We've been seeing a lot of Good Questions about upholstering lately. Boston AT readers have been asking for advice about vintage feed-sack fabric, recommendations for local upholsterers, and whethe...
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This is it. We're in the home stretch of AT's Donors Choose Challenge. AT is currently in 2nd place in our division with $4,140 total raised! We still want to raise $2,060 to fully...
In honor of Halloween we thought we'd share some fun, festive items from Lekker: Unique Home Furnishings in Boston's South End. We're not usually big on buying holiday-specific decor but several of ...
"Circle pillow" by enhabiten
Just in time for the kick-off of the holiday gift-giving season, Design Hive, a new weekly showcase of emerging and established designers, is opening THIS Saturday, Novemb...
You may remember this Good Question where an AT Boston reader wanted help with her tiny floorplan after completing a lovely closet-office makeover. Well, it looks like that little closet overhaul in...
Welcome to the AT Boston Open Thread — it's Colors Month! Have you voted today?
(Image: Flickr member Guillermo licensed under Creative Commons) (To All Boston Open Threads)...
Part art, part function, total conversation piece. We love these functional tromp le'oil posters designed by Finn Magee. Not only would they be great for a tight space to provide both light and time...
We stumbled across this home decor boutique in the South End when we were visiting Restoration Resources, which is a couple doors down from Tour de France. Our color radar must have sucked us in; ...
I have a laminate countertop in my kitchen that is cracked and ugly. I was told you can paint a laminate countertop — can anyone tell me what kind of paint I should use and any other tips/tricks...
A seller in Newburyport is parting with a West Elm sectional ottoman with a serving tray for $150. We also found a Black Wool Knoll Replica Sofa for sale in Beacon Hill for $800, two Vintage Mid-Ce...
Midsummer Curtain in Wes' Family Farm Small Cool Entry 2008
Boston.com has a nice little interview with Dutch designer Tord Boontje celebrating the release of his Swarovski crystal chandeliers &mdash...
For those of you in the market for a built-in storage solution and you're considering companies like California Closets, you might want to check out the new eco kid on the block in the world of cust...
Hi, AT Boston! This time I am writing with a fabric sourcing dilemma. I love what the team at David Met Nicole has done using old feed sacks to reupholster that chair. I am in the middle of reuphols...
If you haven't heard of Tara Donovan its time to go visit the ICA. Not only did she just receive the MacArthur "Genius" Grant, she's having her first major museum survey right here in Boston and the...
This house tour is definitely a departure from the modern, hipster, or minimalist homes we often see on Apartment Therapy. We happened upon this irresistible Gloucester, MA cottage yesterday whi...
Hi AT Boston, I'm looking for help with my entryway. I plan to develop the landing strip using the wall to the right of all the doors, but what should I do with the mass of doors? My friends sometim...
When you think of Boston home architecture, federal-style homes and saltboxes come to mind before modern ranch-style houses. But if you've ever driven through the back roads of Lexington you'll have...
From the French "Coup de Coeur" loosely meaning, "a strike to the heart," Koo de Kir is located on the flat of Beacon Hill, just half a block off of Charles Street. Every time we step inside we take...
Years ago, a friend of ours was downsizing her stuff and we scored this genuine World War II poster (above) in the process. The poster's sentiment is particularly relevant today, in light of our s...
I live in a house with 5 other people. With ever-revolving roommates and so many tastes that have come and gone, it's hard to get everything to look cohesive — our living room is my next big p...
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