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House Tour: Mark and Katie's Cross-Country T@B Trip

Name: Mark Cognata and Katie Mancine Location: Anytown, USA Type: T@B RV with U-Shaped Floorplan Years Lived In: Since August, 2008. >> Enter Slideshow & Thumbnails Mark Cognata and Katie Mancine l...

How To: 7 DIY Pet Projects
Readymade

Seven great pet projects are in the brand new issue of Readymade, just in time for the wrap up of Pet Month here on AT. These are good looking items - made with quality materials and designed with a m...

Instant Decorating: The Art of Arrangements

Decorating is all about balance...even instant decorating. One of the quickest ways to spruce up a space involves the art of arrangements. The key to instant arranging involves two parts: 1) limiti...

Look!: Fabric Inspiration

One of our favorite places to be inspired is the fabric store. Not in the sense that it makes us want to pull out the sewing machine, we just think the colors are pretty (we're also attracted to shi...

Eames Lounge in Plaid, Cat on a Mouse Mat, a Modern McDonalds and Maira Kalman Totes
Slinks for 09.26.08

Links of interest from our travels through the design blogs today: a classic chair looking fresh in a plaid coat, a cat on a mouse mat from Toast, modern McDonalds in the UK and totes by Maira Kalman....

Josh Moulton's Wrigley Field Prints

If you love the Chicago Cubs and want to represent that in your home with nontraditional memorabilia, then check out Josh Moulton, a Chicago artist who has a new series of Wrigley Field prints. Detail...

Inspiration: Dramatic Paint Ideas

Checking out Swedish paint seller Alcro for some color ideas, we came across these big, bold walls that made us do a double-take. Whether or not we'd replicate something like this in our own home, w...

Tips: Hate Febreeze? You'll Love This!

We've been in a quest this month to do as little laundry as possible. Now our clothes aren't walking them to the dirty clothes basket by any means, but we do like the idea of being able to wear our ...

How To: Make a Coaster Cork Board

Brittni from Paper and Stitch just sent us this great tutorial for making a double-duty coaster cork board. The supplies are easy to find, and you can complete the project in less than an hour. The ...

Stairway Garden
Montreal

You know those winding metal Montreal stairs we told you about? Take one of those crazy stairs, add a garden, and this is what you get......

What's Your Local Hardware Spot?

Especially helpful for those moving to new neighborhoods, we'd like to know about your go-to Chicago hardware spot. We used to hit up Clark-Devon Hardware when we lived in East Rogers Park; now that w...

Good Question: Expedit Alternatives?

Jenae sent us a good question: I love the look and functionality of the black-brown IKEA Expedit TV storage unit, especially for a smaller space. The price is right, too! I'm not a fan of buying...

Look!: The Last Tenant's Chairs

You know how sometimes you move into an apartment and the previous tenant has left some things behind? Usually said things are undesirable, so we were surprised to find these chairs in our apartment...

Dennis Quaid's Casual
GQ, October '08

The GQ spread featuring Dennis Quaid reads all about no-rules, casual weekend menswear. But of course, we're more interested in the room. This shoot, which features plaids and tweeds and argyles (love...

At On: Organizing Your Tools For Real

There are several projects on deck this weekend in my household, although, it always seems that I am spending more time locating the right tool for the job, than doing the job itself (even though all...

Best of Three: Metal Furniture by Muji

We have our fingers crossed for a Chicago outpost of Muji to open soon - while on vacation this summer, we hit several European outlets of the Japanese chain. The pared down aesthetic is infectious -...

AT Offline Design Meetup: Working With a Designer
Chicago

Rooms by Summer and Amy Two designers + a room full of decor lovers + lots of questions and photos = our AT Offline meetup last night. Our guests, Summer Thornton and Amy Lenahan spilled the beans on ...

The Chicagography
Time Out Chicago's Top 15 Local Albums...Ever!

