With tax day a month away, this week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section puts the focus squarely on the home office, from where to buy furniture to hiding stuff when your office is smack dab in ...
click for more picsFor our final installment of our three part Trending interviews we leave you with another talented LA artist, ceramicist Moye Thompson. Moye is a Santa Monica based ceramicist ...
When friends ask us for advice about easy to keep plants, besides succulents, we often mention epiphytes, aka air plants. The Tillandsia, a member of the Bromeliad family, are readily available at loc...
In a small space like a bathroom it's important to use the space wisely--being smart about storage, how much you try to store and even how much space the amenities are taking up. A new series of sink...
We noticed this question over in our recent Open Threads post from one our readers, romeoandjewels:
[Does] anyone know the cheapest source for Benjamin Moore paints in Los Angeles? I'm painting an en...
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We were having girls night at our friend Alexis' house last week when we spotted her DIY version of a spice rack. Her kitchen occupies quite a small space, not to mention her husband is a chef (meani...
Our recent post about DIY cardboard furniture creations ended up being one of our most popular recent posts here on AT Los Angeles, possibly a sign of the times revealing people's interest in low cost...
While we keep almost all of our bathroom products behind the hidden doors of our bathroom cabinet, we do love the look of glass apothecary jars holding cotton balls, soap, pretty bathroom products. Ch...
Maison NW is where architect Nathalie Wolberg lives and works. It also happens to be where she experiments with new ideas about her environment and how we live. Tailoring the space to allow the body...
Jenny Ryan, our special crafting correspondent and author of Sew Darn Cute: 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish is back with a stylish and simple DIY project perfect for a weekend project. A...
A row of catch-all buckets hung on a rail can find a use in many rooms... ...
My question is, What can I do when my landlord will not listen to my complaints about my neighbor and when my neighbor complains about something about me, they act on it right away? I have talked to m...
We've always been a big fan of cozy kitchen banquettes. To us, there's something about a padded bench wrapped around a table that screams, "pull up a seat and enjoy the morning paper." We're guessin...
"What are you doing, you madwoman, you're wrecking my apartment!" - Hugh Grant as Alex Fletcher in Music & Lyrics
Did you know that there was a report called "State of Our Unions"? We didn't! After ha...
We're still daydreaming about our time in Portugal, so that might explain our affinity for the Pedro Gadanho Home we've included below, alongside the perfect perpetual calendar design, cute as heck 5 ...
Kitchen counters not only have to be good-looking enough for us to want them in our kitchen, but they've also got to be durable. They have to be able to withstand cooking and cleaning, resist scratch...
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When we talked about making your bathroom your sanctuary we touched on having some lovely nice smelling soaps for the bath. Well some readers chimed in and reminded us that there are all kinds of no ...
Unfortunately, we received some heartbreaking news yesterday. Our grandparent's entire photo album collection was stolen in an estate sale that my family had over the weekend. The albums were behind...
Admittedly, this is less about utility and more about the element of surprise and aesthetics, but we love this store display of old furnishings mounted onto the wall, used as part display, part storag...
We simply love this month's spread in Elle Decor featuring artist Anne Becker's gorgeous home designed completely in a global style. Inspired by exotic trips to Japan, Morocco, France and other exotic...
click for more picsWe admit we're a bit averse to going to our local IKEA because of the hordes of shoppers that make the experience less enjoyable than the catalog and commercials advertise (tho...
Yesterday we posted about David Jimenez's stylish Palm Springs Getaway and how to apply his style to a small space. We noticed in a past interview with him that he listed the 5 things a well designed...
Ironic we discovered an advertisement for this product while taking a relaxing bath: the QuickShower is a funny looking but sort of cool contraption that dispenses a mix of soap and water as you showe...
The other day, breakfasting at La Mill in Silverlake, we noticed this shelving across the room. Reflecting the light from the window, it caught our attention even on a gray day......
