Modern Art in Traditional Rooms
Click Here to See All PicsEarlier this week, we took a look at a home that utilized modern design touches in very traditional rooms. Today, we look at a similar concept - the use of modern artwor...
Archive for the week of
8 Places to Use Kitchen Rails in Your Home
After posting kitchen organization items for the bedroom, we started to think about the many ways we've seen the classic kitchen rail used throughout the home. In bathrooms, workspaces and closets, ...
Midwest Scavenger: 40 Finds Worth Making Room For
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the top 40 finds on Craigslist in the Midwest. From Lincoln to Cincinnati, we scavenged so you don't have to. Click through the jump to see if t...
Hallways from House to Home
We're big fans of entryways. We're not sure where this fascination with entrances first began, but it’s bloomed into a love of shoe organizers, hallway runners, mail sorters, and coat racks. House...
Flickr Finds: Art & Chel's Table Placement Problems
We always love checking in on Art & Chel via Flickr. They are ever so dilligent about sharing their latest projects and questions. They are currently torn on the location of their table. Should it...
Take Five: Vintage Desk Accessories
Click to See the Five ItemsA home office is a place to get work done, of course, but why not show off a little vintage flair at the same time? These five items do double duty as practical items a...
The Impossible Project: The Re-Invention of Instant Film
Have you heard of "The Impossible Project"? We aim to re-start production of analog INTEGRAL FILM for vintage Polaroid cameras in 2010. We have acquired Polaroid's old equipment, factory and seek your...
BYOB to Quebec's SAQ Liquor Stores
Montreal
That's Bring Your Own Bag. Starting January 1, 2009, Quebec's SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec) completely eliminated disposable bags from their check-out routine. Customers are asked to bring t...
Collecting Handmade Ceramics
We have a few handmade dishes in our collection: a set of bowls made for us as a wedding gift, a large round serving bowl from Luna Garcia, and a glazed earthenware vase made by a friend. We love ha...
Good Questions: How to Achieve this Tile Effect?
Siobhan sent us an email: I'm obsessed with tile and I need some help. I'm hoping the all knowing AT crowd can help. Can anyone identify this tile or help me find something similar? I love the how t...
Bedroom Details from a Grecian Hotel
The Bratsera Hotel on the Greek island of Hydra lived its first life as a 19th-century sponge factory before it was reincarnated into a 26-room inn during the 1990s. The rooms, described as "typical...
Before & After: Favorite Bedrooms at Domino
There are some amazing transformations featured in Domino's archives -- we only wish we could see the entire room rather than a cropped image. By studying the before against the after, you can take ma...
Inhabit Wall Flats: Two New Designs
ArchitectYou've seen Inhabit wall flats before on AT. They are one of those perennial good products for both renters and owners. The news is that they have introduced......
Scavenger: West Elm Sectional for $1000
Chicago
In Andersonville, an "excellent condition" West Elm sectional in Tweed Brown for $1000. The sofa for sale consists of two corners and a single. Jump below for links:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Class...
Open Thread 146
Chicago
Questions, Answers and Conversation for Chicago and the Midwest
Check out Yesterdays Most Popular AT:Chicago Post:
Learning to Live Small: Part II - Stories of Living Well with Less
...
House Tour: Chuck and Holly's High School Home
Names: Chuck and Holly
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Size: 1369 sq.ft.
Years lived in: 7 months
>> See Slideshow (SLIDESHOW IS FIXED - enjoy the tour!)
Can you imagine living at high school? ...
10 Ways to Warm Up Your Bedroom in Winter
Having a warm bedroom in winter is crucial to our personal happiness. We love waking up in the morning, seeing snow outside, and feeling comfortable and cozy under our covers. For 10 ways to bring s...
Good Tip: Inexpensive Rug Solution
When we moved into our loft we quickly came to the realization that we had a great deal of bare floors. And although that's not really a bad thing, floor coverings were quickly needed to help tie ou...
Spring Florals from Romo
Although snow still blankets the ground outside our window, we've got spring on the brain today. Romo's new line of Mirabel wallcoverings and fabrics got us thinking about the 2009 color forecasts w...
Look! Zip Ties Help Support Canada
While living in Milwaukee several years ago, I was walking my dog through the alleys trying to find chairs and plants that had been stolen off our porch the night before. Although I wasn't having a...