Whether you're a native Chicagoan or a transplant, chances are you turn on some local music at home. We thoroughly enjoyed this "best of" list compiled by Time Out, and wonder if you've got anything t...

Blu Dot on Blu Dot

Blu Dot just launched a hometown exhibition (well, St. Paul) with their take on design. Get your taste via a linked Q&A with founders John Christakos and Maurice Blanks, after the jump. ...

Good Questions: The Who, What, and Where for This Rug?

Cynthia recently wrote in with a doozy: In the 9/08 issue of Coastal Living magazine, on page 92 there is a rug I want desperately. The editor can't help me and I'm trying to determine what type of r...

Scavenger: 2 Orange La Marie Chairs for $225 each
Chicago

In Lakeview, 2 bright orange La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck are selling for $225 each. The seller describes them as being "very gently used and well cared for." These glossy, transparent chairs ...

Shagalicious Dog Beds

Available from London Canine Couture, these faux fur Shagalicious dog beds are machine washable and come in two sizes, 24" or 34" in diameter....

Open Thread 129
Chicago

TGIF - Ready for the Weekend?Hello to jaane80, JuliaL and juxtapositiondesign!...

House Tour Roundup: Color, Color and More Color!
Chicago

We love color in Chicago and all across the Midwest. Click through the jump to see some of our favorite uses of color in past home tours. There is every color under the sun, so just in case you are...

First Look: Kelly Wearstler's New Style, Rita Konig's Small Space and Three Fashion HQs
Domino 10.08

The new issue of Domino features some fun, glamorous, not overly serious spaces - our favorite articles featured Kelly Wearstler's new pool house decor, Domino editor Rita Konig's small and stylish a...

Small Space Solutions from a Swedish Architecture Firm

Swedish architecture firm Sandell Sandberg specializes in the creation of, among other things, summer and winter homes. Because these holiday homes are used for just part of the year, many of them h...

Look! Mid Century Pups & Survey

Our dogs Lola and Wilbur were the star of the show while we were trying to photograph this coffee table to be listed on Craigslist. They asked for an Eames Lounge Chair for Christmas, but we're not ...

Wright Modern Design Auction Spotlight: Nelson Clocks

Second in our series of interesting Modern Design pieces coming up to auction next month at Wright, a selection of clocks. Designed by George Nelson and Associates, they are classics of mid-c design. ...

Animal Photographs from PhotoShelter

Through October 1st, online gallery PhotoShelter is having a sale. Their collection of prints by up-and-coming and established photographers are available in small, medium, and large sizes with pric...

Survey: What's The Best Place To Take A Nap?

If you could nap anywhere in your home, where would it be? Some people are convinced the only place to secure a few minutes of good rest is in bed with an alarm clock set. Others swear by the couch...

Wisconsin Field House by Wendell Burnette Architects

This beautiful Wisconsin home by Wendell Burnette Architects reflects the style of the area. Surrounded by farmland with silos and barns, the home was designed as a rectangular box clad in galvanize...

Vintage Vanity: Found Object Inspiration

We didn't even notice this vintage vanity when we first posted this modern farmhouse. It wasn't until Blake Dollahite's house was featured in this month's Dwell that we saw this awesome composition ...

Plywood Working for Everybody

Our husband has been woodworking, as a hobby, for almost a year now and while we are certainly reaping the benefits of his new love (a table, several frames, toys for the kid) what we've really gone g...

Good Questions: Stylish Entry Panel?

Jen sent in a good question: Can you recommend an interior entry panel that is more stylish than this? I can't mess with the building entire system - so, just hoping to better the panel in my condo u...

Hand-painted Ostrich Eggs by Assouline

We're liking the soft, comforting form of ostrich eggs reproduced in these pendant lights and that painted threshold in Zohreh Daly's Michigan home. Put them together and this is what you get....

