In our first glimpse at Chicago house tours, we looked at artwork that anchors a room. Now we're examining single, small artworks. With the clustered artwork craze going strong, it's easy to forget ...
We love when good things from abroad are available - though they are made in London, Miss Print's items are purchasable internationally thanks to the magic of the internet. Miss Print makes goods feat...
Conscious Choice 08.2008
Although we don't go too often, spas can be great getaways. Yesterday we picked up a copy of Conscious Choice while drinking our coffee and found a few articles on natural spa treatments. As custome...
We are not here merely to make a living. We are here to enrich the world.
-Woodrow Wilson
Click through for more thoughts on how this idea can influence not only our everyday lives, but also our li...
Wow, those baseboards stick out really far, we thought when we looked at our apartment for the fist time. Our century-old building was recently renovated and electrical wiring couldn't be added in t...
Earlier this week we featured work from Thumbtack Press. We have selected 8 more works of art (all under $30!), for you to check out on this Friday afternoon....
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Although cleaning your driveways seems like something painful, it's like most things and needs routine maintenance. It's easy to forget about, but will be quickly remembered when you have to fork o...
We're not sure we could ever gain actual access inside the Habitat '67 building designed by Moshe Safdie for Montreal's World Expo of 1967. But we found some cool shots of Safdie's own unit in the b...
Janine sent in an email: I found this at a yard sale last weekend, and although I wasn't convinced it was anything special, I bought it since it was only $5. I figured I could just get rid of it later...
As Midwesterners, we've mentioned barns a few times, especially in relation to reclaimed wood. Drive down almost any highway between the rust belt cities and you'll notice many abandoned barns. We'd...
On South Lake Shore Drive, a tall Sapien Bookcase from DWR for $165 which retails new for over $300...jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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08.08.08 at 8pm. The auspicious number eight marks today as the Beijing Olympics' official opening day. Anyone planning on watching the opening ceremony tonight from the comfort of your home? Click be...
This graphic childhood logo is now a local craft-cult icon. Thank Nate's immortalizing needles and his very own Vinyl Lux technique of layered, stitched, dimensional art.
Recreate your pet, your desi...
"Choose a suitable design and stick to it."
William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
Strunk and White were referring to the elementary principles of composition when they wrote this, but we think it applies...
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Name: Karl Madcharo
Location: Golden Valley, MN (Suburb of Minneapolis)
Size:1400sqft
Type: Rambler built in 1948
Years lived in: 4
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Karl Madcharo makes his home...
Benita lives in Sweden, has wonderful ideas and is an inspiration when it comes to running what looks and sounds to be a very elegantly organized and happy home. Jump below to check out her cabinet fo...
There's still a lot of sales taking place before stores stock up on new fall lines. Checking out Restoration Hardware, we found some classic pieces that would work as long-term basics:
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Some interesting posts we checked out today: choosing a new blue in the bath, a simple, smart bike basket net, funny photos and a chance to dump your junk and get some green goods in Chicago this Satu...
We're planning an end-of-summer weekend staycation outside of our own apartment, and we've been browsing the AT archives for Chicago hotel ideas. Skipping plane fare means a little more to spend on ...
The Gorilla Glue name has been around for several years now and many of us have become fanatics for it. In 2006 they released their line of duct tape. Never having picked it up (it's about twice th...
That little piece of IKEA's Knappa Lamp looks friendly enough, right? On our recent move to Montreal, we arrived with the lamp - in 54 little pieces - thrown in a bag. Without assembly instructions....
We just showed you Karl Madcharo's house in Minnesota, where an Adam Turman screenprint adorned a wall in his kitchen. Turman is an illustrator/designer/screenprinter who is part of a vibrant art sc...
Having just put my feet down in Montreal, one major element that stands out everywhere are the stairs. Walking down many residential streets, the open metal stairs leading to the front doors tell yo...
In Ravenswood, a Room and Board Architecture metal canopy bed for $600 - reasonable offers considered. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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In our house tour surveys, one of the questions we always ask is, "What's your proudest DIY?" Reading through the responses is pretty impressive. House tour participants have tiled floors, reupholst...
Courtney sent us an email: I'm desperately looking for concrete screen blocks similar to the picture I've attached...in any design, actually. I want to spray paint them and stack them to make a sweet...
