On a scale of 1-10, organizing cables and cords behind an entertainment center ranks about a .001 on my scale. But when it's all done and finished, the results are often night and day, not only just improving the aesthetics in and around the home entertainment center, but also possibly making your home a little bit safer thanks to better organized power and wiring. Here's a glowing example of such a project, from Kim and Scott of Yellow Brick Home, 2012 Small Cool entrants... More

These things share no other common thread, except for being some of my favorites from our classifieds this week. Have a great weekend everybody!

• Evanston, IL: Industrial Wood Drawers - $10
• Brooklyn, NY: ABC Home Velvet Sofa - $BO
• Seattle, WA: Hammered Brass Vase - $30
• Brooklyn, NY: Dansk Wood Tray - $20
• New York, NY: Inlaid Side Table - $350
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It's fitting that we should do a store profile of Ample during our month focusing on design. Ample's founder, Andy Johnston, started the business with a simple focus: to design and produce beautiful modern furniture in his hometown of Seattle. Johnson's designs make the most out of simple silhouettes, bringing a modern approach to handcrafted furniture. More

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jason Mathews when I was photographing his house tour (coming soon!), and was excited to learn that he owns and operates a brick & mortar design firm and showroom out of Capitol Hill in Seattle. Opened in March, 2012, Sheridan + Company provides personalized interior design services and specializes in new and vintage furnishings with an emphasis on locally produced furniture and artwork.

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Today these chairs are design classics, but can you imagine seeing furniture like this for the first time? Mind. Blowing.

• Brooklyn, NY: Cesca Cane Chair - $75
• Seattle, WA: DWR Rotor Table - $450
• Chicago, IL: BRNO Chairs - $995
• Ellicot City, MD: Mid Century Chrome Chairs - $175
• Chicago, IL: Tall Bookshelf - $250 More

Even if you never want to take another test, you can still appreciate the smell of chalk, pencil shavings and that feeling of starting another year anew.

• New York, NY: Industrial Stool - $94
• Grand Rapids, MI: Tree Specimen - $38
• Queens, NY: Vintage Wood Desk - $300
• Bellingham, WA: School Lockers - $100
• Santa Monica, CA: Map of France - $130 More

Name: James
Location: Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington

I just recently moved to seattle after working for a few years in New York City. I wanted to bring some of that NYC style and mix it with the more laid back, industrial west coast feel. More

Who couldn't use a little more reading light? Spare your eyes and add a little style at the same time with any of these lovely lamps.

• Tarrytown, NY: Brass Koch Lowy Lamp - $125
• Atlanta, GA: Minimalist Floor Lamp - $78
• Seattle, WA: DWR Tolomeo Lamp - $625
• Arlington, VA: Studio Floor Lamp - $300
• New York, NY: Brass Floor Lamp - $181 More

Name: Nathan & Heather Spaulding
Location: Ballard — Seattle, Washington
Size: 2 Bedroom- 900 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years — Rent

Nathan and Heather live in a cozy two bedroom apartment in Ballard, where they have designed the vintage whimsy home they've always wanted. Here, art and creativity abound as their apartment is furnished generously with vintage estate sale goodness.

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Today's items have led a long useful life; their patina is well-earned. Wood, metal, and leather combine to create a relaxed, confident look. Do you like utilitarian things, sans the discomfort? Then you might be interested in Warm Industrial decor.

• Bellingham, WA: Industrial School Lockers - $100
• Chicago, IL: Swiss Army Chair - $1200
• Philadelphia, PA: Anthropologie Shelving - $575
• Brooklyn, NY: Gunlocke Office Chair - $110
• New York, NY: Industrial Wood Cabinet - $400 More