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Before and afters, house tours, affordable coffee tables, and a chair from one of the most stylish shows on TV, Mad Men......
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The local florist had a nice seasonal addition to this past week's offerings, seeded eucalyptus. Although eucalyptus can be found in one variety or another through...
Practically speaking, Los Angeles shouldn't even exist. Naturally a desert, water has to be piped in, homes are cantilevered on shaky hills, earthquakes and wildfires constantly threaten to bring it ...
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Name: Megan and Peter
Location: Echo Park, Elysian Heights
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Name: Mark Cognata and Katie Mancine
Location: Anytown, USA
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What: Rian Stool
Designer: SemiGood
Picked By: Selina
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What: Brooklyn Poster
Designer: Ork Posters
Picked By: Mary K.
Who Says: I was just trolling DesignSponge today and saw this great feature on Swiss Miss's home. She has amazing...
We don't care if Hollywood Regency is on its way in or out, we will also love it and be able to draw inspiration from it. It's gorgeous and decadent. So, imagine our delight when we found these phot...
Seven great pet projects are in the brand new issue of Readymade, just in time for the wrap up of Pet Month here on AT. These are good looking items - made with quality materials and designed with a m...
Apartment Therapy and CB2 are excited to announce that we are now taking submissions for our fourth annual Fall Colors Contest. Readers interested in entering their colorful homes in the contest can ...
Back in the beginning of August we posted Paul Ybarbo's house tour. And although we absolutely adore and love the entire apartment, we were most smitten by his black and white bathroom. ...
Decorating is all about balance...even instant decorating. One of the quickest ways to spruce up a space involves the art of arrangements. The key to instant arranging involves two parts: 1) limiti...
We know how we feel when our house is dirty and there's tons of laundry to do and a pile of dishes in the sink. Bummed. Depressed even. But a clean house that smells fresh? Somehow our mood change...
AT, Does anyone have resources on a winged headboard bed? Sort of like the one here? I'd like to find a leather bed, with wing curved headboard, but with a little femininity to it. Does anyone own one...
ATLA reader Moira of Dog Art Today sent us this nify example of a one-of-a-kind DIY dog house constructed from leftover lumber, cedar siding, salvage paned windows and a BUMP traffic sign, all put tog...
One of our favorite places to be inspired is the fabric store. Not in the sense that it makes us want to pull out the sewing machine, we just think the colors are pretty (we're also attracted to shi...
AT:SF readers have been writing in to ask what's happening with Berkeley-based modern furniture store The Magazine.
We feel particularly bad for Jane, who wrote:
I broke the piggy bank to buy som...
We absolutely love this idea for a wall treatment in an apartment. Not only is hanging fabric one of the easiest options to change a room drastically if you aren't allowed to paint your apartment--it...
Cushioned Louis Ghost Chairs on Gossip Girl
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Usually, we leave the kitchen and the cooking stuff to the fine folks at TheKitchn, but we really couldn't help ourselves when we spotted this wonderful kitchen on Katisworld's Flickr. It's completel...
Links of interest from our travels through the design blogs today: a classic chair looking fresh in a plaid coat, a cat on a mouse mat from Toast, modern McDonalds in the UK and totes by Maira Kalman....
Sometimes we see images of all-white rooms and we can't help but get the urge to wipe the slate clean; it just looks really peaceful and calm....
The weekend is so close and all this Spring weather we’re having in Australia is making us feel alive again after shivering through Winter. Di over at The Cut Cloth has added to our motivation to st...
If you love the Chicago Cubs and want to represent that in your home with nontraditional memorabilia, then check out Josh Moulton, a Chicago artist who has a new series of Wrigley Field prints. Detail...
We love Betsy Perry’s boys bathroom featured In the recent issue of At Home. With an actual urinal and the word “Boys” laid in contrasting stone on the floor — it so reminds us of a 50...
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How to live in a compact space. Living in a small apartment can pose dilemmas unfathomable. But, with imagination and creativity, anyone can make simple spaces cozy.
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Ryan's Affordable Luxury Redo
We like to think it's the small things in life that add up to a great quality of life. And while we can't exactly solve the economic issues that have a lot of people sca...
Checking out Swedish paint seller Alcro for some color ideas, we came across these big, bold walls that made us do a double-take. Whether or not we'd replicate something like this in our own home, w...
We have a serious thing for Danish lighting designer Poul Henningsen. He designed one of our favorite lights, the PH lamp which just turned 50 this year. That iconic lamp will get a separate post ...
Last night, we flipped between the Ugly Betty / Grey's Anatomy season premieres and CNN, watching for updates on our bank's failure and how and if it would affect us. Luckily, there was a last minute...
We've been in a quest this month to do as little laundry as possible. Now our clothes aren't walking them to the dirty clothes basket by any means, but we do like the idea of being able to wear our ...
Just a little reminder that The New York Times' T Style Design Magazine will be included with your Sunday paper. We're excited to see that Shay Alkalay's Stack Storage Drawers are featured on the cov...
This Etsy store immediately called to mind our Zakka Sewing post of the other day, probably because they both use felt to such a lovely effect......
We loved Emilie's post about wall murals earlier today. It got us thinking about rooms that go a little beyond just a wall mural and into the realm of themed rooms. Here in Austin, we're no strangers...
Brittni from Paper and Stitch just sent us this great tutorial for making a double-duty coaster cork board. The supplies are easy to find, and you can complete the project in less than an hour. The ...
During ICFF, MIO Culture launched their new series of modular cabinetry, Naked Line. Named for its "naked and honest approach to affordable furniture", Naked Line embraces the simple beauty of it's ...
If your pet is a sloppy eater, a pet placemat can help save your floor from food spills and water damage. The problem is that most pet placemats are cheesy (bone, paw print, and other pet-themed desig...
Dear Resourceful AT Community,
So I've got this ugly-as-all-get-out heater in my living room. It's the only source of heat in my apartment, so I can't get rid of it. And I use it, so it must remain f...
You know those winding metal Montreal stairs we told you about? Take one of those crazy stairs, add a garden, and this is what you get......
Washington DC! Our Fall Colors Contest Page and Entry Form is up and ready to take submissions for this year's contest. We're looking for readers to share their colorful homes and compete for $5000 ...
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Especially helpful for those moving to new neighborhoods, we'd like to know about your go-to Chicago hardware spot. We used to hit up Clark-Devon Hardware when we lived in East Rogers Park; now that w...
Appalled, but also inspired by the poor living conditions of families in Juarez, Mexico, Brian McCarthy has begun a housing project worth paying attention to. Despite it's rapidly growing population...
Last week, we featured DC-themed home decor from our house tour of Joe's Art-Deco Loft and Garden. We asked readers to submit their own DC decor projects and received this fantastic project from an...
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I just moved into an apartment that has a industrial toilet- so it looks very similar to this one. Except I don't have a plunger or brush next to it. The tile in the back is yellow and the...
Do you get the kitchn emails? (Sign up here if you'd like to subscribe.) Recently, Sara-Kate posted about the only tools you really need in your kitchen; it boiled down to three. Maybe it's because...
Dear Apartment Therapy: I bought this gate leg drop-leaf table at an antique store and they couldn't provide any specific information about its history. I know it probably hails from the 50s or 60s. ...
The big dig has effected all of us in the Boston area in one way or another. Breaking ground in 1991 and becoming the largest public works project in United States history, the Big Dig is only now f...
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This week we have four great giveaways for you. Please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to a...
Jenae sent us a good question:
I love the look and functionality of the black-brown IKEA Expedit TV storage unit, especially for a smaller space. The price is right, too!
I'm not a fan of buying...
A few weeks ago we went to Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, New York (20 miles north of NYC). The meal was spectacular, but it was the simplest component that really wowed us…...
Vintage Danish furniture is alive and well in Emeryville. Founded in 2002 by Danish-born Lynne Jensen, Klassik by Lynne specializes in vintage Danish (and Swedish) furniture sourced and imported dir...
"Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wises...
You know how sometimes you move into an apartment and the previous tenant has left some things behind? Usually said things are undesirable, so we were surprised to find these chairs in our apartment...
We kind of wish we'd never blogged about an earring stand from Urban Outfitters before (but alas, we have), because this would be the standout one we'd pick above all others, on the basis of how uni...
When money gets tight we have a friend that's brilliant at making ends meet through craigslist. Somehow he just has a knack for selling off garage sale finds and making that extra cash needed to pay ...
The GQ spread featuring Dennis Quaid reads all about no-rules, casual weekend menswear. But of course, we're more interested in the room. This shoot, which features plaids and tweeds and argyles (love...
We're loving the simple forms of the new-and-soon-to-be-available Tab Lamp Series from British design duo, Barber Osgerby. Designed for FLOS, the collection includes a strikingly-spare floor lamp an...
