Here in Los Angeles, even if you're not in the film business, you often find your life touched by it, if only by its encouragement to "live your dream," as my friend Z puts it. This week's Los Angele...
We're ending the week with some interesting miscellaneous links and tidbits we gathered throughout the week, including a cool Midcentury icon t-shirt, an account of a decade long love affair between o...
The Butterfly Houses (known locally as "Soe Ker Tie Hias") in Noh Bo, Tak, Thailand are an enclave of 6 prefabricated mini-sized iron wood and bamboo woven houses designed to provide shelter for...
We're not collectors by any means but we do love displaying groupings of similar items that we've collected over time. We've rounded up our favorite collections to display-- be sure to let us kn...
If you are in the mood to freshen up your space but don't want to invest in new decor night now, consider trying this simple trick to add new flavor in your home. ...
A small balcony can be the best little hideaway as long as it isn't just a forgotten chair and a dead plant or two. Yes even a really tiny outdoor space has the potential to be a refuge from t...
With all of the ash and smoke floating in the air from the fires, California is not particularly sunny now. So, in order to inject a bit of sun into our currently grey lives, we rounded up some...
Looking for a way to give your party invitations or greeting cards a personalized feel without having to handwrite each and everyone of them? How about converting your own handwriting and making it in...
This set of mid century looking chairs is a fabulous deal at only $86 especially considering they are listed in excellent condition....
Equal parts home office, craft room, homeschool room, scrapbook and sewing room--did we leave anything out? We love how this space feels roomy and functional yet also has a multitude of purpose...
Considering a party this weekend? Most homes are designed to accommodate a relatively small number of people on a daily basis. But then you decide to have a party and the guest list swells from...
When we came across the portfolio of interior designer Kelly Moseley, the principle of Anabel Interiors, we were floored by the gorgeous, modern yet warm and inviting spaces she's designed. We ...
You've got a plain jane dresser that needs a bit of panache, but a new coat of paint isn't enough? Apartment Therapy reader Jamie sent us her DIY project which transformed a lifelong furniture p...
Q - I desperately need help. I need to replace my saltillo kitchen floor tile which I ruined by sanding them. The kitchen cabinets are white and the countertop tiles are maroon (B&W tile). The adjace...
We've never had enough space for a craft room (or the supplies to fill it with for that matter). But these lovely craft zones show us you don't need an entire room--just a bit of creativity......
We've been house sitting for friends this week and while we're loving the beach breeze, we aren't so sure about the height of their television, mounted high above the fireplace mantle. We wanted to as...
Admittedly, it might be because we're absolutely starving right now, as we find ourselves yet again skipping lunch while perusing online, but we find these set of plates by Merry Design Studio d...
If you're looking for art to decorate your walls, film posters, old and new, are a good start. Start by picking your favorite movie or television show but don't stop there. One option is to pi...
Today's Los Angeles scavenger is a fantasy land of mid-century design. Undoubtedly there were items of other styles equally great and worthy of mention, but just look at these wonderful chairs...
In the Professional Organizing business, we often get frantic phone calls from clients who need organizing help ASAP. Unfortunately, because of time or money restrictions, a portion of folks aren't a...
We had bought this years Handmade In Melbourne a few weeks ago but only just had the chance to sit down and read it. Packed with over 200 bio’s of Melbourne’s most creative people, it was fantasti...
Here's a late afternoon diversion for those of you who frequent our favourite IKEA in Burbank. Apparently a small crew of independent filmmakers shot this web short on location at the IKEA Burbank on ...
Q - I picked up this "gossip bench" (I think this is what they are called) at my local thrift store for $10 and am totally enthralled by it. Structurally, it's in great shape but the wood on top is a ...
Gregory has covered Johanna's home before on Unpluggd and we recently ooohed and ahhhed over her pink and gold entryway. Yesterday, we happened to see what Johanna has been up to lately and it ...
Our friend recently turned in the keys to her more pricey pad and decided to sublet a small 1 bedroom for the time being. She simply calls it "a studio with walls", providing a more colorful idea of t...
This month's focus on artwork, crafts and collections coincides with the launch of Parasol-Craft, a spin-off of Parasol Magazine, spearheaded by the blogger of our daily online stops......
