SF Hot Posts: 05.24.08
Look!: Cabinet Covers by Blonde Redhead
This past week, the hottest posts on AT:SF included a lot of inspiration, whether it be a renovation, a transformation, amazing stairs, an art display, or a ro...
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PlantTherapy: Enjoy NYC Green Spaces This Weekend!
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More people are staying close to home this year for Memorial Day. The borough's green spaces and community gardens can be a nice break, a mini-vacation, a wonderful momentary escape...
LA House Tour: Danielle & Lakshan's Comfy Modern
Name: Danielle & Lakshan, and Mortimer the Bulldog
Location: Glebe, Inner City, Sydney Australia
Size: a little over 800 square feet + deck and small roof terrace
Years lived in: 5 months
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I've Got 2, Who'll Give Me 3?
(Hello to Sarah, of Kansas City, one of the four bloggers trying out for a place on the AT:Chicago editorial team. Comments welcome!)
It's Spring all across the country, and for Kansas City metro re...
Color Chips: Blues and Greens
One of our favorite color combinations is turquoise with a deep, dark green, but alas, we've never found an interior that incorporated the two harmoniously. Until we find a picture of this pair that w...
Inspiration: Alaskan Canoe Lighting
The chances of our hanging an Alaskan canoe in our home are very slim. However, seeing Erin Martin's creative lighting solution in Tom and Theresa Wajnert's Calistoga home reminded us of something......
ICFF 2008: The Heat Sensitive "Swamp Collection"
Visual Reference Studio’s booth at ICFF was a crowd pleaser with plenty of smiles around, thanks to several of the design team showing off their thermosensitive seating materials in humorous fashio...
Shag Midcentury Modern
If it were possible to play out one-of-a-kind Danish and mid-century modern finds (and we dare you to try), Shag would be the Top 40 station to do it. No matter how many yard sales, antique stores, ...
Color Combo: Deep Red and Light Blue
We love this photo from Maria's Oh So You Bungalow - it has that crisp, clean balance of red and blue that's harder than it looks to pull off. By balancing a deep red-orange with a light greenish bl...
Kwikset Keyless Fingerprint Scan Door Lock
We're not completely convinced this is any safer than a traditional lock (especially compared to an unbumpable model), but we're kinda partial to the idea of having one less key on our keychain and re...
Suburbia: Steve Cohen, Tara McDermott & Cheryl Maeder
Title: Untitled, 2007
Photographer: Steve Cohen
Gallery: Meter
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ICFF 2008: Bean Rockers from Knoend
San Francisco-based Knoend, whose slogan is "ecodesign for everyone", debuted their new line of ergonomic seating at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair. We loved the way the Bean R...
Call for Entries: Deceptive Design
Calling all Chicago Designers (pro or not): The Chicago Chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the Chicago Furniture Designers Association (CFDA) are collaborating to launc...
Useful Links for Memorial Day Weekend
Maybe you're going to fix up the deck and entertain? Memorial Day is a great time to catch up on much needed repairs around the house, get your Spring Cleaning kicked off, or start your summer garden ...
Turquoise E-Decorating Project
We all occasionally need a little help, and when it comes to decor, sometimes getting a professional opinion can really make the difference. But a full blown professional interior decorator's fees is ...
Hot or Not?: Club Chair by Martha Sturdy
Club Chair by Martha Sturdy(click here to jump below and vote)...
Look!: Rex Chair and Eddy Table at Dolores Park Cafe
Okay, we happen to be in San Francisco visiting our team here (and enjoying the really good lattes), but this street scene relates to what we wrote about just last week in one of our emails...
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CHI Good Questions: Info on these Metal Stars?
Loopychick has a question for the crowd: "Does anyone know what these are? They are each about 4 1/4" across, and possibly wrought iron - weigh about 1.5 lbs each. I also have a third, identical to ...
Look!: Our Tiny Hallway's Wall Art
Our entrance hallway is 8'x3.5' and has two doors and one opening. It's too small to put a console table or a coat rack (or anything, really), so instead we opted to just paint a bright patch of glos...