We spotted these marvelous repurposed stools in the July 2008 issue of House Beautiful. This is one of the more brilliant salvage reuses we've seen in a long while. When folks repurpose things, i...
We live in an old building where few of the walls or floors are perfectly level. Most of the doors in our house either close on their own or have a hard time staying closed without being locked, neces...
One of our favorite monthly reads is House Beautiful's Instant Room. Each month a different designer provides a 1-2-3 step look for pulling a room together with different colors and fabrics. The desig...
There are several projects on deck this weekend in my household, although, it always seems that I am spending more time locating the right tool for the job, than doing the job itself (even though all...
I am getting ready to renovate my bathroom but cannot find a vanity that will work. Because of the size of the bathroom I need a single-sink console with storage underneath. I am looking to stay awa...
Name: Gabrielle
Location: Kalorama, Washington DC
Years lived in: 2, Rented
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When Gabrielle returned to the U.S. after four years abroad, she knew that finding the right apartmen...
The first time we donned a headlamp was during a camping trip. A kind co-worker gave us a Petzl for a gift and we thanked them and thought, "headlamp=total dork". And then we found out how important...
Like many of you, when we furnished our apartment, it was a combination of Ikea, thrift stores, hand me downs, significant purchases and craigslist. Like Grace, who brings you the best of craigslist ...
We have our fingers crossed for a Chicago outpost of Muji to open soon - while on vacation this summer, we hit several European outlets of the Japanese chain. The pared down aesthetic is infectious -...
Since moving to Brooklyn a few months back, we've gotten into the habit of stopping in The Vortex almost daily, as it's directly outside our stop on the L train......
Suffice it to say, you guys didn't love the art glass kitchen islands we shared last week, with most comments hovering around "ugly," "dated" and "hideous." But we're trying again, sharing one more fi...
We are continually on a quest for amazing shoe storage options. While new products promise to store all 25 + pairs of our shoes, they always seem out of touch with our decor--until now......
Rooms by Summer and Amy Two designers + a room full of decor lovers + lots of questions and photos = our AT Offline meetup last night. Our guests, Summer Thornton and Amy Lenahan spilled the beans on ...
Bostonians and New Englanders! Our Fall Colors Contest Page and Entry Form is up and ready to take submissions for this year's contest. We're looking for readers to share their colorful homes and co...
This may not seem like such a big deal to a lot of you, but this is HUGE to us. Our first photo of an AT sticker in San Francisco -- and at one of our favorite stores, Rare Device. If you see one of...
For small apartments and homes, space is ultimately what we all try to maximize. With see-through furniture, you have not only an item that won't seem to take up much visual space, but will also be s...
Whether you're a native Chicagoan or a transplant, chances are you turn on some local music at home. We thoroughly enjoyed this "best of" list compiled by Time Out, and wonder if you've got anything t...
We hoped to pass on some color inspiration from our recent trip through The Conran Shop &mdash we hope bright colors and daring combinations like turquoise and red will inspire more of our readers t...
As Pet Design month is almost over, we're featuring the most photogenic pets we've encountered on our recent house tours. We've found that some pets hide out-of-sight, but certain pets are very eage...
One of the most popular items in our Giveaway last month was the Brand New DWR Cross Coffee Table/Oak. Here's your opportunity to snap one up for your very own. Jump below for links to this and oth...
Lately we have been talking about mixing it up, trying new things and, as always, going with design and style that's right for you in your home. We spotted this store display and like how the differen...
Blu Dot just launched a hometown exhibition (well, St. Paul) with their take on design. Get your taste via a linked Q&A with founders John Christakos and Maurice Blanks, after the jump.
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As the Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones Contest continues on Ohdeedoh, we've rounded up the first six entries. Ohdeedoh readers are quite a crafty, talented bunch!
This past week, we als...
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Hey AT Boston! Picture rails — I like the look of them but I'm trying to convince a skeptical boyfriend he wants them too. Does anyone have experiences, good or otherwise, with picture rails? ...
These may look like the Eames aluminum task chair, but it's actually a knockoff--correction: it's actually two knockoffs. These 2 Lider office chairs are in matching white leather and chrome and appe...
Cynthia recently wrote in with a doozy: In the 9/08 issue of Coastal Living magazine, on page 92 there is a rug I want desperately. The editor can't help me and I'm trying to determine what type of r...
We love the look of these 1950's Art Deco Lamps for sale in our Classifieds. The simple lines of the base and the black/bronze color combo have us thinking they'd make a mighty fine statement on a ...
Today was a beautiful 26°C in Melbourne (that’s 78°F), so apologies to those in the Northern Hemisphere looking forward to the cool season, but we’ve got some more summer interior inspiration fo...
In Lakeview, 2 bright orange La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck are selling for $225 each. The seller describes them as being "very gently used and well cared for." These glossy, transparent chairs ...
We have mentioned before our ongoing quest for a small and functional workspace; we continue to draft these posts sitting on the couch with the laptop. We found the Gustav laptop desk on the Ikea w...
Available from London Canine Couture, these faux fur Shagalicious dog beds are machine washable and come in two sizes, 24" or 34" in diameter....
We love the bright colors and mix of rustic and glossy elements in these Log Bowls from Loyal Loot. Made from reclaimed wood logs and water-based glossy finish, these bowls would add a modern and na...
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TGIF - Ready for the Weekend?Hello to jaane80, JuliaL and juxtapositiondesign!...
French company Domestic is never afraid to challenge conventional notions of taste or challenge traditional decorating comfort zones with their audacious artist-designed vinyl wall stickers and graphi...
AT DC,
I've lived on U Street for years and it seems like every week it gets noisier. There's a restaurant downstairs that has karaoke on weeknights and I can hear the off-key singing even with my...
We all have things we'd like to improve in our homes - especially in the kitchen. And yet there are also things we love that make it feel like home. What do you especially love about your kitchen? Wha...
Considered the little brother of the Williamsburg home furnishing store, The Future Perfect, A&G Merch is an accessible shop where you can pick up stylish and playful home accessories and furnishing...
We love color in Chicago and all across the Midwest. Click through the jump to see some of our favorite uses of color in past home tours. There is every color under the sun, so just in case you are...
Wow. These photos blew us away when we first saw them -- we'd been looking at a lot of black-and-white interiors, and the jolt of color was refreshing. What a great reminder that color can be used i...
Anna Thomas's bent maple creation is so simple, and yet possibly the first shaped clothes hook/hanger design we absolutely, completely adore. The Monsieur Dress Up is available as a tailored collar, c...
Here's an oxymoron for you: eco-fur. After spending a year overseas, Portlander Chrys Hutchings launched a decor business that she feels helps save a country overpopulated with possums from ecological...
Art & Design Events...September is Pet Design Month at Apartment Therapy
Little Bird Gallery
Off Register: A Traveling Group Show of Experimental Printmaking
Saturday, Septemb...
The beginning of fall usually marks the start of the season for entertaining. We love being generous with our home, good food and good cheer. But we hate cleaning. And it's all too easy to get su...
We've been messaging Flickr user and AT reader O!Rachew! because of the amazingly inspiring photos of her home she's posted on out Apartment Therapy LA Group Pool (unfortunately she's moved, but she'l...
The new issue of Domino features some fun, glamorous, not overly serious spaces - our favorite articles featured Kelly Wearstler's new pool house decor, Domino editor Rita Konig's small and stylish a...
Thanks to Julie over at Remodelista, we discovered this fabulous Ceramic Pendant Lamp from none other than Shabby Chic. Who knew?...
Swedish architecture firm Sandell Sandberg specializes in the creation of, among other things, summer and winter homes. Because these holiday homes are used for just part of the year, many of them h...
Collections are one of the most personal things one can have in one's home and they tell you a lot about someone: that they have a sense of humour and history (Gregory and Emily's collection of vinta...
Vancouverite Colin and his father designed and built a cat climbing tower, named The Catsle (no, that's not a typo). Made of pine, they used eco-friendly non-toxic stain. Much, much better than those...
Our dogs Lola and Wilbur were the star of the show while we were trying to photograph this coffee table to be listed on Craigslist. They asked for an Eames Lounge Chair for Christmas, but we're not ...
Hello, I'm on a quest: finding the perfect curved chaise longue. Recliners are unfortunately out of the question, since I have very curious cats who will get stuck in any kind of mechanism. I found th...
Living with your significant other can be rough going sometimes--all the quirks that you love about the person might end up being the things you hate living with. Take, for example, our friends who w...
We love going to K9 Loft (which fortunately for us, is in the neighborhood). Not only does our pooch, Mayor, love running around the ginormous space, it's fun for us too. We spend our time watching ...
Take a look at this laser-cut, damask-patterned, polished stainless steel room divider from Italian company De Castelli, an exciting twist on a classic pattern that creates a virtual separation betwee...
