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A Pop of Color Using Books In The Bedroom

We love the idea of decorating with books because you're utilizing belongings you already have on hand. For instance, this small stack of hardback books in the bedroom instantly adds extra charm and ...

Before & After: Organized Laundry Room

Sometimes, the right containers can make all the difference in the world. This is definitely the case in Leslie's closet-style laundry room. The before pic is a scene of mismatched products overfl...

Your Furniture In Multiples

We remember watching Apartment Therapy fave, Ron Marvin's, episode of Small Space, Big Style years ago and how he had a thing for lamps and lighting. In just 300 square feet he has over ten. We also h...

Entertaining: And The Art of Giving Directions

When I entertain, I always go the extra mile when giving directions to my home. If guests plan their route with the assistance of a web source, they will no doubt be sent over incredibly steep, 'Frisc...

Landing Strip Wall Drawers

We love seeing drawers repurposed as containers (usually placed on a table top holding books or DVDs). This version is definitely a spin on the traditional use and can be hung just by using L-bracket...

How to: Make Homemade Drawer Organizers

Drawer dividers aren't a necessity for some folks but we love how they make undergarments and accessories a cinch to find. We have our favorite products from Container Store which sort and divide dre...

Organized and Colorful Basket Collection

In a past life, we collected Elvis Presley memorabilia and windsocks that we hung from our bedroom ceiling. While we don't collect anything currently, we would definitely go for items that pull doubl...

Creating An Entryway

For us, decorating and arranging furniture in a small space can be challenging but also very rewarding. Take for instance, the entryway. It's the one spot where guests are welcomed and get a "first ...

Moving Up A Size: Making Larger Furniture Work

Last week, we hauled our pint-sized fridge onto the front porch to defrost the freezer. The process wasn't going as quickly as we would have liked so we helped it along by chiseling away at the 4 i...

Embracing Your Inner Clean Freak

Laure posted about the virtues of embracing your inner slob, and many of you chimed in with your experiences of not always being able to keep a perfect house. While some might be embarrassed about ce...

Extra Tables Needed: During A Party

During a party, we like to mingle, socialize, drink and eat (sometimes all at once). But throughout the evening, we might need to set a drink down to shake a hand or stop eating in order to introdu...

Easy DIY: Gift Wrap Station

In just one month this past Summer, Laurel was anticipating at least ten birthdays that required presents. With 3 kids and a busy social calendar, she set out to create an easy (and minimal) DIY gift...

Entertaining: Without A Coat Closet

We've never been lucky enough to have had a coat closet. When we do entertain guests, coats and purses usually go straight on our bed. But recently, we got a new duvet cover and didn't want it to be...

Need More Work Space: Add a Hutch

Instead of going horizontal with our work/storage space (where things can easily be out of reach), we like to go vertical. And while shelves are usually a great alternative, sometimes drilling hole...

Maximize Storage Space: The Undershelf Basket

While we don't believe that you have to run out to The Container Store every time you need a container for your belongings, sometimes the right product can be invaluable. For instance, when we're o...

Clever Storage Ideas

It might be a bit premature to be thinking about wrapping presents for the holidays but it's never to early for clever storage ideas. Jennifer (from The Felt Mouse) is a crafter--which explains her...

Embrace Your Inner Slob

We spend a lot of time on AT talking about the virtues of keeping a clean house. For some, this comes naturally, for others it's a struggle. Jump below to embrace your inner slob:...

Get Some Privacy... Using Bookshelves

We agree with Abby's post yesterday about the Expedit Bookshelf--there are so many ways to put this IKEA piece to use (it really does have 9 lives). One of our favorite ways to use a bookshelf in a s...

Top 10 Bathroom Tips for Renters

Apart from a great cup of coffee, a great bathroom can start your day off on the right foot. Unfortunately, if you rent, your hands are tied. You can't exactly start ripping out tiles and replacing ...

How to Have a Gorgeous and Organized Kitchen!
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Frustrated with your kitchen? Know the space could be better? We asked a local expert for her advice on what you can do today to improve your kitchen, how to work around the most common kitchen des...

Round Up: 10 Umbrella Stands Under $150!

If you happened to make it to this year’s ACL fest in Austin, you witnessed a phenomenon we've been experiencing a lot lately: rain. We found ourselves needing something the other day: an umbrella ...

3 Unconventional Jewelry Storage Ideas

We love seeing unconventional storage in action (especially when containers are being repurposed). In addition, we've never been drawn to the traditional jewelry box for storing our trinkets (alway...

Balanced Bedrooms

There's something about a bedroom that makes us want to incorporate perfect balance and symmetry. It may stem from the fact that the bed is already divided evenly and we like the ease of building up...

Uniting A Large Space

We like the idea of a large open space which incorporates the living room and dining room but unfortunately, it's easier said than done. Lucky for us, Kim does an amazing job by creating a cohesive ...

Supreme Organization With Tansu

We had never heard of Tansu until yesterday but we're all ears now. Apparently, it's the Japanese term used to describe these amazing dressers. Intricate and hand-crafted (if you can find them) are...

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