Chris writes in with a floor lamp identification query:
Dear AT: Do you know who makes the lamp in this picture? I found it a few days ago and forgot to bookmark it and now I am having the hardest tim...
It seems that whenever we're in a hurry the most common tasks become a five-step process. More than likely, you can relate (especially if you live with someone else). Because the kitchen and bathroo...
Moving to a new place with cheaper rent will definitely cut back on expenses in the long run--but the upfront costs of moving (security deposit, moving truck, etc) can still take a chunk out of your b...
THIS WEEK
• DWR 10th Anniversary Sale
• Hotel Surplus Outlet Sale
• Jenna Colby on the Project Wall at Black Maria Gallery
• Larchmont Village Annual Sidewalk Sale
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We compost like crazy at our house and have been looking at starting a worm farm. Worm farms are a fantastic way to compost and they produce organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. More importantly,...
Working from home was one of those grass is always greener scenarios for me. It seemed like such a great thing...until I got to experience it everyday. I hated it. For about a year I worked from ho...
Dear AT, I wanted to find out how to paint a filing cabinet. I am buying a used grey one on Craigslist and would love to spice it up with some high-gloss paint for our home office (similar to the illu...
Getting ready in the morning (especially when you're sharing a bathroom with housemates) is a challenge. Add to that the frequency of running behind schedule and all bets are off. So bathroom storag...
Audrey wrote in to show us her DIY before and after project transforming an old wicker chair that has seen better days into some outdoor seating that has plenty of entertaining days ahead of it:
I bo...
If you are looking for a great idea at home and want or need to save some cash then consider starting a game night with friends and family. Laure mentioned a fun game night idea here and some of you r...
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Inspired by the wonderful Ten Things I Love posts over at The Kitchn, we thought we'd follow suit and begin a regular series created by readers and editors alike, giving every...
click for more picsWe featured Designer David Jimenez's immaculate Palm Springs Regency a couple of years ago along with an interview with the style guru. David has played an important role in d...
Tinyhousefriend posted this 3D animation of his model for a miniscule home that mostly resembles a entry guard building: A concept for a tiny house I hope to build this year (2009). This model doesn'...
click for more pics of Matt's living roomMatt writes in looking for advice about his room layout:
Hi, I moved into my apartment in LA a few months ago. When I did, AT readers were very helpful in...
We heard you loud and clear--no more vinyl decals. But we think YellowGoat's take on the idea is giving off a different (and inspiring vibe). Close up pic after the jump....
Alix strumming her red guitar...
Our search for quirky interiors continues as we have recently discovered French fashion designer Alix's blog, The Cherry Blossom Girl. If you loved our On the Set Feat...
"I don't mind jumping on a bandwagon if it's a good band! Style isn't about being first."
– AT Los Angeles reader, quiltmaster, Roundup: Garden Stools...
We had never heard of Twenty Three 07 before, but after stopping by this sumptuously decorated antique furniture and gift boutique shop the other day, we'll definitely never forget about it! Located i...
Here's a tip from one our readers about how to hang an arrangement of picture frames without resorting to using tape, ruler or level:
The other day I was trying to hang an arrangement of nine picture...
Last year at this time our hottest posts included small space luxury living, "how to" instructions with baking soda, household uses for vodka (totally indicative of our LA team here), the interior dec...
When we first saw Matt's bathroom we oohed and awed over how clean, bright and spa-like it felt. We want a bathroom like that, we thought. We'd be so relaxed if we had one like that. We've been wor...
I recently moved around some of my furniture in my apartment, and a wall that used to be filled with bookcases, is now too white. I need help with options for adding texture. I don't really want to ad...
We often find that a small kitchen leaves little room for a place to sit down and eat a meal. Most folks working with a small cooking area will take a meal to the couch (and give up on incorporating ...
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Our favourite find this Tuesday on the LA Craigslist furniture listing is this beautifully refinished 50's bookcase with slanted front and glass shelves. It would make a beaut...