A reader in Seattle sent us this thought-provoking tidbit that appeared in The Daily, University of Washington's student newspaper: "According to Carnegie Melon[sic], only one book has been distrib...
Second in our series of interesting Modern Design pieces coming up to auction next month at Wright, a selection of clocks. Designed by George Nelson and Associates, they are classics of mid-c design. ...
The first home in Northern California to strive for the LEED Platinum rating (the highest level possible in LEED for Homes) was recently completed in Oakland Hills, and the result is as much a study o...
We’ll use our Irish roots as justification for this coverage of Vaugh Shannon, a young design company started by two cheeky Irish lads. At first we thought the Happy Lamp, above, was cute because it...
Item: 2 Large Stendig Wall Calendar 2009 - 4 foot by 3 foot
Designers: Massimo Vignelli
Value: 2 x $30
Description: We saw one of these used to beautiful effect in Russell + Hazel's Minneapolis off...
Is your cat as style conscious as you are? Perhaps they feel bored and depressed by ordinary, less-inspired cat scratchers. Previously posted on AT:Chicago earlier this year, ModernCritter has ans...
We've long been fans of Textile Arts, the online store that features designs from Marimekko and Ljungbergs and offers sheers, cotton, and even upholstery weight fabrics in mid-century-modern and conte...
Through October 1st, online gallery PhotoShelter is having a sale. Their collection of prints by up-and-coming and established photographers are available in small, medium, and large sizes with pric...
Paul, a reader from Niagara Falls, New York sent us pictures of his home that shows off his collection of Mid Century furnishings: "A little history; I began collecting mid-century modern about seve...
We've been searching online for a shower curtain for our new abode. Since we don't have time to look for fabric and make our own, we'll probably end up with one of the following... ...
We always like the idea of things being tucked away. Whether it's a home in a garbage truck, with everything from a teapot to a cutting board concealed in a drawer or, as we noted yesterday, a nook f...
If you could nap anywhere in your home, where would it be? Some people are convinced the only place to secure a few minutes of good rest is in bed with an alarm clock set. Others swear by the couch...
One of our best cheap decorating trips is framing beautiful stationery and using it as art. Letterpressed cards are especially good for this, like this set of herb cards from Pancake and Franks....
With the Austin City Limits music festival less than twenty-four hours away, Austin residents are either preparing to listen to their favorite music this weekend or stocking up on supplies to avoid t...
This beautiful Wisconsin home by Wendell Burnette Architects reflects the style of the area. Surrounded by farmland with silos and barns, the home was designed as a rectangular box clad in galvanize...
Gouache #37, 2007. Gouache on paper, 23 x 30"
Introducing Oona Ratcliffe. The signature fluidity-meets-bauhaus-simplicity that can be found in her clothing line, Langue... all began here in the ten...
There's always some fabulous pieces to covet at Threshold. Run by Kendall Wilkinson, a well-known interior designer in San Francisco, the space is chock-full of beautiful antiques and contemporary pie...
I've known Mark Hunter aka the Cobra Snake since his high school years--he was an intern at a design agency that I used to work at--and trust me when I tell you this: he is exactly the same now as he ...
We didn't even notice this vintage vanity when we first posted this modern farmhouse. It wasn't until Blake Dollahite's house was featured in this month's Dwell that we saw this awesome composition ...
A while back our friends at AT: San Francisco put together their list of Top 5 wall hooks. We'd like to add another one to the list...
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Another EXPEDIT post you say?!
We seem to have outgrown our EXPEDIT half-unit of late, and though it no longer suits our apartment, we don't just want to throw it out... ...
In our recent tour of Amy and Jim's Mid-Century Modern Home, we were impressed by how Amy and Jim incorporated contemporary art in their mid-century modern space. Most of Amy and Jim's furniture is a...
Perhaps we've lived in Los Angeles for too long but when we hear that Mercury's in retrograde we sit up and take notice. An event that happens three or four times a year, it can be three weeks of fru...
Our husband has been woodworking, as a hobby, for almost a year now and while we are certainly reaping the benefits of his new love (a table, several frames, toys for the kid) what we've really gone g...
I like Angela Adams red Kenga wool rug, but I don't love the price tag that comes with it. Compared to many other rugs it's reasonable, but it doesn't fit my budget. The 2x3 red Kenga cotton rug is in...
We'll admit it: we're chair lovers. We just can't resist them. There are more chairs in our one-bedroom apartment than our two behinds could ever hope to sit in in a single day and we're not ashamed...
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You all remember where we left off with our pie-window adventure? The above photo shows the old doorway on the left (with the green bathroom visible) and the ex-pie window/new doorway on the r...
As everyone already knows, the economy has limited how far many of us are willing to open our wallets these days for both everyday necessities and those good life luxuries. With people prioritizing th...
Jen sent in a good question: Can you recommend an interior entry panel that is more stylish than this? I can't mess with the building entire system - so, just hoping to better the panel in my condo u...
What happens to buildings after they are built? How do they evolve over time?
A few weeks ago, we stumbled upon Stewart Brand's How Buildings Learn, a six-part, three hour, BBC TV series with mus...
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I've heard a lot about Keetsa and memory foam beds, some good and bad. I went to check out the showroom and the sales guy was pretty sales-y so i could use some unbiased info if anyone has any e...
Sanford Burrows' Streamline CollectionItem: Sanford Burrows Sham Set
Retail Price: $148 retail
Description: Start with luxurious Italian bed linens and then add modern, elegant...embroidery? LA-based ...
We're liking the soft, comforting form of ostrich eggs reproduced in these pendant lights and that painted threshold in Zohreh Daly's Michigan home. Put them together and this is what you get....
This week at Re-nest, we want to know which one of these recycling solutions you like best. Is it the sleek $179 stainless steel number? The one that’s obviously from IKEA? Or the inexpensive an...
Our couch is currently pillow-less, and it needs something. But we're gradually becoming resolved to the idea that cushion designs are quite possibly endless, and we don't stand a chance at feeling ...
Smart Women! You've all probably seen this line of accessories over the past few years. Their tagline: "Fun. Useful. Witty." We couldn't agree more, and thought it was a good time for a reprise. A few...
We received a tip from a reader to make sure we look at the aquarium designs of Takashi Amano before Pet Month ends — and we're glad we did! Using live plants and natural elements, Takashi Ama...
A couple years ago we needed to deep clean the carpeted hallway stairs that lead up to our third floor apartment. A friend of a friend had recently started an eco carpet and upholstery cleaning bu...
What: Large fields of small blue squares
Where: Marin Civic Center, San Rafael
When: Photos taken Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Why: Looking past the rather industrial overall room, we love the way th...
We often receive questions from you AT readers and this time, we are posing a "we need your help, AT community!" question for our own apartment.
"We are in the market for new lighting next to our co...
This question from Deanna is perfect for helping us to kick-off our Fall Colors Contest: I'm going for the somewhat risky color palette of teal, wheat and green. Can you recommend a more neutral shade...
In our quest for more affordable reading chairs, we found this lovely specimen- the Lucy Chair from Club Furniture. Available in 50 fabric colors, the Lucy Chair is sure to work with any decor...
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Rare Device is one of our favorite stores. We were so excited when they opened last October. Rare Device carries beautiful and unique products, and the store is a wellspring of creative and inspirat...
Earlier this week, we blogged our favorite sounds of fall. But fall's also about smell as well, warm comforting smells that underline our ties to friends and family and home. Our list, after the ju...
We've had good experience with Pottery Barn's curtains. (Our most recent living room project involved hanging PB shower curtains on the windows, and they've worked out well.) Right now, Pottery Barn...
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In the sixties, Sister Parish began to develop a fondness for what would become the hallmarks of her trademark "American Country" style; traditional English Country fur...
We're always looking for small space solutions, and these Nesting 3-in-1 Hooks seem like they might be perfect for a bathroom or an entryway. Or, if you love hooks like we do, any room....
On Tuesday, we left you with a few simple steps on how to start organizing. So now what? It's time to start categorizing and giving your items a home, sweet, home. ...
From the email box last night: a link to an "apartment for two" designed for a young couple by KNQ Associates. Our favorite element of the design (and one we'd love to add to our own apartment) is th...
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We see a lot of homes of all sizes and ages here on AT. And while the character and personality of an old home can be what first attracts us to a specific house, these aging structures come with thei...
Yesterday we couldn't stop thinking about the built-ins we no longer have. The smallest apartments and the largest homes can all benefit from these features - organizational treasures, really. Plus, t...
This amazing downtown penthouse was a study in integrating architecture and landscape design — and it includes lots of natural light, an outdoor shower, vertical plant wall, and drip irrigatio...
