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Matt of Rancho Rehab emailed us his most recent home improvement project and it's definitely an impressive display of DIY skills: he designed and fabricated his own bathroom vanity to fit a sink...
Elissa, whose lovely blog, Vintage Green, is one of our favorite reads, has recently been on a mission to spruce up her front porch. So far she's just added a love seat and given the cool old glider a...
Name: Randolph
Location: Salt Lake City
Type of space: Backyard Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it:
My backyard garden is the result of a multi-year project to bring ...
You don't have to tell us the economy is bad. My girlfriend and I personally know the effects first hand. She was laid off recently with nearly 100 other employees and now we've gone from a comfortabl...
Can you tell we're on a bit of a succulent kick lately? If you have one of those awkward balconies that isn't quite wide enough for a chair but still deserves some attention, why not emulate this look...
You know those days when you just feel gross? You're having a bad hair day, your clothes don't seem to fit right, so instead of exercising or working on your attitude you go out and buy some new clo...
We love seeing found objects incorporated in interior and outdoor spaces. Oftentimes, these pieces can have special meaning to the owner, whether it was passed down through the family or perhaps foun...
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Natalie Wood is a clothing designer and an artist. She is based in Sydney Australia. Her house feels like a constant work in progress, but things seem to naturally find their place. We call it ar...
Scott is looking for color suggestions from the Apartment Therapy community. He writes: I would love ideas/suggestions for exterior colors (historic and otherwise) for my 110+ year old brick hous...
click for more picsNow this is a spot we could get comfortable in. Ashley Henley (of The Pink Sink) was kind enough to give Apartment Therapy a tour of her work zone where she creates everythin...
How can a playroom be green? Martin Brown (Bottleworld.net) of Portland, Oregon turned an attic in his 1922 house into a great playroom for his son utilizing scrap material, an antique window, low-tem...
We're having a barbecue at a public park by the lake this weekend, and a little bonfire action is definitely going to be part of it. This portable fire pit is a bit more rockin' than we had in mind,...
While recently perusing the Kartell Web site, we noticed a great little press release posted not too long ago. The interior of the Kartell flagship store, in Milan, was transformed into living quarter...
Oh yes! We are loving The Cozy Farmhouse's simple thought of "random assortment of things that makes me happy" noted in the Apartment Therapy LA Flickr pool. We often talk about this idea on Apartment...
Our friend, Ariel, created this most magnificent and appropriate farewell graphic shown above. Earlier this week Emily and I bid farewell to our beloved betta fish who was with us for three good years...
These two outdoor scenes can be found in the top link: A Relaxing Outdoor Kitchen in California
We are pleased to be continuing our partnership with Stephen Drucker and the editors over at House Beau...
These are hand-hewn wooden bowls that were once used for mixing dough. Now you can spot well-worn dough bowls used for storage, as fruit bowls, or as display on coffee tables. The attraction is thei...
The humble storage bench is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can find. Growing up, we always had a few in our house: a Shaker-style bench that doubled as a coffee table, a more slen...
We see a lot of fantastic before and afters on Apartment Therapy. Most are amazing, others are amazingly expensive, some are just simple and that’s why they are inspiring. See below to see what beca...
Mums in a Mason jar, but these are a little bit different. Can you guess?...
Name: JJ De Sousa
Location: Portland
Type of space: Front Yard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We have a lovely outdoor living, dining and lounging area in the front o...
"People can inhabit anything. And they can be miserable in anything and ecstatic in anything. More and more I think that architecture has nothing to do with it."
-Rem Koolhaas
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This stunning Arlington, Virginia house is the first Virginia home to gain LEED Platinum certification. Although it has 3,825 square feet, annual heating and cooling costs are $180 and $125 res...
Name: Terrence
Location: Merida, Mexico
Type of space: Terrace
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This is an outdoor dining terrace next to my newly created kitchen, the sp...
My boyfriend and I are moving into a brand new building. One of the quirkier elements of our new space is the tiny balcony off the bedroom. He's charmed by it — since it reminds him of apart...
Sometimes a sunny spot inside is a perfectly adequate substitute for the luxurious outdoor living rooms we're seeing in every magazine and catalog. This "couchscape" of colorful pillows calls to us....
Yum. A pizza shop goes through a lot of these big tomato tins. One Toronto resident reused such cans from a local pizzeria and put them to re-use, creating a garden on an urban brick wall......
Although our annual fall colour contest would have you think otherwise, many of us are very shy when it comes to colour. We consider it, we swatch it but then, when it comes to actually painting it, ...
Name: Maki Podell
Location: Upper West Side, NYC
Type of space: Backyard Deck & Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This is my oasis in the middle of Manhattan. We h...
In the spirit of the unusual furniture from yesterday's Unique Outdoor Furniture, we couldn't help but include this amazing group of furniture called Mommy's Chair. Yes, this is real furniture......
We spotted this unexpected radiator in the May issue of Metropolitan Home. You'll see from the photos after the jump that this heating element is nothing if not versatile, which, as serial rearrang...
click thumbnails for larger picsAs a family of movers, I had a few different childhood homes. But the one we lived in the longest sat on a hill in Boonville, Missouri near a water tower. Since m...
Growing up in a family full of portrait painters, I had never thought that it might seem weird to have paintings of perfect strangers in the home until a friend raised the issue a few weeks ago. "Bu...
Retro Modern Credenza / TV Stand - $80 (WeHo)
Bar Stools by "Thonet" - $50 (Hancock Park)
Drawers Pink and White Hollywood Regency Style -$125 (Echo Park)
Midcentury Bar Stools Set of 4 - $2...
