Click on the Thumbnails to View All Ten RoomsIf Regina's very pink post from earlier this week whet your appetite for more of the hue, then you are in luck. In honor of Valentines Day, we've col...
If you're like us, you have a closet in need of organization. We're going to try and carve out some time over the weekend to tackle our bedroom closet, but instead of poring over impossible-to-repli...
It's no mystery that we're big fans of This Old House. We've had great inspiration from them in the past, but sometimes the name can carry a stigma that's associated with old homes and big beards. ...
We love it when fashion companies use decorated interiors for their photo shoots. Like magpies, we're always collecting photographs that catch our eye and saving them into our "nesting" files. Our n...
Last week the Midwest was a little quiet when it came to Craigslist. This week we're back with gusto and have gone from a whisper to screaming about the great finds we have to offer. There's an Ai...
Click on the Thumbnails to View All 10 Chairs Target currently has a really big selection of patterned chairs available from florals to abstracts. They come in lots of colors and in multiple sty...
We love the idea behind Talila Abraham's Metalace art pieces: building on the history of handcrafted vintage lace work, Abraham uses "contemporary materials and advanced technology" to create somethin...
By tagging these photos apartmenttherapymontreal on Flickr, Heymomo shared her new art display wall with us. She recently had the posters and artwork mounted and framed for this grouping near her ap...
We've written before about our dream of one day having a laundry room, or even just a tiny corner of our apartment with a washer and dryer. Country Home apparently shares our love of laundry rooms; ...
Seen on the web today: dramatic wallpaper, 200 Lincolns opening tonight, bright bamboo bowls and 10 years of Martha on Valentines. Jump below for all the links:...
Lori sent in an email: I'm renovating my kitchen inexpensively with many great AT tips. I will be painting the cabinets and trim white and putting in a tile backsplash. I'm thinking white subway tiles...
IKEA is cheap, accessible, and better looking than most affordable furniture, but no one really wants a whole house full of it. Marie Claire Maison has come up with a few hacks that transform standa...
I let my sewing gene fade several years ago. With an old sewing machine collecting dust, I'm ready to get back to it. For those new to sewing who area also eager to stop wishing and start doing, we're...
The new issue of Real Simple has an article all about places to cut corners that make a big difference money-wise as they add up but otherwise don't feel like huge changes to your lifestyle. We pulled...
In the West Loop, a pair of vintage leather MR chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for $400. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Click on the Thumbnails to View All the Photos LoftLife checks in with interior designer Andrew Flesher in their latest issue. Flesher's loft, located in Minneapolis, is a white on white space (a...
You know that feeling you get when you see a home that's completely different from your own decorating style, but you fall in love with it anyway? It's like opening a window in a stuffy room and bre...
We have often spoken of the theory that more is more. But sometimes our spaces seem to come together best when we take something out of them, instead of putting more in. Click through the jump for ...
Cafe curtains, hung halfway down a window, are a simple way to create privacy without blocking out light, but it can be difficult to find modern, not-too-frilly versions. One solution is to make you...
Often times when we feel constrained by our pocketbooks it's easy to acquire a serious case of the "gimmies." You might also know the gimmies by their other names such as: the "someday when I'm rich...
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Many retailers are hoping to get in some last-minute pre-Valentine's Day bedding sales. From sheets to throws to one of the greatest of all comforts, the down comforter, we found some great white basi...
Elm serving platter, $70
We really enjoyed seeing Jason's Weekend Project with Pittsburgh's Urban Tree Forge. Turns out, there's a similar group in Ontario giving new life to urban wood salvage. They...
Once you get past all the carnation pink, baby blue, and junior-high props, you can find some pretty good things at Pottery Barn Teen for less than you'd pay at the "adult" PB stores. Through Februa...
Click on the Thumbnails to View all Rooms Benjamin Moore has released their 2009 color forecast called "Colors for Your Home". It's a line of 18 trend colors and according to their experts these ...
