President-elect Obama has asked Americans to create the change they wish to see by volunteering their time this Monday to celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. For the ATers in Chicago, here...
We've mentioned a bedroom cleanup before as a good weekend project, but since we are planning to do it ourselves tomorrow, we put together a checklist (that always seems to make the job go faster for ...
Today in the Chicago Tribune we read an article by Mary Umberger that confirmed what we already knew: downsizing is happening all over the place. At Apartment Therapy, we've always thought that Smal...
Although it's a nice feeling to know that there's nothing under your bed, sometimes our spaces mandate that every bit of storage potential we have is utilized to the fullest extent. From boxes, to d...
Emily sent us an email: Have you seen that T-Mobile commercial where the Dad says there's a "No Dereks with mustaches clause?" I love the wallpaper in the house in the commercial and would love to use...
OK, so you've held fast to your New Year's Resolution. You've been keeping your home clean and you've even managed to organize your closet, but your place still needs a little something else. This i...
Back in June we talked about how to clear the dvd clutter that can be a side effect of having a small movie obsession like we do. Our idea worked brilliantly until the credenza holding our dvds, fou...
This idea does not require purchase (which is $5 each from Uncommon Goods). Whether a postcard to send or large map turned into art at home, stitching your way through travels or memories is both a be...
Speaking of the tartan trend, we love these home products from Anta. Far from trendy, these throws, pillows, fabrics, rugs, stoneware and bags are pure classics...
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If you lack bathroom storage or a linen closet, linen cabinets can definitely come in handy. They're also versatile pieces that can be used in the bedroom as a dresser, in the dining room as a buffe...
Big Binth Warehouse Sale this week! If you can brave the cold, we've rounded up a few things to do, places to go and sales to check out...jump below for the list:...
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Name: Lois
Location: St. Louis
We heard from Lois, who rehabbed a tiny cottage into a cozy home. She writes, It is in St. Louis, MO and built in 1938 for the sum o...
Found on Photojojo, this struck us as a concept that could be applied to multiple projects: calendars, nursery alphabets, and just about anything you could think to make from a photo grid. It's a si...
My mother-in-law recently made a quilt for our home out of old suit jackets -- tweeds, cottons, suede. Although quilting is easy (so we hear), and a heartfelt gift to yourself or others, if you love t...
In Lincoln Square, a two year old Florence Knoll sofa in a cinnamon color Knoll textile for $4200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Lena Location: Montreal, Quebec Size: two-story semi-detached house Years lived in: 30
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See that porch light there by the front door? It's a beacon. To a warm and cozy r...
We can't believe that just looking at dishes could make us feel squeamish, but it really has. The Hematolagnia place settings are definitely not for the faint of heart and we can't really imagine dini...
This house is all business in the front, party in the back. Located in London and renovated by Studio MG Architects, the front facade is plain brick with Georgian windows, while the back opens up in...
We came across our post on FLOR's bedroom photos and got us thinking about how nice it is to wake up in the morning and step onto a warm rug. Ever since we redid our bedroom, we've been looking for ...
Looking for a way to add character to your bed? How about mixing it up with some contrasting (but complimentary) bedding. We love the way these beds from Caravane pair solid colors with stripes, che...
There are some problems with being an artist. You often time have challenges on storing things that the average household doesn't have to deal with. In our household we pack away screens for screen...
Seen on the web today: Miso Soup Design's wonderful workstation, same room, one year later, valentines and a good looking Brocante book...jump below for all the links:...
The Depot is having a winter storage event through the end of the month (Jan. 31). For either in-store or online shopping, this storage "event" includes bins, totes, carts, shelving, hooks and hangers...
Yesterday, when we were checking out the Antiques Roadshow site for our post on requesting tickets, we saw a good article on taking care of antique pieces. According to the expert interviewed for the ...
Here's an easy idea we spotted in a photo: a headboard made from a mirror. In this room with low ceilings, the mirror reflects light and adds a sense of height to the low bed. Click below for a few ...
