Midwest #44: Lauren's Many Moods
Name: Lauren
Location: Nashville, TN
Type of Home: Ranch/Cottage
What inspired you to use color? I have always loved color. I like to use color to create moods in my home. I use brighter, viv...
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Color Combo: Layered Shades of Green
Green is a color that looks great layered. In nature, varying shades of green are laid on top of one another all the time. If you look closely at a green leaf, you might see a brownish-green stem, y...
Midwest Fall Cure: Week One - Weekend
Plizzyp worked on some window washing this week!
Cure Clock: 1,248 hours remaining
Assignment: Re-read pp. 52-69, clean and list repairs (more after the jump)
Flickr Pool: Midwest Fall Cure Pool
W...
Midwest #43: Dawn and Erik's Atomic Ranch
Name: Dawn and Erik
Location: Owatonna, MN
Type of Home: 1960 Ranch
What inspired you to use color? I wanted to highlight the coved ceilings in our dining and living rooms, so I needed a cont...
Pairings: Antique Artwork with Modern Furnishings
This photo from Alcro struck us with its chic combination of modern Eames chairs and an antique portrait. We love this method of combining old and new styles......
This Weekend: The Post Family Housewarming Party
Our favorite Chicago print shop, the Post Family, just moved! They've taken over a beautiful new space in the West Loop aptly named "the Family Room." On Saturday evening, you're invited to hang out...
Clerét Shower Squeegees
We started using a squeegee in our new apartment's shower because it helps keep the glass doors free of soap and hard water residue. But we're not altogether happy with the typical squeegee design w...
Carpet Sample Reuse
ReadyMade, Issue 37
So you may not need a carpet square for nap time anymore (ah, we loved that!), but carpet samples are great materials for putting both zany and sophisticated home decor ideas into action. We add artis...
Good Quotes: The Color Yellow
"There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun."
- Pablo Picasso...
Midwest #42: Jennifer Jade's Classic Chic
Name: Jennifer Jade
Location: St. Louis, MO
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? My favorite designer, Coco Chanel, inspired the specific use of colors in my condo. I wanted th...
Emmanuel Cosgrove's LEED Platinum Rowhouse
Montreal's Gazette
The rowhouse's third floor addition is passively heated with the help of this window wall.
Montreal's Gazette took us inside the home of Emmanuel Cosgrove last month. His Plateau rowhouse achieved L...
Bold Bathrooms from Domino's Archives
A small space like an entryway or bathroom is a great spot for going a little crazy with pattern and color. We found these fun bathrooms in Domino's archives - none of which hold back on the pow facto...
Midwest Scavenger: Color Here, There & Everywhere
The Midwest is packed full of color this week and we have the top 50 colorful items (and more) to show you, including a 40' 1978 Colts Blue Bird Bus packed with color. Click through the jump to see ...
Midwest #41: Vamh's Perfect Harmony
Name: Vamh
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type of Home: 1960's Ranch
What inspired you to use color? I love the variety that can be achieved by using color. You can pick up an accessory while tra...
Midwest #40: Amy's Personal Paradise
Name: Amy D.P.
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Type of Home: Studio
What inspired you to use color? To individualize our living quarters, we make cosmetic decisions- we update the hardware, fa...
Colorful Dustpan and Brush Sets
We use our small, bright blue, hand-held dustpan ALL THE TIME. Unfortunately after leaning it next to a radiator last winter it got all kinds of warped. Finally, we're scoping out new ones, and while ...
Midwest #39: Devin's Color Craving
Name: Devin
Location: Lafayette, IN
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Winter inspires me to use color. Spending 9 months of the year mostly indoors and surrounded by dar...
Scavenger: Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp for $75
Chicago
In Pilsen, this mid-century hanging pendant lamp is selling for $75. The lamp is 7" in diameter, white with gold flecks. Jump below for links and more good finds:
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Best Crewel Rugs from Williams Sonoma Home
From traditional Native American graphics to soft blue and ivory medallion patterns to a bright coral design, these Williams Sonoma crewel rugs (loosely embroidered two-ply wool) combine the great tr...
International #14: Kate's World Outside the Window
Name: Kate
Location: London, OntarioType of Home: Townhome
What inspired you to use color? I love colour and can't imagine not being surrounded by it. I am inspired by nature and art and the ...
