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Roundup: Salvaged Style Coat Racks and Hooks

Chilly season is approaching fast and we're looking for cheap creative ways to organize the influx of outerwear in our home. Here are some favorite ideas......

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Look! Unexpected Outcome for a House Tour-Inspired DIY

From Apartment Therapy DC reader Catherine, in her own words: "Hi! You guys always feature lovely DIYs that appear effortlessly perfect, so I wanted to share one that went tragically, but hila...

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Rooms Brimming with Book Collections

"As long as there have been books, there have been book collectors," Marie Proeller Hueston writes in House Beautiful's "Decorating with Books." Book collections often turn into libraries, so h...

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Frank Warren's PostSecrets... in Person!

Known for PostSecret - the website that shows anonymous secrets on postcards - Frank Warren and his "post secrets" have been making the art gallery rounds in the DC area. We recently saw differ...

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Chrome Upholstered Armchair - $145
Washington DC Scavenger

If Pee Wee's Big Adventure winds your clock you may be interested in this "Chairy" complete with Pee Wee approved upholstery....

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Potomac Fever: The Washington Design Center's Fall Design House
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Artist Spotlight and Studio Tour: Nicole Bourgea

Nicole already let us tour her beautiful home, but we convinced her to let us get a glimpse of her studio as well in honor of arts, crafts, and collections month. Nicole is a native Washingtonia...

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Refurbishing Dated Fireplace Insert?
Good Questions

Q: I'm in need of advice on what to do with the brick fireplace / black metal woodburning stove insert in my family room. This combo came with the house I recently purchased, and I'm not at all into...

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Lightbulbs: Shedding Light on the Power of Choice

I've heard many interior designers express disdain over the quality of light emitted from fluorescent light bulbs. However, incandescent bulbs will be phased out starting January 2012, unless someon...

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Baltimore Row Home Revamped with a Modern Twist
Chesapeake Home

A lovely Baltimore row house was recently featured on the August cover of Chesapeake Home. This modern renovation took place shortly after Howie Bartz purchased his home, with help from interi...

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Crate and Barrel Living Room - $700
Washington DC Scavenger

This Crate and Barrel living room set includes a tan queen size sleeper sofa, arm chair, ottoman and two cubes all for $700....

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Inspiration Gallery: Ode to Botanicals

Yesterday marked the first day of autumn, and we're having a hard time saying goodbye to a summer that slipped by all too quickly. To ease the pain we've rounded up some examples of one of our f...

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Water Hyacinth Pillow from Eden Home

We love the ornate and eco-friendly design of this handmade pillow, and think it would provide a graphic and textural touch in any modern space. ...

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Prismatic Glass Drawer-Knobs by Tracy Glover

Rhode Island artist Tracy Glover shows us her new glass drawer- and doorknobs, tells us how she used them to warm up a modern dresser and talks about the importance of craft in the home....

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Living With: A Pack Rat

This weekend we decided to tackle our office (even though we've been living in this home for a year). Due to the length of time that we've been living together I knew that my boyfriend was borderli...

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CB2 Alpine Bed - $750
Washington DC Scavenger

This CB2 Alpine bed and mattress set is only a few weeks old, surely it is worth more than the nearly 50% discount the owner is giving to get rid of the piece. ...

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The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 9.23.09

THIS WEEK • Restoration Hardware Lighting Sale • Ligne Roset Sale • YLighting Warehouse Clearance Sale • Business of Design • Bang For Your Buck Location Casting • Fall 2...

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Inspiration: Orderly Art Supplies

As someone naturally prone to creative chaos, I truly believe that order is an art form. Well, to take that thought a step further, I thought we'd hit two birds with one stone during arts, craft...

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Furniture Repair for Danish Modern Furniture?
Good Questions

Q: Today a window repairman dropped an air conditioner on one of my dining room table chairs and broke it. I'm new to the DC area and looking for an excellent furniture repair store that specializes...

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Displays: Work it Like the Stylish Stylists

Think me crazy, but a great place to find display inspiration is a catalog or showroom. While not interior designers, stylists for home goods retailers are still paid to group objects, display ...

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Closeup: Scott's Hidden Historical Treasures

In Scott's organized home everything has a place. Hidden in cupboards and walls and peeping through the glass cabinets are some fascinating collections. A wall safe was built into the 2-foot wid...

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Swivel Bar Stools - $180
Washington DC Scavenger

It is typically difficult to find bar stools that are both attractive and inexpensive, but this set of four truly is a great deal at only $180 for the set....

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Not Your Grandma's Collection: Fresh Displays for Classic Pieces

In my opinion, the best part of the granny chic trend is the renewed appreciation for some beautiful antique wares that were once considered only stylish for actual grannies, and even then only ...

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Montgomery Farm Women's Cooperative Market
Bethesda MD

Driving through Bethesda this weekend, we happened upon the Montgomery Farm Women's Cooperative Market and wandered in for the first time in years. We were delighted to find that the flea mark...

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Do One Thing

What's your one thing that you can do to make your house a home today? We spent Saturday night cleaning out and organizing an overflowing walk-in bedroom closet (boring, we know). However, that one ...

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5 Colorful Philadelphia Homes
Best of the 2008 Color Contest

Last year, we received a flood of inspiring entries from the DC area and Mid-Atlantic region — and a surprising number of entries from Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Here they are...

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1960's Knoll Style Credenza - $495
Washington DC Scavenger

This lovely credenza may have been worth more if it were actual Knoll and not just Knoll style, but it still looks like a solidly made piece of mid-century furniture....

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