[photo from The Washington Design Center's Design House via Washington Spaces. We're not the only ones into canopy beds!]
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We've always been big fans of the lines on the Yanagi Butterfly Stool. Here's your chance to pick one up for a fraction of the retail price. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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While some of us don’t really think about the look of books and objects on a bookshelf, many of us do. Especially when living in a smaller space and almost everything is within view all of the time....
You love your house. You love your pet. Rachel Bliss manages to capture the soul of animals, people and spaces in these vérité portrayals of everyday pet life.
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I am looking for an apartment this fall and after years of bad roommates, am setting off on my own. The problem is, I am searching off season so the pickings are slim and even if ...
Avid Scavenger readers might have seen this mid-century etagère buried in the links a few days ago, but we really couldn't help giving it some much-needed attention. It's done in a Chinois Chippenda...
Cottage Living September 2008
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When Joanna Pace-Brackett and David Brackett bought their dream cabin in Indiana, they knew it needed lots of work but they loved its historical charm. Wh...
This week's eBay Scavenger is all about side tables. They're a pretty essential furniture piece, unless you like your lamps and the novel you're presently reading to sit on the floor (which is within...
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It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for summer in Melbourne. The weather keeps teasing us, but it does finally feel like the sun is on it’s way. So it...
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I am about to move into a studio apartment, and am in desperate need of a murphy bed. Do you know of any stores that offer them in the Washington DC metro area? ...
Changing our summer bedding to a more seasonally-appropriate look and feel always seems like a simple luxury. For fall, a light quilt is a great in-between choice when neither the light summer duvet n...
This week's shopping feature from The New York Times focuses on designer Carolyne Roehm who prefers to decorate and accessorize in shades of blue and white — because it works on any budget...
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This Mid-Century Modern kitchen table (shown at left) is only $55 and available for pickup in Capitol Hill. This week we've seen some fantastic vintage and antique furniture pieces on Craisglist. D...
Have you ever made a layer cake? They're not nearly as tricky as they look, and a three or four-layer cake will impress the socks off your friends. Here's a step-by-step guide to icing a layer cake.
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Over the last few years Jensen-Lewis has expanded its collection, which now runs the gamut from funky to restrained contemporary. With a full range of well made and moderately priced furniture, this...
Last week, we took a look back at a few of the Midwest entries that were the reader's favorites from 2007. Today, we roundup the 2006 "Best of the Midwest". We're hoping that they will inspire some gr...
We sense an obsession about to happen. At one point we spent much too much time trying to track down Courtenay's vintage Ortalion poster for our very own... Now we're fixated on this huge "5" print....
Vintageweave Interiors carries antiques, vintage items, and accessories from France, England and throughout the US, and it's definitely one of our favorite thrift stores......
We've often promoted transitioning from traditional chemical-laden home cleaners to more eco-friendly (and often DIY) formulas as a no-brainer. But what if you have hired help? Of course, a simple sol...
Browsing through British wallpaper manufacturer Harlequin's collection, we saw a lot of metallic prints paired with both modern and vintage furniture in simple, spare roomsets. Balance is the key to...
One of our pet peeves (sorry, we couldn't resist!) is tripping over pet bowls. How many times have you stepped into your pet's water bowl or kicked it, splashing water all over your floor? Here's on...
Over the weekend we took a trip to Lone Pine Gardens to pick up some succulents for our house. We haven't officially planted them yet, but we already love how much more inviting our desk seems. It m...
There are some of us who read all the blogs and fawn over architecture that we are about 80% sure we could never afford. To those people, look no further. Why have a full size house, when you can h...
Our neighbor invited us over to dinner last night and his new roommate works at For Your Art, a guide to contemporary art and culture in Los Angeles. Find out all they offer after the jump....
Hey AT, My boyfriend and I are moving into a new apartment--we're thrilled, but have some decorating concerns. To the left of the wall/hallway in this picture is a wall of blah-brown doors which I w...
We're in the middle of designing curtains for our dining room right now--it faces directly into our neighbor's living room across our driveway, sort of (there's a big hydrangea bush partially conceali...
Some sad news for Chicago fans of Swedish antiques - Svenska Mobler is closing their Wells Street location later this fall, on November 26. While the LA and online shops will remain, we'll miss being...
Name: Kate
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Size: 1100 sqft. 2-bdrm condo
Lived in: 1.5 years
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Kate of moderncat.net — a blog about making your home a modern mecca with...
It's no secret that purple in its various shades has seen a recent resurgence in interior design. But judging by some of the photo spreads we've seen employing the color, it seems to always be used in...
We’re a big fan of our local Fabric Exchange. Not only do they have an amazing range of vintage and rare fabrics but you can also earn some extra money for any excess fabric you have lying around. Y...
OK, flipping through the October issue of W magazine we came across an article on Helmut Lang that had a few background photos of his 1790 restored farmhouse in East Hampton. When we read the capti...
Barbara Holmes at Art at the DumpArt & Design Events...September is Pet Design Month at Apartment Therapy
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In the past we've posted about cleaning sponges by nuking them in the microwave. However, one ATLA reader had a good question:
How do you get the stinky sponge smell out of the microwave?...
What: 1x1 tiles in a range of brown tones
Where: Bathroom at El Cardenal Palmas, Mexico City
Who: Designed by Pascal Arquitectos
Why: The color scheme in this Mexico City hotel bathroom seems so rig...
We couldn't resist doing a roundup of craigslist pet products — from dog houses like this one to pet crates, barriers and carriers, life-sized fiberglass horses (hey, with a little black spra...
We had to run an errand at the Marin Civic Center today, and while the Frank Lloyd Wright designed building always wows us, this time the security gates really caught our eye....
Earlier today we blogged Villa Planchart, the modernist home designed by Gio Ponti. What struck us most about the home was the ceiling. Unlike most homes, old and new, which neglect the ceiling, in ...
Finding modern house numbers that fit your budget can be tricky. There are some really great options out there, but when you consider that each number costs what dinner does (depending on your eater...
Alastair Gordon signs copies of "Spaced Out" at R 20th Century
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While checking out the neat retro bathroom in the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens, we noticed a small, very subtle television inset into one of the walls. We certainly know the technology fo...
Yes, we're suckers for crochet. We know its not everyone's style, but we love the warm, cozy quality of crocheted items. These nesting bowls are great for storing small stuff, not too expensive, and...
Textile and interior history buffs rejoice! We'll admit to being slightly overwhelmed when we first discovered John Hopper's aptly named The Textile Blog several months back. Since that time, he has...
Philippa Roberts is our favorite home and gift store on Piedmont Ave. Philippa herself is a jewelry maker by trade, so you can also see her work at her shop. In addition to jewelry from both Philipp...
Much has been said about glossy white or black floors--but how about using a bright color? This orange is almost retina-searing; but for this loft space, it seems to fit. As a friend observed recently...
A few weeks ago we posted these log pillows made by Norwegian Wood. We found them at Etsy, but recently found several more varieties there, too: from large to small for the sofa or the floor. Find y...
One of our favorite parts of Japanese culture is the energy put into instilling everyday practices and items with a sense of uniqueness and beauty. We recently ran across this book, and it seems to en...
Perusing through the Better Homes and Gardens' website we came across a section on inspiration and DIY projects for headboard ideas. We turned one of the ideas into a project of our own......
From cable knit sweaters to pillow covers - fashion designers Lutz & Patmos created a line of cozy-worthy home designs for West Elm. The line includes these cable covers, made from acrylic and wool an...
I am looking for an indoor high top table for my dining room. Actually, I would call it a dining alcove since it is really just a small corner of my living room/dining room. I would ideally like a s...
Last week on our way to photograph a house tour, we stumbled upon the open house for our first DC apartment. We were blown away by the recent renovations to our old home. Have you gone back to see y...
While on our way to visit a friend's new apartment in the Mission, we walked by three buildings with tiled walls that caught our attention.
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Villa Planchart, perched a hilltop in El Cerrito in Caracas, Venezuela, and built in 1956 by Gio Ponti, is one of the classics of the modernist movement. Here Ponti designed not only the house, but m...
We don't have a dog (although it's unfair how many cool accessories dogs have compared to cats), but if we did we might be inclined to fall for the Ellipse Dog Bed by Vûrv Design.
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These beautiful glossy white floors come to us through a house tour we did of our friends', Pete & Sandy, farmhouse. We love the floors because they preserve the subtle texture and feeling of the or...
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Yes, we promised to show off our "after" shots today, but for the sake of following our own suggestion to photograph your home in natural daylight (and seeing as how we've been night-owls as o...
Your eyes aren't playing a trick on you, nor is the sink some imaginary Photoshopped conceptual solution. The floating metal sink above can go sans traditional plumbing thanks to a horizontal drainage...