Smart Women Line of Accessories

Smart Women! You've all probably seen this line of accessories over the past few years. Their tagline: "Fun. Useful. Witty." We couldn't agree more, and thought it was a good time for a reprise. A few...

On Sale: Curtains from Pottery Barn

We've had good experience with Pottery Barn's curtains. (Our most recent living room project involved hanging PB shower curtains on the windows, and they've worked out well.) Right now, Pottery Barn...

Small Space Solutions: Adding a Foyer

From the email box last night: a link to an "apartment for two" designed for a young couple by KNQ Associates. Our favorite element of the design (and one we'd love to add to our own apartment) is th...

Reader's Rooms: Jen's Chicago Built-In

Yesterday we couldn't stop thinking about the built-ins we no longer have. The smallest apartments and the largest homes can all benefit from these features - organizational treasures, really. Plus, t...

Pet Vérité Portraiture

You love your house. You love your pet. Rachel Bliss manages to capture the soul of animals, people and spaces in these vérité portrayals of everyday pet life. ...

Saving a Piece of History

Cottage Living September 2008

Cabin "AFTER" - Jump below for the "BEFORE" When Joanna Pace-Brackett and David Brackett bought their dream cabin in Indiana, they knew it needed lots of work but they loved its historical charm. Wh...

Events Calendar: 09.25.08
Chicago

AT Chicago Design Meetup - Tonight! Art & Design Events ... AT Offline Chicago Design Meetup - Tonight Thursday 9/25, 6:30pm What’s it really like to hire and work with a designer for a projec...

Quilt Basics from Garnet Hill

Changing our summer bedding to a more seasonally-appropriate look and feel always seems like a simple luxury. For fall, a light quilt is a great in-between choice when neither the light summer duvet n...

Best of the Fall Colors Contest: The Midwest Finalists 2006

Last week, we took a look back at a few of the Midwest entries that were the reader's favorites from 2007. Today, we roundup the 2006 "Best of the Midwest". We're hoping that they will inspire some gr...

Inspiration: Metallics from Harlequin

Browsing through British wallpaper manufacturer Harlequin's collection, we saw a lot of metallic prints paired with both modern and vintage furniture in simple, spare roomsets. Balance is the key to...

Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny Mid Century Homes
Atomic Ranch Fall 08

There are some of us who read all the blogs and fawn over architecture that we are about 80% sure we could never afford. To those people, look no further. Why have a full size house, when you can h...

Svenska Mobler Closing Sale
Chicago

Some sad news for Chicago fans of Swedish antiques - Svenska Mobler is closing their Wells Street location later this fall, on November 26. While the LA and online shops will remain, we'll miss being...

Tile Vault: El Cardenal Palmas in Mexico City

What: 1x1 tiles in a range of brown tones Where: Bathroom at El Cardenal Palmas, Mexico City Who: Designed by Pascal Arquitectos Why: The color scheme in this Mexico City hotel bathroom seems so rig...

Ebay Scavenger: Modern Acrylic House Numbers

Finding modern house numbers that fit your budget can be tricky. There are some really great options out there, but when you consider that each number costs what dinner does (depending on your eater...

Crochet Nesting Bowls

Yes, we're suckers for crochet. We know its not everyone's style, but we love the warm, cozy quality of crocheted items. These nesting bowls are great for storing small stuff, not too expensive, and...

Log Pillow Roundup at Etsy

A few weeks ago we posted these log pillows made by Norwegian Wood. We found them at Etsy, but recently found several more varieties there, too: from large to small for the sofa or the floor. Find y...

Textured Pillow Covers for Fall

From cable knit sweaters to pillow covers - fashion designers Lutz & Patmos created a line of cozy-worthy home designs for West Elm. The line includes these cable covers, made from acrylic and wool an...

Wowo Ellipse Dog Bed by Vûrv Design

We don't have a dog (although it's unfair how many cool accessories dogs have compared to cats), but if we did we might be inclined to fall for the Ellipse Dog Bed by Vûrv Design. ...