Julie writes: "I just love this couch. I spotted it on a blog and I can't remember where I took the picture from! Can anybody tell me where it's from?" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your qu...
We know that black and white are big right now, but color can also be used in white rooms to achieve a high-contrast look. Swedish paint company Alcro is one of our go-to sources for inspiration, so...
From today, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 15, the Chicago History Museum is celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday with four days (the first days of their year-long celebration of all things Lincoln) ...
We created a new budget for 2009, and so far it's been going well. It's never easy, but over the years, we've realized that there are certain tried and true ways that really work for us when we are tr...
In Hinsdale, a pair of Room and Board Hubbard modern rockers for $299 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Title: DIY Tufted Headboard
Name: Charissa
Time: 6 hours
Cost: $110
Charissa took on a big project and she rocked it! The results are wonderful and her ...
Grids make almost anything look organized, which may help to explain the popularity of gridded furniture like IKEA's Expedit Shelves, DWR's Cubits, and other modular shelving systems. Lately we've b...
It's been awhile since we made mention of De Gournay for their lavish wallpapers. While checking out some of their different paper selections recently, we came across this interesting angled framing...
European kitchen manufacturer Roundhouse describes their unframed kitchens as "the European solution to cabinet construction, with doors hung onto the cabinet using sprung, self-closing hinges." Wit...
The words, "bowling, ball, and wall", aren't ones you hear used in conjunction very often, but nestled in an a well established neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, those words come to life. We lov...
Erin sent in a good question: I am trying to configure a home office and need help. I purchased Ikea’s Vika Lerberg trestles to support a Vika Glasholm glass tabletop, even though I’m not complete...
About 60 miles northwest of Chicago, near the Wisconsin border, sits a few giant old barns filled with rugs, furniture and antiques purchased by the farm's owner, Ginger Blossom. Ginger travels the w...
Sure, Betsey Johnson's loft is pink. And by now we all know of Julian Schnabel's home with a pink exterior. But would you go pink at home (outside of your child's room)?...
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It's the classic picture of happy homelife: standing at the sink, scrubbing the dishes, while birds chirp outside the window and you lose yourself in the task at hand. Unfortunately, it's not very r...
We definitely do not have a mudroom or even a proper entryway in our Chicago apartment - our front door opens right into the main living/dining area. The challenge (which we've talked about before): w...
Craft Magazine's latest issue is officially the last one in print. Launched 2.5 years ago, they have made the decision to stop printing and will be moving to online only......
When we put up a post yesterday about barn conversions, AT Reader citizengreen (aka John) included a link to his own barn renovation in the Catskills. He's documenting the renovation process with a ...
What struck us most about Forbes' top ten list of America's most miserable cities, specifically Chicago's #3 ranking, was not the reference to corruption and weather. Rather, it was the statistic that...
We just read about a secret weapon to add to your cleaning kit to help keep glass shower doors free of the mineral buildup which makes them look cloudy......
In River North, a Room & Board Mina Chair in a custom red fabric is available in "perfect condition". Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Click the Thumbnails to View All HeadboardsSometimes decor decisions are all about creating a little drama - taking a step away from what is safe and moving toward a something with a little glam ...
A little eye candy for the end of the day. Earlier we wrote about barn conversions; now we're looking at another type of renovation. This 11th century rectory in the French village of Les Taillades ...
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Project: Hanging Wall With Grommets
Time: 30 Minutes
Cost: $25
When moving into a space that is in need of division, you have several choices. Walls ...
If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to bring some pattern to the floor, World Market has a selection of bamboo rugs with colorful designs. The bamboo is easy to clean (just wipe down) and dur...
Taking a cue from Ashley's $12 Pendant Lamp Makeover, Katie from Chicago, brought new life to a lamp that had seen better days. This makeover ran her less than $5, click through to see how!...
We got the final issue of Domino in the mail yesterday and, just like how your hair annoyingly looks great on the day you are going to the salon, it's a good one. A fun concept, lots of photos and int...