How To: Make Your Own Tassel
Tassels are not just for graduation caps. We've been noticing them lately hanging from the door handles of armoires and chests, where they add a note of fun and drama and invite touching. Coupled wi...
Anni Albers and the Tulip Chair
Take one part Anni Albers fabric and one part Tulip chair, put them in a blender and what do you get? Well, probably a lot of threads, fiberglass and some aluminum -- so don't do that. Instead, jus...
How To: Cherry Blossom Branch Lights
We frequently get emails asking about where to get those pretty cherry blossom branch lights. Well, if you're feeling crafty, we spotted this tutorial on Craftzine that shows how you can make your ver...
Survey: To Escape In or Out?
With the first big long weekend of summer just hours away, we're curious how many of you are going to be heading out of town and where you go.
We can already tell that many of you are not in front ...
Mustache Coffee Table at Sultana
We're usually more inclined to go the safe route and purchase geometric coffee and side tables, but this mustache-shaped coffee table at Sultana had us coming back for a second look. Maybe it's the s...
Designs by Joshua Davis: Bedding and Waste Baskets
Brand new designs for bedding, which Janel spotted at ICFF this year, add to the gorgeous graphics we've been eyeing on waste baskets (in LA and Chicago) by Joshua Davis. The bedding and pillows are p...
Best Products: Strong Household Cleaners
All of these are from reader's comments and has grown by over 40 comments to deepen the list. Some of these are toxic and some are not. We recommend non-toxic, but realize that some folks will debat...
Cut'n Go Bucky Bowl by Peter HIls for Pulpo
Earlier this month, Gregory posted that funny video from Blu Dot for their flat pack metal folding chair. Here's another designer that has a similar concept.. As seen in the June 2008 Dwell, the Cut'n...
LA Sales Calendar: Memorial Day Yard Sales!
lilfishstudio found this creamer set for $2 at a garage sale. We're all into bargains, so here's a roundup of some great estate and yard sales happening this weekendMemorial Weekend Garage Sales...
D...
SF Good Questions: Black Curtains with White Chandeliers on Them?
AT:SF, On the television show "The Biggest Loser" there are curtains in Mark and Jay's room (the Black room) at the Ranch that are black with white chandeliers on them. The chandeliers are similar to ...
Windowsill Gardens
With the summer creeping up on us, we've been going a little outdoor-crazy on AT, but even if you don't have any outdoor space you can celebrate the nice weather by starting a windowsill garden......
Hot or Not? Interior Weeds Planter by Arwin Caljouw
This planter design from Dutch designer Arwin Caljouw reminds us of Science & Sons' Park Planters (and their DIY counterpart the Lego Park Planter). It celebrates the beauty of the urban environment...
The IKEA Fancy Dress Dinner Party
Oh, what we would have given to have been wandering through the West Sacramento IKEA last Saturday night. A group of about 28 people, all dressed in semi-formal attire, feasted in the cafeteria and ...
Keeping Things Together: The Future Antiques in St. Louis
(Welcome to the third of our 4 bloggers trying out for a spot on the AT:Chicago editorial team, Rachel from St. Louis. Comments are welcome!)
We think vintage collectibles are lovely, and even loveli...
Roomark: Julie 6.23.08
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This a chair I rescued off the streets of Chelsea, NYC and gave it a new life.
-Julie
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Best Products: Gentler, Less Toxic Household Cleaners
All of these tips are from reader's comments on this great thread. 10 readers giving their tops picks along with over 50 comments that deepen the list. This is a good companion to our Strong Househo...
"Accessories are Atmosphere"
Blogging... House Beautiful June 2008
The June 2008 issue of House Beautiful magazine is all about those fabulous finishing touches... accessories!. They show several house tours, each showcasing what accessories are to the home ("classic...
Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 05.23.08
This week there are four fantastic Giveaways on AT. Jump below to check 'em out -- and please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to actually enter that giveaway. ...
LA Store: New, Bigger Firefly
Here's an idea for the long weekend: Take a stroll down Abbot Kinney and check out the new, expanded Firefly. With more space they have even more housewares, nice smelling soaps, design books and gr...
NY Good Questions: Any Info. On These Chairs?