Fernanda is looking for some DIY help: I was recently inspired by a picture I found of a curtain/ceiling installation from a hotel and I would love to be able to do that in my own room. I have no clue...
Dear AT, So, I know that recliners are the epitome of poor taste, but they are so dang comfortable! I love the design of this recliner from Darlings of Chelsea and I wonder if there are more similarl...
When we spotted the Aran Cable Knitware vase by Brooklyn-based potter Alyssa Ettinger, we immediately thought of that crazy knitted lamp post that Adrienne posted about awhile back. Alyssa's Etsy sho...
House A: multiple distinct uses in a single space. photo: ryuenishizawa.com
We finally made it to the current Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo exhibition at the Canadian Centre for Architect...
Is it wrong to look at the wedding blogs when we're not getting married or directly involved in a wedding? Never mind, we don't want to know the answer. But we did spy this unique flower arrangement...
Most of our favorite homes include built-ins: dining hutches, bookshelves surrounding a fireplace, hallway shelves with glass doors, 1920s closets with built-in drawers...we want to see yours!
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We suspect this post will kick off a maelstrom. We have a LOT of eco guilt about shopping at Ikea. But sadly, we do it anyway. Same old cycle of consumption...their stuff is affordable and fun so...
This is what we would imagine a book would look like if it came to life. Luckily for us, Shop House's book mobiles are available to purchase - we may be having to fly one over our counter level built-...
We love the solid rich colors and curve of these bubble lamps. In fact, we recently bought a pair of these genie-inspired lamps in black. No genie has arrived yet but we are getting our wishes ready i...
We all take great pride on the condition of the inside and outside of our homes. We buy fresh flowers and spruce up small spaces to make things feel comforting, creative and calm. But what about on...
We lust after Emeco chairs for our dining room (above, right), but at $395 a pop, buying six of them seems a little extreme. We just got the new CB2 catalog in the mail, and saw their "bandit chair"...
If you are one of the many people planning to embark on a home renovation and hoping to do it in an environmentally friendly manner, then read on to learn more about tools that may help make your pr...
AT reader Jen writes in with this closet organization question we're hoping someone out there might have experience with:
"Where can I find inexpensive 14" hangers? I'm running out of hangers in my ...
A husband-and-wife-owned neighborhood furniture store with a DIY spin, Stumasa custom builds reasonably priced bookcases, cabinets, desks, and tables, and stocks environmentally-friendly paints and st...
Ah, lifestyle gurus. First there was Martha or, more accurately, Martha Stuart Living Omnimedia. Then came Oprah with her Harpo Productions. Now comes Gwyneth... ...
School season is fully underway, and students have started wearing in their new supplies. Even those of us who are well beyond our student years can still appreciate the good design of many of those...
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Aaron, Abby and Grace's recent posts on Greek themed decor got us thinking about how often we've been seeing Doric columns and Greek Key motifs popping up lately. Hercules A...
After eating at NE Portland's Pho Hung, a friend beckoned us around the corner of the parking lot. A little confused -- this was a parking lot, after all -- we were thrilled to spot what looked like g...
Our friend emailed us yesterday about this cool new office product he's using. He even sent us a lovely description on how it works. Read more after the jump....
Charlie Krazer of Kentucky decorated his basement with murals produced with Sharpie markers. Simple line drawings transform the space from a run of the mill rec room to something altogether unusual an...
Oops. Because we TiVod "View from the Bay" on Monday, we forgot to check the link for the video of Lisa Quinn's visit with Maxwell and Victoria. Here's the correct one:...
If you’ve been thinking about switching to all organic home décor but didn’t want to sacrifice style or color, then you’re going to want to check out the great local store Wildflower Organics....
We find this to be a (not very important) design conflict. It isn't about storage systems or making the most of a small space (high on the importance meter), but it is a design element that has popped...
We're loving the simplicity and neatness of Williams-Sonoma Home's Oxford bedding collection. Inspired by classic men's woven shirting, the 100% cotton collection offers a more masculine approach to...
Dogs by Day (& Nite) is a cageless day care and boarding facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Located on 14th Street, between R and S Streets, Dogs by Day is convenient for many city dwellers. We'...
This GORGEOUS Danish Mid Century Modern Desk is being sold in our classifieds for $175. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Yesterday, Emilie posted about how current Chrissie Jefferey's fabulous apartment is even though it was featured in an old issue of Australian Vogue Living (9/2005). And we couldn't agree more! The ...
This Madrid building is a study in type and in the use of complementary, not match-y, color on an exterior. ...
Charme Chair by Archirivolto Design
Lately, I've noticed a few new side chairs that I really like. For today's roundup, I thought I'd get all the info and share them with you. They run the range in...
AT Boston—I need your help!!! A while ago, I was looking through some websites for a bedroom set and found the perfect one. I saved the picture as inspiration for the future when we had the funds....
You know when you hear a song the first time, and it doesn't really blow your mind the first time...but then the more you listen to it, you grow to like it and then maybe even love it? That's kind of ...
All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen.
Psst...yeah, you. Psst, hey...come'mere......
These Chic Modern Bucket/Club Chairs are going for a great deal. There are some upholstery problems (some tears and a small stain), but the seller will give you a 4-yard bolt of the Maharam silk fabr...
We’re trying to convince one of our friends that he needs to do something similar to this. Living in a small studio apartment he’s after all the storage he can get!! While we would be hesitant to ...
In Lincoln Park, two Tolomeo Desk Lamps are available for $100 each - they retail for over $350 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We dropped into our favorite watering hole last night only to discover it has apparently become HGTV's favorite as well; the same site that Property Virgins used for a yet-to-air episode last night ...
Designed by Chris Kabatsi for Arktura, the steel Hive bench (or table) holds a complete, commanding look of bent steel, intricately designed cutout, and a bright powder coat finish. Details below:
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Named for the three simple shapes that define its form &mdash two X's and an O &mdash the XOX Coffee Table was designed by Philadelphia-based designer Josh Owen to ship flat and be easily assembled....
We've told you about Patrick Blanc's vertical gardens for the home. But if Blanc is regarded as the inventor of the plant wall, competitor Jardins de Babylone, started by Amaury Gallon in 2003, claims...
Hi AT DC,
I found this amazing Zelos desk by Christopher Boninger. I love that it's a modern secretary desk that folds up to take very little space. The black leather option has a red leather inter...
We're well-inclined towards anything that takes food and the farmers market for artistic inspiration. But we're especially smitten with Yee-Haw! Industries' farmers market cards and prints.
They wou...
As far as we are aware, this store is now closed.
We recently stopped by Natrona Furniture on our lunch break. The space is large and we were impressed with the selection. Prices seemed very reaso...
Name: Alina, Joey, Vice Cooler, and Sean
Location: Berkeley
Size: 4 bedroom, 2 bath house
Years lived in: Alina: 4 years, Joey: 1 1/2 years, Sean: 1 year, Vice: 8 months
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Alina, Jo...
No one can deny that the Bowery has changed immensely in the past 10 years — but it has really changed in the last 42 years. New York Magazine takes us inside 190 Bowery — the abandoned ...
Bedroom by Anne CoyleWe attended the press preview of the new Dream Home at the Merchandise Mart this morning. It's always great to meet the designers and hear about their process in putting together ...
Yesterday was the first day of fall and, here in Portland, the weather was crisp and cool -- a perfect start to the season. There are so many things that we look forward to around this time of year; t...
It seems like all the chain stores are doing canary yellow pieces right now: IKEA's yellow Trollsta collection, Pottery Barn's yellow Cafe Chairs, and now CB2's new accent pieces. Our favorite is th...
Hi AT, I love AMC's "Mad Men" but more than the show itself I love the set design. There is a chair and couch in Don Draper's office and I must have it. Would anybody know who made this chair or if th...
Sometimes someone's bad news is another person's good news. We're sure some of you have been wondering about the Rowenta Steamer giveaway from a couple weeks back. To clarify, we picked a winner the f...
There are some ideas that are so simple it's crazy. They typically fall into the category of "why didn't I think of that." Window treatments aren't usually found for just a few dollars, which is ...
Wallpaper for renters? That's one way of thinking about Inhabit's bamboo wall flats. It's a great solution to the "no-painting" restriction so many renters are faced with, or for walls with a bumpy ...
We spotted this photo courtesy of Needled's Flickr: All the homes in the village of Pyrgi on the Greek island of Chios are decorated with traditional Greek patterns. Wonder what the entire neighborho...
One of the first steps to organizing your belongings is to plan. Have a goal and set a finite date or time you will accomplish your goal (we suggest starting out small with goal setting)--but then wh...
We love the new trend of "greening" one's roof by replacing shingles and tar with vegetation. Think of how much extra space has been added to this building in the Embarcadero, just by utilizing the ro...
