Upholstery Inspiration: Spruce Home
We like the look of vintage pieces that have been given a modern makeover and absolutely subscribe to the concept that redoing older (and probably better made) pieces is a wise choice when it comes t...
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Color Combo: Gray-Green and Off-White
We love this kitchen from Inspace, not only for the Eames chairs and Saarinen table but also for the subdued gray-green and off-white color palette. This classic color combo is very Martha. Although...
Midwest Fall Cure: Celebrate Good Times! Come On!
Week Eight - Weekend
raikenn keeps all the necessities for present wrapping tidy and at hand.
For those who are caught up to speed it it time to P-A-R-T-Y. Soon there will be people over to check out our new cured s...
Beautiful, Frugal Flowers: 3 Ways to Use White Carnations for Holiday Arrangements
We love flowers in the home, especially during the holidays. One of our favorite flowers for holiday decorating is the carnation: a much-maligned and often ridiculed staple of grocery store bouquets. ...
Shipping Container Art Studios
Upwardly Mobile Home Magazine
In our recent post on the prefab housing market, we were tipped off to Upwardly Mobile Home Magazine. We checked out the premier issue and found some interesting stories of modern mobile homes, incl...
It's A Crafty Weekend In Minneapolis
No Coast Craft Fair & Handmaiden's Craftsmas Show
This weekend marks the 4th annual No Coast Craft fair in Minneapolis as well as the Handmaiden's Craftsmas Show. Click through the jump to see our picks from some favorite vendors (and links for th...
Venus Zine: Looking for Collectors
Here at AT, we love a good collection (like Sarah's Chalkware Animals, which we featured right here). The team at Venus Zine (lead by Amy, whose own great looking Chicago home we featured right here)...
Lollie Ries
Lollie Ries recently opened up online with its debut collection, Winter Bloom 2008. Providing ways to "wrap, carry, adorn, be merry and dine well," the early selection is sweet and functional, sustai...
Urban Product's Kitschin Storage Units
If you've been hunting for wall-mounted, closed storage for the kitchen, Toronto-based Urban Product might have just the design for you. They've come up with Kitschin, an ingenious little storage bi...
Small Space Solution: Coffee Bar by Esyn Design
Today's small space solution doesn't come from a home, but rather from a coffee bar wedged between two escalators in a Michigan Avenue mall. With just a couple of counter bars (a classic solution fo...
The Guide: Shows, Sales and Things to Do in Chicago
12.05.08
SO much is happening this week in Chicago! If you've got holiday shopping to do (or want to avoid it!), we've rounded up a few things to do, places to go and lots sales to check out...jump below for t...
Good Questions: Wall Mounted Coat Rack on a Budget?
Sarah is hoping for some DIY inspiration: Does anyone have any really cool ideas for making your own wall- mounted coat rack on a budget? (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets po...
Metallics and Cool Colors from Julian Chichester
Known for high-quality finishes on the splurge-worthy end of the spectrum, Julian Chichester has mastered the arts of silver and gold leaf, mirrored paneling, and eglomise painted glass. Who better ...
Modern Craft in ReadyMade
Look! Past house tour participants (and Modern Craft blogger) Jim and Kari are featured in the current Dec/Jan issue of ReadyMade magazine. This fantastic Evanston home has received a lot of attention...
Special Mini-Scavenger: AT Chicago Reader Brad's Sale
Brad kindly sent us the links to some good buys on chairs he has for sale on Craigslist that he thought y'all might like - some vintage pieces in great condition and some modern seating from Blu Dot. ...
Scavenger: Crate and Barrel Eastport Dining Table for $500
Chicago
As part of a moving sale, this Crate & Barrel white Eastport extension dining table is available for $500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Open Thread 139
Chicago
Happy Friday! ...Busy Weekend Ahead
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House Tour: Lisa & Alex's Craftsman Loft
Montreal
Names: Lisa & Alex, owners Location: Old Port, Montreal Size: 1400 s.f. (for four people and a big dog) Years lived in: Alex 6 years, Lisa 4 years
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Lisa and Alex moved to Montr...
Wright Important Design Auction: Mid C Metallics
Coming up soon, another of Wright's fantastic auctions. Titled "Important Design", the catalog includes these exceptionally pretty pieces from the sixties, which will definitely be some of our picks i...