The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
Chicago 01.22.09
THIS WEEK:
• Pagoda Red "Year of the Ox" Sale
• Room Service at Andersonville on Sale
• Lincoln Park Shopping Stroll
• Restoration Hardware
• Container Store
• R...
Michael Wolf: The Transparent City
Showing at Stephen Daiter Gallery
Michael Wolf; Transparent City #39; 2007/2008 | Chromogenic print | 40 x 52 in.
"The Transparent City" surveys the density and magnitude of Chicago's skyline. (Michael) Wolf's large scale prints re...
Leonard Cohen's Childhood Home
"My oldest son is sleeping in Leonard Cohen's bed." Leonard Cohen's boyhood home is here in Montreal, in the Westmount neighborhood. He and his sister owned the home up until the late 1990's, when i...
On Sale: Wallpaper and Decals from Ferm Living
Ferm Living's Clever Spaces Blog is advertising their wallpaper as one approach to a "recession remodel." A wallpapered accent wall, they say, changes your home almost as much as a whole-room overha...
Good Questions: How to Do a DIY Lighting Mashup?
Patrice is looking for some advice: I was wondering if you could post my plea for help to your readers & DIYʼers. I need a cheap lighting solution for my bedroom makeover. I really like the 3-D Cha...
Kitchen Organization in the Bedroom
If you're in New Year's organization mode, consider repurposing a few things from the kitchen to help you straighten up your sleeping space. Silverware and ice cube trays can be used to sort jewelry...
New for a Spring Bedroom from Room & Board
Room & Board for the springtime bedroom is a little bit soft, a little bit pink....but it doesn't have to be (we were just pulled to pink with these four pieces). In a similar vein, pillows and blanke...
New Marimekko Patterns: Spring/Summer 2009
Click to See All Photos
Marimekko has released their new line of fabric patterns for Spring and Summer of 2009. Our favorites are from Sanna Annukka, a group of whimsical patterns which are base...
Scavenger: Jens Risom Credenza for $1000
Chicago
In Wicker Park, a Jens Risom Credenza in "excellent condition" for $1000. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our S...
Guess the Decade: Dressing Room - The Answer
I'm starting to think that the AT readers are unstumpable...you know your decor!
(Click here to guess first - then jump below for the answer & more photos)...
Learning to Live Small: Part II
Stories of Living Well with Less
For those dealing with downsizing, the change can be stressful. In our first post on the topic, we rounded up our favorite examples of families, couples, and single people living in small spaces. Th...
Kleen Sweep: The End All For Fighting Dust Bunnies
When we moved into our loft, it had previously inhabited by a potter. Even though the floors were clean, there was a ridiculous amount of fine dust that kept sifting up into the air each time we swe...
Color Pairings from Lama
Online shop LAMA (Latin American in the Modern Age) has some of the most colorful product photos we've seen in a long time. Bowls of fruit decorate tabletops, colorful fabric covers furniture, and b...
What Would You Do With $120 In This Bedroom?
After the Midwest Fall Cure, we've been keeping our eye on the Flickr pool full of everyone's before, after and along the way photos. While investigating the hard work that has been done (thanks to ...
How To Get Rid of High Heating Bills...in 3 Easy Steps
Are you feeling the pinch of wintertime heating bills? Even though we spread out the pain across the whole year (we do the budgeting program) just seeing the charges that we are incurring each month i...
Home/Work/Play Notepads
In 2009 we are trying our hardest at being more organized. As a mainly "mental" list maker, I do still enjoy (and find extremely effective) the old pen and paper act. Crossing an item off a list is a ...
AT Survey: Banished from the Bed?
We have to admit, this has happened a couple of times in our own relationship: A spat has ended with one of us sleeping on the couch. It's cliche, we know, but unfortunately it really does happen so...
2009 Green Tax Credits
Over at the Low Impact Living blog, they've posted a very helpful list of green tax credits you can claim in 2009. Credits apply to the purchase of some Energy Star mechanical systems, windows, and ...
House Call: Marie's Memphis Apartment
Click to See All Photos
Name: Marie
Location: Memphis
Marie sent us an email with some shots of her colorful apartment - just the sunshine we needed in the middle of January! She says, I live i...
Good Questions: Replacement Feet for Vintage Chairs?
Katrina sent us an email: Hello! I have a set of six chairs that i scored for $25 a couple of months ago, four without arms and two with arms that are missing a few feet. I have no idea who made this...