At Our Last Design MeetupThat time is rolling around again - our Design Meetup is scheduled for this Thursday, September 25th and we hope you can join us at DWR Tree Studios. Jump below for the upcomi...
These are not necessarily the best, the most popular or the most useful pet things available from the venerable sky-retailer, but they are notable. We looked so you don't have to....
When we find old interior magazines we like to play a game of ‘what still looks good’. Beyond amusement it helps in getting an idea of what are classic elements and what are trends that you will t...
Real Simple has been selling their line of sleek and functional stationery & organizational supplies at Target for several years now. Though we posted about them when they first came out, we were a ...
It's no secret that around these parts (AT, we mean) we go absolutely ape for jefdesigns. With that said, jefdesigns has joined forces with freddy&ma to create a special collection of objects exclusi...
For pet design month, we thought we'd round up a few animal prints available by the yard. Not leopard spots or zebra stripes, but colorful fabrics printed with animal motifs from cats to dogs to gir...
This may be one of those things that doesn't photograph well and you need to see in person, but we thought it was so cool that we had to share. Our neighbor Caren is Danish and her house is full of...
We have a few requirements when it comes to bathmats - they must absorb water well, dry quickly, be machine washable, and not cause us to slip on our tile floors. The TOFTBO from IKEA does all of thes...
Ann Landers, American advice columnist has been quoted as saying many fantastic things over the years. We find this one extremely appropriate as it hits home more than it should. Click through for ...
Dorothy Draper is, by far, our favorite decorator. Her designs have constantly inspired us. Benjamin Moore put together a special palette of their colors that captured the style of Dorothy Draper a ...
Art Deco Style: you either love it or hate it. Done correctly, it's the ultimate style of elegance and timelessness. Done wrong, it's way over the top and gaudy. If you've wanted to incorporate hints...
Ken Dunn—the Tribune's pick for the "Chicagoan with the lowest carbon footprint"—doesn't own a solar home, nor does he have wind turbines on his roof. He lives on the top floor of a two-flat in ...
There's a cute new video up at Dominomag.com of editor Rita Konig's small one bedroom where she lives and works...
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Does anything scream 80's more than lipstick-red leather? It's a fabric that will forever be associated with the Michael Jackson "Beat It" jacket for us, but for some it might call to mind this sofa, ...
SpyDaddy and Sydney Bristow marvel at how nicely the Arco lamp goes with the green sectional plot to save the world from some Da Vinci poser.Confession: We spent a good part of this summer rotting our...
This 1960's bungalow was transformed by Rene Desjardins to meet the needs of a young couple: children, an extensive art collections, and heavy entertaining. You'll see art displayed throughout the h...
As egg & the Urban Mercantile say on their website, they are "one of San Francisco’s most unique purveyors of sublime and refined household goods." We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Every...
Obsessing over our locked up Samsonite, we took a break from trying to open it and instead perused the lovely accessories collection online. Accessories are only good, though, if your main luggage is ...
I have a piece of Carrera marble that I had custom-cut up in the Bronx a few years ago. It's been sitting on top an old (and generic-looking) wooden coffee table base ever since, but now I'd like to ...
Washington Home & Garden magazine features the gorgeous green vacation house of photographer Ken Wyner. For the last 20 years, Wyner has specialized in corporate and architectural photography. He d...
Nope, sorry, Ork's Seattle poster isn't for sale yet. But they're working on the mapping of the Seattle neighborhood boundaries (the boundaries are the city limits), and asking for feedback. Seattle...
Often we forget, when decorating, that an appealing space is not only one which appeals to your visual sense but to your other four senses as well. The senses of touch, smell, sound and even taste, a...
Coffee tables are quite a popular subject here at AT, as are the books that sit on them. For the most part, the purpose of coffee table books is two-fold; not only do they show visitors what subjects...
These days its hard to say that anything good can come from our dependence on gasoline. But we ran across this survey of modern gas stations and it made us stop and think — why couldn't beauty...
Dear AT,
The previous owner of my condo had remodeled the fireplace. It looks nice, but there's no hearth. I heard that for this to be up to code, it needs to have a hearth.
What are my options? ...
Apartment Therapy and CB2 are excited to announce that we are now taking submissions for our fourth annual Fall Colors Contest. Starting today, readers interested in entering their colorful homes in t...
Laura is wondering about this potential purchase: I really adore this duvet from West Elm, but I'm worried my cat will ruin it. My cat has claws and is known for kneading my bedding. I'm afraid one da...
Are you watching Top Design this season? We're loving Eddie Ross. He's a New Yorker with a great eye for vintage finds and a flair for fixing them up. (Janel from AT Chicago even highlighted some ...
I have been SEARCHING for something similar to the shelves/boxes on the wall in this photo, only deeper as to accomodate a small lamp and a book, in order to turn it into a nightstand. I have consider...
On a recent visit to McGill University in Montreal, we stepped into the campus' main library to take a look around. While the entire building is a fine specimen of brutalist architecture, we just co...
While the turn-of-the-20th-century bungalow would seem to rule in cachet around here, give us a 1950s rambler with big windows and an open floor plan any day. 360° Modern is a resource for anyone w...
We've been traveling around France for the last week and have finally made it to Paris where we stopped in at one of our favorite big home stores, Habitat. We got inspired by the color palettes that ...
We're moving into a house with wood floors that are very scuffed. Are there any non-toxic refinishing methods? And if so, how can I find someone in Los Angeles who provides that service? Thanks....
We got this great Samsonite hardside suitcase as a gift last year and have never used the lock. Yesterday, while traveling back home, it seems that the locked used itself. We've scoured the web and of...
Browsing the new furniture collection at The Conran Shop over the weekend, we spied this Korc bathroom step stool from United Kingdom-based Authentics. Because cork is sustainable and its natural an...
As we near the end of AT'S Pet Design month, we couldn't resist sharing these limited supply bowls made in Connecticut by ceramicist Dana Brandwein Oates of dbo Home. Besides the fact that it would...
Wow. Now that is how you execute a TV in the living room. Simple and clean, and right at home with all the beautiful classic mid-century furniture. Want to see more? Click on over to unplggd here.
Mo...
Maybe we just love the overall styling of this bathroom, but we have to say the pink and orange racer stripes really grabbed us, and left us wondering where we'd use them in our own home. ...
We spotted this pretty vase within a table at Cisco Home the other day. We really love the clean lines and the mix of the teak wood and glass textures. If you have wood tables and a creative open mind...
We remember our mother and grandmother alike keeping a stash of emergency cards. With the advent of email, is this a tradition you carry on? Or do we call it good by simply hitting send with our bi...
Does anyone know who makes this lamp? I am guessing it is Italian since it is featured as a prop on Calligaris, but I haven't been able to track it down. Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you,
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ATDC reader Brenda is asking for our help:
I want to create the look of built-in bookshelves in white with stock shelves and moulding for a finished look. I need them to be 12" deep (or less), no ...
In our humble opinion, it's never too early to start preparing for Halloween, especially in this town (who else is disappointed about the Castro being out of bounds?). And we're always amazed at the ...
In the cooler weather, we seem to spend more time in our bathroom: blow drying our hair, taking baths, lotioning up. While we live in a rental and can't renovate, we can still up the indulgence facto...
35-year-old Chicago blogger Robyn Okrant (aka "Lo") tapes every episode of Oprah, takes notes on what the talk show host advises, and lives according to the letter. When Oprah said everyone should a...
Name: Karmella Fiebke
Location: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Size: 750 sq.ft.
Years lived in: 3
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Karmella is a friend of ours from the Old Country (Seattle). In her quiet and charming t...
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Before we moved in to our home, there were a few kinks we had to iron out. We generally loved the layout of our house, very open and simple. The one exception to t...
This past weekend we caught up on our Tivo'd Top Design episodes. We are super happy that Todd Oldham is back for season two and find his presence quite comforting knowing that the judges harsh criti...
This just in...Jenny at Ork has added four new colorways (and a new print process) to her lineup of great looking Chicago neighborhood map prints. The new ones are screenprints (as opposed to the pro-...
The 24' Camper - Truly Tiny Living
Sara Kate and I have often talked about just taking off and hitting the road for a year before Ursula gets too old and has to go to school. We'd live small and lig...
We first blogged Karl Johnson's silhouettes last year, but we thought it was time to point out our favorites, his pet silhouettes....
The latest issue of Real Simple magazine featured home décor and organization tips from real readers, and we loved the tips that stressed keeping the items you need organized and accessible. In othe...
These colorful iron birdcages are meant for tea lights, not birds. For indoor or outdoor use, we love the variety in color and shape. ...
The Washington Post offers advice on what to do when you have an outstanding order with a furniture company that goes bankrupt. Sadly, many local businesses have filed for bankruptcy this year and ...