Southern Living Idea House Earns LEED Gold Rating
Southern Living's 2008 Idea House in North Carolina is more than just a pretty face; it recently earned LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. The USGBC cited a few key factors ...
Help Us Fill This Empty Bathroom Space!
In our new downtown Kansas City loft (which we have adjusted to quite nicely) we have a ridiculously tall bathroom. Click through the jump to tell us how you would fill this space if you lived in t...
Finding Paint in "Mimosa"
...or any other of the 3000 Pantone Colors
Yesterday we blogged Pantone's choice for "the" color of 2009, which is Mimosa, known officially (but less poetically) as 14-0848 TPX. We noticed a few readers wondering in the comments about matchin...
Jake Sofa from Z Gallerie
In our search for sofas under $1,000, we came across this simple, modern sofa from Z Gallerie. In the last year, we've overcome our bias against the store's name, and we've found some good go-to ite...
Revolutions by Michel de Broin
Montreal
You know those infamous curving stairs common to the entries of many Montreal residences? This public art installation is a nod to those, though these stairs are taken to the extreme, curving around...
8 Stress Reducing Tips To Save Your Seasonal Sanity
We keep small holiday sprigs on hand in our wrapping station. We cut them apart and tie single stems onto individual packages. Easier than a bow and they travel well!
Holidays always feel like the...
Good Questions: Blum Hinges in Chicago?
Walt wants to know: Can you tell me where to buy Blum hinges in Chicago?(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject li...
Emma Bridgewater Pottery
Emma Bridgewater Pottery (like Bridgewater tea towels) is the classic gift: "Crafted in the small Victorian English town of Stoke on Trent, each piece is hand painted and hand finished - yet they rema...
5 Ways to Wrap Gifts (Without Using Holiday Paper)
Last year around this time we asked how you wrap. Although the majority of you said that you do it with "whatever's on sale", many others use more nontraditional approaches: making fabric gift bags, u...
On Sale: 7 Sofas Under $1,000
Browsing some of the sales that are taking place right now, we came across several sofas that have been reduced below the $1,000 mark. Click below for options from Room & Board, CB2, Crate & Barrel,...
Faux Bois Wrapping, Gifts for Boys & Thomas Jayne Studio
Slinks for 12.04.08
Good stuff from the design blogs spotted today: faux bois gift wrap DIY, gifts for brothers (and other boys), etsy picks for the holidays and rooms by Thomas Jayne Studio...jump below for all the lin...
Decorating Dos and Don'ts from Gia Russo
We recently caught Gia Russo's tips and tricks on My Home Ideas, and we (unfortunately) identified very closely with the Real Simple design expert's number one decorating DON'T.
It's a mistake we ma...
Win a Signature Silk Pillow from Agnes & Hoss!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
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Name: Signature Silk Pillow
Shop: Agnes & Hoss
Value: $150
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Signature Silk Pillow from Agnes & Hoss. This beautiful...
Scavenger: Crate and Barrel Clare Floor Lamp for $125
Chicago
In Milwaukee, a nice looking Crate and Barrel Clare floor lamp in stainless steel for $125. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Color of the Year 2009: Goodbye Blue Iris, Hello Mimosa
Last year Pantone's 2008 color choice was deep, mysterious and definitely on the cool side of the color wheel.
It was Blue Iris (shown here) and was described as a hue that "combines the stable and ...
Holiday Giveaway 2008: Enter 6 More Today!
12.03.08
The gifts keep on coming! Be sure to enter the 6 great giveaways that were posted today...all links are below......
10 Uses for Clothespins
If you've got a bag of clothespins on hand for line-drying, you can also use them around the house for other odd jobs. Click below for 10 spots around the house where clothespins can double as clips...
Look! Wooden Magazine Holders At Michaels
We're wrapping up The Fall Cure this week and we have been searching for some small items to finish off the organization to our chaos. Click through the jump to see which room of the house we needed...
Limited Time Modern Wall Clocks
We got a reader tip (Thanks, Ellen!) about these modern clocks made by Keith Moore, a Minneapolis furniture designer. They look great and are priced very well...
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Craft Store Holiday Decorating
Real Simple
Real Simple's website currently lists a roundup of 12 holiday decorating ideas from the craft store, minus the glitter and goop. Simple and inexpensive, the concepts cover the table, mantelpiece, en...