Dear AT,
I spied a beautiful set of resin and raffia shell chairs in a recent issue of CS Interiors.
No one, including the store that sold them, seems to know anything about them other than that t...
Roundup: Closet Hangers
The right hangers can make a big difference in your closet, although they're not the most fun thing to shop for. In case you don't feel like scouring the web for the perfect hanger, we've compiled a...
How To: Recover a Lampshade
AT Washington DC
(Pic: ginamstudio)
Looking for a simple project to spice up your Memorial Day weekend? Consider recovering a worn out lampshade to give your room a custom look. Though this post is all about recove...
Herman Yu: Designer
A simple, elegant handwritten note feels like the epitome of both refinement and cool in this age of email and iChat. Herman Yu's note cards capture this vibe, and to write on one makes us feel like ...
Inspiration from AT Readers
A couple readers sent in some images and thoughts earlier this week - finding inspiration from colors in a parking garage and with found objects in an Oak Park alley......
The Unexpected House Guest: A Mouse in the House
Normally, most folks try their best to rid themselves of rodents from their home. But yesterday I ended up inviting a diminutive friend into our place as an unexpected house guest, rescuing an ailing ...
IKEA Digital Furniture for Sims2
Not only is IKEA infiltrating ICFF, now the furnishings giant will officially launch a collection of furniture for your Sims. When we dabbled in Sims2, our favorite part of the game was designing an...
Andros Bistro Chair from Pottery Barn
We love the lines on these chairs - the proportions are almost a little odd, but the slightly top heavy look is somehow really charming. ...
Chicago Cares: Serve-a-Thon on June 14
Chicago Cares is a non-profit organization that coordinates volunteer programs. Every year they host a Serve-a-Thon that becomes the largest day of community service in the city. This year, on June ...
Look! Asian-themed Pink, Gold, and Blue Entryway
We've seen very similar pieces to the ones in this living room on Craigslist, but we'd never think about putting them together like this, much less cover 80% of it in various shades of pink. But some...
What are your Plans for Memorial Day?
Oh the promise of a long weekend. All those projects you could finish, all the books that could be read, all the museums to visit! We're planning to help a friend move and then will spend time with ...
NY Good Questions: How Can I Make This Space More Inviting?
Dear AT,
I am in need of some landscaping advice.
I came home yesterday to having my landscaping put in around my condo and I absolutely hate it (the 4 huge trees blocking the entrance).
My first...
Being a Good Houseguest, Part 2: Thank You Flowers from 1 800 Flowers.com
Although they say that “home is the place that when you get there, they have to take you in,†after staying with my mother during ICFF, I wanted to take Laure's advice and be a good house guest an...
Before and After: Our Kitchen/Office Space, Part 1
before (jump below for after)
This image ring a bell? You might remember it as our messy, unorganized chaotic work/play space that we unabashedly showed off a few weeks back....we still have a long w...
DIY 911: Remnants in Minneapolis
(Welcome to Julie from Minneapolis, second up in a series of 4 bloggers trying out for a spot on the AT:Chicago editorial team. Comments welcome!)
It’s the secret shame of the design-blog addict. Y...
Sale Alert!: Theodore's Memorial Day Sale
Washington DC
Theodore's in Georgetown is having a major sale this weekend. Theodore's offers high end, good quality furniture and accessories. The clearance sale is your chance to buy these items at significan...
Cathy King: Super Cool "Private" Chef
Your home is better than a restaurant. You might think it somewhat weird that we'd highlight the services of someone who cooks FOR you in your own home on this site, so let us give you some backgroun...
Inspiration: Kanye's Glow in the Dark Tour
We recently saw Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour in Montreal, and we'll start by saying it was fantastic. It's basically a one-man performance piece, but if that conjures up images of a dude on a bl...
Randolph Street Market: This Weekend
Market Finds from Previous Years
It used to be called the Chicago Antique Market and we've been attending since it launched 5 years ago. Its one of our favorite ways to spend a weekend afternoon and w...
Hot or Not: Taxidermy?
"Maybe the vogue for heads on walls is coming to an end..."???
