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Thanks to the Mid-Century Modernist we visited a new blog today called Spy Vibe which is all about the super stylish world of sixties spy entertainment...
Our house tour participants are so creative. Amy used ice buckets to make these sleek, modern planters. Rachel transformed closet hangers into artwork displays, bedspreads into curtains, and a locke...
We were searching back through the Apartment Therapy Chicago Flickr Pool and came across this DIY litter box solution! Katie had originally been using a Booda Dome, but it resulted in litter all ove...
Natural rugs are timeless classics - sisal, wool, and seagrass bring definition to a room without overwhelming. As an added bonus, these neutral standbys are often less expensive than their showy, p...
For this week's Midwest Scavenger, you requested pictures that corresponded with the links below and we listened! There's tables, chairs, beds, dishes, lighting and a few odds and ends thrown in fo...
Here's a little friday afternoon diversion for the decor obsessed! We just took a fun decor style quiz at Sproost. It's very visual - you simply take a look at a series of photos of interiors and give...
Last April, we featured Runtal Radiators as a "best of" from the KBIS show. At the time, we wrote mainly of radiators that double as towel heaters, but last fall we explored further. With no radiator ...
Love these ideas for comfortably using a laptop while allowing air to circulate to the computer. Intelligent Forms Design has come up with three designs that allow both:
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We've highlighted the high-end styles of German company e15 before (here, here, and here) but after glimpsing their new Habibi Side Tables over on design*sponge, we went back for another look at the...
It's that time of year - February just keeps going on and on and Spring feels like it will never arrive.
As much as we love our homes, after spending lots (too much?) time in them, that cooped up fe...
Steven sent us an email: I am dying to know where to find these sheets that are featured in this shot for this magazine rack! Any of your bedding savvy readers know where i could find them?(Note: Incl...
The New Majestic Hotel in Singapore describes its aesthetic as "heritage chic," a blend of vintage and new styles. To achieve the right mix, the hotel enlisted the help of local artists and designer...
There's something wonderfully warm about nontraditional bedside tables to personalize a bedroom. In this case, the "nontraditional" isn't a table at all, but serves the same purpose: the bedside chair...
At just under $200 each at Anthropologie, we think that these folding chairs might be a good candidate for a budget-saving diy project. We like the look - they are colorful, a bit rustic, and would a...
In Lincoln Park, a Pottery Barn 5x8 Brandon Wool Rug in for $195 obo. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Jack + Carla Fahden
Location: St. Louis Park, MN
Size: 2,000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 3 Months
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Before moving just 3 small months ago, Jack and Carla Fahden spent th...
After three months of winter here in Chicago, we're really ready for spring. It's still a little ways off, but we got a dose of warm color today from European company Rice. Known for their bright, f...
We stopped in The Paper Source this afternoon and spotted this fingertip craft knife from Fiskars that would be a big help in many of our ongoings in this month's DIY Jumpstart Project. Having the r...
Last month we discovered the Bouroullec Brothers' Clouds, a high-end system of modular, triangular fabric tiles that were beautiful but out of reach for most. This month, we offer up a more accessib...
These are EASY. No question, each of these tips could be implemented right away (or as soon as this weekend) and the savings are substantial. According to Real Simple, we could be saving $25 per month...
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Title: Stain Concrete Floors
Name: Tammy
Time: 8 Days
Cost: $670
Glossy stained concrete floors - a big but "doable" diy. Click above for pic...
We're guessing this happens in a lot of families: You say something once about something you either quite like or really, really dislike. Next thing you know, someone has spearheaded a campaign to bom...
Go ahead, you can sing the next part of the song...we'll wait. We are totally digging Sparkler Power's "La La Love You" poster which takes us back to our crazier, younger days...
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Wow, we here in Montreal had a heavy snowfall last night, and it's still going strong today. Deep into the winter, I'm beginning to get a grasp of the enormous snow removal efforts after a city snow...
In Ligne Roset's 2009 catalog, we spotted these ultra-organized magazine holders, which would be pretty easy to recreate at home. We love the look of the white numbers on the black spines...
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Cheryl sent us a good question: Hi there. I was wondering if you knew of any stores online that carry a four poster bed like the one you featured on your story online? I really like the simple look ...
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Pillowcases are a great starting point for home projects, whether your DIY skills are basic or you have none at all. The boxy shape and strong seams make them ideal for a wide range of jobs, from cl...
Last fall, we purchased a Thomas O'Brien bookshelf at Target. While our (and other's) reviews are mixed, we loved the design, price, and ease of putting it together. There are plenty of other shelving...
In the West Loop a Crate and Barrel Petrie Sofa in "great condition" for $950. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Click on the Thumbnails to View all 10 Chairs Yesterday we took a look at some favorites from the mass market side of Swedish furniture, Ikea. Today, we move on to some great looking higher end s...
We have yet to label our recycling containers. Even though it's easy for us to remember which bin is paper and which is plastic, we always have a problem when company comes over. Trash is inevitably t...