Color combo: Retro inspired room in brown, black, pink and orange......
On my honor I will try to serve appetizers, my country, and mankind and to live by a good restaurant corner.These cute-n-kitschy accessories are s'mores and pup tent ready. Also available in girl guid...
We recently blogged about design influenced by beloved childhood books. We didn't mention Eric Carle specifically but you guys did! You knew what what you were talking about because this beloved aut...
All summer, we've noticed these aqua-colored chairs on the sidewalk in front of a local coffee shop. Designed by Jerszy Seymour, the indoor/outdoor Magis Easy Chair is stylish without being fussy, a...
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Like a peek inside SJP's dining room? Candace Bushnell's salon? No problem - here they are, part of a look at the rooms featured in So Chic. So Chic is a coffee table design book by Margaret Russell a...
We have to admit that we're a little biased against Z Gallerie. The name and some of their products seem to date the store back a decade or so, but lately we've seen a few nice, reasonably priced it...
Vintage finds from Chicago's own Pagoda Red, a lounge-y grouping with a little black and white deco flair and a punch of traditional red. Jump below for info, links & prices:...
On of our favorite tips for travel is the pillowcase technique. It's kept our suitcase organized on many trips......
We have all seen frames meant to hold records. That is nothing new. We came across a vinyl connoisseur who had ordered a 12" Single of The Specials (Pressure Drop) from Ebay. It arrived cracked 6 ...
We passed by these flower pots this morning and had to share. Circle-shaped holders for clay pots are welded to the balcony railing and pots are nested down in to create a plant-filled border......
This Mid Century pair of His and Hers chairs, found in Clifton Ohio, are in great condition. They are just dying to be given a new home, especially being priced at $80 for the pair. Click through t...
So you've been to Design Within Reach and sometimes it doesn't so "within reach." You've checked out websites and watched your inbox for sale coupons or flyers, but nothing seems to be curbing your ...
We just moved to Montreal and had our own quiet little moving day - one month late, it seems. The great majority of Montreal's (Quebec's, for that matter) leases end on July 1, which means that day ...
Name: Shannon and Emmett
Location: Chicago, IL
Size: 1700 s/f
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Last Wednesday, the subject of AT's daily email was house tours - three really wonderfu...
We have a few resources on the shelf that we keep coming back to. Although we look at a lot of blogs and magazines for new ideas, there are a few books that have been invaluable sources of inspirati...
We got an email from Matt & Jess: I'm interested in doing a wall gallery in the style of sfgirlbybay's (pictured). She gets all her frames from IKEA; however, I don't live near one and a recent trip ...
AT:LA recently admired Tonic Home's "well-edited hollywood regency," and we thought this online shop deserved a spot in Chicago's archives and a look through the savvy sale items. Ohio based co-owner...
We just heard about this new Montana-based candle company and would like to give them a hearty high-five. Manly Man Candle Company is simple: they make candles and they make 'em for men.
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We hear rec rooms are back. This palette has party all over it.
What's hiding behind those multi-colored doors?...
For years, we've used an old cigar box to store cards and loose envelopes. Another one sits next to our sewing machine and holds thread. They're inexpensive, sturdy, and you can find some very cool ...
Located in Chicago, a vintage Mid-C Wall System by George Nelson. Both sides are finished, so it can be used as a room divider. Jump below for links to this and other good finds:
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This month on AT we're looking at Escapes - the holiday destinations and experiences which always end up having a huge influence on our homes in terms of ideas and inspiration...and now, pet care? One...
Erin is looking for some suggestions: I got Target's Milano Espresso and Mocha chair (shown here) from a thrift store brand new for $25.00, so I couldn't pass it up. But lately I've been wanting to...
The most recent issue of the Chicago Reader features an excellent guide to Illinois flea markets, compiled by expert scavenger Ron Slattery. Click below for a few picks from his not-to-be-missed lis...
While driving through downtown Kansas City on a very, very grey afternoon, we caught a glimpse of the Boulevard Brewing Company. The yellow windows made such a punch to the bland sky, we just had t...
While checking out the design blogs today, we grabbed the urls for the following posts: a gorgeous Scottish lodge, a prize winning patterned floor, some colorful enamel letters and a DIY outdoor kitch...