The taxidermy thing started about four years ago and has grown tremendously. Pushing along with Steampunk and the constant need for tre...
Recycled Metal Tiles from Eco-Friendly Flooring
Wow. Just how amazing is this recycled aluminum tile backsplash? (And don't miss the other one below the jump.)...
Tiny Cleaning Closets
Although our home's space just about tripled after we moved, that doesn't mean there's a lack of efficiency and good ideas here. Similar to our kitchen's narrow "spice closet" (originally meant for an...
NY Most Popular Posts: Beautiful Signs of Spring, Small Cool Winners and a Mystery Home - 05.23.08
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This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved,...
How To: Clean (Really Dirty) Outdoor Furniture
If you left your patio set out all winter and you're now trying to scrub off the grime that collected under layers of winter snow, this post is for you. We did a little research on how to get rid of...
How To...Clean Your Grill
Yes, definitely employ a squirrel to clean your grill before the summer heats up. We kid, we kid! We were going to attack the grill yesterday, but seeing as though a friggin' tornado touched down in ...
Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for Sale
The New York Times 5.23.08
The New York Times real estate special section, Great Homes & Destinations does a High/Low comparison of Frank Lloyd Wright single family homes in Minnesota that are currently on the market. It's a sh...
IKEA Commercial Flashback Reminds Us to Spring Clean
A Few Ikea Tidy Up Funny Ads -
An oldie but a goodie reminder why it's good advice to keep the home tidied up......
SF Scavenger: Old Vintage/Antique free-standing kitchen cabinet for $125
We love classic kitchen cabinets, and think that this Old Vintage/Antique free-standing kitchen cabinet would look great in either an old or modern kitchen. Jump below for links to this and other go...
ICFF 2008: Chairs from Arper
I guess I was subconsciously seeking a task chair at ICFF - as I look through my photos there are plenty of images of chairs on wheels. So after posting the new Sottsass chair for Emeco this morning, ...
LA Scavenger: Vintage Vinyl Swivel Chairs for $200/chair
When Laure sent over this ad for a set of robin's egg blue vintage vinyl swivel chairs, the first thing that popped to mind was this. The second thing that came to mind was, "Damn, these chairs would...
NY Scavenger: Vintage Industrial Bookcase for $500
This super-cool modern, vintage industrial bookcase is a terrific find. It's technically a "General Fireproofing (4-tier) Metal, Stacking Barrister [or] Lawyer's Bookcase," as you probably can tell. ...
Joel Grey's Beach Cottage Retreat
The New York Times 5.23.08
When he's not living in his West Village loft, performer and photographer Joel Grey (Cabaret, Wicked, Brothers & Sisters) resides in a 650-square-foot former surf shack in Venice, California. The Ne...
NY Good Questions: Air Conditioner Cleaners?
Dear AT,
I have two window air conditioners in my apartment and they really badly need to be cleaned.
I think they have black mold grown in the casing and it has completely stopped airflow.
Befor...
CHI Scavenger: Vintage Swiss Army Wool Blanket for $60
In AT's classifieds, Carey (located in St. Charles) is selling this vintage Swiss Army wool blanket, circa 1930-50s. Dimensions are 80 x 58 and Carey says you can find the same one in Sundance catalog...
ICFF 2008: Nine-0 Swivel Armchair by Ettore Sottsass
Great looking and comfortable, we were bowled over by the new armchairs designed by Ettore Sottsass. Shown by Vitra and produced by Emeco, these chairs have a pedigree and sense of quality which was i...
NY Open Thread 637
Now we're into May...Welcome to tikilicious, swanygirl74 and sarah nin!
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From The Kitchn:Recipes for Graduates and New Cooks
Know someone who's graduating this spring? Do they know anything about cooking for themselves? Wait - do you know anything about cooking for yourself?
Today The Kitchn has a list of recipes and easy...
AT Europe: Paris - Lighting Design from Celine Wright
Céline Wright is a Paris-based designer whose poetic lighting has become a classic in the modern Parisian interior. Each light is made by hand with blown glass and handmade paper, inspired by nature ...
