a popular home decor website. She has authored several books, including “Design*Sponge At Home,” “In the Company of Women,” and the recently-released “Good L'uv: A Viewer's Guide to Creating a More Empathetic and Inclusive Life.”

Bonney's career in writing and publishing began with Design*Sponge, a website she founded in 2004. The website offers a unique and comprehensive look at the home decor, DIY, and design world, featuring articles, tutorials, and tips from experts around the world. Through the years, Design*Sponge has become a go-to resource for decorators and design enthusiasts, as well as a hub for small business owners who are looking to launch and promote their projects in the design world. As the site's popularity grew, so did Bonney's recognition, and she has been featured in popular press and magazines such as Marie Claire and Vanity Fair.

In 2011, Bonney released “Design*Sponge At Home,” her first book. The book was a New York Times Best Seller and has become a best-selling design go-to for home and design fans. Through it, Bonney offers readers an intimate look into home decor and design, taking them through the various steps of designing and creating beautiful, inviting spaces. Bonney's writing style is warm and accessible, making complex concepts enjoyable and easy to grasp.

The following year, Bonney released “In the Company of Women,” a book filled with inspiring profiles and interviews with over 150 of Bonney's favorite female iconoclasts and entrepreneurs. Through the book, Bonney draws attention to the stories of women who have succeeded in fields where they were judged and marginalized. Bonney's goal was to provide readers with a unique insight into the power of female leadership, creativity, and resilience in the face of adversity. Over the years, “In the Company of Women” has become a staple of modern feminist culture, having been nominated for a National Book Award and praised by acclaimed authors and executives such as Sheryl Sandberg and Malcolm Gladwell.

In 2020, Bonney published her third book, “Good L'uv: A Viewer's Guide to Creating a More Empathetic and Inclusive Life.” The book expands on Bonney's core message from “In the Company of Women” by exploring how to cultivate empathy, kindness, and inclusivity in both our personal and professional lives. Bonney takes us on a journey to better understand the nature of difficult conversations about inequality, privilege, and identity. Bonney's writing style is sincere and inspiring, offering readers the tools needed to build a more inclusive world.

Grace Bonney is an author and media entrepreneur whose work has had considerable impact on the home decor and design world. Through her books and her popular website, Design*Sponge, Bonney sheds light on topics such as home decor, small business, female empowerment, and empathy and inclusion. Bonney's books have been praised by both readers and critics alike, and have become staples of modern feminist culture. In her writing, Bonney offers readers an intimate and accessible look into the worlds of home and design, culture, and the power of female leadership.