Roundup: Great Standby Gifts To Have On Hand
It's happened to the best of us. We show up at work and the person in the cube next to us brings you a present and all you have is a smile. Or maybe the scene happens with your dog groomer or haird...
Party Idea: Host a Home Goods Swap
We've been invited to a few clothes-swap parties lately, and although we couldn't attend, the idea will never really go out of style - bad economy or not. This got us thinking about different kinds of...
4 Simple Ways to Lighten Up This Winter
Montreal Gazette
A recent article in the Montreal Gazette touched on the winter blues, cabin fever, and how people deal with the shortening and darkening of the days in winter. The article goes into some serious psy...
Giralot Storage System by Stefano Bettio
Stefano Bettio's Giralot shelves rotate 180 degrees on a column, allowing shelves to display or hide their contents. The column affixes to the wall and rests on the floor. We like the space-saving d...
Good Questions: Similar Chandelier for Less?
Shelby sent us an email: Hi! I saw this chandelier in a store while on my honeymoon and fell in love with it... but the $800 price tag seems a little, um, insane.
(Note: Include a pic of your probl...
Another Modern Alternative Christmas Tree...Artware
One of our most popular posts from November was a roundup of 4 modern tree alternatives. We just discovered another that we thought you might like......
Vignettes by Suzy Hoodless
Visiting the website of British designer Suzy Hoodless, we noticed just how talented she is at creating vignettes: those details that can make or break a space. As the former Interiors Editor of Wal...
10 Sundance Winter Finds for the Home: Pillows & Throws
The Sundance catalog is a perfect source for winter lovers. Warm up your space with wool throws and blankets; our favorite is the San Miguel (above), which combines Navajo textile traditions with mode...
Scavenger: Pair of Room & Board Loring Sofas for $900
Chicago
In Rogers Park, two ebony microvelvet Loring sofas from Room & Board for $900. The seller says they are in PERFECT condition and will also sell seperately for $500. each. Jump below for links to this ...
Guess Who? An Author's Living Room
Architectural Digest
This week, our "guess who" shows off the living room of a very famous writer. We think the style suits the personality of the author quite well and there is a clue or two to tip you off. Take a close...
Inspiration: Walls of Bookshelves
Bookshelves are the original modular furniture. Stacked up, down, and side-by-side, they can line a whole wall or just a little nook. They look great in pairs, even better in threes, and if you've g...
Survey: Do You Wipe Your Paws?
With adverse weather season upon us (helloooo mittens and scarves!) it's time to start thinking about our 4-legged friends again. For those with a backyard it can be tricky to catch your pet at the ...
Mod Holidays from Nine Mile Schoolhouse
We got an email tip: Kurt Cyr has revived a traditional Christmas market in a century-old schoolhouse in Montana. He combines his passion for modern design with more traditional elements associated w...
Revived Antiques from Ghost Furniture
Looking for some out-of-the-ordinary DIY ideas? British shop Ghost Furniture is a good place to start. Like Dr. Frankenstein, they revive once-dead furniture by combining a hodgepodge of parts into ...
Inspiration: Nature As Table Decor
West Elm
We were out doing a little Holiday shopping this weekend when we stumbled across some great ideas from West Elm. We always love tables that bring the outdoors in, especially since that means we don'...
Pantone Panettone, Holiday Flashcards & Pretty Planters
Slinks for 12.02.08
Seen on the web today: Pantone panettone packaging, ampersands by House Industries, holiday flashcards and pretty planters...jump below for all the links:...
Large Murano Tumblers from Vivre
If a set of these is off the radar, we think a single tumbler could work - used as your singular favorite sipping glass or for a centerpiece with a few stems. Each Venetian glass tumbler is one-of-a-k...
Look! Winter Window Boxes
Montreal
Window boxes are one of our favorite ways to make a little outdoor extension of our small apartment. But what to do with the shallow planters come winter? On a recent walk around the neighborhood, w...
Recycled Hermit's Cabin by Arvesund
After getting our first snow here in Chicago, it seems appropriate to write about this little winter cabin. Designed by Mats Theselius and built by Swedish company Arvesund, the Hermit's Cabin is ju...
Good Questions: ID Edward Cullen's Chair from Twilight?
Kari is hoping some eagle eyed identifiers are reading today: Hi! i really like the upholstered chair shown in the twilight photo (article: Twilight Inspiration: Edward Cullen's Bedroom)- it's one-arm...