After Renegade last week, I thought it was finally time to exercise my own creativity. But I am a little craft-challenged, so I turned to Maura Madden, author of Crafternoon......
click thumbnails for larger picsWhether you're hitting the actual beach this summer or just lying out on your postage-stamp lawn, a cool beach towel to sprawl on is a worthwhile luxury. With the...
Could you live in 77sqft? If you could touch both sides of your space at the same time, could you weasel in a mini-kitchen, spacious office and a bedroom? Sergio Santos downsized his housing when t...
Name: Peggy and Chris
Location: Silverlake, CA
Type of space: Backyard Patio (with pics of front yard)
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We love to entertain and wanted a ...
We had two rooms! This is the living room where Ursula slept, giving us a little privacy.
Today I get a little bit more inside to show off the hotel we stayed at our first night. With the un-Floren...
BeforeThis bathroom makeover from Country Living immediately caught our eye for its inventive use of materials (corrugated metal) and completely transformative results......
Amanda is looking for some info: I want to stencil a large wall in my bedroom, which is currently white. My idea is to stencil out huge broad leaves in the current white paint and to paint the surroun...
Though the Greener Gadgets competition ended in February, we just had to share one of our favorite designs from Rob Podell- this stylish indoor drying rack. Made from bamboo laminate, and designed ...
Talk about unconventional! Our friend Melody sent us this link featuring the home of The Sleeper family (Curtis, Deborah, and their three kids) who live in a cave. Literally. It's a 17,000 square fo...
We've sung the benefits of plywood before — it's low cost, can be purchased from almost any hardware store and there are options for sustainably harvested wood and low-chemical compositio...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe arms of this sofa may be a little worn, but with the retail price around $3,000, we still think it's a deal. See this and other finds after the jump...
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First impressions count. These five homes all greet you with a welcoming, tidy front door, and you can guess from the entrance that the inside is probably pretty...
We were sent some photos of a bed made by Michael Yates, the local Austin craftsman who creates gorgeous, handmade and Japanese-inspired furniture. His latest creation (along with an old favorite) wa...
Need a place to store your stuff? Try this cute & charming pie rack. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
THIS WEEK
• Lotus Bleu
• Sunset Modern Cottage
• The Poster List
• Alessi
• Lisa Beerntsen & Tony Speirs
• Ctrl+Alt+Design
• Emeco
• AllModern
More below the ju...
We've always loved the look of round, colorful lanterns hung in a garden - so festive! This modern version is absolutely perfect for a summer dinner party outdoors, because they can be hung anywhere w...
You may remember my earlier question on choosing a chandelier for my bedroom. Well this is a partial update. I found an older chandelier on Craiglist and decided to repaint it. The problem is it is ...
When we wrote last week about hosting an outdoor dinner party in a public space, we heard back from designer David Hopkins. With no dining room or private outdoor space, David took to the interstiti...
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In Chicago, a classic in "perfect condition" - a Louis Phillippe Queen Bed by Grange for $1800. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Craigslist is rich with finds in the Boston area today, including this unique Art Deco folding screen in Cambridge. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Sho...
THIS WEEK
• environment337 Closing Sale • Fort Greene Garden Walk • SoHo Stroll • Wakiya Fire Sale • Tastemaker Tag Sale • Gus Modern Upholstery Sale • Emeco Sale &b...
THIS WEEK
• Emeco Sale
• Kentuck Knob & Fallingwater Bus Tour
• Thos. Moser Annex Sale
• Ligne Roset DC Dining Sale
• Room & Board Seating Sale
• Crate & Barrel Summer Sa...
The thought of a big cooler on the back porch, filled up with lemonade and dispensing sweet coolness from a frosty spigot, is captivating right now. Here are a few good drink dispensers that might fit...
Dear Apartment Therapy community, this is the greatest shower curtain!! Dying to find it, or the fabric..... any ideas where to get this or who makes it? -Jen
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click thumbnails for larger picsRocking chairs, a beloved fixture of porches and patios, are available now in so many different styles, and at so many different price points, that there's got to...
Name: Lydia
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Type of space: Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We started working on our outdoor space five years ago. Our problem wa...
We've been long time fans of the Midcentury era bullet planters that take us back to the heydays of outdoor Palm Springs chic and Valley modernist indoor plants. We feel the same sort of affinit...
To us, a cluster of succulents is just about one of the most delightful plant arrangements around. Fill several large pots with a few of your favorite specimens, and you've got an instant garden that ...
It seems counter-intuitive, but containers are actually one of the most common types of clutter. According to Karen Kingston, author of Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui, "empty box energy" will dra...
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Name: Laure
Location: Venice, CA.
Type of space: Small backyard
How did you do it?: Let me start by saying that I have grown up gardening. My grandmother was an avid gardener...
The closet in our house is definitely something that we would like to change. We're happy that we have a closet, but the design of it doesn't really work. The height is only about 5'5'' so there is no...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe saw a tweet from gochrisgo of Our Brooklyn Roof Garden, declaring that these custom garden markers made from vintage silverware are stunning. And we agree......
Sometimes it's as simple as a can of spray paint and a few new cushions. Jessica (of Noël Marie) needed a quick an easy update for her pad's recent House Tour so she incorporated items she already o...
Looking for an eclectic, fiery addition to your backyard? Take a gander at these incredible fire pits made from recycled steel. John T. Unger works with recycled steel to create these absolutely uniqu...
We have a cat, whose adorable gray fur comes off of her body with not-so-adorable dander and allergens on a very regular basis. We sweep and vacuum, which usually does the trick, but since June is t...
Last week we congratulated Nicole on the arrival of her sweet Eleanor and today we're oohing and aahing at her beautiful room. Like many of our favorite nurseries, it's small which means Nicole made s...
