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Before & After: Emma's Bedroom Makeover

112009_emmasguest.jpgIt's no secret that we're huge fans of Emma's Design Blogg; after all, she features some amazing photos of inspiring interiors. Emma recently re-painted her bedroom with Beckers paint and what a difference it makes: Her bedroom went from drabby dirty walls with yellow trim to a pristine white paired with a light grey. Check out more photos after the jump!

Faire Houre Handcrafted Clocks

111909_faire2.jpgHave you seen these amazing clocks? Handcrafted by Jenilyn, these unique clocks pair beautiful dishes with complementary hardware and can be either hung on the wall or displayed on an easel. All these clocks are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition…

Apartment Therapy Salutes Men & Their Man Caves

111809_mancaveJohnnyDepp.jpg"I think hell for men is the Anthropologie dressing room sofa area," so says one of our favorite writer/comedians Mindy Kaling. So for all of you guys who have put in your time on a seafoam chesterfield, this round up is for you!

For A Good Cause: Bid on Jeff Canham's Print

111709_jeffcanham.jpgSign painting may be a fairly extinct art thanks to the fine makers of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, but we're fairly certain we're not the only ones who are fans of artists who keep this craft alive (a quick Flickr search will yield roughly a bazillion results). We've been on a bit of a binge lately trying to find such artists, and Jeff Canham is currently topping our list of favorites.

Berkley Illustration Prints

111609_berkeleyAnimals.jpgYou know those old paintings of dogs smoking cigars and playing poker? I secretly love those paintings. I suspect it may stem from really loving Snoop Dogg's music video to "What's My Name" when it first came out and he morphed into a Doberman. That was so awesome. Anyway, my point is that I feel the same way about these Berkley illustration prints; and I'm 99.9% sure that I need six of these for my home.

Help! Cat Sitting...And The Cat Runs Away

111309_missingcat.jpgLet's say that a friend asked you if you could pop over his apartment and feed his cats while he's on holiday. The first two days are fine, but on the third day you notice that one of the cats has gone...missing? After scouring the apartment and coming up empty, you notice that your friend had left one of the windows cracked open before he left. "Oh SH--!"

Before & After: Erika's Kitchen Pantry

111209_ErikaKitch01.jpgWhen AT reader Erika moved into her new apartment along with two other roommates; the three of them weren't sure how long they'd stay. But after deciding to sign on for another two years, they decided to do a few upgrades around the apartment, getting rid of quick fix-its in favor of more efficient, long-term solutions. The first order of business? Revamping the kitchen pantry.

Guess Which Celebrity Hosts Here?
From InStyle Magazine

111109_KBellDining.jpg"It makes me really comfortable to be a caretaker," says this celebrity about her hosting duties, "When I'm domestic, I feel empowered." This actress' 5,500 square foot Spanish-style home is put to good use as a place for friends to relax and hang out; and the property is big enough for weekend camp-outs around her makeshift fire pit. Care to make a guess who calls this place home?

Add This To Your Blogroll: Domosfera

111009_domosferaPL01.jpgIf you're tired of all the coverage Swedish interiors and magazines are getting from this site, maybe this will appeal to you: Poland's own decor magazine, Domosfera. After taking a look through some of the interiors this magazine features, we are officially smitten: A lot more color, a plethora of great ideas, and a really nice mix of old and new...

Wahh Waahh: Entertaining a Debbie Downer?

110909_debbiedowner.jpgSince November is entertaining month here at AT, we figured it might be beneficial to share some tips on how to handle tough social situations. Say one of your good guy friends starts dating a new girl and he wants to bring her 'round to your party...only to find out that his new girlfriend is a bit difficult to pull out of her shell...

On The Set: Monster-In-Law

110509_monsterHouse.jpgA long, long time ago, I confessed to watching Monster-In-Law while hungover and obsessing over the decor and ignoring the storyline. This was long before we ever started doing On the Set features; so when I received a few emails from folks wanting more details of this lovely Pasadena Craftsman home, I figured: why not? Here's a few photos from the movie of Charlie and Kevin's home...

Kawaii in the Kitchen: Cute Containers and More

110509_kawaii.jpgWhen it comes to finding gifts for our fellow editors, we usually opt for the funny rather than the cute. For instance, I've been thinking about getting Laure her very own Wuggie; and Abby's been threatening to give us all Pattinson panties for Hanukkah. But maybe this year we'll break tradition: ModCloth has some cute offerings in their shop right now that may be worth a look...

Rachel Zoe's Home Is Bananas
Featured on Welcome Home

110309_guesswho_LivingWidex.jpg"It's not about having a lot of money, it's about having that one thing that makes you feel fabulous--from artwork to a sumptuous throw to spread across your bed," says Rachel Zoe. Amanda Talbot, blogger of Welcome Home posted a great interview with this celebrity stylist/Bravo TV show star along with some fantastic photos of Zoe's home...

Guess Which Celebrity Lives Here?

110209_guessWhoMilDining.jpgCelebrity homes are pretty funny--some homes (like Julia Child and Diane Keaton) have a LOT of personality; while others...not so much. This one walks a fine line between the two: Once you figure out who lives here, you'll get the bohemian lighting, the bookshelf-turned-hat rack...but the real stunner? A Turkish bath! Check it out...

Turquoise Bookshelves
Featured in Sköna Hem

110209_skonaTurq01.jpgIf you want to introduce some unconventional color in your home but don't want to commit to painting walls, here's one idea from Sköna Hem: paint the bookshelves all the same color. It may not be a rug, but to quote the Dude: It really ties the room together. Take a look at other photos of the apartment below the jump...

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