House Tour: Naz and Jen's Mid-Century Americana Apartment
Chicago
Name: Jen Schuetz and Naz Hamid
Profession: Jill-of-All-Trades and Designer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1200 Square Feet
Years lived in: 2 1/2
Type: 2 Bedroom Apartment
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Midwest #38: Chris and Jay's Real Reflection
Name: Chris and Jay
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? Our space is pretty small (under 900 sq feet). We used color to make the space feel brighter, lar...
7 Beautiful Things for the Bedroom
If you're looking for a way to splurge on yourself without overspending, the bedroom is a good room to invest in. It's the room where you rest, relax, and...um...connect with another person. Whether...
Electric Toothbrushes: How Often Do You Recharge?
In our home we have this problem. The toothbrush. It doesn't have anywhere to sit.
Our pedestal sink doesn't have enough space and we aren't quite ready to tackle a bathroom renovation (especial...
Midwest #37: Kristen & Jonathan's Quality of Light
Name: Kristen and Jonathan
Location: Evanston, IL
Type of Home: Condominium
What inspired you to use color? My husband and I are both painters. We consider color and the quality of light in a...
Design Museum Podcast with Patricia Urquiola
Dezeen 10.16.2008
We always get a little thrill when we follow a designer's work, and then finally get an opportunity to hear them speak. This morning, we heard Patricia Urquiola's lovely accent for the first time on...
Look! Painted House Numbers
We found this unassuming house in Prairie Villiage, KS last week. It's Mid-Century in style and provides a great tip for those who might be in the market for some new house numbers. Paint them! Cl...
On Sale: Blankets and Throws at Macy's
It's the season for blankets and throws. Our own living room is starting to get a little chilly, and since we sacrificed a couple of old blankets to our dog's crate training, we're in the market for...
Two 2008 Standouts from Benjamin Moore
These Benjamin Moore colors are just a couple that were highlighted as Fall/Winter color trends for 2008 by Color Marketing Group, an international not-for-profit Association of 1,100 Color Designer...
Happy Accidents with Color
Look around your rooms. Did you sit down with a master design plan or are there lots of small, happy color accidents that pop out to you? We often find that our less-than-deliberate color choices real...
Midwest #36: Sally's Stripes
Name: Sally
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Type of Home: Studio Loft
What inspired you to use color? I LOVE color, but have been in a dilemma about how to add color to my walls. I didn't want to ...
The Homes of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton
Architectural Digest
November 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed the look into Diane Keaton's Beverly Hills home in the current issue of Architectural Digest. Her recent renovation of the 1920's Spanish colonial revival, with designer Stephe...
Dutch Bike Co. Chicago
Opens October 18
On Saturday, October 18, the Dutch Bike Co. will open its new Chicago location. In addition to the Seattle outpost, our city eagerly awaits the selection from this independent retailer and European im...
Good Quote: Erma Bombeck
Do you have a chore or two that isn't exactly that the top of your "happy to do" list? The downfalls of being an adult come with doing 100% of your own housework, annoyances or no. Give us your lea...
Pantry Organization at Door Sixteen
One of the projects on our to-do list for fall involves cleaning and organizing our pantry. We found some extra motivation when we spotted Anna's renovated pantry at Door Sixteen. Click below for li...
Midwest #35: Ian & Monica's Colorful Vibe
Name: Ian and Monica
Location: Covington, KY
Type of Home: Rented Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Our neighborhood – an old fashioned German village with sweeping views of Cincinn...
Chicago Home Movie Day
If you've got any old or new home movies, the annual Chicago Home Movie Day held at the Chicago Cultural Center sounds like great motivation for digging out the best and bringing them to life if they'...
Hunt & Gather
Minneapolis
Technically Hunt & Gather is an antique store. But what it offers - a visual cacophony of color combos, many multiples and ingenious groupings - is anything but dated. A type-lovers nirvana, it overf...
11 Honest Plumbing Tips From an Honest Plumber
Running water is serene but plumbing is terrifying. Lucky for us, our best friend just happens to be in the field! Lucky for you, he's agreed to give us a solid list of what to do/not to do in reg...
Midwest #34: Anna's Inspired Family Home
Name: Anna
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Type of Home: Turn of the Century Family Home
What inspired you to use color? I am a native Californian in Minnesota. I added color to our home to bring t...
Scavenger: West Elm Cadman Spine Bookcase for $100
Chicago
In Lincoln Square, this West Elm Cadman Spine bookcase (gunmetal) is for sale - at $170 new, this one is going for $100. Seller also has CB2 pony stools and an IKEA Malm table for sale.
