Naked Decor's Happy Hot Dog Clock
Among the thousand reasons we enjoyed touring Supon's magnificent Kalorama townhouse, was seeing how he used his line of Naked Decor items throughout his home. While we loved them all, we became part...
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Eileen Fisher Lacy Mohair Throw
Now that fall weather has finally arrived, we find ourselves drawn to all things cozy as we search for new home accessories. Calling to mind a soft and snuggly scarf, this beautiful mohair throw fr...
Tribute: Robert C. Lautman, 1923 - 2009
DC-resident Robert C. Lautman was a great architectural photographer, shooting during his career for Residential Architect, Home and Garden, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Elle, Smithso...
Gail's Home, Studio & Art Collection
House Call
Name: Gail Vollrath
Location: Washington DC — Old City, Capitol Hill, NE
I'm an artist and have been in my condo for 3 years. The building was built in 1933 and has four units — mi...
Kacy's Mid-Century Meets Southeast Asia
House Call
Name: Kacy Paide
Location: Rock Creek Gardens neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland
I am an Office Organizing Expert who spends her days organizing DC's messiest offices. I always describe m...
Herman Miller Dining Table - $400
Washington DC Scavenger
Up for grabs in DC today is this 42" Eames dining table by Herman Miller with an ash top and black base. ...
Bring On the Red Wine: Party-Proof Patchwork Furnishings
I have a wise friend who insists upon upholstering her furniture in colors of the party food/drinks she serves most often. Regretfully, we ignored her advice when buying our immaculately white s...
Need Help Identifying Carpet?
Good Questions
Q: HELP!! I love this rug I saw in a NYT article months ago, but I cannot seem to place who makes it and where I can buy it. Any idea where I may find this info? The article does not mention the make...
Pouf! Cube! Stool! For Small-Space Seating
Roundup
Entertaining season means guests. And guests need somewhere to sit. But if you're space is small like ours, then maybe you're looking for stow-able folding chairs, or one or two stools or poufs...
A Walking Tour: Historic Montford
Asheville
While visiting the quirky yet charming city of Asheville, we stumbled upon the neighborhood of Montford. We were searching for a Caribbean restaurant that a local had recommended, but once we ...
Crate & Barrel Cameron Sofa - $950
Washington DC Scavenger
From our Apartment Therapy classifieds comes this Crate & Barrel Cameron sleeper sofa in terrific new condition. Originally $1900 this one can be yours for $950....
Inspiration Gallery: Asparagus Centerpeices
With entertaining season on the horizon, we're looking for fun alternatives to the standard floral display centerpiece. Here are a few smile-worthy ideas straight made from one of our favorite p...
Preserve On the Go Tableware
Though the month is young, we've already seen some stunning examples of beautifully set tables to inspire the host in all of us. We have to acknowledge though, that not every party is an intimate d...
Help Us Make the Ultimate Cocktail Party Playlist
Music is the most important part of entertaining, no? But it's hard to find the right music for entertaining: to keep the mood upbeat but not drown out conversation. Let's put our heads together for...
Inspiration: DIY Party Place Cards
We've talked about inspirational Entertaining Serving Pieces for really informal dinner parties; where seating doesn't seem too relevant. However, seating is a whole different story when it co...
Black Antique Dresser - $280
Washington DC Scavenger
Why buy a new particle board dresser for more money when you could have this gorgeous antique hardwood dresser with brass hardware for just $280....
The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Washington DC 11.4.09
THIS WEEK
• Vintage Tag Sale at the Kentlands Mansion
• Brookeville Studio Tour
• MGBW Book Launch Tour
• Atocha Design Sale
• Business of Design
• Fall 2009 Design House...
Fabri-Tac-tastic, Part II: No-Sew Window Treatment Redos
On the heels of yesterday's no-sew Fabri-Tac pillow cheat, come two equally simple window covering updates, both made with household fabric cast-offs: a top bed sheet and a shower curtain. While...
Saving Original Fireplace Tiles?
Good Questions
Q: This is the fireplace in my new/old apartment, with the bookcases I'm having built-in. I've been reading a copy of the original 1913 prospectus for the building, which reveals that the painted-ove...
Architecture as Design Inspiration
Roundup
Yes, the architecture of a home inspires the interior design of the home, but in our age of modern and postmodern cleverness, architecture as a motif also inspires product designers... ...
Entertaining Ideas from DC House Tours
It's Entertaining month at Apartment Therapy so we've rounded up DC homes that are ready to entertain. Click through for ways to make your home party-ready and see a peek of an upcoming House ...
Vintage Danish Lamp - $75
Washington DC Scavenger
This lovely walnut based ceramic lamp has a very nice price and great vintage styling....
Fabri-Tac-tastic, Part I: One Easy No-Sew Pillow Update
Recently, while showing some out-of-town visitors around our newish home, I noticed a recurring theme: fabric-tac embellishments. They seem to multiply. When we moved in about a year ago I adde...
Roundup: Top 5 Tempting Trivets
Yes yes, trivets- those tiny, oh-so-important products that help protect our tables and countertops from burning and ugly heat rings, the things you always thought were so absurd until the day ...
Book Review: Speed Decorating by Jill Vegas
We received Speed Decorating in the mail and want to share it with you as it's good inspiration for the Fall Cure. In the book, Jill Vegas shares the tips and tricks she learned from staging ho...
Entertainingly Entertaining Serving Pieces
November is the start of the party season and that makes us both excited and a tad bit nervous. We love throwing dinner parties (and attending them too!) so this year we wanted to make sure ou...
Vintage Dresser - $150
Washington DC Scavenger
The price on this vintage dresser is really a steal as it appears to be in really nice shape for its age....
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