Roomarks: Angela 6.22.08
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Master Bedroom, Medusa, NY
Grandma's coverlet
Saffrom and Celery beaded lampshades from a trip to India
Twig curtain rods
Dining Room, Medusa, NY
hand painted reverse lace patte...
Color Inspiration: Bits and Bobbins
Tricia from Bits and Bobbins has had her home featured on AT:SF several times before, and rightly so - her apartment is a riot of bright colors and eye-catching homemade and thrifted accents. And it i...
Plexiglas Wall of Photos
Earlier this week we blogged this wall of photos at Palihouse -- and completely forgot that a couple of years ago Anh-Minh made a great wall of photos using Plexiglas......
Look!: Chinese Mailbag Reupholstery Project
Trolling through our email we stumbled upon these great pics from Jeanine, who just started as one of our brand new Boston bloggers (she sent in this email in March!). It not only shows an impressi...
At Home with Designer Lisa Wong Jackson
SF Chronicle: 05.21.08
Yesterday's Home & Garden section featured Anh-Minh's article on Bay Area graphic and stationery designer Lisa Wong Jackson. The Berkeley condo she shares with her husband, Nick Jackson, is striking ...
Thursday Giveaway: Amy Butler Pillows
Items: 2 Reversible Horizon Pillows - Your Choice of Pattern
Designer: Amy Butler
Retail Price: $62 each/$124
We like all things Amy - it may be because she makes the Midwest proud with her styl...
How To: Hang a Quilt Artistically
Boston
The large expanse of white wall in our guest room bored us terribly, and we didn’t have any idle artwork lying around that we could use to jazz it up. Then it dawned on us - we have a fantastic N...
Loft Living in the Movies
New shelter publicationLoftLife Magazine kindly contacted us about a list similar to our Top 10 Decor Inspiration Films, showcasing lofts spaces that have made notable appearances in cinema's finest m...
How To: Make a Nontoxic Fruit Fly Trap
The beautiful weather that is starting to show up has a dark side: fruit flies. The little beasts will start inundating our kitchen to take advantage of, well, fruit, and the accompanying juice and p...
Which Ikea Do You Go To?
With a 3 day weekend approaching, a lot of us are bound to stop by an Ikea and in Southern California we have a ton of options. With 4 locations in the LA-ish area (plus one in San Diego) it would se...
Inspiration: Organization Systems from Usona
Planning a new closet or storage system? Usona Home has a great series of closet pictures with intelligent layouts that provide room for hanging storage, drawers, and even movable units. Their high-...
Look!: Graffiti in Your Home?
AT Washington DC
Would you bring graffiti into your home? It's not just for the street anymore. Graffiti art is creeping into galleries and private collections across the DC area. You can get your own original wo...
ICFF 2008: LinkLight from Pablo
Pablo, the San Francisco-based lighting design company, showed off their catalog of iconic modern light fixtures, including their well known Tube Top lamp, at this year's ICFF. What really impressed...
6 Uses for a Melamine Tray from Pier 1
Another double duty item to help get us organized: this melamine 3 part tray from Pier 1 is the perfect way to keep small things from spreading out all over the house. See 6 ideas for how to corral ...
Transform Your Furniture...Using Mirrors
Maybe it's living in Hollywood but we love mirrored furniture. We've got a mirrored desk which we bought just as we were about to spring for mirroring our own. While we were in NY, we spotted this m...
Sideboard from Unto This Last
We've been harboring a long, slow-burning crush on this sideboard from U.K.-based workshop Unto This Last. We love the exaggerated flatness and simplicity, like the Platonic ideal of a retro sideboa...
CHI Good Questions: 4 Cushion Sofa?
Diana sent us an email: "I am looking for a 4-seater, low back sofa with straight narrow arms and wooden legs. Something similar to the one in the picture. Does anyone know where I could get one?"...
ICFF 2008: Curve Cat Bed
Most often the best solutions come from the perspective of personal problem solving. But strangely, though many designers are pet owners, pet related offerings for the home are limited at ICFF despite...
Book Party: Curtis Keeps Embellishing!
Watch the video to see/hear how Curtis' home has been further embellished since it was documented for the book.
This past weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy ...