One of the best things you can do as a renter is to treat your rental as your home instead of a 12 month contract. As a longtime renter, I've picked up some great tips - some practical, some emotional...
Name: Jen & Jeremy
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Type of space: Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When we purchased our small ranch a few years ago, the fron...
We don't know what this event was, but we spotted photos of a dinner party called hEATh over at Heath Ceramics and had to share them with you here. Whatever the occasion, the images look like the ta...
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Parisian architect/designer Joseph Dirand has a knack for updating classic color palettes and mid-century furnishings for the 21st century. You can see his signa...
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Name: Adrienne
Location: Austin, Texas
Type of space: Front walkway/grass area
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My boyfriend and I share a studio ap...
Name: Andy McIntyre
Location: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn NYC
Type of space: Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My wife and I took over the lease on our friend's garden ...
Name: Glen74
Location: Vancouver
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I live in a new LEED certified building, and I decided to transform my deck from...
Being outdoor month here at Apartment Therapy we are interested in exterior spaces and bringing the outdoors in but what really struck us about this space is that it feels as though it has been trea...
Fresh Home, a new home decor magazine, is coming out with its second issue this Tuesday. The target audience: "[a] whole new generation of 20- to 30-somethings who really want a nice home but want to ...
Name: Erica Good
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This is my balcony for one. I've had to battle a flock of pigeons for...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I have a color and "room flow" dilemma — when I renovated my kitchen, a friend suggested high gloss red cabinets. I thought it sounded cool, and it turned out great. The ...
The Oregonian gives us this piece on a few of Portland's urban wall gardens, and makes a good point in the process: wall gardens are like green roofs that you can see and enjoy. Besides being beauti...
The do-it-all shelving in this bedroom, well, it does it all. It acts as a deep frame in some areas, a bookshelf in others, and an attractive television stand. We're partial to the way it blends the...
So, you took the spring cure and your home is coming together. Furniture's well-arranged with good flow, a beautiful colour's gone up on the walls, your home's decluttered. Now you'd like to add the...
Known for her amazing hand-blown glass terrariums, funky silicone planters gardener and artist Paula Hayes shows The New York Times around the Boerum Hill garden she shares with her husband, Te...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn honor of outdoor month here at Apartment Therapy, we've sought out the most unique outdoor furniture. While some of these designs are not necessarily what we w...
Our grandparents used to store Cheerios and Raisin Bran in their oven. Rational or not, when we were little it always made us nervous, worrying that the boxes would ignite in the middle of the nigh...
Over at Design Sponge is a great tour featuring Caroline Lubbers' Chicago condo (rehabbed 10 years ago in a 1915 building). A few of our favorite things include:...
Yesterday's question of dated decor made us think about color trends that have resurfaced, but in more sophisticated applications. We still may cringe when we see rooms dominated by chartreuse ...
SALES & EVENTS:
• Succulent Terrariums Class at Home Ec.
• Beauty & The Boutique
• Elysee Collection Summer Sale
• 45 Three Modern Vintage Home Sale
• "Swoon" Opening Receptio...
Jordi Canosa is an amazing interior design photographer, whose work has appeared in European design magazines and advertisements. These outdoor spaces are taken from homes in Italy, France and ...
click thumbnails for larger picsSince Outdoor Month began, we've posted about using outdoor space for entertaining, growing food, giving your kids a place to play... but what about simply using ...
We've talked about passive aggressive notes before (are your neighbors having loud sex?) and each one seems to appeal to our (not so) inner snarky-ness. We found a fun site that's full of notes ...
One of my favorite memories from childhood was curling up next to a window in my cozy sleeping bag and watching a rain storm. And this past week of gray skies has left me in search of ways to make my...
Scene down a side street this afternoon - a group of men having lunch in a courtyard.
In the last 24 hours we've landed, checked into two hotels, eaten three meals (one, amazing), and walked around ...
Blu Dot's designs are much loved around these parts (see the Strut table, One Night Stand sleeper sofa, and Real Good chair to name a few), so when we heard they had partnered with Urban Outfitters to...
THIS WEEK
• Kartell Anniversary Sale
• Diseño Sale
• BoConcept Cambridge Sale
• Mohr & McPherson Warehouse Closing Sale
• Room & Board Seating Sale
• Crate & Barre...
Tayo send in a good question: I am new to AT and have what is probably a really basic question, but what the heck. I live in a nicely upgraded condo, that has been dismally under-furnished for months ...
Searching around for roofers (anyone out there know of a great roofer?), led me to discover this lovely rooftop deck in Baltimore via Southern Living. Nestled in the Canterbury-Tuscany neighborhood ...
If you're looking at your backyard in despair, take heart: Sometimes, it's the little things that can make a difference. We've rounded up a few simple, budget-friendly tips that can help enliven your ...
Name: Lynn & Andy
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Type of space: Deck with Mosquito Shelter
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: It took us a while to figure out how to...
click thumbnails for larger pics In SOMA you can snag two ivory Strut side tables for $150 each - not bad. Check them out, plus more finds, after the jump...
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Do you have an alcove in your home? Although they're often oddly shaped, alcoves offer lots of possibilities for built-in storage. British designers Couture Furn...
We’ve seen a couple of impressive balcony makeovers this month on Apartment Therapy but this one has had the biggest impact on us. Mostly because it’s achievable to the everyday balcony owner! See...
Feeling crafty? This bolt of barkcloth fabric will provide you with endless options for curtains, handbags, etc. Start your own cottage industry! Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are ope...