When preparing your house for sale you go through a whirlwind of activities. To help with the chaos here's 20 tips to keep in mind when staging a house and specifically a kitchen. Some are obvious ...
Escapes month on Apartment Therapy means many things. Not only do we get to fantasize about all the dreamy locations around the world we probably will never venture to, but we get to take note of ne...
SLATTHULT Decorative Sticker FramesJump below for voting, link and price:...
Cami Walker started the 29-Day Giving Challenge as a personal experiment. While dealing with multiple sclerosis, she took the advice of a friend and began giving as a way to move beyond her personal...
In Bucktown, a West Elm Overlapping Squares Daybed for $300. It is also available as part of a package including a mattress and pillows for $550. Jump below for links:
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Ummm, excuse us. As non-dog owners but full-on dog lovers, this dachshund lamp deserves some attention. We normally only see specific breed decor among the owner's homes of said breed, but in the styl...
Leaving town? Alleviate guilt, panic and last-minute scrambling by pulling together a binder to make minding the ranch and its inhabitants easier. Get the rundown after the jump....
A common fear about traveling is coming face-to-face with a unbreakable communication barrier. Not being able to speak the local language can be intimidating but with Point It in your pocket, you can...
We spent about 20 minutes chatting with our neighbors in the basement of our building last night, riding out the tornado warning and admiring the newest building resident - a two week old baby girl s...
We took our first look at the brand new IKEA catalog on Friday - today we are following up with our picks for the best of what is being presented as "new" for 2009 - from lighting to beds, these are o...
We decided to take a look at the artwork in some of our best house tours, but once we got going we found so many ideas we realized we'd have to split them up into a few posts. Today we're looking at...
A few interesting stops on our design blog travels today - (just about) everything Union Jack for the home, saying goodbye to a lifelong collection, a great color combo and pretty pebbles. Jump below ...
Describing this glass house as "a room with a view" feels like we're underselling it. Imagine actually living in a place like this. Del Río Núñez Arquitectos designed this space for a bachelor li...
While digging through some old photos, I came across one from last Spring. While out walking the dog, I found myself headed back home through the alleyway behind our house. Always having my camera ...
A little bit glizty due to it's metallic hue yet practical due to it's simple shape and a size that will work in small spaces, this floor cushion is also wallet friendly. Available in a Gold (shown h...
There are certain things you learn actually require cleaning when you become a grownup (or at least get older). For instance, your washer and dryer, or your toaster. One of the hardest of things to...
Sometimes we can take the design of our home a bit too seriously. Our furniture must have names, our sheets must have high thread counts, and it must all be bought from places with high ethical stan...
Rachel has a question for the crowd: This sort of ties in to the post on clustering frames not too long ago, but I still hope you can help me out...throughout college, I've always decorated my dorm/ap...
A few months ago, we wrote a post on How To Read Design Blogs and Resist the Urge to Buy. In the post, we mentioned that researching and writing about design gives us a buzz that cuts down on our ne...
Danny sent us an email about some sleek and simple shelving. He says,Thought I'd pass along this book shelf I stumbled upon while lurking the web... I can't read what the site says and don't know who ...
We spotted local designer Lori Moore's wall beds in the recent issue of TOC: "The Ultimate Hide-A-Bed and Urban Space Saver." Aiming to steer clear of the typical murphy bed pricing and to provide fur...
Back-to-school displays have us jonesing for all things paper-producty and productive. Mpls-based luxury-utilitarians Russell+Hazel answered our prayers with a sidewalk sale—and it's online, too. ...
Going on vacation is often (and should be) relaxing. Yet we're all human and prone to worry.
As you prepare for your time away from it all, we're curious to know what worries you about what you're l...
In Tinley Park, this 1960s round table and 5 Shell Chairs are selling for $350. The bases are gold-tone, the chairs are blue-green, and the table top is white with a gold marbled finish. The seller ...
There is a new shop in town - Paul Lechlinski has recently opened Room Service in Andersonville, specializing in mid-c modern home furnishings, decorative accessories and gifts. He sent Apartment Ther...
The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were our first look at the brand new IKEA 2009 catalog, a how to for shining a stainless steel sink, 21st century dorm rooms and 8 Midwest homes in p...
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