While taking the trash out this morning, we found a wonderful... um... "thing" behind our building (and yes we always take our camera with us). It's part of a conveyor belt used to move grain and su...
Manufactured by Skagerak Denmark, this two-part system provides storage and a place to sit down and tie your shoes. The teak Cutter Stool and Box were originally intended for the garden, until the d...
Click on the Thumbnails to View All PhotosSome people shop for home decor in typical places... but not around this household. Although we didn't set out to shop for such things at the local Mil...
Seen on the web today: Some friendly monsters in old photos, replica wooden printers blocks, a great poster site and number mugs...jump below for all the links:...
When our almost-four-year-old peeked over our shoulder and spotted this photo while we were browsing Cookie's Nesting blog, he immediately proclaimed that we needed them because "our chairs aren't c...
We're sure everyone will have their own "best of" list on this topic, but having spent the weekend digging out old photos and prints for framing, we are on a roll. While a professionally framed piece ...
Wrap IKEA's Lack shelf with your favorite wallpaper to make an inconspicuous shelf that blends in with your walls. Click through to see what happens when you combine the popular floating shelf with ...
Bedroom fireplaces are an uncommon luxury in homes built after the invention of electric heat. Although they're a romantic addition to almost any room, they can also limit your options for furniture...
Yesterday we published a post about whether the Shamwow really works and in the comments, along with some reader product reviews (both positive and negative), a great idea was posted by Breanne......
Angela is looking for some ideas about setting up her new condo: Should we use our living room as a dining room? We have a small second bedroom that is currently used as an office (it's just two of ...
Flavorpill published a fun list yesterday: the 10 best songs about architecture, ranging from Jonathan Richman's Government Center to Hank Williams' Mansion on the Hill. Many of Flavorpill's picks r...
These tree-free paper waste bins are made from 100% recycled cotton remnants "pressed to resemble leather." Great for a home office that needs some color and useful, sensible recycled products (not mo...
What do the cat lovers out there say? Too good to be true? Here's the instructions: 1. Point remote at subject 2. Push any button on remote 3. Hope for the best......
In Roscoe Village, a Crate and Barrel Madison Small Buffet for $325. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Click on the Thumbnails to view All 10 PiecesThe Stockholm Collection are the pieces from Ikea that are meant to evoke a classic Scandinavian style...simple, well thought-out shapes, calm colors ...
This is one of the simplest ideas we've seen in a while: a bedroom vanity made from a wooden table, antique mirror, and mismatched chair. Although the components are plain, the proportions and detai...
Click on the Thumbnails to View all 10 Clocks We are self-confessed clock lovers. For some people it's cookie jars or lamps, for us... it's clocks. We were excited to see this Nextime Clock whe...
Lately we've been spotting skylights everywhere: in attic apartments, barn conversions, kitchen renovations, and AT house tours (like Kathleen and Alex's condo shown above). They're an effective way...
While stopping for a refreshing beverage this weekend in Mission, Kansas (we do love our Midwest convenience stores), we caught a glimpse of this super fun home with a dome. We're dying to see the i...
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Title: Upholstering a Sofa
Name: Nothin Like a Dame
Time: 22 Hours
Cost: $158
A nicely done striped upholstery for a classic sofa. Click above...
Having just celebrated its grand opening on Friday, February 13th, The Rebuilding Exchange has been collecting donations for a while now...and it's finally open to the public! The concept and ongoing ...
We stumbled upon this great looking chalkboard calendar by Pinch Design. This is an idea that could work well with families with lots going on - playdates, piano lessons, dentist appointments, book c...
Winder stairs are those that have wedge-shaped steps turning a corner where you'd normally see a landing. They are squeezed in when space is tight and they're normally spotted in small, cottage home...
Sometimes the best way to decorate is to work within strict limits, especially if you're starting with a gorgeous space that doesn't need a lot of bells and whistles. The Hotel Sigtuna in Sweden is ...
Seen on the web today: Interiors from Amsterdam, Jonathan Adler's Brasila line, a simple DIY valance how-to and a new print ...jump below for all the links:...
Ginger sent in an email: I just moved into a (rented) 1870's farmhouse. It's full of cool little details, but there's one thing - the kitchen is hideous! I feel like it could be helped with a few s...
Poking around Southern Living's site, we found a lot of low-cost ideas with a traditional twist. There are plenty of DIYable projects such as furniture makeovers and plate displays, but our favorite...
Last month, we asked your thoughts on plaids plus stripes at home (as inspired by a fashion choice featured on The Sartorialist). A couple currently featured in ReadyMade have gone with the look for t...
The commercial makes us laugh - the usual m.o. at our house is to fast forward through any and all commercials (we pretty much tivo everything so we don't watch much in "real time"). Even though, some...
In Des Plaines, a two month old, king size Crate and Barrel Tate Platform Bed is available for $1200 OBO. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Click on the Thumbnails to View all 8 ProjectsMany of the homes featured in our housetours have included clever decorative DIY projects - ingenious solutions from the simple to sublime. We pulled...
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