A good question from Elizabeth: My fiance and I recently moved to Chicago and we find ourselves with a large bedroom. It has inspired me to make our bed as heavenly and comfortable as possible as we r...
Renegade seems to move in a stream of its own, a throwback to good old ground-up business practices. The organization began as a craft fair, opened a brick and mortar store a couple of years ago, an...
Untitled (Nancy Nortia), 1973/75
Writings, studies, or early musings of huge art world figures can be insightful and deeply refreshing. In this collection of over 90 Polaroids taken by Robert Mappleth...
Upholstered beds are one of those love em or leave em items - some love the look, others would never consider them. If you fall into the first camp, you know that they are, very often, quite expensive...
In Lakeview East, a West Elm dresser in good condition and an Ikea queen size bedframe for $250. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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The upcoming February issue of MSL has a "tear out and try it out" type of article called Organizing Principles which lists tips and tricks from the editors on getting things in order throughout the h...
Madrid's Hospes Hotel is a great example of one way to add pattern to a minimalist room. With nothing more than some opulent pillows and blankets, an all-white room gets an injection of color and st...
We've given up our traditional address book and we're wondering if you have too? Or if you use a different method since we are all trying to be as paperless as possible. Click through the jump to s...
European wallpaper manufacturer Ecotapeter proves in their catalog that wallpaper and artwork make good roommates. Their photos are full of casual arrangements: leaning artwork, clustered frames, pi...
Let's give a big round of applause to the returning Midwest Scavenger! It's been awhile, but it's back today with some fantastic finds some of which are featured above. From "Giant Vintage Billboa...
A nice quiet, obedient pet with a built in dimmer...hot or not?...
There's some disagreement about whether plants in the bedroom is a positive or a negative. Feng Shui practitioners say that plants in the bedroom are not good feng shui, unless your bedroom is fairly ...
These vases are a lot like the ones you'll find in a thrift store, mom's basement, or grandma's china cabinet. Except for one thing: their heavy metal logos...
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This living room designed by Eileen Boyd struck us as the ultimate in entertaining. Although it's a very large, posh space, there are several lessons to take away if you want to create your own part...
Now, we are not presuming that we look as cute in our winter hat as this guy, but we've been known to wear ours now and then while typing at our desk on some chilly mornings here in Chicago. As temps ...
Andrea sent us an email: My partner and I are hoping to add some much needed storage to the west side of our kitchen. (We own a small, mostly renovated semi in downtown Toronto.) We had been thinking ...
There's no denying that times are tough, people are losing their jobs, and spending is down. In this type of economic climate, evenings out are replaced with time in. While we need our homes to be h...
We've only got one set of flannel sheets, so when switching them out for others, we notice a huge difference in how comfortable (warm) it is to climb into bed during the middle of winter. A family mem...
Have you ever attended the Antiques Roadshow? The perennially popular appraisal show has announced its 2009 tour locations and ticket applications are online now......
In Bridgeport a Vintage Knoll Executive Armchair in brown leather with caster base and swivel/tilt feature for $575. Jump below for links to this and more:
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Patty Bouley is a style scout for Point Click Home and did an interior design forecast for 2009 based on the Maison et Object home furnishings show held twice a year in Paris. Jump below for the six t...
Looking for a stylish spot to dump your snowy boots? Wooden bath mats are one alternative to the traditional boot tray. Designed to deal with water, these mats are slightly raised, with built-in slo...
Every 3-4 months there is a gathering of the best kind. Deals are made, treasures are found and fun is had. It's a place where repurposing is at it's finest and it's best to come with a Uhaul in to...
Good stuff from the blogs today: a print that says it all, inauguration party invites, a wooden flip clock and a DIY cat cubby...jump below for all the links:...
Whether you have a set of matching votives or just a bunch of loose tea light candles, arranging them on a table instantly ups the romance factor. Click below for a few ideas......
We caught at article in the Kansas City Star this past weekend on what books are great to start off your home libraries. Or rather, which books simply must be included. We liked the one's we saw an...
