Look! Bubble Scrubber by Fred
How cool is this? It’s called the Bubble Scrubber and yes, you guessed it – it scrubs and makes bubbles. The head has hole in the center that you can blow bubbles through... ...
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RCKNDY Giveaway: 6 Days to Go!
Item: 6 Design Items from Fruit Bowls to Bike Baskets to Clocks
Designers: Various
Value: priceless
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Flickr Finds: Bright Red Kitchen with DC-Themed Decor
We asked you to share DC-themed decor from your homes and are loving your ideas! Last week we showed you the DC historical wall art from an AT Chicago reader. Can you tell what the DC theme is in t...
Open This Saturday Only: Furbish Studio in Clemmons, NC
AT reader Jamie is opening Furbish Studio this Saturday only for a special sale of furniture, linens, art and accessories. Jamie and her mom have been creating projects for this sale for some time,...
The Gallery: For and Against Benches by Linda Hesh
Last weekend, we came across artist Linda Hesh dismantling her For and Against Benches at 14th and Q Streets. She was nice enough to let us snap the photo of her above and give us more info on her ...
Tama Stool from Pier 1
In honor of color month here on Apartment Therapy, we give you the Tama Stool from Pier 1. Glossy red and faceted, this stool embodies the drama we look for in a small accent piece......
Good Questions: Have You Soundproofed Your Door?
Dear AT DC,
I saw your post last week on soundproofing a rental and am considering installing the QUIET DOOR PRO Series (shown in the photo) or door vinyl adhesive which can be stuck onto the back o...
House Tour: Mary's Animal-Inspired Home
Washington, DC
Name: Mary
Location: Cathedral Heights, Washington DC
Size: about 1,500 sq.ft.
Years lived in: 4 years, owned
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When Mary moved to DC from St. Louis in 1964 for translating school, s...
Weathervanes in Capitol Hill
Walking down Eat Capitol last weekend we noticed many houses had ornate weathervanes attached to the top of their crows peaks. As soon as were noticed one we soon started seeing them everywhere... ...
Thursday Giveaway: Choose from 6 Items at RCKNDY
Item: 6 Design Items from Fruit Bowls to Bike Baskets to Clocks
Designers: Various
Value: Priceless
Description: We're fans of RCKNDY at AT DC and are excited that our first DC giveaway is from th...
Good Questions: Suggestions for Contemporary Round Accent Rugs?
ATDC reader Rachel needs our help:
Hi AT! I've been having a difficult time finding a round accent rug to fill up the space in front of my fireplace. I love the look of contemporary patterned rugs...
Sales and Events Calendar: 10.02.08
Washington, DC
Tour Rose's Self-Sufficient Solar Home and Garden in-person during the 18th Annual Washington DC Solar Tour of Homes
Sales & Events...
AT Events:
• Our Fall Colors Contest is underway. Oc...
Tre Bamboo Lounger and Ottoman from Target
We love putting our feet up when reading or watching TV, but don't really have the spare floor space to dedicate to an ottoman. Imagine then our happiness when we found this lovely accent chair wit...
Scavenger: Colorful Furniture Finds in the DC Suburbs
This entire living room shown left can be yours for $140. That includes the sofa, rug, coffee table, pillow, chair, and fluffy puppy.
We found lots of great furniture for sale that will make city-d...
Look! Christmas in September?
Does this seem early to you or are we crazy? We haven’t even put up our Halloween decorations much less decided on our costumes. Christmas store displays seem to come out earlier and earlier every...
Triangle House Fits 2000 sq ft on a 500 sq ft Lot
The Washingtonian, 9.01.08
City planner Jeff Speck designed his house on a sliver of land at Tenth Street and Florida Avenue in Northwest DC because it’s the tip of the original L’Enfant Plan. He wanted to fit 2,000 squar...
East #7: Lisa's Happy Colors
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Name: Lisa B.
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? The happiness and vibrance of our lives...
- To Contest Page & ...
Chance to Tour a Green Home in Clarendon, VA
The Arlington Green Home Choice Program is sponsoring an open house on Saturday, October 11th from 2 - 4 PM. Tour participants will be able to check out a local home due to be certified under the G...
Millennium Decorative Arts
We mentioned Millennium Decorative Arts in a previous post and several house tour folks have raved about the store. So it's time for a full store profile! Millennium specializes in Mid-Century Mod...
Look: Unexpected Extensive Repair Work!
Last week, our building manager let us know the plumber would be dropping in to check for a possible small leak from our bathroom into the garage of the building. We cleared out the bathroom and ho...
Good Questions: Advice on the Calligaris Eleven Coffee Table?
Dear AT DC,
Has anyone used the Calligaris Eleven (or similar) expanding coffee table? It is a glass coffee table that moves up and down and expands to fit 6-8. Can people sit comfortably around t...
Look! Conceal Shelves from Umbra
At dinner in Baltimore the other night we saw the Umbra Conceal shelves in action in our friend's kitchen. It’s a nice way for her keep her cookbooks handy as well as providing some additional di...
Pillows, Rugs, and More Made from Upholstery Scraps
We saw this super soft line at Skynear and Company and couldn't believe that the luxurious products were made from fabric scraps! The designs come in pillows, throws, rugs, cubes, and wall art that ...
East #4: Judi's Daring Mix
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Name: Judi Knight
Location: Atlanta
Type of Home: Loft
What inspired you to use color? While designing and building my loft from an old cotton sorting warehouse, I fell...
Good Questions: What Chair Will Match the Linden Sofa from Z Gallerie?
ATDC reader havfruen asked for help over in the DC Open Thread, but we thought we would open up the question to a wider audience:
Looking for advice...We are buying the Z Gallerie Linden sofa but d...
Flickr Finds: Photogenic Pets Enchancing Your Decor
Last week we featured photogenic pets from recent house tours and asked you to submit photos of your pets showing off your decor. Above is Lola from flickr user anamh who posted the photo in our "A...
Sign of the Times: Local Consignment Stores Closing
We went for a walk through the neighborhood on Sunday, and were sad to discover that one of our favorite stores to browse through was permanently shutting its doors. Washington Consignment was the ...
DC Scavenger: Great Craigslist Finds
This Danish Teak Bar Cabinet Vintage 1960's ($650) shown here closes up and has a locking key.
As usual, there are great vintage and antique finds available through Craigslist in the DC-area.
The...
Roundup: Best Pet Window Seats 2008
We rounded up window seats in a previous post and in honor of pet month, we've added a few more to the list. Pet window seats are great for cats and small dogs. See more below the jump......
Hot or Not? Dog Powered Scooter/ Trike/ Skateboard
Hot or Not? Vote below the jump......
Poufman (Pac-man) Seating by Qayot
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The Poufman Seating line by Qayot resembles our favorite video game from the 80s: Pac-man! Designed as a tribute to pop-culture and its influence, the Pac-man seating come in ...
Little Green Men: Earth-Friendly House Cleaning
We've never used a cleaning service in DC, but if we ever are in the market, Little Green Men is the first one on our list to try. In addition to the wonderful name and logo, we love that the comp...
Good Questions: Mover Recommendations for Short-Distance Moves?
Dear AT DC,
My last move within DC was a horrible experience because of the movers I hired. It was only 8 blocks away but they dragged out the move for hours because they charged by the hour. The e...
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