Great Escapes: Far Away & Close to Home
Check out these weekend homes and far away locales from Apartment Therapy DC......
Check out these weekend homes and far away locales from Apartment Therapy DC......
Names: Anna and Dan
Occupation: co-owners of Goodwood DC; Anna is also a co-owner of the interior designer firm "Old School Interiors"
Other Occupants: cats Mouse and Doddy (18 and 19 years old)
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It's no surprise that in Fells Point — a waterfront neighborhood still lined with cobble stone streets and steeped in maritime history — you would find a boat and breakfast. Yes, I said...
The Independence Day (July 4th) weekend in DC means huge crowds of tourists, traffic delays, and fantastic fireworks. In past years, we've watched the fireworks from U Street rooftops, friends' balco...
Long before "going green" became the buzz phrase that it is now, we've had a thing for salvaged doors. Their solid construction and interesting craftsmanship make them perfect candidates for a h...
These two modern orange chairs are selling for $100 in Rockville, Maryland. The chairs are clean and sturdy. We also found a retro kitchen table with 6 chairs ($225) that could be worth the dri...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Emily needs advice on solar water fountains:
"Does anyone have experience with solar fountains? I don't have any electricity on my condo's back patio, which has nice la...
THIS WEEK
• Russell & Mackenna Sale
• Great British Pine Mine Sale
• AlwaysMod Marimekko Sale
• Emeco Sale
• Thos. Moser Annex Sale
• The Community Forklift Free Fridays
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A renovated Georgian church in Kyloe, Northumberland brings new meaning to having a heavenly home. The new owners, Sally Onions and Ian Bottomley, retained the original stained glass windows an...
No longer reserved for bumblebees and smiley faces, the black and yellow combo has attracted a wide variety of aesthetes' admiration over the last several years. Normally, we prefer a quieter p...
I was once invited to a place that took me back to another era as soon as I walked in the door. Warm light filled the space and after I was stuffed full of amazing appetizers, all I wanted to ...
This vintage 1950's telephone table and chair is in excellent condition. The piece is made from retro fabric, metal, and formica. Pick it up in Olney, Maryland for $100.
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As we kick off escapes month here on Apartment Therapy, we thought this wonderful eco-friendly gadget would make an excellent addition for any traveler. This tiny and stylish travel alarm clock req...
Living in DC you can enjoy great outdoor spaces without having one of your own. Thanks to our puppy, we've been spending more time outdoors and noticing sniff-able grass and flowers everywhere. ...
As My Great Outdoors Month draws to a close, we thought we'd shift the focus back to interior decoration inspired by the outdoors. By now you've seen your fair share of branch decor, but these s...
Garden expert and author Debra Prinzing shares her top 10 tips for making an outdoor shed, hideaway or room go from dusty and boring to fabulous.
Sigh not, apartment-renters with balconies, there a...
This Ikea leather sofa is selling for $175 in the Mt Vernon Metro/Chinatown area. The sofa is less than 2 years old and in great condition with no damage. We found nice antiques today on Craig...
Apartment Therapy DC reader Kathleen needs help incorporating Uzbek textiles: "I bought two of these in Tashkent in 1991 - didn't have much time and just bought them in a hotel gift shop. They...
Name: Madie
Location: South Philadelphia
Type of space: Back Yard Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This was a tiny spot of concrete with no character. Over the...
Name: Joe
Location: Washington, DC
Type of space: Rooftop Garden
How did you do it?: By adding lounge furniture, water fountains, and lots of plants and trees, Joe created an oasis on the ro...
Last week you gave us your fabulous ideas for preparing your home for your weekend getaway, and today it's time to talk about how to regain order once you return. No matter how organized we are when p...
A truly amazing place that's nestled deep into Fairmount Park, is a house that is something straight out of history books. No nails have been used in the building of the home, and you can't ev...
These aqua blue Design Within Reach Libre sofa & loveseat are in great condition. DWR sells them new for $5200 but you can pick them both up in Foggy Bottom for $850. Apartment Therapy Fur...
We found Primitive & Proper when browsing on Craigslist, rather fitting since that is also how proprietors Cassie and Theresa met some years ago. Cassie had posted an Items Wanted ad for...
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