This past summer we took a fantastic trip to Europe. It was wonderful to get to show our son some of our favorite cities and the added bonus of traveling with a 10 year old is that you get to hit ALL ...
These throw/blanket styles available through the Sierra Trading Post are classic -- and very reduced. The Moon of England wool throw (shown here) is $34.95 ($180 retail) and comes in 12 color combina...
Okay, forget just hanging a painting at the head of the bed. This hyper-color bedroom takes it a step further with an entire mural wall acting as a headboard......
Often cited as a favorite source in our local House Tours, Chicago's Salvage One is a one-stop shop for reused architectural elements, furnishings, and accessories. Their pieces are scoured from bui...
Ashley is on a color hunt: I bought a condo with this fantastic master bedroom - large (15*17), french doors to a balcony, a window, light cherry hardwood floors, and a total of 4 doors.
My goal is...
Andrew Bannecker is a self taught artist who works from his home. Originally from Kansas, he has since gone urban, trying out life in Seattle, Chicago, NY and DC. His work has got a bit of a retro vi...
A while ago, we purchased IKEA's Hessum Runner for our entrance hall, and we've been very happy with how it's held up. Shown here (unvacuumed) after several days of collecting slush, shoe grime, and...
You've seen it; maybe you've even done it. If you have a car and rely on street parking, spending an hour shoveling your way to said car might result in the "no one gets this spot" mentality. We get i...
On Halsted near Armitage, a "like new" king size Room and Board metal bed for $450. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Kanye West served as a judge on the panel for this years Wallpaper Design Awards. Along with Jean Nouvel, Ines de la Fressange, Marc Newson, Sir Ken Adam and Stefano Pilati, he helped to chose the bes...
Checking out the website of European kitchen designers Baden & Baden, a few architectural details caught our eye, including these double layer door screens. Details like these are the things that tr...
While wading through the aisles at our local TJ Max store we came across an interesting find--framed clothespins. Retailing for $30, we think this is a totally inexpensive and DIY-able project for a...
Over at House Beautiful, they did a roundup of 13 makeover shows. From HGTV, ABC, TLC, Fine Living and the Style Network, these run the gamut for us from very familiar to huh? never heard of it...and ...
This cottage bedroom found on Inspace combines romantic wallpaper, bedding, and crystal chandeliers with industrial chic locker storage. The heavy-duty locker adds some edge to an otherwise soft sch...
Have you ever seen a bedroom that had the same vibrant personality as the person who inhabited it? If not, you're about to. Meet 19yr old Lanni. Her bedroom is bright, bold and brought together wi...
Seen on the web today: Amazingly cheerful bright rooms from England, a new design for an old favorite game, finding space in a narrow kitchen and recycled paper lamps. Jump below for all the links:...
The perfect winter combination? Cashmere and hot water. Spotted at Restoration Hardware, this hot water bottle set comes with a rubber bottle insert and a cashmere cover in ivory, blush, oatmeal, silv...
I stumbled upon this blue bedroom and really liked the saturated color in the walls and the giant-scale painting at the head of the bed. Further investigation revealed that this bedroom was created ...
This weekend, we spent some time cleaning up our embarrassingly disheveled apartment. We usually start with the living room or kitchen when we're binge cleaning, saving the bedroom for last and doin...
Chaely is looking for some advice: Hi! After carefully studying Apartment Therapy for months and months, I decided that I would try to be less afraid of color and go for a bold, bright color scheme i...
According to the Economist's industry predictions for 2009, aquatecture (the design of floating structures atop platforms) will be the trend to watch in building and construction this year. The maga...
Kushtush Organics calls itself the "Eco Sleep Shop." Specializing in organic sheets, pillowcases, pillows, blankets, comforters, mattresses and toppers, the online shop also boasts free shipping for o...
In Lakeview, a CB2 Photography Floor Lamp in perfect condition for $40 - they sell new for $100. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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