Good Questions: Tips for Curtain/Canopy Installation?

Fernanda is looking for some DIY help: I was recently inspired by a picture I found of a curtain/ceiling installation from a hotel and I would love to be able to do that in my own room. I have no clue...

Some Ideas on Living in Tokyo at the CCA

House A: multiple distinct uses in a single space. photo: ryuenishizawa.com We finally made it to the current Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo exhibition at the Canadian Centre for Architect...

Best Chicago Built-ins
Send Us Your Photos!

Most of our favorite homes include built-ins: dining hutches, bookshelves surrounding a fireplace, hallway shelves with glass doors, 1920s closets with built-in drawers...we want to see yours! ...

It's All In The Details: TheDesktopWallpaperProject

We all take great pride on the condition of the inside and outside of our homes. We buy fresh flowers and spruce up small spaces to make things feel comforting, creative and calm. But what about on...

Old School Supplies from Uppercase

School season is fully underway, and students have started wearing in their new supplies. Even those of us who are well beyond our student years can still appreciate the good design of many of those...

The $10 Room Makeover...Thanks to Sharpie

Charlie Krazer of Kentucky decorated his basement with murals produced with Sharpie markers. Simple line drawings transform the space from a run of the mill rec room to something altogether unusual an...

The Many Phases of a Sheepskin Rug

We find this to be a (not very important) design conflict. It isn't about storage systems or making the most of a small space (high on the importance meter), but it is a design element that has popped...

Look!: Fall Color

This Madrid building is a study in type and in the use of complementary, not match-y, color on an exterior. ...

An Imagined Life: A Nap Dealer

All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen. Psst...yeah, you. Psst, hey...come'mere......

Scavenger: Two Tolomeo Desk Lamps for $100 each
Chicago

In Lincoln Park, two Tolomeo Desk Lamps are available for $100 each - they retail for over $350 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are op...

Hive Bench / Table

Designed by Chris Kabatsi for Arktura, the steel Hive bench (or table) holds a complete, commanding look of bent steel, intricately designed cutout, and a bright powder coat finish. Details below: ...

Dream Home 2008 Trends: Intense Color

Bedroom by Anne CoyleWe attended the press preview of the new Dream Home at the Merchandise Mart this morning. It's always great to meet the designers and hear about their process in putting together ...

Yellow Accent Pieces from CB2

It seems like all the chain stores are doing canary yellow pieces right now: IKEA's yellow Trollsta collection, Pottery Barn's yellow Cafe Chairs, and now CB2's new accent pieces. Our favorite is th...

Inspiration: DIY Contact Paper Window Shade Decals

There are some ideas that are so simple it's crazy. They typically fall into the category of "why didn't I think of that." Window treatments aren't usually found for just a few dollars, which is ...

This Thursday: AT Offline Design Meetup at DWR 09.25

At Our Last Design MeetupThat time is rolling around again - our Design Meetup is scheduled for this Thursday, September 25th and we hope you can join us at DWR Tree Studios. Jump below for the upcomi...

Animal Prints: Beyond Leopard and Zebra

For pet design month, we thought we'd round up a few animal prints available by the yard. Not leopard spots or zebra stripes, but colorful fabrics printed with animal motifs from cats to dogs to gir...

Good Quotes: Ann Landers

Ann Landers, American advice columnist has been quoted as saying many fantastic things over the years. We find this one extremely appropriate as it hits home more than it should. Click through for ...

The Greenest Man in Chicago
Chicago Tribune 9.23.08

Ken Dunn—the Tribune's pick for the "Chicagoan with the lowest carbon footprint"—doesn't own a solar home, nor does he have wind turbines on his roof. He lives on the top floor of a two-flat in ...

Art Collectors' Bungalow by Rene Desjardins

This 1960's bungalow was transformed by Rene Desjardins to meet the needs of a young couple: children, an extensive art collections, and heavy entertaining. You'll see art displayed throughout the h...