Item: Oregon Chaise Sectional
Store: Scandinavian Designs
Total Value: $695
Description: The Oregon Chaise Sectional has a low profile, clean lines and blend down cushions to create the ultimate in ...
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In River North, a "gently used" Room & Board Dublin Sofa in Oatmeal for $350. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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I've got my eye on Ballard Designs' Coventry Jute Rug for our living room, in either brown or natural. Anyone have experience with this rug? Ballard doesn't offer swatches for this rug and I haven't h...
We were just admiring the Wilton House by NYC interior designers Carrier and Company. The interiors put us at ease and we're thinking one reason for this is each room has a touch of the outdoor...
We're fascinated by this vintage telephone table selling for $80 in Fairfax/Burke, Virginia. The wood table and chair piece folds in on itself to form an end table! Apartment Therapy Furniture ...
THIS WEEK
• Unison Warehouse Sale
• Jayson Home & Garden
• 5th Annual Guerrilla Truck Show
• 4x4 Live Art Fundraiser
• Emeco
• St. Ben's Garden Walk
• Fly Bird Paper...
This antique dry sink was purchased last year at Brimfield Fair — but the current owners are moving and don't have room for this unique storage piece. Will it be yours for $400? Apartment...
Hi, We found this piece at a garage sale. End of day price: FREE! Now my husband and I are having a standoff. He says it's a dresser and therefore belongs in the bedroom. I think it makes a perfectl...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Kathy needs help finding a throw for her new couch: "Hi there AT. Just bought a new couch not too long ago and I think Jonathan Adler's Richard Nixon throw blanket would ...
One of the great lessons we learned from our father was how to use a charcoal chimney. It's easy to use and eliminates the need for lighter fluid completely! See how easy it can be to have nice hot co...
Hello Apartment Therapy,
I am moving to a small studio apartment on the Westside. I have permission to hang shelves, and I was hoping to hang them up high (as shown in the photo). However, this doesn...
We like to throw informal outdoor parties, with finger food and self-serve drinks, but a sit-down meal in the garden, like this one from Country Living, can be just as lovely. Whichever way you go, we...
We just got the new July issue of House Beautiful - it is the "Small Spaces" issue which we always enjoy and it has quite a few good features (including a home with an amazing pink entryway) but one a...
Designer Martin Ballendat designed the L@p chair to be used in hotels and other public spaces where traveling laptop users could park themselves to relax in a lobby, enjoy some (hopefully) free wi-fi ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe've shown a few interiors from Istanbul-based design firm Autoban on here before, but we thought this apartment was worth another look or two (or ten)......
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Stone walls are one of the oldest forms of architecture, and they remain a great building material for homes and gardens. Unlike wood, stone doesn't rot or need ...
click for more picsWith My Great Outdoors in full swing we wanted to highlight some architecture that made good use of the outdoors. Tezuka Architects in Japan created this modern wonder--a hous...
click thumbnails for larger picsWith spring in full effect and everything around us blooming, we were inspired by Kari Herer's photographs. She takes some beautiful pictures of flowers and anima...
Name: Keith
Location: Chesterville, Ontario
Type of space: Front Porch
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: The porch swing is the perfect spot to have a coffee in the morn...
Growing up, our favorite flowers happened to be hydrangeas. We had a huge hydrangea bush in our backyard and the huge puffs of blue and purple always seemed playful to us. While we are used to seein...
Whether you're looking for eco-friendly furniture, recycled paper wall tiles, or just a nice bamboo bowl, you'll have no trouble finding everything you need at Re:modern's online store. With its newly...
Candlelight against lush green foliage is always a little magical, and we usually see it used on a table top or along a garden pathway. We were intrigued by this variation, which sees slim, birthday...
Since it's My Great Outdoors month at Apartment Therapy, we encourage you to get outside and enjoy the blooms, flowers and trees around town and also right in.......
Name: RebeccaBea
Location: West Village, New York City
Type of space:Urban Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: These are the very beginning stages of my summer gard...
We're used to seeing driftwood displayed in people's homes - maybe a small piece here and there on a shelf or in a garden. But what about really making a statement with an oversized arrangement like...
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Found on Shedworking, these garden structures come from British builder, the Garden House. Their gallery of tiny cottages is great inspiration for anyone looking...
Not only is our own closet floor littered with extra lamps, shoes we've been meaning to go through and framed art we haven't hung yet, but the shelf above the hanging clothes is overflowing with piles...
Name: Heather & Mike Mo'Bland
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type of space: Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: With all the concrete and debris outside of our h...
Name: Gursk
Location: Vancouver, BC
Type of space: Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it:
When spring arrives, its like a new room suddenly appears in my West End apart...
This stunning 8' x 8' 2-story courtyard is a fresh take on bringing the outdoors in. Manhattan transplants Sam and Leslie hired local Boston firm Howeler Yoon to merge the top two floors of a C...
Inspired by all the nursery tours on Ohdeedoh, Rick sent us an e-mail hoping to return the favor, "My wife and I just finished adding a nursery in our Master Bedroom. I hope the pictures will be helpf...
A Mano is a beautiful store filled with unique European home and garden accessories. The store has a big selection of French and Italian ceramics, linens, and handmade home accessories. Prices are r...
Name: Katie
Location: Austin, Texas
Type of space: Apartment balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Every morning I sit on the comfy wicker chair and drink my coffee wh...
Dear Apartment Therapy, At 11’x16’, my soon-to-be new apartment’s living space is much smaller than my current space, there is no defined dining area, and I’m trading in floor to ceilin...
This newspaper basket triggers flashbacks to elementary school, where we wove (hundreds! thousands!) of paper place mats for our school's tap dance recital. Since then we've shied away from the craf...