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Midwest #33: Gretchen's Color Combos
Name: Gretchen
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Duplex Condo
What inspired you to use color? My furniture tends to be from flea markets, hand-me-downs, craigslist, the alley - you get the ...
Midwest #32: Maya & Michael's Saturated Colors
Name: Maya & Michael
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Type of Home: Rented Loft Apartment
What inspired you to use color? We have huge, south-facing windows that let in tons of light, which makes sat...
Roundup: Lotus Blooms
Lotus blooms are a classic motif. Symbolic of enlightenment, the lotus appears a lot in Asian decor, but it's also a popular pattern in the west. Click below for a few of our favorite current favori...
Midwest #31: Alison's Happiness at Home
Name: Alison
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? I don’t so much choose to use color as it just pops up and forces its way into my life over...
At On: Inherited & Modern Artwork
Upon moving into our home, my Husband's Grandparents gave us these prints that had adorned their walls for years. My Grandparents had the same exact ones so they were welcomed into our home with a w...
Midwest #30: Jennie's Farm House
Name: JennieLocation: Fish Creek, WI
Type of Home: Rented Old Farm House
What inspired you to use color? Hard to be in a bad mood when you are around bright colors. ...
The Gallery: Seastone Works by Mitsuru Koga
Japanese artist Mitsuru Koga works on a very small scale, sculpting forms from natural seastones. The stones evoke human empathy: some are cracked, while others squat on tiny legs. Koga describes hi...
Midwest #29: Anna's Original Style
Name: Anna
Location: St. Louis, MO
Type of Home: Ranch
What inspired you to use color? All the original materials in the house before we rehabbed such as the original Formica counter and plyw...
A Fishtank That Doesn't Look Like The Dentist's Office
The fish tank above is made from a glass canister that needed a purpose other than taking up space in the recycling bin. It's made a great alternative to the usual dentist office type aquariums. Cl...
Color Tip: Paint the Entryway
If you want to paint one or two bright walls, but you're not sure where to go bold, we vote for the entryway. Click below to find out why......
Etsy Finds: Plytextile's Repurposed Sweaters
Warm up. The cold weather's coming and Plytextile is pulling out the old sweaters. You wouldn't know it from their crisp, modern patterns, but these pillows and "modern doilies" are made of select d...
Hot or Not: Mirrored Furniture
Mirrored beds, mirrored tables, and a mirrored chest of drawers (above, from Crate & Barrel): They're all over the place but are they (or might they end up) in your homes? We're wondering if this is a...
CB2 Acacia Mini Bar
Why let hotels have all the fun? Keep your very own mini bar and stock it with whatever you like -- without the outrageous fees -- with CB2's Acacia Mini Bar.
...
Midwest #28: Liz's Creative Editing
Name: Liz
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Type of Home: Tudor-style Duplex
What inspired you to use color? I'm pretty intuitive about how I use color. I want my home to reflect me, and color plays...
Glass-Front Cabinets by Produce Design
The reflective finish of glass can make small spaces seem bigger. We love the application of glass throughout the kitchen cabinetry in this project, a 50th Street penthouse, by Produce Design. Every...
Umbrella Stands from Unica
Unica has an entire section set aside for umbrella stands - good news for those living through many rainy days and constantly misplacing their umbrellas. The Alessi vessels shown here are some of our ...
Afraid of Committing To Color?
Blender Magazine 11.08
With Fall Colors happening we have seen some beautiful examples of how to brighten up our walls and our decor in general. But what happens if you aren't quite ready to hop aboard the color train? A...
DIY Idea: Paint the Frames
If you've got a collection of clustered artwork that you'd like to visually unify, a simple solution is to paint the frames. A group of all white, all black, or all one-color frames will read more c...
Midwest #27: Matt & Rob's Happy Compromise
Name: Matt & Rob
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The two of us have very different taste and style when it comes to our home. The challenge was to ta...
Simple Desks from Overstock for Under $300
Simple, clean surfaces and desks make for the best workspaces. These modest, simple pieces offer some great, inexpensive solutions for the small home office (or your make-shift office corner in the di...
Look!: Simple Art, Big Statement
A friend tacked up this sketch pad drawing of her husband—and left it there, scotch tape and all.. Framed only by a striking orange wall, it reminded us that sometimes casual moves can be the boldes...
Roundup: Polka Dots at The Company Store
There's nothing like a splash of polka dots to add instant fun and make you feel like a color-hungry kid again. Jump down for more spotted options...