A Riot of Colors
We, like so many folk out there, like to take photos from the plane when we're taking-off or landing. Sometimes they're interesting, more often we bore our friends with endless pictures of crop land...
The Peace Keeper
Elle Décor
Elle Décor recently featured the 1840 clapboard house of interior designer Darryl Carter. A constant juxtaposition of rustic and the unexpected (beadboard walls surrounded by taxidermied anima...
Look! Messy Tablecloth by AZEdesign
if you're into quirky table accessories and you're skilled with the embroidery, maybe this tablecloth from Polish designers AZEdesign will inspire you. Taking an ordinary tablecloth, these designers ...
AT Europe: Paris - Top-Lit Chandeliers
The top-lit chandelier has been showing up a lot lately, with light projecting downward from the ceiling to illuminate cascades of crystal or hand-blown glass bubbles. ...
Look! Backyard Cherry Blossom Mural
As we were driving around suburbia yesterday something caught our eye. What's that? A...cherry blossom mural? Yes, we got out of the car and we peeked over the fence. Jump below to see what we fou...
SF Sales Calendar: 05.22.08
Mattress and Bed Sale at DWRMay Sales...
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Mattress and Bed Sale
Save 15% and get free standard shipping on all mattresses, beds, case goods, pads, and pillows
Through Tues.,...
Inspiration: Photo as Headboard
We've blogged alternative headboards before and we're always looking for more. So when we spotted this display in Nurseryworks, a vendor who's usually in Ohdeedoh's territory, we had to stop and take...
The Gallery: Maleonn
Yesterday we profiled an exhibition at Kasia Kay Art Projects featuring the Days on the Cotton Candy series by director and photographer Maleonn. One image not being nearly enough to soak it all up, ...
Going On a Hunt for Googie
LA Times 05.16.08
With the Memorial Day weekend coming, the LA Times Travel section had a fun idea if you're looking for something local to do... go on a hunt for "Googie" architecture! For those of you unfamiliar with...
Look! IKEA at ICFF
Walking the aisles of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair can be daunting — these products are at the high end of the furnishings scale and many designs command prices in the many-thousa...
Ravi Design
Curtains, curtains, curtains! Who doesn't love them? Whether you can afford to splurge on them or you're trying to embrace your inner DIY, (almost) everyone loves the curtain picking/making process....
Reclaimed Barn Wood
As Midwesterners, we've seen a lot of dilapidated barns in our lifetime. Although we'd love to see them all restored, we know that's not realistic and we're glad that when they do get demolished, so...
NY Good Questions: Rugs For The Family Room?
Dear AT,
I'm very confused about proportion for the rug(s) I am choosing for the family room in our new house.
I think the current rug is too small, but the shape of the room wouldn't accommodate ...
SF Good Questions: Miniature Wire City Landmarks?
AT:SF, I collect miniature city landmarks made out of wire, and I have two questions... ...
Look! Color Inspiration
Welcome to Maya from Cincinnati. She is the first of 4 bloggers trying out for a place on the AT:Chicago editorial team, covering different cities in the Midwest. Comments welcome!
Designed in 1908 b...
What's Your Dream Home?
Being of modest income and a renter with high(er) falutin' tastes means I'm often daydreaming about what sort of abode I'd call "home sweet home" if I happened to pick those correct 5+1 lotto numbers ...
LA Events Calendar: 5.22.08
Target Free Holiday Monday at LACMA Art & Design Events...May is Organizing Spring Cleaning Month at Apartment Therapy
LACMA
Free Admission on Memorial Day
Monday, May 26th, Al...
Book Party: Marlon's Latest!
. Watch the video to see/hear how Marlon's home has changed since it was shot for the book.
Last weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Re...
Do One Thing Today
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. Choose something to do today that you've been putting off. Do you have a bag of donations in your trunk that you've been meaning to drop of...
Look!: Display at Henri Bendel
While browsing at Henri Bendel in NYC last week, this display area caught our eye. But not because of the colorful dresses on the mannequins. We were much more interested in the wall behind the mann...