This house connects to its site in an unusual way. It floats on it. That's right, this Ontario house by NYC architects MOS is built on a tiny island in Lake Huron. The house itself actually floats o...
Name: Coachleader
Location: Pound Ridge, New York
Type of space: Gravel Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This was a classic vegetable herb garden but we wanted to ...
It is safe to say that we have a great interest in color, pattern and texture. We actually get excited to see what colors next month's Muni passes are, and love mixing and matching patterns wherever p...
Over a year ago, we blogged about Eddie's Furniture in Somerville, Masschusetts as a fantastic destination for curated, affordable, secondhand furniture with personality. Lucky for you, Eddie ...
Okay, we know (and love) that Athens is admired for its preserved monuments, mythology, art and historic architectural systems. What we don't know is too much about Greek design happening now. Gearing...
What were they thinking?! We've probably all had similar thoughts/horrors while sorting through old family photos or perusing open houses in our neighborhoods. So, is there such a thing as a "de...
"Salvaged columns, urns, railings and finials are among the one-of-a-kind (and often affordable) castoffs that lend age to a new garden. While you're waiting for the plants to mature, the vintage shap...
Name: Landscape Designer Justine Heilner
Location: East Hampton
Type of space: Summer Benefit Party
How did you do it: I did this party in collaboration with Farm Design’s Abby Clough, anothe...
For the most part, vinyl wall decals don't really get us excited anymore. We all know they've been done to death, to the point where the use of them no longer seems creative. But this concept from the...
We thought a great way to enjoy our outdoor spaces this month was to take a few minutes to write a quick note to close friends and family members. If your mail box is anything like ours, all that g...
We found Claire's updated CD case on her blog, Needle Book and had to take a closer look. She mentions that when she initially bought the cabinet, she had grand ideas of wanting to add fabric (but ha...
This is crazy for me to do, but I want to do it anyway. I saw these chairs this past weekend. They are totally amazing and should be scooped up right away......
click thumbnails for larger picsWow. Wow. Wow. That's all we could say when we came across these designs from Swedish based company A.Carpet. Each piece can be customized by size or color, and y...
This amazing space was designed by H2O Architects for a comic book enthusiast — the shelves and niches that fill the apartment's walls pay homage to the "blocks" of comic strips and offer...
Lexi has a good question. She says, I'm curious as to who Ikea's Knappa pendant light is a knock off of? I recently purchased a very similar pendant light off of Craig's List. I've attached the pictur...
Cardboard Bedding that's not really cardboard. An extremely sharp image was printed into the cotton duvet to result in this startling realistic bedding. Because the image was printed into the...
Happy Hump Day, how's your week been? Ours has been filled with work stress and crummy weather, so we're feeling the need to indulge in some eye candy (and perhaps, real candy of the chocolate variet...
Name: Jon Crawford-Phillips
Location: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
We bought this 1,100 sq ft apartment because we fell in love with three things: the high ceilings (10'6"), the layout (two equal si...
click thumbnails for larger pics Used as a room divider or wall decor, this pack of 50 Algues is sure to add interest to a room. More finds after the jump...
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We love the classic look of a dark library full of oil paintings spotlighted with picture lamps. These wall-mounted artwork display lights can be hard to find, so we've rounded up a few sources in c...
One of our favorite Austin posts to date was a post we did long ago on Austin Fences. Featuring just a few photos of some great modern fences around the city, we think the same as we thought then---Au...
This great daybed could be the centerpiece of a vintage-inspired living room. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
On the Country Living site, we ran across photos of an unusual library set up - one in which the shelving catches your eye before its contents, thanks to a coat of a very......
I'm looking for some vintage pottery in the Boston area and having a hard time finding what I'm looking for. I want an earthenware/stoneware pitcher or even brightly colored fiestware. Any leads on ...
Penobscot Bay Porch Swings specializes in making heavy canvas swings/hammocks for the outdoors. Based upon a style from turn-of-the-century New England camps and summer cottages (pictured in th...
This set includes a coffee table and two end tables originally purchased at Scan and made in Denmark in 1984. Get all three pieces for $90 in Tysons/Vienna, Virginia. Need some cherubs for your...
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In Oak Park, a Suede Armchair from Room and Board is available for $350. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This Charcoal colored wool Moooi Bottoni Sofa from designer Marcel Wanders is just $750 in Windsor, Connecticut. You can find it listed in our Apartment Therapy Boston classifieds. Apartment Th...
Hi Apartment Therapy, I've just finished painting an accent wall in my bedroom Black Fox by Sherwin Williams. I LOVE the color, but now the original white doors and frames are bothering me. My bed...
Do you love the look of wood but not the upkeep and the environmental concerns? We love the way this outdoor pool surround blends so well with the natural elements of this yard without creating the...
When David and Laura first moved into their Miami home, the kitchen was a small white box, cramped and extremely old-fashioned in design. They have taken their time in renovating, carefully choosing e...
Dear Apartment Therapy hivemind, can anyone identify the floor lamp in this photo? Thanks, K.
Got a good question you'd like answered? Send your queries and a photo or two illustrating your question...
click thumbnails for larger picsGardens can be magical play spaces for children, but so often, outdoor areas designed with play in mind include unsightly plastic and metal structures that might ...
Name: Leen
Location: Milwaukee
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: In Milwaukee you only get a small window of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and ...
Here's what's been going on over at our home technology site Unplggd today:
•How to... Paint a Ceiling Speaker Grill
•Disposable Technology: Cardboard Clones
•LapBoard Keeps Computing ...
Local writer Leah Hennen is responsible for one of our favorite daily reads, More Ways to Waste Time. She just posted a look at her recently updated living room, and we love the difference a few simpl...
