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Becke & Lee's Vintage Cabin
House Tour

Name: Becke, Lee, Pierre and three geriatric cats (Badooda, Magiggles and Einar)
Location: Lakeport, Ontario, Canada
Size: 1800 square feet
Years lived in: 1

Becke & Lee are self-described "artists, computer nerds and wheelers & dealers" of vintage goods (at The Vintage Cabin on etsy) who made the move from the city to the country a year ago. Becke writes, "My husband & I made the move out of the city & into this house a year ago so we could have more space to garden, be creative and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. Since we've been here though, it's been nothing but work!"

Inside 10 Chicago Lofts
House Tour Roundup

For the holiday weekend, we've pulled together a special treat for you: a peek inside 10 lofts from the Windy City with tall ceilings, open space, and lots of light. Enjoy!

Holiday Decoration Ideas
Marie Claire Maison

We recently took a look at Marie Claire Maison to see what they had come up with for holiday decorations. These are a few of our favorites because they're simple yet stylish and creative.

Win this E27 Pendant Light from Design Within Reach!
Holiday Giveaway 2009

To Main Giveaway Page

Name: E27 Pendant Light
Store: Design Within Reach
Value: $99

Description: The E27 distills the idea of a pendant to its essence: just a socket, bulb and cord. Indelible silicone won't fade. Comes in five colors. Can be hardwired or plugged in.

Function Junction: Housewares With Personality

Shop: Function Junction
Location: Kansas City, Mo
Typical Items: They're an independent retailer offering innovative kitchen items, housewares and home furnishings.
Average Price Range: $5-$100+

Function Junction has been a Kansas City staple since 1977. They're a home-goods store that specializes in kitchenware and cleaning supplies, plus a fabulous assortment of things to keep your spaces organized. Even if you're not in the market for something new, you will be by the time you leave their doors!

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 11.26.09

THIS WEEK
• Object Design League at Pavilion
• Dovetail Chicago
• Artemide
• Thos. Moser
• Zola Jones
• African Sanctuary
• FilzFelt
• Sanford Burrows
• I.D. Chicago
• Unison
• Haute Living
• The Container Store
• Green Home Chicago
• J. Robert Scott

....and lots more below the jump:

Chris's Ontario Beach House
House Call

Name: Chris
Location: Ontario, Canada

For those of you who think that taking on a renovation as a DIY project is an impossibility, take a peek at Chris's home. According to Chris, the desire for a beach-style home overrode any obstacles in the way and over the last 7 years, the house has been transformed.

15 Ways to Spend Black Friday at Home

We just don't have it in us to venture out into the shopping madness of Black Friday. Since we're lucky enough to have the day off, we'd much rather spend it at home, enjoying leftovers and catching up with family and friends. If you don't yet have plans and you're thinking of staying in, we've gathered a few ideas.

Print Your Own Advent Calendar

There are some great online design resources for calendars, including ones where you can print your own calendars, planners and greeting cards. This Advent Calendar by mibostudio is only one of a few free items they have available for download.

• Read the full post at Re-Nest

Steps to Building Our Own Home?
Good Questions

Q: My wife and I live in a small suburban condo but dream of building our own house someday. We hope that staying here another year or two will help us afford the big move. My question is, and maybe some of the readers have resources as well, how do we go about designing/building our own home? Do we contract an architect? Have other Apartment Therapy readers attempted this?

Sent by Matt

Salt Shaker Vases: Centerpieces on the Cheap

If you're scrambling to get ready for Thanksgiving and still aren't sure what to do about flowers for the table, just grab some salt and pepper shakers, pop the lids off, and repurpose them as bud vases. They're charming and small, so you don't have to spend a lot on flowers. If you don't have any extra shakers…

High, Low, & DIY: Tufted Headboards

Now that the third season of Mad Men is over and Don and Betty's glam bedroom has been deserted for the time being, the tufted headboard craze seems to be dying down. If you've been shopping for one, now is a good time to scoop it up on sale. Click below for prices ranging from $2,000 to $240 to about $110 for a DIY version.

Contemporary Dinner Party Painting by Elaine Badgley

When we wrote about 5 Different Decades of Dinner Parties, the oldest, most formal parties were depicted in paintings. Which made us love seeing this oil painting depiction of a contemporary dinner party by artist Elaine Badgley.

DIY Silhouettes From Jason Loper
Weekend Project

A few months ago we featured the beautifully structured bohemian home of Jason Loper. His place is filled to the brim with fabulous DIY tricks and tips, but we are still thinking about the family portrait silhouettes behind his sofa. They're an easy DIY project for the holiday weekend. Jason shares how it's done after the jump.