Amy Atlas specializes in one thing, dessert tables, and she does it right. These are pure fantasy party looks with every detail just so. And, while we probably (definitely) wouldn't pull out all these...
Looking for a weekend project you can finish in a couple of hours? How about organizing the medicine cabinet? It's one of those once-a-year tasks that doesn't take too long and goes a long way towar...
When we were growing up, coasters were a fact of life, simply part of the decor landscape, especially during parties and holidays. Thinking back on long ago holiday season gatherings and how they diff...
There was no way to make that title NOT sound dorky. Somehow its hard to embrace the word "doilies" on Apartment Therapy the same way that the editorial team does in the new issue of Martha Stewart L...
We fell in love with the dining room of decorator Fawn Galli when we first saw it in Domino last April. When we spotted it a second time in Domino's Book of Decorating, we were even more intrigued b...
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We love a good Bond movie - for the formula, the grit, the glitz, the girl, the Bond, and the interiors. In anticipation of the latest, Quantum of Solace, we've been catch...
Detailed, ornate, fussy. However you'd label these chairs, we were surprised that Walter E. Smithe offered some intrigue during our online dining chair perusing. Not for everyone, but not to be ignore...
Layney sent in a good question: I'm looking for a lucite-type (acryclic, etc.) wall display case - long and narrow. I have a typical Chicago condo with a long, narrow hallway. I'd like to display pott...
We've often seen this done in tiny restaurants, but not so much in homes. A mirror is placed on the wall at about the eye level of seated diners. The effect is expansive and lively: the dining space...
With everything that's happening in Chicago this weekend, we wanted to highlight one event: the Unison warehouse sale. We've been meaning to stock up on linens, so we were excited to find out that U...
Have some open spots on your calendar? There is lots going on in Chicago this week. We've rounded up a few things to do, places to go and sales to check out...jump below for the list:...
With the economy in a slump and the cold winter months upon us, many people are feeling a little down. During times like these, it's important to take care of yourself—not necessarily with retail ...
We've been looking to the leaves lately for paint ideas (autumn ginkgo yellow/gold for the dining room?). The KALLT tablecloth and runner designed by Eva Lundgreen remind us exactly of that - seasonal...
In Boystown, a set of three round West Elm tables for $150. They originally retailed for $550 and the seller says they are in great shape. Jump below for links:
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Some interesting stops on the web today: a delightful sounding picnic in bed, five minutes of fun fifties footage, Kim's kitchen reno update and an Urban Eco kit...jump below for all the links:...
Have you ever thought about tacking up your shoe collection to the living room wall, or covering the hallway walls in Turkish carpets? Berlin-based firm Mashallah Design takes these madcap ideas and t...
They hold our shampoo, our condiments (hopefully those two things aren't interchangeable) and occasionally our art supplies. See where we use ours and tell us what your plastic squeeze bottles hold ...
Kristen is looking for some color advice: I adore this red cabinet, but have no idea what color walls work with red furniture. I want it for the dining room of my 90 year old condo, which is currentl...
Made from 100 percent organic cotton, Rubie Green's upholstery-grade fabrics are printed in the US using water-based, non-toxic inks. Designs are available in a range of modern and classic prints—no...
There are places throughout our day that we would normally consider to have a germ or two (or three or four depending on our cleaning skills). Toilets, doorknobs and keyboards all come to mind. But...
We're always interested in how people integrate workspace into their homes, so when we spotted this live/work apartment renovation on the Slow Home, we were intrigued. Kariouk Architecture combined tw...
Did you love the What Would Neil Young Do poster as seen in Eve's House Tour? If you're in the area, just stop by the Sympathy for the Devil show at Montreal's Contemporary Art Museum to pick up you...
A Crate and Barrel Camden Sofa in Spring Green for $429 obo. Links to this and more good finds below the jump:
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Party season is gearing up - and with it comes hosting duties. And with the hosting duties comes the expense of not only buying the libations and edible treats but the goods to serve them in and on. W...
If you're shopping for high-end basics, DWR has a lot of items on clearance right now, with sofas marked down below $1,500 and other deep discounts on lighting, beds, and chairs. We've rounded up a ...
While walking home tonight we noticed that our neighborhood is relatively dark. Out of the many homes we passed by only 4 had their porch light on. Are people conserving energy and leaving them off...
Seen on the web today: Making your own wreath in 4 easy steps, the enviable organization of Nicole's studio, patterned products from Jess and a map lampshade how-to from Chez Larsson...jump below for...
At first glance, these desks by Belgian architect Vincent van Duysen seem fairly standard. The beauty is in the details: the joints can be reconfigured to create a workspace for one person, two peop...
The search was on for a great anatomy print since this home tour earlier this year. We've been checking auctions, garage sales and estate sales all summer long with little to no luck. So, it was a p...
Victoria is looking for some suggestions: I need a room divider idea! I'm trying to figure out how to put up a curtain in my apartment to section off my bedroom and I can't figure out how to hang out ...
This personalized ad campaign from YLighting, spotted in a recent Dwell magazine, had us feeling all warm and fuzzy. Not only is the customer featured, Elizabeth, from our home city Chicago, but we lo...
Do you know the six sins of greenwashing? Going "green" can be a bit confusing. It's tough to tell if a product will really help you make a positive impact on the environment or if it's just jumping...
Yes, we know. Another environmental footprint calculator? Unlike more general calculators, this one is tailored to your home and uses the information from your bills to recommend ways to save energy...