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We first spotted these shelves in Amy's Rogers Park condo and liked their versatility and horizontal layout. A little research led us to Jesper, a Denmark-based ...
click for more picsWe spent the weekend a little cooped up inside the house so we started going back through LA house tours and picking out some of our favorite outdoor spaces to share. Some are...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe completely fell in love with this Parisian apartment. The owner of this cozy and colorful place is Fifi Mandirac. She is a graphic designer and stylist. The wh...
We got an email this morning about a recent DIY project. Chris writes: I thought you might enjoy this before and after I just completed. I found this dresser on someone's curb in a trash heap. I gav...
We often search our various Flickr pools for inspiration and ideas and lately we've been seeing a ton of unmade beds--and we've been pleasantly surprised by what we've seen. You see......
Note to self: earth-friendly does not necessitate earth tones.. Enter Rajboori. Their brilliant, colorful home textile collection is made with renewable and biodegradable silk that is extracted only a...
Ohdeedoh reader Amanda loved the bones of her old kitchen table, but she wasn't such a fan of the table's finish. When its age started to really show, and the cracks and peeling finish got to be too m...
We walked by a neighbor's apartment a few days ago and noticed an armoire leaning up against the bay windows, blocking the light. We thought that maybe their floor plan didn't quite allow them to use ...
New York based architecture studio Caliper Studio also has a fabrication shop where they can develop many of their designs — especially those for custom "doors, windows, railings, stairs,...
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Terrariums seem to be sprouting up everywhere we look these days. No matter how many varieties we see, though, we feel like we'll never tire of these green littl...
The other day we posted some inspiring clean homes from our house tour archives, and a few commenters wondered how one keeps a home in such good shape. A recent post from zenhabits.net offers one po...
I've been living somewhat stressed out recently and the last thing I need is to have more chores on the list. So right now the plants are lucky they're getting watered, forget about maintenance (thou...
We landed this morning and are totally wiped out from not sleeping much, but happy to be here. Thanks so much for all these tips. I'm going through them tonight and we're hiking out tomorrow...
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Name: Brandi & Caleb
Location: San Francisco
Type of space: Backyard and Deck
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it:
We lucked out in renting a great one bedroom apartment in...
Although the Nanimarquina Bicicleta Rug has been around for quite a while, we really love the concept and the execution. That said, it doesn't seem like the kind of material we'd want in our living ...
MTV's "The Real World" is coming to DC and we now know the location: in Dupont Circle at 2000 S Street NW/1734 20th Street NW (the two addresses are together). The DCist, a great local blog, linked ...
Dear Apartment Therapy LA, I have a great before and after pic of a vintage modern buffet that I resurfaced. It was made by the Angelus Furniture Mfg. c. 1930 and before! They created everything from ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I've fallen in love with Mshelving from Loadbearing, which was earlier posted on Apartment Therapy and am thinking of ordering a large unit sight unseen. Has anyone ordered or...
We suppose that if we were birds, we wouldn't care one way or another if our feeder was traditional, modern, industrial or eclectic. Which leads us to remember that much of the pleasure of a birdhou...
We have plain old vertical bars on our stair rails. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we often see highly ornamental, even "Baroque", wrought iron rails. But what about a decorative rail with a c...
Perhaps because the June gloom here in LA has been so...well...gloomy, we immediately honed in on this image from wide open spaces. It's an easy DIY that can be set up for a party and left up for the...
Name: Janneke
Location: Arnhem, Netherlands
Type of space: Private Garden in Shared Courtyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I wanted to create a colourful and happy pl...
"Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." -Chinese Proverb
As we look at image after image of beautiful outdoor sanctuaries, we've taken note of one detail that adds to any garden, patio,...
A little while ago we posted about a couple who generated only one bag of trash for an entire year! One of their tactics included composting their food scraps. We live in a three family home liter...
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Kevin Toukoumidis is the LEED architect behind sustainability-focused dSPACE studio, comprised of three parts design: architecture (including full renovation), i...
The ceiling is possibly one of the most overlooked and underestimated areas of our homes, but anyone unfortunate enough to live under the horror of the dreaded popcorn ceiling will tell you that ceil...
Name: Vanessa
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type of space: Condo balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: When I moved into my condo, the grey 70's era balcony was beyond dis...
I might not be the best at remembering to take vacation snapshots, but I do remember to grab a little sand to remind me of my walks on the beach... ...
click thumbnails for larger picsFor Marimekko fans, framing giant swathes of fabric has in the past been the only way to display the company's iconic patterns on the walls. Now by popular demand...
Even though The Spring Cure has come to an end, that doesn't mean we're not still snooping around the Flickr pool and watching for a few late entries! We happened upon RobnSarah's transformation of ...
click for more picsIf the name doesn't draw you in, the appealing pockets of the Woolly Pocket Gardening Company sure will. The first time we heard about Woolly Pockets, we hopped over to their ...
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I see by yesterday’s news that the new Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District has won a MASterwork Award from the Municipal Art Society for excellence in urban a...
click thumbnails for larger picsAlthough we deeply appreciate the bright dose of green plants bring to an interior, we also enjoy an equally colorful pot in which to hold them. Here are a few of...
As someone who has occasionally assisted with professional photo shoots and art-directed some photography, I found this pendant lamp by Henny van Nistelrooy both inventive and smart — the pend...
Name: Kara
Location: Des Moines
Type of space: Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I live in a townhome complex - where everything is exactly the same. I wanted to b...
Rugs leave their traditional place indoors and migrate outdoors, as indoor-outdoor living takes hold of more of the country. Los Angeles recently reported on outdoor rug options, but the more ...