As the U.S. aims to weed out energy and gas guzzlers, the California Energy Commission (CEC) plans to take a vote on a controversial requirement that would restrict the sale of inefficient TVs startin...
If you're looking for a screaming deal then this mid century inspired chandelier from Jonathan Adler is your best bet. Originally close to $800, this one is going for $450 after a couple decid...
Magnetic boards are great for organizing bits of important and pending information. They're also handy for securing grocery lists and mementos for easy access. What we love about these magneti...
We have to admit that we've sort of fallen off the wagon when it comes to Gossip Girl. And while we do miss the smarminess of Chuck Bass and the headbands of Blair, it was that heap of Humphreys that...
If you’re into the latest innovations in green building design, you must check out this local non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging more sustainable design and building practices …...
THIS WEEK
• Home Ec. Grand Opening Party
• Hold It Contemporary Home Annual Labor Day Sale
• Matteo Home Sample Sale
• Gallery of Functional Art Secret Sale
• Edith Heath: Tab...
Apartment Therapy reader Sean wrote us about this Whitney Smith designed home sitting ontop of hill in Alhambra which he admires:
I recently got to peek inside this unbelievable MidCentury hom...
At this point in the summer we've haven't got any more energy for anything fussy or proper or...time consuming. So we love the idea of having some fresh picked messiness in our bouquets. They...
Because the mantlepiece is oftentimes a focal point of the living room, the right decor can really enhance its qualities. Kelly's mantlepiece is colorful, charming and best of all--affordable. ...
We've anxiously been watching coverage of the Southern California fires (and the residual cloud of smoke hovering over the city) that have devastated and displaced so many people and homes. During an ...
The Station Fire in Angeles Crest has been threatening whole communities this past week, and over the weekend I happened to be at a bachelorette party with alot of people being directly affected... ...
We personally only watch TV through the Mac Mini plugged into our flat screen. It's seriously the best way to watch anything. No cable bills, no limits to what the networks are airing right now, it's ...
Kitschy keen drop leaf formica top table with 1970's avocado legs and matching metal chairs that need a little TLC. Love the colour and shape, especially the table legs......
We've seen empty frames used as wall decor but we're really liking this idea of accentuating a wall of vinyl decals. The flowers appear to twirl around the frame, integrating it into the space......
OK, so technically, we're a day or two (or three?) late from wishing our own dear Abby (pun intended) a happy belated birthday. But just in case she thinks we dropped the ball, we've decided to dedica...
Name: Simone Georgette
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Size: Approx 350 square meters (3,700 square feet)
Years lived in: 2 years, Owned
We featured Simone's amazing waterside backyard a co...
Inspired by Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter post, Apartment Therapy reader Chris shows us all how easy of a project this is to all mimic......
Q - I'm looking for a smaller version of these Tom Dixon Blow Light Floor Lamps. These run 12" in diameter, but I'm looking for something with a similar aesthetic (copper would be ideal but silver or ...
In a small bedroom where space is minimal, creative solutions are always appreciated. Stumbling upon Dale's guest bedroom, our initial thoughts were--how cozy and charming! Not until we read the pho...
Budget drama and landscape design are the focus of this week's Design Star challenge as the remaining four contestants makeover a family's large backyard. Let's see how it went and what judge, Candice...
It seems life around the house is a constant balancing act between deciding to limit how much comes into the house (in addition to thinning out what's here) and deciding on a piece of furniture that c...
We've talked about arranging items by colour before. It's a simple way to create a pleasing order among a group of objects. If you have a bunch of objects in one space, like a bookcase, why not take...
1953 Mid Century Modern bedroom set consisting of one 6 drawer dresser and two bedside tables designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in excellent condition! Honey grain patterns with...
We love finding simple solutions to common problems here at Apartment Therapy. For instance, artwork in the kitchen. Since most folks spend a lot time in the kitchen, it's always great when wall dec...
It really was only a matter of time until we did an On the Set feature of the movie I Love You, Man. Like many of you, we admit that we paid a little bit more attention to Klaven's Franklin Hills hom...
We’ve found an Austin resident who has created inspiration in renovating not just one older home---but six! It's what he's done with these six houses that’s so intriguing, though…...
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