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Hunter's Dramatic DIY
House Call

Name: Hunter Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana I am graphic designer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I purchased this house (first time homebuyer) two months ago, and have buried myself in painting, refi...

Hot or Not? Innermost White Light Fixture by Winnie Lui

Jewelery designer Winnie Lui created this chandelier of found objects. The limited edition of 100 will be available in white or black (50 each). Survey below the jump......

Whatever Clock from Target

As a person who is admittedly late for just about everything (my own wedding was the notable exception), I couldn't help but laugh when a friend sent me the link to this clock today. I am in the ma...

Rhoda's Southern Hospitality
House Call

Name: Rhoda of Southern Hospitality Location: Birmingham, Alabama Being from the South, I'm mostly a traditional decorator, but love to add some fun and sass into the mix whenever I can. I'm also a...

DIY Ornament Wreath from CB2

Wreaths have become our 2009 holiday obsession, from the wreaths of Annapolis, to book-page wreaths to unconventional wreath placement &mdash and now an ornament wreath. We saw this how-to on CB2's ...

Roundup: Best DIY Coasters

We've posted before about our love of unique coasters, but agree with the commenters who found the price of those recycled beauties a little steep. As we gear up for the holiday entertaining season...

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 I sa...

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 added the...

Creative DIY Lighting Hack

We think these stainless steel pendant lights are perfect for over a breakfast bar or dining table, and were shocked to discover their unlikely origin......

The Easiest Fall DIY Decoration: Pinecones

Like Leah's nieces who string together fall leaves for her mantle, gathering pinecones and placing them into a serving bowl is one of the easiest ways to bring fall into the home. ...

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 hilarious...

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 favori...

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, crafts, an...

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 on sp...

Inspiration Gallery: Organically Styled Collections

Judging by the mixed opinions about what constitutes clutter versus a collection, it's clear that pristine, perfectly placed arrangements are not everyone's cup of tea. For those of you who favor a ...

Natural Style: Displaying a Stone Collection

As far as collection suppliers go, nature is a hard merchant to beat especially when it comes to price points and unique wares. Stones have long been one of my favorite natural elements to collect fo...

Setting Up Home: DIY Tool Basics

We have yet to live in a home that did not require a dizzying amount of DIY improvements— that's half the fun, right? The not so fun parts are the constant trips to the hardware and craft store...

Pivoting Sink Wall by LOT-EK

We stumbled on this pivoting wall online and love this unexpected use of an ordinary kitchen sink. Best of all, we see some DIY possibilities using reclaimed sinks......

Good Questions: Refinishing Canvas and Wood Chair?

Apartment Therapy DC reader Abigail needs help refinishing a free chair: "I got this chair for free and it could do with some TLC. I plan to sand and restain it with a water-based stain, but I am w...

Inspiration: Michael's Outdoor Banquette
Philadelphia

Michael from Philadelphia was so inspired by reader Cathinca's use of Pallets as Outdoor Furniture, that he decided to make his own Banquette for his terrace. The results are pretty cool, and super...

House Tour: Berto & Mary's Cozy Casa
Norfolk, Virginia

Name: Berto, photographer; Mary, writer; and Moe, adorable beagle Location: Norfolk, Virginia Size: 950 square feet >> Enter Berto & Mary's Gallery Despite the perfect weather I'm used to in L...

Urban Retreat: Swimming Pool in a Baltimore Garage
Urbanite, March

The March issue of the Baltimore publication, Urbanite, featured a man's wild vision to turn his garage into a sanctuary. "It was either going to be a pool or a secret grotto. I’m maximizing my b...

House Tour: Marcella's Miracle Cob House
Cullinan, South Africa

Name: Marcella de Boom Occupation: Artist Location: Cullinan, South Africa Type: Cob house Size: 970 sq.ft. Years lived in: 9 >> See Marcella's Gallery! Marcella de Boom is no ordinary woman, s...

House Tour: Chris' Green Home
Philadelphia

Name: Chris Location: Philadelphia Size: 1750 sq.ft. Years lived in: 2, Own >> See Chris' Green Home! Chris may wear a size 11 shoe, but you wouldnʼt be able to tell by the size of his carbon foo...

How To: Turn a Phonebook into a Desktop Organizer

It seems like we get new phone books delivered to our door about as often as the weather changes, which in DC — as you know from the 20 degree to 70 degree jump this past week — is quite...