Family and friends can attest to my reaction to insects (you can read a detailed account of when I discovered black widows in my backyard here); which is to say that I suffer from a mild case of arach...
Name: Maxwell & Sara Kate
Location: Springs, New York
Type of space: Flower and vegetable garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Helping kicking off our Outdoors Month and t...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe were debating keeping this one to ourselves, but there's a light blue parsons desk that's still up for grabs in Bernal Heights. More finds after the jump, incl...
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Milan's Bulgari Hotel seems like it could be the setting of a Fellini movie. Designed by Antonio Citterio with B&B Italia, the interiors are restrained and moder...
click for more picsName: Simone from Beach Vintage
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Type of space: Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My backyard plays a pretty big p...
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Here's a nice mid-century modern dining set that is perfect for small apartments.
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Meredith sent us a good question: I have a built-in plant shelf that's giving me fits, and I'd love to hear readers' suggestions for outfitting the space. Cheaper is better. The shelf is about 9 feet ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! My wife and I are in a dilemna. We are decorating our first official bedroom and cannot agree on what to do. The only thing we have agreed upon is the colour we will use on the...
The outdoor public spaces of the city are some of the most enchanting in the world. Ever think of hosting a dinner party, say, on the Brooklyn Bridge, in the park, or on your sidewalk out front?......
This antique oak table with leaf extension is selling for $125 in Fairfax, Virginia. The table needs refinishing but the extension and art deco design make this a great find. Apartment Therapy...
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In Niles, a 35x23 Vintage Wall Mirror circa 1930s with Gilt Details. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This child-size rolltop desk and chair is $200 in our Apartment Therapy Boston Classifieds. We also found a great deal on more wrought iron patio furniture and a vintage bent plywood child's boo...
Hi Apartment Therapy, Do you happen to know where I can find the multi-colored blanket (not the orange comforter) used by MTV in their Real World Hollywood series? It would work perfectly in my bedr...
"Hi. My grandmother had her couch recovered about 20 years ago in a fabric that she loves, and which the upholsterer (who she doesn't remember and I can't find info on) told her was designed for Ba...
My balcony is an extension of my kitchen and home. I have experimented with all kinds of furniture arrangement, surfaces and growing over the past two seasons, and this season I am finally satisfied w...
It's like the folks over at BlueLounge read our mind (or our site, hopefully) about our search for a new desk when they emailed us today with this batch of photos of their new StudioDesk, a workspace ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWay back when the lilacs were blooming, we wrote about stylist Chelsea Fuss' beautiful table settings for Project Wedding, but now that it's Outdoor Month and you...
Ah, June...the month that gardens bloom, school lets out, weddings get underway and mattresses go on sale. Ok, well maybe that last one not the most poetic thing about June, but if the time is right f...
Name: Karamel
Location: Long Beach, CA
Type of space:
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Small condo balcony turned into outdoor room. We enjoy reading, hanging out with t...
We featured a Before & After project from Britt (of the crafty blog Cucumbersome) last week, but when she sent us this look at her recent toile pillow project, we just had to share again......
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We love a good coffee mug—the way it warms your hand, the weight of a well-made ceramic cup, the way they look stacked on a shelf. Whether they're a coordinate...
When I visited my mom this weekend she put me to work 'dead-heading' her lavender. As I trimmed away the dead blossoms the smell of lavender surrounded me and attracted quite a few bees. It reminded...
This past weekend we managed to actually leave town and relax. We flew into Southern California to visit a few friends of ours. We were incredibly lucky to stay in a house right on the ocean. We fell ...
Colleen sent us an email: I've got a question that came up this weekend when I stopped by my parents house. After raising 5 kids in one big old house, their attic has accumulated a TON of junk. Much...
While a tropical vibe is usually reserved for a balcony with a beach view, we're loving Ana's added elements that justify enjoying a piña colada on a humid day......
We hate to throw stuff out. We prefer to recycle it, give it away, or find another use for it. And then we had to replace our yoga mat. We couldn't give our old one away; the reason we were giving it ...
We've heard a lot of people stress the benefit of having a yard and a garden as a reason to abandon the high-rise, urban lifestyle. But we, of course, are well aware that there's no real barrier to ...
While wine tasting over the weekend, we spotted this gorgeous room lined with a wall of mirrors and a wall of lime green silhouettes against a dark gray background. Upon closer inspection, we discover...
Name: Amanda Hughes
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Type of space: Yard & Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My house is on almost 2 acres, but a majority ...
Some Apartment Therapy readers liked the two-tone walls in this dining room from last week's 15 Dining Rooms with a View. Did you notice how the two-tone scheme relates to the outdoors?......
Found on global home site Normal Room, this courtyard garden in Sydney was beautiful before its renovation, but it's even better now......
When I first saw this photo uploaded to the LA Flickr Pool, I wondered if Anna was living in my old apartment. The kitchen window and view are are so reminiscent of this place that I did a double tak...
The Top 4 Finalists
Remember the ComcastTown Design Contest we posted about a few weeks ago? Well, the best apartment designs have been chosen. You can check out the 4 finalists and their fine desig...
Name: Nicole
Location: Vancouver
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Lounging, bbqing, relaxing. The floors are comfy on the feet with teak and the ...
Desks that reside in anything other than a dedicated office run the risk of being used for non-official tasks. Such was the case for Brighton resident, Jeremy, who was clearing piles of clothes...
So your kids have always wanted their name in lights? Will they settle for just their initial? We love the old-timey quality of these large (around 2' tall), metal lights reminiscent of Vaudeville, Br...
