The salt and pepper grinders in my house are disposable plastic eyesores. Not a beautiful tabletop display, to say the least. But the majority of collections around the blogosphere seem to be made up of mostly shakers, not mills, so I gathered my personal favorites for salt and pepper mills that are guaranteed to be as striking as they are functional. More

When I discussed sorting through and reorganizing my storage bins the other day, I neglected to tell you about the most important bin, the one that's always kept fully-loaded: the party box.. More

Elliot's Fantastic Mr. Fox party inspired me to think about foxes as a party theme. Just thinking about this imaginary party makes me all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. It combines a favorite childhood animal with modern pastels and a hint of faux bois. The options are limitless, but here are a few things to make a birthday party magical.
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Kids know how to party! Check out the latest festive celebrations from Apartment Therapy's Family channel:

• Adella's Princess Party
• Callum's Magical Mystery Tour
• Beckett's Sasquatch Explorer Party
• Bird's Big Top Circus Party

Two things that work to beat the winter blues: a project and a party. Combine them with some DIY entertaining inspiration. From table runners and place cards to chandeliers and art, here's how to craft your way to the perfect party. More

It feels like we've barely caught our breath around here, after all the holiday madness. But now it's time to think about Valentine's Day! This is one of those holidays I let go of completely in my 20's. Now that I have a little girl to celebrate with, suddenly Valentine's Day is fun again - and the perfect excuse to add some cheery home decorations to a dreary time of year. More

My daughter's birthday party is tomorrow. Tomorrow! I'm not ready. But, I'm more ready than usual because this year, for her fourth birthday, we've chosen to have the party somewhere other than at our cramped house. It's our first foray into public birthday party venues, and it's a sticky wicket. Especially for me, her creative momma, who really just wants to get all crazy with decor and accessories! More

Are you thinking about making a big change? You love your home, but are tired of cringing at your outdated bathroom. Or perhaps you've been dreaming of making over your barely-functional kitchen for years and are finally ready to take the plunge. If you have big dreams, Apartment Therapy wants to partner with you to help make those dreams happen with our Renovation Diary Program. More

At Apartment Therapy, we believe that having a well loved home is a key aspect of the good life. And one of the most important moments in the history of a home is when a couple decides to build their lives there, together. That's why we're working on creating more wedding and celebration content on Apartment Therapy, and we need your help! We want to assist modern couples — and their guests — in navigating this momentous, joyful turning point.

We're asking you to please share your thoughts about weddings, whether you're throwing one or attending one in 2013 (or beyond), and what sort of setting-up-home-together content you'd like to see us address.

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Flowers are always a great way to cheer up a room and bring color and life to a tabletop. In the colder months it can be more challenging to find flowers that are in season. Here are some that you're likely to find at the florist or market this time of year. More