Apartment Therapy DC - Archive for the week of 2008-12-14

Donating in DC: Easy Ways to Give

A few years ago, I took bags of stuff to the donation drop-off boxes at 18th and California St. NW (shown here) and had a surprising interaction. The charity specifically requests clothing and I had ...

Win a Martha Stewart Framed Photograph!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

Product: One of Three Exclusive Giclée Prints Photographed by Martha Stewart Source: Martha Stewart Framed Photography Value: $1200 Description: Win one of three Exclusive Signed Editio...

Happy Holidays from ATDC!

Photo by Terry Adams.NPS As we get ready to take a holiday break, we would like to extend the warmest holiday wishes to you and all your friends and family. The DC team would like to thank you for y...

Open Thread 8
Washington, DC

Welcome to the AT:DC Open Thread! Have you entered today's Giveaways? Join us in the comments for discussion. (Image: Magnolia Pomegranate Wreath from Restoration Hardware) (To All Washington DC Open...

House Tour: Adam's Calm, Cool Condo
Washington, DC

Name: Adam Location: U Street Corridor, Washington DC Size: 850 sq.ft. Lived in: owned for 1 year and 2 months House Style: condo building constructed in 2007 Adam has worked to combine his love o...

Christmas at The White House

There will always be a fascination about seeing how decorating and entertaining is done on a large scale. Want to know how many trees are flown in? How about how many poinsettias are used? Click t...

White House Decor Speculation

With only a month left until the Obamas move into the White House, and no "first decorator" announced, first puppy picked, or green policy boasted, news sources are speculating. Today both the New Yo...

Win this Parsons Desk from West Elm!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: Parsons Desk in White Shop: West Elm Value: $299 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Parsons Desk in White from West Elm. With its clean, simple ...

DRM's Father's Gift & Sharon's Christmas Tree
Holiday Stories 2008...

Here are two new stories about "giving" that we're collecting from readers and publishing this week. To find out more or submit your own >> click here. From DRM: When I was a kid, my family would g...

Good Questions: Creating a Miniature Victorian Library?

ATDC reader Sarah needs help achieving a goal that is near and dear to our hearts- creating a miniature Victorian library in her small space: I'm trying to turn a small room (9' 8" x 8' 10") into a...

Scavenger: Red Furniture and Home Decor Finds on Craigslist

Maybe its' because of the holidays, or the recession, that we're seeing red everywhere. Shown at left are two red couches in Ashburn, but purchased in Rota, Spain. You can get both for $350. See t...

On Giving...

Reading all of the stories of giving sent in by our readers has been inspirational; it is wonderful to see how many people take the time to focus on others this time of year. I would like to take t...

Aqua Creations

AT DC reader Naama told us about Aqua Creations, the furniture and lighting studio of Israeli designer Ayala Serfaty, whose projects are getting attention around the world. Since 1994, Aqua Creation...

Good Questions: Perfect Seating Choice for Oddly Shaped Room?

ATDC reader Loren is back for more advice on seating for her oddly shaped living room: "After all the great responses to my question about layout for my oddly shaped living room, I've finally come ...

Look! Luxury DC Homes of the Financial Bailout Stars
The Washingtonian, Dec. 2008

The Washingtonian magazine has pulled together information on the DC homes of those in charge of cleaning up the U.S. financial market mess. The article reports the value and neighborhood of the DC ...

Win this PROdry Carpet Cleaner from Bissell!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: PROdry Upright Carpet Cleaner Shop: Bissell Value: $180 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this PROdry Upright Carpet Cleaner from Bissell. The PROdr...

Before and After: Aaron & Angela's Shelf Solution

Bedroom After When Aaron and Angela wrote in to ask for advice on dealing with a new architectural feature in their bedroom (here's the post), our readers stepped up to the plate with advice and idea...

Hot Posts: Holiday Decor & House Tours — 12.14.08
Washington, DC

Click to view these Washington DC Hot Posts in bold below • House Tour: Oliver's Moroccan Riad • Survey: How Kitschy Are Your Holiday Home Decorations? • Look! Christmas Tree Made fro...