Name: Ex-patriate English Ed
Location: Provence, France
Type of space: Garden
How did you do it?: By combining the plants and flowers I love from home with those native to Provence. We used woo...
Back in October we were invited by Silver Lake neighbors, Stephanie & Bob Walker, to tour their Silver Ridge Sanctuary, The hillside home was most notable for a stunning kitchen and panoramic vi...
Hi Apartment Therapy — I saw these chairs on eBay and was outbid on them. But now I can't get them out of my mind, and want them badly for my new house! Can anyone help me ID these, and give...
A giant leafy oak tree stood right outside of our first apartment. It framed every view to the outdoors through the studio's only two windows for three fun-filled years. While living there, we made ...
I've been feeling very under the weather lately. And somehow, being home, staring at my own four walls, stressed by the home projects that I should be doing - cleaning, organizing pictures, redesigni...
Name: Micol
Location: Rome, Italy
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I have a very small apartment in Rome. It is only 45 square meters and I bought ...
click thumbnails for larger picsBar carts come in many shapes and sizes, and are the perfect way to easily bring a little bit of the indoors out! We love the idea of pulling our record player ou...
Dutch ceramics company Royal Tichelaar Makkum is working with the designers from Atelier NL in their newest project — a collection of simple pottery made from clay dug from different area...
We've been holding off getting an outdoor dining set, not because we don't eat outside, but because we'd probably have to give up our beloved casual seating. Without room for both, we don't really wan...
You've found the perfect picture to go above the sofa, you shout for joy, hammer in the picture hanger, stand back, and...wait, something is not right. Whether it's drapery rods, chandeliers, or pic...
Slide Outdoor Furniture Collection by Karim Rashid
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These hand-painted "Louis" trompe l'oeil canvas panels attach to your walls to create some ironic architectural details on homes that have none. There's also a "slipcover" for your fireplace. W...
click thumbnails for larger picsThis weekend, Sunset Magazine unveiled its latest Idea House concept, a Modern Cottage that showcases sustainable design innovations and new ideas for indoor/outd...
For those of you who missed the great finds in Friday's post on the Kansas City store, Good Ju Ju, have no fear, we've rounded up a few design ideas that made a big impact in their store and cou...
We first spotted one of these billboards (awesome) last year while making the trek out to LAX. Since then, we have patiently awaited the arrival of Peter Walsh's new organizing products for OfficeMax...
June Guest: Christiane Lemieux from DwellStudio
Attendance: 129
AT Offline: The NY Design Meetup
Last week we had an awesome night out with Christiane Lemieux, the founder of DwellStudio, an...
This month's Antiques by the Bay in Alameda was packed with people and, luckily for us, lots of treasures too. This booth immediately caught our eye when we noticed the selection of vintage bus rolls ...
We recently stumbled across this fun resource on the House Beautiful website. Designers list their favorite paint colors for the following colors: blues, browns, grays, greens, pinks, purples, and ...
Name: Lisa
Location: Chicago
Type of space: Balcony
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We just finished remodeling our condo balcony, although nothing was done to it befo...
Michael from Philadelphia was so inspired by reader Cathinca's use of Pallets as Outdoor Furniture, that he decided to make his own Banquette for his terrace. The results are pretty cool, and ...
Have you heard of Apartamento magazine? It's relatively new (only three issues have been published so far), and it's fantastic, especially if you're looking for a different kind of shelter magazine. ...
The right lighting can make any party feel more festive. This paiper mache project, from Reese Dixon, is a fantastic way, to repurpose your Christmas lights. When summer's over, the papier-mache; ba...
click thumbnails for larger picsRegularly priced at $340 each, this pair of DWR Taburet M stools is available in Petaluma for $280 total. See this and other finds after the jump...
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Nothing makes a graphic statement on the wall like a big, black and white clock. We especially love the look of the old Seth Thomas clocks from the 60s and 70s, ...
We brought you one of our favorite Austin nursery's last week, The Great Outdoors, featuring an inspiring garden center and specializing in educating Austin residents in all things green. Today we'd ...
This beautiful mirror is a great accent to any room. Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our Shopping Guide....
Simply Green is the name of the line that Danny Seo works on with JCPenney and, as of today, it is also the name of a new blog they are collaborating on. It is a place where "you'll find lots of easy ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I saw these curtains on the most recent episode of Castle. I love them! Haven't a clue where to find them though. Any suggetions? Thanks! Christine
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This entryway is by Kazuyuki Ishihara, a Japanese designer who lifts greenery, floral design, and gardens to works of art. In this particular design, we love the details like the entry gate, letter ...
This Room & Board desk cabinet is selling for $200 in Reston, Virginia. The brown/black piece was purchased new from Room & Board 3.5 years ago. Some of the shelves are misaligned but c...
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In Lincoln Park, a 4x6 Facets Rug from Crate & Barrel in shades of pale blue, green and tan for $75. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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This wrought iron garden furniture frames will last a long time with proper maintenance — and when they're customized with new cushions, they'll be a great addition to an outdoor (or indo...
Dear Apartment Therapy, I've finally got my dream sofa - the Togo. Now I'm facing the next challenge: buying the right rug. The little field of flowers rug has been my dream rug, but I want to ...
This outdoor speaker is designed to provide high quality sound while blending into the landscape. Does it succeed? Survey after the jump...
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This is one of those things that we read, then think, "We're moving to the suburbs." Just so we can build this fire pit. If you live somewhere that has more than an outdoor windowsill, maybe you can f...
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June gloom is hanging around, ruining a few of our plans to enjoy the great outdoors this weekend (yesterday was National Trails Day too). But we were proud to see many readers send in their own outdo...
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