Muji Award 03: The Winners
The theme for the competition was "Found Muji". Nearly 2000 entries from 25 countries were received and the projects chosen as winners are simple, smart, beautiful and, as you would imagine, VERY muji...
Is Prefab Housing Poised for a Profit?
Forbes.com
We've heard a lot about the prefab housing market suffering in the (now-official) recession, but a recent article from Forbes argues that it's actually poised to make a profit whenever the housing m...
Sale Rugs at West Elm
Our recent house guests loved our old West Elm Links rug, which we just moved from the living room to dining room (and it seems like we gave it - and our rooms - a new life). This rug has had two owne...
Scavenger: Room & Board Queen Parsons Bed for $475
Chicago
In Wicker Park, a Room and Board Parsons queen size bed made from lacquered steel for $475. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Holiday Giveaway 2008: 6 New Ones Today!
12.01.08
Be sure to enter the 6 great giveaways that were posted today...all links are below......
7 Ways to Add Color to the Bathroom
We have a white bathroom that we love, but we've been considering ways to add a little bit of color without detracting from the crispness of our blank canvas. When we found this bathroom on the webs...
Midwest Fall Cure: Week Eight - The Finish Line
This finish line doormat from Uncommon Goods feels fitting for this week.
With the end of the Fall Cure in sight we are all taking final stock on the last two months (2 months! Can you believe ...
Survey: Will You Shop at H&M for the Home?
As we went to publish our post, we saw that AT:DC took a sneak peek at the brand new H&M Home lines earlier today, so we decided to turn our post into a survey on the subject. What do you think? Is t...
Apartment Inspiration from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires' Home Hotel was opened by Tom and Patricia Rixton, two well-traveled people who spent the last 16 years trekking across Europe and Asia before they returned to Patricia's native city in...
Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant
There were several things we had to take care of before the real winter hits here in Chicago. Our energy audit produced bad results (which weren't so surprising), and so we decided to take matters int...
Look! Using Trashcans For Entertaining
So there are some things that might sound cliche coming from the Midwest. Like we all wear cowboy boots and ride horses. Or maybe it's that we all have pig tails and wear overalls. Well this post ...
Hot or Not? Hug Chair for Two
...or for one and a laptop. This concept chair design called the "Hug" comes from the first Bulgarian Design Biennial. What do you say? Hot or Not?...
Grow Your Own Wine Rack
A grow your own wine rack kit to delight any DIY, gardening, or wine enthusiast: We're thinking great ideas can be taken from this for the true DIYer who is not bound by kits. Created by artist and de...
Shobac Cottages by Brian MacKay-Lyons
On a dramatic cliff site in Nova Scotia are these escapes called the Shobac Cottages and Studio. Designed by Brian MacKay-Lyons, the cabins are small and humble where their setting is expansive and ...
Reusable Fabric Bags and Wraps from Etsy
Although we've talked a lot about reusable grocery bags, there are still those other paper and plastic things that accumulate waste: produce bags, lunch bags, gift wrap. Fabric is a washable alterna...
Good Questions: Color to "Fix" this Room?
Jana sent us an email: I just moved into a great apartment with a good friend for a roommate [2 bed + 2 bath = ...
Pro Party Planner, Thom Filicia's Office & a Paper Wreath
Slinks for 12.01.08
A few fun spots from the design blogs today: Throwing a party with a pro, Thom Filicia's workspace, a kraft paper wreath and a suitcase style dog house...jump below for all the links:...
Modern Embroidery from Chez Sucre Chez
Over the last couple of years, embroidery has made a comeback and the humble hoop has become a symbol of DIY style. We particularly love the modern designs of Kimberly Scola, sold through her Etsy s...
Win these LED Reading Lights from Lightology!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
To Main Giveaway Page
Name: Pair of Night Owl LED Reading Lights by Edge Lighting
Shop: Lightology
Value: $216
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present these Night Owl LED Reading Lig...
Scavenger: Crate & Barrel Petrie Sofa for $775
Chicago
In Bucktown, this 5 month old Crate & Barrel Petrie sofa with upgraded fabric is selling for $775. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Hot Posts: Twilight Bedroom, AT Dining Rooms & $1 Gifts
Chicago
The top posts in Chicago this week were a look at modern vampire style, a roundup of beautiful dining rooms from all the AT cities, tips for accommodating guests in small space homes, $1 gift ideas p...
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