Look!: Small Hardware Storage Out of Recycled Cans
It seems like such a no-brainer to use these short, wide containers for small parts storage. But then again, we've discarded hundreds of tuna fish cans in our lifetimes without a second thought, so there you go.
Every possession is a responsiblity - Anonymous, via Color Combo: Yellow and Gray
Our friend is decorating her bedroom in yellow and gray - a color combination we love. She thought it might be too trendy at first, but she loved the pieces she found so much that she decided to go with it. We think that's the right way to approach decorating - don't worry too much about trends and do what you love because you're the one living with it. In honor of our friend, here's a roundup of yellow and gray color combos...
49-Mile Scenic Drive Art by Annie Galvin
Anyone who has driven around San Francisco has probably grown accustomed to seeing the little blue and white signs which read "49-Mile Scenic Drive"...
Southwest Cure: Graduation!
Wow! Fabulous job on the Cure everyone. It takes a real commitment to ourselves and our homes to make it through the Cure. As SarahC pointed out, it doesn't matter if you got everything done you wanted to, it's making progress that counts. And we're all very proud of that. From clutter clearing, to painting, to new layouts, you each tackled something that would improve the time spent at home. Click below to see some highlights from this Spring's Southwest Curees:
Store Your Stuff in the Rafters
There's a part of us that feels that if you're storing stuff on the ceiling it might be time to recognize that it's time to start tossing. But, if you live in a small space, sometimes it's the only option. If you have stuff that needs to go up, especially if it doesn't need to be accessed on a regular basis (back taxes, holiday decorations and camping equipment fall into this category for us), ToteTrac is a practical and easy way to do it. We like that it uses containers you may already own.
SF Good Questions: Trays for Wheatgrass?
AT:SF, i am planning my wedding and we're doing wheatgrass centerpieces... we've found the perfect tray to hold the wheatgrass on the jamali garden website but we're hoping to find the same sort of thing for cheaper...we've looked at cost plus, crate & barrel, CB2 but we're at a loss. basically we want something that's fairly shallow and rectangular/square shaped...do you know where we can find something like this? we'd like to do a dark wood but we're totally open to anything as long as the shape is right! (we live in the LA/Orange County area but we're getting married in the Bay Area so we'll take tips from either place.) thnx.
-jam
CHI Good Questions: Reupholstery Ideas?
Jared sent in a good question: "We have recently decided to purchase a vintage chair and need a bit of help deciding on a fabric/color to reupholster it. Currently the only other furniture that we have is the Rochelle couch from Gus Modern in Gosford (shown below the jump), which reads as a dusty greenish/grey, and a media console in black...
Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to:
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Look: Secret Kitchen Compartment
I recently had the pleasure of checking out my good friend's new apartment, a stylishly furnished 30's era Spanish style 2-bedroom unit with all the architectural fixin's that had us weak at the knees upon entry. While snooping around his place during a house warming party, I noticed his kitchen pantry seemed to hide something behind its closed doors...and of course I had to investigate.
India Rose
We first heard about India Rose while checking out the annual Sample Sale at the American Industrial Building on Third Street. Their showroom was definitely one of the highlights of the day - a lovely, light-filled space with sheer curtains framing the main space and loads of gorgeous textiles throughout. Alas, on a recent visit it had been taken over by boxes from their warehouse, but we were directed to their online store which features their products just as artfully displayed as we remembered.
How To: Mirror a Dresser
AFTER
Time: 2 weekends
Cost: $400
Ever wanted a mirrored dresser and looked into how much they cost? Very fashionable in the last few years and VERY expensive, this is an awesome DIY project by Shauna that she submitted to our January Jumpstart Contest (which she also WON). In this DIY , she manages to take a modern IKEA dresser and turn it into a beautiful and much more dramatic art deco object...
Best Thrift Store Finds
We're always envious of those gifted thrift store types. You know, the people who manage to find a mid-century gem for only $20; people who find a dumpy couch and with a quick cleaning and new pillows suddenly have a fantastic centerpiece for their living room. Yeah...we hate those people. Still, we've been lucky once or twice!
LA Good Question: Is this Craigslist Find Worth Recovering?
Dear AT,
I'm thinking of purchasing this sofa (the pic is someone else's house). I'm on a pretty tight budget and I'm wondering whether you think it would be possible to have it reupholstered in some of IKEA's decorator's weight fabric or will it look janky after 2 years?
--Ginger
Ameno Housekeeping: Cleaning Service
For Spring Cleaning Month, we're going to be posting all the good and recommended cleaning services that we know of. I don't know how we found Ameno Housekeeping, but we've been using them to clean our offices twice a month for the past year and they're great. They have really nice people, are always on time and do a good job...
Graphic Bowls from Urban Outfitters
We've spotted these bowls and plates at Urban Outfitters recently. We really liked how many different printed designs there were...
Tour the Neutra VDL House in Silverlake
One of Richard Neutra's most memorable architectural landmarks is open for tours to the public. It's also in serious need of our help!
Sheers From Country Curtains
Unfortunately, just because you have a great window doesn't mean you have a great view. In our own apartment, our big window looks out onto...the street. Nice but not in anyway breathtaking. It's in this kind of situation that sheers can come in handy. We can open our curtains, let the light in and filter out the non-existent view. They're also great for offering some protection from the sun and, perhaps staving off the fading of our furniture and curtains for a little bit longer...
Look! Glass Pitcher from Museum of Science and Industry
Last night we hit the Museum of Science and Industry for the opening of Smart Home and a presentation in conjunction with The Glass Experience exhibit. After sitting through a fascinating and informative glass blowing session, I actually won a raffle and got to select my favorite of the several glass pitchers that had been made in previous days (we learned that a single piece takes at least 8 hours to cool)...
Inspiration: Creating A Graphic Niche with Paint
Living Etc., June 2008
A simple way to define a space is to use paint. We noticed this clever paint treatment in the June 2008 Living Etc. They utilized the awkward corner space in the stairwell and created a graphic niche...
Organic Cotton Pleated Bedding from West Elm
We just spotted this Good Question on the LA site about an inexpensive version of Anthropologie's Cirrus duvet and we have the perfect alternative — West Elm's
Organic Cotton Pleated Bedding. Made of undyed, 230-thread-count organic cotton, the duvet owes its appeal to the pintucks and pleats that enhance its shape. Who needs color when you've got texture like this?
SF Survey: What Kind of Cleaning Products Do You Use?
Here at AT we're big fans of non-toxic cleaning products. They're better for the earth and better for your health. That said, we know some people are skeptical of their cleaning powers, and we admit that there are a few things we haven't found good non-toxic alternatives for, like bleach. Natural cleaning products also tend be more expensive than their conventional counterparts. What do you use to clean your house?
Urban Source's Wallpaper Gallery
One-stop interior design shop Urban Source added a new feature to their website - a wallpaper gallery with installation photos from Chicago homes...
Cable Car Flowers
Every single Thursday we buy fresh flowers for our apartment and almost every single Thursday we buy them at Cable Car Flowers. The location can't be beat, and the prices are fantastic. Plenty of photos after the jump!
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