Few of us have an entire room devoted to crafting or home projects, but Martha's attic crafts room is inspirational in both style and efficiency (of course). In addition to Martha Stewart: Crafts, thi...
Here's some heavy D.I.Y. for you. We just heard from our friend Jason over at Pittsburgh's Urban Tree Forge. It looks like he and Forge founder and owner, John Metzler, took to the great outdoors ov...
Following up our post last week on 5 ways to use an alcove, we've collected 5 more ideas to add to the list. One of our favorites is Christy and John's ready-made bar, created in an alcove under the...
Christopher sent us an email yesterday evening: Upon checking West Elm's online website today, I noticed under the "store locations" section that it's been updated to include a new store opening this ...
Dana sent us an email: I've been looking for some simple white lacquered boxes but everywhere I find them they are just so expensive!
I'd love to know where others have found white lacquered boxes f...
Built from materials made to withstand the elements, barns can make beautiful and long-lasting homes. They often come equipped with lofty ceilings, wide-plank wood, and impressive landscapes. With s...
Tribal Diamond, Nepalese 100 knot Tibetan wool
Diane von Furstenberg dishes up some of our favorite patterns: rich, often theatrical, and commanding center attention (whether on floors or on bodies):...
Some good stops on our web travels: A diy project made from old sheets, a polaroid mirror, laser cut steel home goods and an airline inspired quilt...jump below for all the links:...
Downtown on LSD, a Toto Cube Lamp which functions as lighting, end table and stool for $130. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Here is another "bookmarkable" How-To step-bystep project from our DIY expert, Shelly...
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Project: French Tuft a Cane Back Flea Market Chair
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Laura (aka Lupin) lives in England and makes felt crafts, which she sells online through an Etsy shop. She also has a blog, Bugs and Fishes, where she generously gives tutorials on how to make the t...
Pool tables aren't something often on our radar as most of us are doing good to have enough space for a bed and a kitchen table, let alone a large monstrosity such as this. But there was something s...
Artists Robin Hewlett and Ben Kinsley teamed up with the team at Google to create the "first-ever artistic intervention in Google Street View." They choose a street on Pittsburgh's north side to cre...
For some people, fresh flowers are almost non-existent during the winter months. Sure, there's the small variety at the grocery store, but during tough economic times, even an extra $10-$20 added to...
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Title: A Little Paint & Wallpaper Go a Long Way
Name: Brad Dufton
Time: 3 days
Cost: $3,500
Brad's gorgeous space was already nice before he went in for...
Over the weekend, we hit up an estate sale in an 18th floor Lake Shore Drive apartment. Although we didn't walk away with much, the small place had huge effect. An older woman had lived there, with a ...
Montreal industrial designer Zoë Mowat creates friendly, versatile pieces for the home.
"Zoë has a passion for building things and she strives to create "special" objects that form a connection w...
We've covered a number of salvage stores here in the Midwest: Murco Recylcing, the American Barn Company, Architectural Artifacts and Salvage One among them. We love these stores because they preser...
Click on Thumbnails to View All PhotosLast week Etsy launched a new video series entitled "There's No Place Like Here" where Etsy shop holders show off their spaces "infused with their aestheti...
We heard from a Canadian furniture designer who is making a trip to Chicago soon to meet with potential retailers for their normally to-the-trade brand. They are hoping for some leads and sent us a g...
In the lead-up to the Oscars on February 22nd, Turner Classic Movies is presenting "31 Days of Oscar," a 'round the clock schedule of Academy Award winning films. We're big fans of classic cinema, s...
Featuring bedding and blankets from Michael Kors, Dwell, Bellino and Magaschoni, Bluefly.com is not only for discount designer clothing (after several seasons of Project Runway plugs, we were beginnin...
Brand New from Atelier Abigail Ahern: Our rugs look like a hide but are cruelty free. Woven fromt he finest of wools you can customize to any size...Hot or not?...
As you know, the Scavenger is for furniture - not apartments - BUT longtime readers (and previous Small Cool Finalists) Mindy and Mike have bought a home and are looking to rent their River West Timbe...
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