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Scavenger: Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Chairs for $400 obo
Chicago
In Naperville, a set of 4 Vintage Thonet Chairs with red vinyl seats. The seller says they are in good shape. Jump below for links to these and more good finds:
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Lotsa Dots 2009 Calendar by SuperKonductor
The success of David Head's 2008 screen printed calendar has paved the way for 2009 - and this Lotsa Dots print. We're thinking this means '09 is bound to be bold and colorful, with lots of dots to co...
Midwest #26: Jeremy and Howard's Smooth Transitions
Name: Jeremy and Howard
Location: Savannah, GA
Type of Home: Suburban House
What inspired you to use color? I find versatility in nature inspiring. For me the color on the walls can appear s...
Midwest #25: Angela and Adam's Mood Change
Name: Angela and Adam
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rental Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Rentals can be pretty dreary- I add tons of color to make the space feel like a perma...
Instant Decorating: Places for Plants and Flowers
Plants and flowers may seem like small details, but they can actually have a huge impact on a room. They bring color, texture, and (most importantly) life to a space. When considering where to use p...
The 5 "Re's" of Quick-Fix Makeovers
O At Home
Not all makeovers involve grand budgets, architects or even a weekends worth of time. Click through the jump to see the 5 "Re's" of quick-fixes to your spaces......
New Fabrics by Project Runway Winner Jay McCarroll
Project Runway Season One winner (and all-time fave at my house), Jay McCarroll, has designed two lines of quilting fabrics for Free Spirit. Uber-colorful and with a sweet seventies-kid vibe, they are...
How To: Upholster an Open Arm Side Chair
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Project: Upholstered Open Arm Chair
Time: 5-6 hours (max)
Cost: $35.00
Open Armed Side Chairs or Occasional Chairs can serve multiple purposes in your home. They can ...
Midwest #24: Arno's Attic Abode
Name: Arno
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rent-to-own
What inspired you to use color? Color is in my blood. I'm Mexican and everything in my culture is colorful and vibrant. As an artis...
DIY Idea: Slipcovered Headboard
Looking for a way to add a little color to your bedroom? How about making a slipcover for your headboard? This DIY project works for upholstered headboards, as well as plain headboards that need a l...
Midwest Fall Cure: Week One
heymomo is sprucing things up with some flowers before the organizing of the closets begins.
Today (or yesterday for those who weren't off for Columbus Day) we embark on Week One, which is all...
Colorful Striped Rugs from IKEA
Ever since we saw the striped IKEA rug in Anna's Old-and-New Newburgh Victorian on AT:NY, we've been thinking about where to put one in our own home. We love Anna's multicolored Unni rug, but we're ...
The Chalkboard's Return to Old School
In Cynthia Rowley's Townhouse
Okay, we know you didn't really go for the decorative caulking in designer Cynthia Rowley's house. We do, however, like one more child-like detail recently spotted in the same home. She's taking the...
Dot Palampore Table Linens from Pottery Barn
The Dot Palampore table linen set is now on clearance at Pottery Barn - we think it's a great black and white design that would work well year round. Napkins and place mats below:...
Hot or Not: Comet Chair and Ottoman
A contemporary plush lounge chair, by Garnet Hill, in a muted mango shade. With matching ottoman. Hot or Not?
Voting and link below:...
Midwest #23: Jennifer and Greg's Spirit Boost
Name: Jennifer and Greg
Location: Decatur, GA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Four years of an off-white cinderblock dorm room in gray-skied Indiana were enough to co...
Diane Thorp's Window Transparencies at Ouno Design
Artwork for your windows. Diane Thorp's hand-loomed window textiles do not just filter light and add privacy: they are works of art. The woven cotton panels are designed with soft geometric patterns...
Original Prints from JJ Audubon Gallery (and Poster Print Copies)
Original Audubon prints offer stunning detail and color, but often come with a painful price tag. Searching our favorites through the JJ Audubon Gallery (pushing $3000), we pulled a few knockoff print...
Maintenance Free Curtains For Less Than You Think
We've been doing some extreme curtain hunting lately. We've been looking for something that doesn't require frequent laundering, care, spot cleaning or even consideration once we hang it. Sounds...
Where to Donate Your Old Eyeglasses
If you've got an old set of sunglasses, nonprescription, or prescription lenses lying around, there are several organizations that are happy to take them off your hands. For low-income families and ...