Loretta sent in an email: Please, Please, Help me! I live in a double wide mobile home, and my husband (whom I love dearly) is a pack rat. He keeps everything. I need more storage really, really bad,...
Elle Decoration named Matthew Hilton "Designer of the Year" for 2008 at the British Design Awards in October. His work was described as "team[ing] tactile wood with strong, sinuous shapes for a vint...
For dramatic dining room inspiration, restaurant decor is a good place to start. Restaurants invest lots of time and money into creating the perfect atmosphere for eating and conversation, and (depe...
We can never have too many blankets and throws around. While we are paying special attention to our radiators, insulation and storm windows right now, layering up always works on these increasingly ch...
At Grand and Western, two pale sage green linen sofas with metal legs from Room and Board. The seller says they are in excellent condition and are priced at $450 each - they will sell separately. Jump...
Not everyone gathers for family dinners at the dining table. Let's face it...many people eat in front of the TV. If we're going to have dinner on the couch, we might as well do it in style. Click be...
The current issue of House Beautiful features a Chicago apartment designed by Alessandra Branca. According to the article, the age of the building was vintage, but the apartment itself was "a concret...
Often times we feel like a salmon upstream in our local Urban Outfitters. We never feel like we are wearing enough layers or hip enough sunglasses, but it's worth the time to check out some of their...
Some good stuff from today's travels through the design sites: award winning packaging, Fabulon looks at Fornasetti, a toasty faux fur throw (sounds good right now-brrrr) and a fun vintage bookend fin...
For those who like to have their papers in plain sight, this post is for you. Vitra proves that the stack-and-pile system can go well with a modern office, particularly if you have a great-looking d...
Sometimes the best part about shopping is the window displays. While we were out and about this past weekend, we came across some clever ideas used in retail spaces that could easily be translated i...
Project: Diamond Tufting 101
Time: 6-7 hours
Cost: $55.00 (stool was $19.99 at Target)
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Diamond tufting isn't so formidable when you break it down - it's really just two parts. Fi...
Going black and white in the dining room tends to bring out the cool, mod, b&w-all-over vibe. What we love to see is black and white done against warm, rich woods and fabrics, a combination that plays...
We have the White House on the mind lately, what with the recent election. We were surprised to find a few elements of its large dining room that stood out to us for inspiration in our own home. Her...
As the decal trend winds down, we're still spotting some innovative applications of peel-and-stick design. One of our recent favorites is this cheap and easy approach to a DIY headboard. As shown in...
Katy sent us a good question: Hey! I'm in a western suburbs of Chicago, and am needing a good, quick, and most importantly AFFORDABLE upholsterer. I bought these chairs thanks to the tip from AT las...
After collaborating with designers Kelly Wearstler and Jamie Drake on past collections, Schumacher has now launched a fabric line by Celerie Kemble. Many of the details are right on trend and very cur...
Black and white are big right now in home decor, and that applies to tabletops, too. With this classic combo, it's easy to mix and match a variety of patterns and still come off looking clean. Becau...
These glass wall clocks available through UK's Joseph Joseph are both graphic and a little humorous - including dots, stripes and spheres, a track course, colorful pills, and even a rainbow of chairs....
In Wicker Park, a George Nelson Saucer Pendant for $200. According to the seller, it has never been used but does need rewiring. Jump below for links:
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We were struck by two inspiration shots that we got from the folks at Flor. They both feature the same entryway room set, the same size rug and similar colors of Flor tiles (Sea Grass from the Martha ...
A little while ago, we wrote about using bold color in the entryway: it's (usually) a small space that can handle some unexpected color, and it's the perfect place to set the tone for the rest of yo...
lilithslair has moved a small stand under her desk to act as a landing strip.
This week we are taking on the media that sometimes seems to consume us. Maybe the wire tangles behind your TV are on...
Although we often equate luxury with opulent fabrics and lots of bling, places like Spanish resort Son Gener remind us that sometimes luxury is all about understated elegance. The neutral color pale...
Recycling is a great thing, but making the actual process of doing so isn't always glamorous. We really like the looks of these screenprinted jute recycling bags from World Market. Click through th...
Evan sent in a good question: I'm about to move into my own place here in the Midwest. It'll be my first very own apartment, so I've been getting pretty geared up to make it look nice. Recently I've b...
If you've got the kind of dining space that doesn't require you to rely on a kitchen bar (which can be easier than it seems), an extension table allows for the kind of flexibility that space-savers ch...
A visit to Montreal's Biosphere over the weekend reminded us of the forward thinking of R. Buckminster Fuller. He's designed the US Pavilion for Montreal's World Expo of 1967 (pictured up top). The ...
European furniture company Vincent Sheppard specializes in an adaptation of wicker that's been around since the early 1900s: Lloyd Loom weaves, originally made from kraft paper twisted around a stee...
Kristy has a good question: A few months ago, I moved into in a small apartment with a built-in wall air conditioner. I live in Colorado, where the weather is starting to get cold and windy, and I hav...
We just got an email about the AMLI 900 apartments, recently opened in the South Loop. Among it's many listed amenities, there is a BIG one...the entire complex is smoke-free - what do you think? Hot...
It's no secret that we love Ilse Crawford and her design firm Studioilse, but if we had to choose the best of her work it would probably be her dining rooms. Crafted from humble materials paired wit...
Whether a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen dining area, or a living/dining room combo, Kenneth Brown designs this all-important room with an emphasis on color and texture. In these rooms, you'll ...
In Chicago a CB2 Dining Set for sale; a Bongo table and two high barstools for $500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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