We can't believe it's already March! We're still scratching our head at where 2008 went. Although time seems to be flying by, you can take stock in each day by doing a few simple things in your home t...
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We've got the early look at IKEA's upcoming catalog of new summer season items (it was just a moment ago we previewed the '09 catalog), with plenty of nice wares for outdoor e...
In places like the kitchen and the bathroom that get a lot of use it's just inevitable that stuff needs to be out on the counter. Whether it's olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper shakers or your f...
Looks like the folks over at MetaEfficient are getting a jump on everyone else and already compiling a 2009 Best Of list of everyday household products. So far they've included items like best water f...
We're always looking for ways to improve our photography skills and have fun with our camera. In that vein, we've become avid readers of Photojojo, a photo newsletter that makes picture taking fun. ...
In one of the Apartment Therapy emails there was a photo of this stool at Intelligentsia. I love the clean, modern but fun design of it and was wondering if anyone knew where they were from? Could any...
If we happen to cook (think twice a year) we like our kitchen countertops clear of clutter, gadgets and extras that can get in our way. Because we don't have the cooking thing down, we tend to spill ...
We've been on the hunt for some eclectic inspirations lately, from Parker Posey's old loft to this delicious study in grey, black, and lime green. Here's another study/guest room to add to the queue ...
Today's Slinks include an online web application that gives you the ability to track your bedroom activities, a link to MetBlog's series of San Fernando Valley front yards and how they distinguish the...
Over the weekend we had the opportunity to visit the Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. We were blown away, impressive works from an impressive lady. Rosalie Gascoigne d...
Dear AT Community: on Jan 24th I moved into a new apartment; I'm subletting a 3rd bedroom from a couple that has lived here for 5 years and needed some help with rent. I'm currently paying $600 a mon...
For the start of bathroom design month decided to comb through some past house tours to round up some inspiring tile ideas. In going back through we expected to find a larger range of tiles (especial...
We were procrastinating quite a bit this afternoon. A re-vamp of our own business website is no small feat, so to avoid starting, we decided to clean. We recently purchased a new lint roller and dec...
Not much to say except we really love these wood grain folders we spied at the MoMA store (though we're torn if we like these versions better). Match it up with some Martha Stewart items in the same v...
We are sure by now you have heard that it is Kitchen & Bath month over at Apartment Therapy and we wanted to start it off with a roundup of some colorful shower curtains that are sure to make any bath...
Grace over at PoeticHome.com sent us a photo of her reuse of a card catalog in her home, describing it as such: I know AT has posted about different ways to reuse charming card catalogs, and I've atta...
We speak from experience when we say that an ugly fridge can be a real downer, especially in a tiny kitchen. So as we move from diy month into kitchen and bath design month we wanted to highlight som...
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AT reader Joanna recommended Sasa Antic's website to us over the weekend, and we're sure glad she did!. The Stockholm, Sweden set designer and stylist photos are a mixture of ...
We have a friend who loves to give dinner parties and, having recently furnished her garden with a long expanding table, warm weather often finds those dinner parties taking place outside. The dilemm...
DJ writes in about some sheets from our LA Times Home & Garden Roundup:
The LA Times fantastic slideshow on the King House that you featured on Saturday included a picture of bedroom with some great s...
We were lucky enough to be invited to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's reception (which was held in conjunction with the College Art Association's Annual Conference in Los Angeles last wee...
We've always had a soft spot for secret rooms...this is probably due to being fans of the original 70s spoofy spy television shows like Get Smart and The Avengers; or maybe it was all those field trip...
Reminds us of the "bad kids" in the hallways in high school! Available here and via BLTD]
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Continuing with our coverage of the affordable housing movement in Austin (check out previous posts here, here and here), we had the pleasure of getting involved last week with a great program of the...
Welcome to March, 2009! We hope your Sunday is going splendid and that you have time to (re)visit the top posts of the last week here on Apartment Therapy Los Angeles, including a look inside Padma La...
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