Samsonite Travel Accessories

Obsessing over our locked up Samsonite, we took a break from trying to open it and instead perused the lovely accessories collection online. Accessories are only good, though, if your main luggage is ...

The "Joke" Coffee Table Book

Coffee tables are quite a popular subject here at AT, as are the books that sit on them. For the most part, the purpose of coffee table books is two-fold; not only do they show visitors what subjects...

Good Questions: Cat + Duvet = ?

Laura is wondering about this potential purchase: I really adore this duvet from West Elm, but I'm worried my cat will ruin it. My cat has claws and is known for kneading my bedding. I'm afraid one da...

Look!: Step Stools at McGill's Library

On a recent visit to McGill University in Montreal, we stepped into the campus' main library to take a look around. While the entire building is a fine specimen of brutalist architecture, we just co...

Help! Tricks for Unlocking Luggage?

We got this great Samsonite hardside suitcase as a gift last year and have never used the lock. Yesterday, while traveling back home, it seems that the locked used itself. We've scoured the web and of...

Roundup: Handmade Cards For Impromptu Occasions

We remember our mother and grandmother alike keeping a stash of emergency cards. With the advent of email, is this a tradition you carry on? Or do we call it good by simply hitting send with our bi...

Living Oprah: One Year of "Living Your Best Life"

35-year-old Chicago blogger Robyn Okrant (aka "Lo") tapes every episode of Oprah, takes notes on what the talk show host advises, and lives according to the letter. When Oprah said everyone should a...

New from Ork: Chicago Screenprints in 4 Colorways

This just in...Jenny at Ork has added four new colorways (and a new print process) to her lineup of great looking Chicago neighborhood map prints. The new ones are screenprints (as opposed to the pro-...

Decorative Birdcages from The Conran Shop

These colorful iron birdcages are meant for tea lights, not birds. For indoor or outdoor use, we love the variety in color and shape. ...

How to: Get Real About Needless Spending

Terrifying tickers, RSS and actual news stories got us re-thinking our cash flow. Until now, ignorance was bliss but getting intimate with our pursestrings was the first step to knowing where to save ...

What's Your Favorite Yankee Candle Scent?

We find it impossible, whenever we walk into a Bed Bath & Beyond, to avoid the massive wall of Yankee Candles. We can waste many a minute in front of this display: uncap, inhale, repeat. Although we...

Sales Calendar: 09.23.08
Chicago

Red Dog HouseSeptember Sales ... Red Dog House Second Anniversary Sale 22% off the entire store September 26-28 2031 North Damen, 877.223.7341...

CHI Scavenger: Art Deco Bedroom Set for $300

In Andersonville (through AT's classifieds), Dawson is selling this Art Deco dresser and full size bed frame set. Details below: Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business i...

Before & Afters by Eddie Ross

Chairs "After"Eddie Ross is a Martha Stewart Living staffer (Senior Style Editor), a contestant on the current season of Top Design AND was on the Martha show last week because of his own blog. Our fa...

Modern Prefab Homeowners Dish on Their Digs
Conscious Choice

If you've ever looked into building your own prefab paradise, you know that getting a grasp on the realistic possibilities can be difficult. Despite all the information out there, prefab housing rem...

Inspiration: Using Color In Unexpected Places

Color can be used most anywhere in your home, but in Grand Rapids Michigan, at the home of the Zohreh Daly, color is being used where most people wouldn't think. The threshold. Click through the ju...

New from Normann, Outdoor Design, Kim's Remodel Ideas & a Time Traveling Kitchen
Slinks for 09.22.08

Seen today on our travels around the web: new design from Denmark, notes on outdoor living from a design panel in Chicago, sketches for an upcoming remodel and an Illinois kitchen on The Kitchn. Jump ...