Roundup: Midwestern Fireplaces
It's cold outside. During the dark months of winter, we always wish we had a fireplace to keep us warm. In case you're also fantasizing about fireplaces, we've compiled a roundup of Midwestern heart...
Bug Boot Jacks
We're guessing the ol' boot jack might stir up some memories for people...especially the bug jacks. Great for kicking off your winter boots and really quirky in style, we found five out there at vario...
Scavenger: 4 CB2 Orbit Chairs for $40 each
Chicago
In Uptown, four CB2 Orbit chairs are being sold for $40 each or $130 for the set. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business ...
Guess the Decade: Dressing Room
Welcome to the first "Guess the Decade" of 2009. A dressing room is not a spot that many of us mere mortals have room for in our homes, but it is an especially fun one to take a peek at for style clue...
How To: Go "Shopping" In Your Own Home
Before you go out to buy something new for your home, try "shopping" in your kitchen cabinets, pantry, laundry room, home office, or bedroom closet. You might be surprised by what you find: tea towe...
Etsy Scavenger: Three New (To Us) Artists
We love finding new (or new to us) talent on Etsy. Finding an artist we haven't come across before and checking out their handiwork is like Christmas to us. There are websites to be checked into, b...
Clouds by Ronan and Erwin Bouroullec for Kvadrat
In 2006, Ronan and Erwin Bouroullec released their North Tiles for textile manufacturer Kvadrat. The tiles were a modular system of fabric that could be installed on a wall or used as a room divider...
Good Quotes: Noam Chomsky On Hope
"Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it’s unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. If you assume ...
80's Valentines, Duplex Aquarium & Ikea Hack Dog Bed
Slinks for 00.00.09
Seen on the web today: Powerpop valentines featuring eighties hits, a duplex aquarium/birdcage, an Expedit dog bed and fabric bookmark how-to. Links below:...
Favorite Images from Chicago Public Radio's Daily Photo Archive
Daily photo for 1/20/2009 by Chicago Public Radio
We could dig and dig for great photographs from Chicago Public Radio's photo archives, but we decided to present the most timely of images. Here, the...
Paired Twin Beds
Not just for kids' rooms, paired twin beds can make for a versatile guest bedroom. We love the sight of two matching "twins" side-by-side: there's something nostalgic and sweet about it. Take a look...
Roundup: Vintage Wire Baskets & Ways to Use Them
Vintage wire baskets are a common find in thrift stores and online antique shops, and they have a broad range of uses. From fruit baskets to wall organizers, these classic pieces are an inexpensive ...
Good Questions: How to Refinish a Metal Locker?
Serina sent us an email: I am looking for advice for how to refinish/paint a metal locker unit. I just acquired a fabulous vintage locker cabinet that was salvaged from a local middle school. There is...
Source Info on "The Bed"
Living Etc.
Last Friday, we published a post on doing a bedroom deep clean and got a slew of questions from folks who really liked the bed in the beautiful photo accompanying the post. It is a shot from Living Et...
5 Reasons to go Thrifting in January
Last week, we included thrifting in our 5 home habits that save money. Although thrift store shopping can save you some serious cash compared to buying retail, it can also cause a lot of headaches, ...
The Day of Change, 2009
Today, inauguration day, is about change in the largest sense of the word. The choice to make changes in our daily, personal lives rests on these big moments -- when change in leadership and ideas kee...
Inauguration Day Parties?
We took this photo last summer in Paris. In France, the newsstands were full of papers and magazines featuring the candidate from Chicago on the cover. Inauguration Day felt like a long time off and v...
Scavenger: Room & Board Lenox Sofa for $400
Chicago
Downtown, in Streeterville, a Room and Board 80 inch Lenox sofa for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in our S...
10 Great Bedrooms from AT:Chicago House Tours
Click Here for Pics of All Ten RoomsAs a little something different for our day away from regular posting, we put together a crash course in bedrooms, midwest-style. Ten interesting, well designe...
Learing to Live Small, 5 Money Saving Habits & Dexter
Hot Posts from Chicago
Click to view these Chicago Hot Posts in bold below (plus many more!)......
Daily Email
Top Tours
- Roberta, Francesco & Federico's Italian Modern
- Elizabeth's Vintage Finds Filled Apartment
- Heather's Vintage Granny Chic
- Anne's Rock & Roll Loft
- Emily & Jacob's Poetically Photographed Home
Top Posts
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