Yes, this Eames LCM is a reproduction. Let the debate begin. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shoppi...
We've covered different ways to change the look and feel of your current space. From Abby's post on how lighting can enhance the look of your space, Grace's post on changing up the chairs in her space...
Terrifying tickers, RSS and actual news stories got us re-thinking our cash flow. Until now, ignorance was bliss but getting intimate with our pursestrings was the first step to knowing where to save ...
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The Met’s blockbuster summer show this year was J. M. W. Turner, and era-appropriate paint colors were provided for the galleries by Farrow & Ball. Although the show ...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I just moved into a new apartment and we're planning to paint, however we have an odd architectural feature: there is no real line where the ceiling begins—the walls curve ...
We get a few requests every now and then about affordable art, so here's something for those of you looking for wall decor on the cheap: A set of three Alexander Calder prints, already framed in gall...
We find it impossible, whenever we walk into a Bed Bath & Beyond, to avoid the massive wall of Yankee Candles. We can waste many a minute in front of this display: uncap, inhale, repeat.
Although we...
We're always on lookout for great dining chairs. These 60's/70's Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs are some of the nicest we've seen. We love the mahogany cut-out wood. Though hard to see in the pictu...
We first noticed Gregory Bonasera’s work at the Melbourne Design:Made:Trade exhibit back in July. We were quite taken with his ceramics but only really noticed the lighting after revisiting his webs...
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In Andersonville (through AT's classifieds), Dawson is selling this Art Deco dresser and full size bed frame set. Details below:
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The London-based design firm FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) cast a stool seat in the form of a bust of Hercules. You can now sit on the face of your favorite Roman-adopted Greek hero. The seat is ...
Designed in 2005, the Mija dog bed from London-based Wowbow has become a modern dog bed classic. It's named after the pictured pooch, who is also the company's resident dog bed-tester......
Two Lane Mid-Century Modern End Tables - $225 (SW)
Lots of great finds today from both Craigslist and the brand new Apartment Therapy DC Furniture Classifieds! We're so excited to have our own AT ...
Cupcakes have been the dessert fad of the last few years. Cute and endlessly adaptable, they have spawned shops, blogs, and entire cookbooks. But is their day drawing to a close? And if so, what will ...
Desiron continues to provide extremely chic, modern and earthy furnishings that fit quietly into a wide range of rooms. While they tend to play it safe with style, their furniture is "real furnitur...
Dwell magazine recently rounded up some photos of the greenest homes that have graced their pages. Tons and tons of environmentally friendly eye candy. After the jump, check the link to see the slid...
We've loved this long, narrow shelf ever since we came across it months ago. It's just nice and simple -- and you'll probably have noticed that we're suckers for nice, simple shelves... ...
Daniel Milchtein's multipurpose seating design caught our eyes first because of their flat pack storage form, but then wowed us with it's third structural configuration as a privacy screen. Check out ...
Chairs "After"Eddie Ross is a Martha Stewart Living staffer (Senior Style Editor), a contestant on the current season of Top Design AND was on the Martha show last week because of his own blog. Our fa...
It's imperative to have a blanket when picnicking or lounging in the parks of San Francisco. Even on a hot day at Dolores Park, there have been times when the grass looked dry but our wet (and dirty) ...
If you've ever looked into building your own prefab paradise, you know that getting a grasp on the realistic possibilities can be difficult. Despite all the information out there, prefab housing rem...
We know when we we're invited to visit someone's home that that we're seeing it at its best; their home doesn't always look like this. They've cleaned it and arranged it. There are probably not alwa...
We're 1stdibs fanatics. We often search the new listings for San Francisco in hopes of some inspiration (because we can go see the furniture in person!). But lately we've been doing something differ...
AT reader Stephanie writes: "We just got a small stackable washer dryer for our little cottage. The only place it fits is outside on our patio, which is covered by the overhang. We live in Venice Beac...
Color can be used most anywhere in your home, but in Grand Rapids Michigan, at the home of the Zohreh Daly, color is being used where most people wouldn't think. The threshold. Click through the ju...
While wandering NW Portland's Nob Hill neighborhood over the weekend, we spotted a chandelier made out of plastic dolls. At first we thought hello Portland! had a one-of-a-kind item, but a little web ...
Over the weekend, we ducked into Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore off the Santa Monica Promenade and found this fantastic book written by Daisann McLane and edited by Angelika Taschen called Living in Ch...
Don't judge a book by it's cover--just because it's made out of wood doesn't mean it can't be interesting... at least that's what we're saying about these wood books we saw at Moss last week. More af...
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What: Horizontal Shoe Rack
Designer: J-Me
Picked By: Spencer
Who Says: Love this idea.
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What: Stem Wallpaper
Designer: Orla Kiely
Picked By: Rebecca
Who Says: Kiely's pattern is everywhere in fabric, but I hadn't seen it as a wallpaper until recently. This is a grea...
AT:SF, My boyfriend just bought a place and is getting ready to work on it. What color(s) do you recommend for the walls? We're planning on putting up wallpaper on the back wall in the dining area (w...
Seen today on our travels around the web: new design from Denmark, notes on outdoor living from a design panel in Chicago, sketches for an upcoming remodel and an Illinois kitchen on The Kitchn. Jump ...
We are firm believers in thrift stores, Craigslist, Ikea, and any other inexpensive places to find home decor. One place we refuse to skimp, however, is the linen closet. Sheets and towels are guarant...
We love this heat sensitive wallpaper but it would never work at our place. However, the Yala Sofa by Elliat Rich would suit us perfectly as our couches are the central place in our home. The fabric o...
When we posted earlier about the colors of this mural, we had no idea of the story (and homes) behind the project. It turns out that the building is a condo project called Monique Lofts, and the res...
This year's Venice Architectural Biennale showcased some of the most exciting new ideas in architecture. We had our eye on something pretty simple and only vaguely architectural. It's the kind of id...
When we saw this image of a reading nook from IKEA's site, we thought, "Huh. That's pretty cool...and it looks like a few photos we've seen before." This room picks up on several trends including di...
Although our equinox egg balance didn't work and it's still hot enough in LA to wear our summer dresses, we're still excited for the first day of fall and looking forward to slightly cooler weather an...
With our Fall Colors Contest kicking off today, we thought today might be a good time to share this home in Burlington, Vermont. Having the most colorful home means inside and out right? Click thro...
Ever wondered what to do with an old road atlas? We think we have an idea. This unique wall art greeted us when we walked into Trusty’s in Southeast DC......
Renters are often frustrated by the oppressive ugliness of a landlord's taste in light fixtures. So, we've come up with some good resources on how to take matters into your own hands... without elect...
We spotted these futuristic aquariums while shopping at the 2nd Street District's Lofty Dog store and thought they were perfect for homeowners looking for the therapeutic benefits of pet fish without...
This vintage-style bathroom from British catalog Toast had us thinking about ways to warm up our own bathroom with second-hand accessories. We love the tin boxes and trays, the basic white towels, a...
While we recognize the brilliance of Jasper Morrison's Crate Series, we also recognize that the price tags are ridiculous. That's why we were super-excited to see IKEA's addition of a plain pine box...
How many a mind has found inspiration in a bottle of beer? No doubt there's a long line before us, but perhaps we're one of the few who can say it literally. While knocking back a few at Monk's Kettle...
Gregory's mythical Black AMEX: It's real, and it's fabulous! (Just kidding).MSN Money posted an interesting article over the weekend reflecting on our current economic crisis and how its affecting Am...
Structube is sort of like a West Elm of Canada. A step above IKEA, with so-so-quality, so-so-price, you-assemble furnishings. One of their new offerings, the Sumatra sideboard, is made for dining ro...
Hi AT, I'm renting an apartment in an old brownstone in Prospect Heights. I love the place, but the floors are really old. Because of this, I feel like the apartment always looks and feels much dirt...
We've been storing our jewelry in little dishes and cups picked up here and there, and we love it. However, we did think this take on the dish idea was notable, if for no other reason than the protu...
Kana (you might remember her from her amazing house tour) wants to make sure that AT readers get first dibs on the big sale starting today at her store Bahay. Their Annual Floor Sample Sale boasts 50...
While unpacking boxes that had been in storage for a couple of years, we found a book and have no idea where it came from. Not only did we find a collection of college love notes inside from Nora to J...
Legendary design house Baker has recently made available The Selected Works of Tony Duquette; as Duquette pieces were only available by commission or second-hand during his lifetime, this marks the ...
Living with multiple roommates in a group house is something we haven't done since college. The Washington Post has an interesting story on older adults living in group houses in the DC-area. Some ...
California native Drew Schnierow has been creating the most beautiful lit sculptures out of his Sausalito studio using raw stones like honeycomb onyx, soapstone, or alabaster. Each piece is unique, a...
