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Inspiration: IKEA Cat Tree in the Living Room
Washington DC

Here's a solution to help keep your cats active and happy even in a small space. IkeaHacker Barna created this cat climbing tree from Ikea's Stolmen line, and his four cats have never been happier....

Inspiration: Clay Vessels from Orvieto... and Other Favorites Italy Photos
Italy

Since our first visit years ago, we've been in love with Italy. The ancient architecture, the beautiful sites, the food, the gorgeous men - we could go on and on. So whenever we need to take a men...

Inspiration/Interpretation: Grand Chiffonier by Aria
Washington DC

We found this wonderful Grand Chiffonier when browsing Aria's website and fell instantly in love. Handmade to order by French craftsmen, this solid cherry dresser can be completely customized with ...

Inspiration: Travel Souvenirs in the Bathroom
Washington DC

Escapes Month is almost over, but you can use your travel inspirations to decorate your home. Shown is a travel-themed bathroom, with a painting picked up in Madrid, Spain and pictures ledges fille...

Before and After: Creating a Much-Needed Coat Closet
Washington DC

By far the best part of our day job is the fact that it allows us to travel, and sometimes even to live, overseas. Though we love the experiences, this lifestyle does come with its own design chall...

Color Inspiration: Orange and Purple in Les Bassacs
France

In the tiny hamlet of Les Bassacs, France (population 25!), we saw the 15th century farmhouse shown above. The orange walls and purple shutters surprisingly complement one other. Could this color c...

Inspiration: Arranging Objects in Pairs
Washington DC

On our recent house tour of Barb's condo, we noticed many fantastic objects arranged in pairs. Shown in the top photo are two Liberian Ancestral figures from the Dan Tribe, circa 1960-70. The two...

Roundup: Boot Vases and Planters
Washington DC

With the weather in DC alternating between thunderstorms and heat waves, we like the idea of combining rain boots and sunflowers. These vases and planters can be used both indoors and outdoors. Do ...

Look!: Ikea Room Divider = Anthropologie Chandelier!
Washington DC

We recently bought an Ikea Hultet room divider and have been stalling on installing it. We were wondering whether to paint it, how high to hang it (so the pets don't destroy it), and all the other us...

Victory Gardens: Back in Style!
Washington DC

Are you going to join the trend? Vegetable gardens are the new must have for the thrifty homeowner. Fuel prices have played a direct role in the increase of food costs, which, according to the U.S...

Garden Inspiration: The National Arboretum Azalea Collection
Washington DC

Washington in the spring is a truly beautiful city. Though the delicate and beautiful cherry blossoms rightly garner more than their fair share of attention in the local and national press, it is t...

AT DC: What Does Your Apt Building Say About You?

This is from our DC finalist, Thomas. Comment away! What do apartment buildings say about the residents that live inside of them? I walk to work everyday...rain or shine. My studio is ten blocks ...