Nothing's worse than finding the most amazing piece of furniture at a thrift store — and on further inspection you get hit in the face with the overwhelming smell of mildew. More
Spro, a progressive American coffee shop in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, is not your typical coffee shop. Every cup of coffee they serve up is made to order, using artisan beans from a variety of roasters along with a multitude of brew methods. I'm a regular — usually on the run with little time for lounging — but over the weekend I threw all my errands out the door and did exactly that in their bright and cheery patio. More
Most of the time when we feature a furniture makeover, it's been transformed by applying something new to the surface — paint, fabric, paneling, etc. But designer William Dohman shows us that a really impressive project is when a vintage piece has been restored to its former glory. More
A key element of renovating a room is knowing when to say when. If you have a limited budget or limited time then the most helpful thing you can do is to be realistic about what you can achieve. This is especially true when you purchase a house that is a 'fixer-upper,' because then you are in danger of succumbing to project fatigue, when there is so much to do in every direction that it is difficult to focus on just one thing. This bathroom was lucky enough to get a quick makeover from someone who had a foot firmly planted in reality. More
It's getting to be the perfect time to plant. But you don't need to go out and spend a fortune at the nursery to start a container garden on your stoop or windowsill. Jump below on cheap ways to start or add to your garden. More
The saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure" definitely applies to this recent furniture project developed by Bade Stageberg Cox. They gathered 50 found chairs from the streets of New York, then repaired them and painted them taxi cab yellow. Each chair is stamped on the bottom with the date and location from which it was recovered. More
Celebrate rising temperatures by adding a colorful, lighthearted print to your art collection! We've sought out ten summery prints that will get you in the mood for sunglasses, sandals, and lemonade — pop one of these prints in a simple frame, and enjoy a summery mood all year long. More
By now we have all seen the gorgeous overdyed Color Reform rugs available through ABC Carpet & Home. The deep hues poured over vintage Turkish rugs allow the original pattern to show through for a look that is at once vibrant and muted. More
When it comes to renovating or making over a space, most folks are usually looking to have the biggest amount of bang for the smallest amount of buck. There are some places where cutting corners is a great idea and others that can lead to disaster. Want to see where you can save a few pennies? More
Inspired by Nancy's great Anthropologie Etsy Challenge post, I wondered if one could furnish an entire bathroom using Etsy. If it could be done, would it be a cohesive look, and would I even like it?! The answer is, mostly, yes. More




