In our apartment, closet space is limited. Last year, when we cleaned out our linen closet, we realized that we had four sets of sheets and pillowcases sitting on the shelf. Since we only have one b...
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Born out of a frustrating wedding registry experience, Bliss Home was originally a tableware registry shop for the design-inclined. But founder Panamai Manadee has taken Bliss far beyond just dishes...
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We've just heard that Maxwell and Victoria will be appearing on the show "View From the Bay" today. The show airs on channel 7 (ABC) at 3 pm Pacific Time. They'll be discussing with the host ...
We were doing the usual weekly rounds at the Hollywood Farmer's Market when we stopped at the walnut and walnut oil stand to admire the handiwork of some wee hands that planted these adorable walnut s...
Kelly is looking for some opinions: I desperately wanted a pink couch, much like the one attached (from Domino magazine). Sadly, the couch was out of my price range and I could not find a suitable su...
One of our favorite go-to-gifts is a historical New York City neighborhood map from the New York Public Library...
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I am looking for frame for an antique print and like the look of tramp art frames like this or at Artisans. Real tramp art in the size I need is probably too expensive and also the print is an ...
They're monsters, not ghosts, so don't worry, this isn't a super-early Halloween post. We just saw these Baby Monster Lamps by Tyson Bodnarchuk over at Etsy. He works out of Montreal and makes all s...
We're noticing the little things this week at Re-Nest, like this clever and beautiful fence that reuses scraps of metal. We like ideas that make use of scraps and odds and ends that would otherwise g...
This has got to be one of the more incredible Etsy finds ever. Amelia Santiago creates custom, 3-dimensional likenesses of your pet out of felt. Amazing....
It's no secret that designer Orla Kiely tops our list of favorites. Well she's expanded her line of home products from just lamps and wallpaper to mid-century tinged sofas, chairs, rugs and things to...
Forget the faces on the walls (a Benjamin Moore "personalized" marketing touch): what we're really eyeing is the neutral, pale palette of the walls and trim. Combining paint colors Hush (AF-95) and F...
Though designed as a lamp for children, we think Paul Blease's concept for a Modular Lamp will appeal to people of all ages... ...
Last week we blogged about the Cambridge Antique Market, raving about the selection of affordable treasures. Case in point - we recently chanced upon this decorative Asian fan for $14 (was marked d...
We're not sure why, but we have a real weakness for beautiful anatomical objects. This pewter cave bear's tooth is no exception - we already know right where we'd put it in our home....
In the last few years, well-known fashion designers, like Armani and Missoni, have extended their fashion brand name to home decor and accessories. Here's a roundup of three of our favorite fashion de...
While flipping through one of this month's magazines, we came across an advertisement for Martha Stewart products. Beautifully put together as always, but something in particular caught our eye. Cl...
Hi — I just bought six of these chairs on Craigslist, to redo and set against a white lacquer Parsons table, in a lofty apartment that's mostly white and gray. I love the shape, hate the fabric....
Here is another fabulous project from ATD reader dcexplorer who last week shared his quick and easy way to cover up ugly apartment light fixtures. Today's project again comes in at under $10 and al...
While we really love to tackle big projects around our home, these days it's the cheap projects that top our list. We have a small area on the side of the house, leading to our basement/laundry room...
Are you entering your home in the Fall Color Contest? We hope so! (ATSF recently posted some pointers on photographing your home)Seeing how other people live and discovering how they've solved their...
Remember this amazing sectional sofa from Kathleen and Alex's Lakeview condo? Listed in their house tour survey as their "biggest indulgence," this piece from Jayson Home & Garden is definitely splu...
This Friday, Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO is hosting a panel conversation with Diana Lind, author of the recently released Brooklyn Modern. Other panelists include architect Tina Manis, and Jonathan Bu...
Pop Cling is a fine art and pop art reproduction company specializing in wall decals and graphics. A little different than the average wall decal, Pop Cling's selection consists of limited edition art...
Have you seen Cottage Living's 2008 Los Angeles Idea Home? It's full of ideas, and we're featuring our favorite four ideas that could be DIY projects for your home. Check out our list after the jump....
Wow. This isn't your grandmother's good silver. This is silverware the way Studio Job does silverware--in ginormous proportions but still coming across as flirty and leaving the onlooker wondering, ...
The brand new issue of Domino has a feature on wall to wall carpet - fully bringing this flooring trend to the forefront after many years of wood floors being the way to go...what do you think? Hot or...
Branch and Glass Console Tables
I used to think that VivaTerra was a bit cheesy and uninteresting, but lately they've changed my mind. Just today at the office, I found myself thumbing through the n...
Congratulations to the 10 winners of our Thursday Giveaway: Tickets to West Coast Green!
They are: ayse, eec007, kodazure, longgoneblonde, lovelyrita, NickiG, Purni, sasha12514, SkipleySpot, and TK...
We remember seeing these futuristic housing units in Sydney posted by Emilie a few weeks ago, and the amazing curved rooftops reminded us of something we’ve seen around Austin. Though, our version...
New Buffalo, Michigan has been coming up in conversation a lot lately. Three years ago, I took a drive with my dad to see if his grandparents' house was still there (a place he spent many childhood su...
Apartment Therapy and CB2 are excited to announce that we are now taking submissions for our fourth annual Fall Colors Contest. Starting today, readers interested in entering their colorful homes in...
The Chirp Pillow from CB2 is a nice way to add color and a non-messy animal to your home. The pillow features a tweety bird doodle on yellow cotton velvet (100% cotton) with brown embroidery. Closeu...
Check out this cool one-of-a-kind steel platform bed (full), mid-century style. Is there room for it in your home? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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We posted Steve's California Bungalow and Garden Retreat house tour on Friday and today, we want to point out his custom made TV unit simply inspire...
Great news: photoblog and color inspiration masterwork 3191 has arrived in biblioform. Sad news: the blog is forever down. So fans, buy now.
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Name: Stefan
Location: Chinatown/East SoHo
Size: 3200 sqft, 2 bdrm loft condo
Years Lived In: 7 years
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Hello AT Boston— I got this turquoise couch from ebay a while back but can't find any information on it. The upholstery fabric is wool. Does anyone have any idea? Thanks! Ellen
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One of our favorite bloggers, Coco+Kelley, is trekking up north to Seattle and needs to get rid of some much-loved furniture. Up for grabs is this custom sofa from Empiric that is a mere 4 months old!...
Here on AT, we're fond of seeing how people reuse wine crates. Whiner and Diner, a small company in Connecticut, has a whole business of turning wine crates into helpful accessories for doggie (or c...
Check out this stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Paul Evans Style Credenza & Hutch for sale in our Classifieds! This 1960's era credenza and hutch has a beautiful layered mosaic of wood blocks, al...
Catherine Martin, movie director, production designer, costume designer and wife of Baz Luhrmann, has released a range of wallpapers, paints and rugs through Porters Paints and Designer Rugs. We’ve ...
In Bucktown, a Nexus Storage Cube for $200. It is a stool, ottoman and side table, as well as providing extra storage area. Top reverses from cushioned leather to wooden tray. Sells for $750 new. Jump...
If you are looking for a selection of fine gear and accessories for your furry friend, the Posh Pooch in Bethesda should be on your must-visit list. With selections that range from gourmet treats t...
These handmade creations from LoveLeeSoaps are really, really cute. We picked the "prettier" soaps of the bunch to feature here...but click through to also find "My Poop Does Not Stink" (which smells ...
It appears that the popularity of the Bouroullec brothers' Steelwood Chair — an artful combination of steel and wood &mdash has prompted additional designs in the Steelwood collection for Magi...
Prestige Houses is a Toulouse-based company that makes historic reproduction dog (and cat) beds based on designs from the over-the-top days when Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI were running Versailles....
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I'm looking for a table that I can use as an end table and laptop desk. It would be great if it had wheels so that I can easily move it around my place. Any ideas? I love the look of G...
Today is the first day of fall! We welcome it with a very autumnal dish - kale and potato gratin. This makes good use of fall and winter staples but keeps it light and delicious with no cream.
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Named after the family dog, Daisy Dog Studio specializes in poppy and colorful porcelain tableware for all occasions. Located in Greenwich Village, Daisy Dog Studio is all about taking colorful swirl...
From a new house tour of a small (500 sq. ft) "Vintage Modern Nest" to loft decor from Zara Home, add in an amazingly well put together garage and a look at a very colorful home in New Orleans - these...
Looking back at this past week's most popular posts, we've got cleaning tips, a Melbourne house tour, a post about what your home says about you, 8 uses for a blow dryer, simple and affordable shelvin...
Squirrels and other little furry creatures absolutely love bulbs and will sniff them out in a heartbeat. Here is a potential solution, provided you can get the raw material, and the picture above i...
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