IKEA Reading Nook

When we saw this image of a reading nook from IKEA's site, we thought, "Huh. That's pretty cool...and it looks like a few photos we've seen before." This room picks up on several trends including di...

Flickr Finds: Purple and Pink Spotted House

With our Fall Colors Contest kicking off today, we thought today might be a good time to share this home in Burlington, Vermont. Having the most colorful home means inside and out right? Click thro...

Vintage-Style Bathroom from Toast

This vintage-style bathroom from British catalog Toast had us thinking about ways to warm up our own bathroom with second-hand accessories. We love the tin boxes and trays, the basic white towels, a...

Sumatra Sideboard at Structube

Structube is sort of like a West Elm of Canada. A step above IKEA, with so-so-quality, so-so-price, you-assemble furnishings. One of their new offerings, the Sumatra sideboard, is made for dining ro...

Good Quotes: Bruce Springsteen

While unpacking boxes that had been in storage for a couple of years, we found a book and have no idea where it came from. Not only did we find a collection of college love notes inside from Nora to J...

Good Questions: Pink Sofa or Wingchairs?

Kelly is looking for some opinions: I desperately wanted a pink couch, much like the one attached (from Domino magazine). Sadly, the couch was out of my price range and I could not find a suitable su...

Etsy Find: Baby Monster Lamps by Tyson Bodnarchuk

They're monsters, not ghosts, so don't worry, this isn't a super-early Halloween post. We just saw these Baby Monster Lamps by Tyson Bodnarchuk over at Etsy. He works out of Montreal and makes all s...

Benjamin Moore Pale Palette Inspiration

Forget the faces on the walls (a Benjamin Moore "personalized" marketing touch): what we're really eyeing is the neutral, pale palette of the walls and trim. Combining paint colors Hush (AF-95) and F...

How To: Make Martha Stewart Cut Paper Wall Decor

While flipping through one of this month's magazines, we came across an advertisement for Martha Stewart products. Beautifully put together as always, but something in particular caught our eye. Cl...

Sofas on Sale at Jayson Home & Garden

Remember this amazing sectional sofa from Kathleen and Alex's Lakeview condo? Listed in their house tour survey as their "biggest indulgence," this piece from Jayson Home & Garden is definitely splu...

Hot or Not? Wall to Wall Carpet Trend

The brand new issue of Domino has a feature on wall to wall carpet - fully bringing this flooring trend to the forefront after many years of wood floors being the way to go...what do you think? Hot or...

Roger Brown House in New Buffalo, Michigan

New Buffalo, Michigan has been coming up in conversation a lot lately. Three years ago, I took a drive with my dad to see if his grandparents' house was still there (a place he spent many childhood su...

3191 A Year of Mornings: The Book

Great news: photoblog and color inspiration masterwork 3191 has arrived in biblioform. Sad news: the blog is forever down. So fans, buy now. ...

Whiner and Diner Pet Accessories

Here on AT, we're fond of seeing how people reuse wine crates. Whiner and Diner, a small company in Connecticut, has a whole business of turning wine crates into helpful accessories for doggie (or c...

Scavenger: Nexus Storage Cube from DWR for $200
Chicago

In Bucktown, a Nexus Storage Cube for $200. It is a stool, ottoman and side table, as well as providing extra storage area. Top reverses from cushioned leather to wooden tray. Sells for $750 new. Jump...

Etsy Scavenger: LoveLeeSoaps

These handmade creations from LoveLeeSoaps are really, really cute. We picked the "prettier" soaps of the bunch to feature here...but click through to also find "My Poop Does Not Stink" (which smells ...

Hot Posts: Amy's Vintage Modern Nest, Loft Interiors, Great Garage and a Colorful New Orleans Home
Chicago

From a new house tour of a small (500 sq. ft) "Vintage Modern Nest" to loft decor from Zara Home, add in an amazingly well put together garage and a look at a very colorful home in New Orleans - these...

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