Midwest #22: Kate's Year Round Summer
Name: Kate
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type of Home: Single Family
What inspired you to use color? The world outside of our homes has so much color, why not bring all the beautiful colors of natu...
Best Chicago Pumpkins?
We spent the beautiful weekend downstate acquiring plants, flowers, apples and pumpkins. This is a favorite October excursion, including a colorful drive down and shopping for not-so expensive fresh p...
Wooden Pieces on Sale at Target
Spotted, as they say, at Target: these burl-y, handmade-ish wooden bowls on sale. Not quite clearance, but going fast. Single shots, post-jump....
Look! Design Magazines in Japanese
It always gives us a thrill to see something so familiar (Elle Decor) look so worldly and special, when translated into a different language. Jump down to see where we had this glossy multicultural e...
Midwest #21: Dr. Jen's Small Space
Name: Dr. Jen
Location: Detroit, MI
Type of Home: Studio
What inspired you to use color? With such a small space to work with, and my busy schedule, I wanted to create a special place where I...
Scavenger: Asian Silk Screen Panel for $150
Chicago
Chicago seller used this silk screen panel as a headboard, and says, "the piece has never been in direct sunlight, so the colors are vibrant and have not faded at all." Link to that and more good stuf...
Sales Calendar: 10.14.08
Chicago
Design Within Reach Annex SaleOctober Sales ... DWR Annex
Post Semi-Annual Sale at the Annex in Cleveland, Ohio
Up to 80% off
Includes brand new and discontinued overstock, floor samples and scratc...
Smart Spending Advice from AT House Tours
Chicago
In this volatile economy, keeping a healthy home is especially important to maintaining balance. The good news is that a beautiful, supportive space doesn't have to cost a lot. Apartment Therapy is ...
Midwest #20: Signe's Cozy Colors
Name: Signe
Location: Dayton, OH
Type of Home: Townhome
What inspired you to use color? Nature is what inspired me to use color. When we go hiking in the woods during the fall and seeing al...
How To: Pumpkins That Make Paper Mache Cool Again
For the third year in a row, pumpkin crops have been down across the US. We've had too much rain and the crops are either flooding out or are growing ahead of season. This is all just a big excuse ...
Midwest #19: Shae's Mix and Match
Name: Shae
Location: Moores Hill, IN
Type of Home: House
What inspired you to use color? I've been obsessed with color since childhood, especially sunset colors: warm reds, yellows, and oran...
Good Questions: Lipstick Jungle Dining Set?
Ayleen has a question for the crowd: I have been scouring the internet looking for an affordable and similar dining room set to the one that appears in Wendy Healy's (Brooke Shields) apartment on Lips...
Tip: Our Best Decluttering Solution
This week we have been tackling some of the clutter in our own home while we've been reading our homework assignment for The Fall Cure (Psst, look for a Week 1 post tomorrow!).
When decluttering an...
Look!: Capturing the Season
We spotted these boxes in a local window display and had to share them with you here. The neighborhood optometrist used clear acrylic boxes to "store" the season's colors, making a beautiful display...
Midwest #18: Lucitebox's Kooky Kitschy Color
Name: Lucitebox
Location: Chicago, IL
Type of Home: Rented Apartment
What inspired you to use color? As a vintage clothing dealer, my job requires that I bring in "new" stuff all the time. I f...
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
Montreal
Our Thanksgivings always involve these two basic activities: sharing a large meal and going for a long walk. This year, we're celebrating on this second Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day in our ho...
The Gallery: Strong Stuff
Kansas City artist Tom Whalen has some spook-tacular (we can say silly things like that in October right?) prints up on Etsy right now. Click through the jump to see more of his geek-chic illustrati...
Midwest #17: Jamie's Anti-Popcorn Color Pop
Name: Jamie
Location: Houston, TX
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? Hum…since we are limited with having to stick with the lovely generic beige wall color our apartmen...
Roundup: Handmaidens Indie Craft Fair
Minneapolis
Crafts usurped karaoke at the VFW yesterday. We saw what’s new from some favorite Twin Cities crafties, and found a few new ones—many of whom sell online, of course.
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Scavenger: Set of Two CB2 Trig Bookshelves for $200
Chicago
The seller says this pair of bookshelves - one 5-shelf and one 3-shelf - were bought six months ago and look like new. Links to this and more good finds below...
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Hot Posts: A Chicago Decorator's Home, Contest Entry Roundup, IKEA Hacks Itself & Decorating With Neutrals
Chicago
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