The Enlightenment by Studiomeiboom
Designed by Dutch firm Studiomeiboom, The Enlightenment illuminates your shelf rather your soul. Made from plexiglass and lit by an energy-saving bulb, the lamp plugs into an outlet with a standard ...
The Gallery: Rachel Perry Welty
Primetime Hawaiian Sunrise, 2007, 21 x 21" Fruit stickers and archival tape on paper (detail).
Anyone remember, when you were little, putting the Chiquita banana sticker on your forehead at the break...
Orgo Hanger by Norman Copenhagen
If we just had cool, matching hangers, we seriously belive our closets would be one step closer to organizing themselves. That's always the hope at least, and the Orgo hanger isn't helping to disabus...
Look! Stone Ground Patterns at The Huntington
Having just spent a long, hot weekend in LA (clashing with our hopes to finally attend ICFF in New York this year), we took time out to visit The Huntington in Pasadena. Spending the entire time in t...
LA Sale: Silho Furniture Huge Store Closing Sale
We just got word that Silho Furniture is closing their retail store (they will still be offering their line via their retail website). However, they are closing up their shop on La Brea, so that means...
Do It Yourself Cleaning Products
The New York Times 5.22.08
Perfect for Spring Cleaning Month — The New York Times explores the growing number of people eschewing store-bought, big name brands and making their own cleaning products at home. In addition to cu...
Lorena Siminovich and Esteban Kerner at the Beholder
Leigh Wells "Thought Action 23 Gainsborough"
We love the Beholder's new (well, newish) guest curator feature. Every other month the online gallery invites a "guest curator" to put together a virtual ...
Landing Strip Solution
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
A Landing Strip Solution Made from Bamboo
The Green Way to a Clean Microwave; Keeping the Cats Amused with Reused Drawers
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Look! Yogurt Container Lampshade
As if we didn't miss real European yogurt enough as it is (we have yet to find a yogurt stateside that nears the delicious creamy quality of french concoctions), we see this mod-a-licious overhead lam...
Indoor/Outdoor Furniture by Bontempi Casa
On our trip to European Furniture Warehouse, we spotted a lot of modern outdoor chairs we liked, including this line from Italian manufacturer Bontempi Casa. These high-quality plastic pieces have c...
LA Good Questions: How to Set Up an (Outdoor) Party?
We're hosting a birthday/Memorial Day party this weekend (along with three out-of-town houseguests! Eek!), and one of the things that we're struggling with is coming up with a good layout for backyard...
LA Good Question: A Reversable Renter Solution?
A friend of ours just rented a house in the valley. He loves the place but has an issue with this giant built-in media center that's just a little too traditional and ornate for his taste. He'd pref...
NY Good Questions: How Should We Update Our Kitchen?
Dear AT,
My family are about to move into a new home and we want to update it's kitchen without doing a major overhaul.
We love a neutral palette of caramel, walnut, black and white.
We'd like to...
Hi-Jacs
We've got another round of what's-in-the box for you. This one was brought in by a friend who happens to be a mighty fine collector of random goodies from the 50's. Any ideas? See what's inside below...
Look! Flowerhouse Butterfly Table
Summer of 1968 or 2008? We don't know, but certainly, last night's crazy weather blew through the jasmine in our mind. Coupled with Memorial Day weekend, we've got our sights set on some new outdoor...
NY Open Thread 636
Now we're into May...Welcome to tikilicious, swanygirl74 and sarah nin!
...
Room & Board Presents: Staff Favorites
Scott and the Jasper Sofa
For this weeks sponsored post, we're including some friendly faces and insider knowledge from the staff of Room & Board. During last week's event for Small Cool 2008 (held a...
Tolo House: The House of Staircases
Architect Alvaro Leite Siza tackled a topographical challenge presented by a hillside slant by incorporating the architectural feature of stairs as an integral aesthetic feature of the whole Tolo Hous...
Blankets from Creative Women
We recently wrote about our hunt for a new blanket. Well, our search led us to these fantastic textiles created by women in Ethiopia and Swaziland......
Look!: Southernwayfarer's Wall of May 68 Posters
Check out reader southernwayfarer's wall of May 68 posters. We thought they looked great at the Paul Smith store, but this peek at a bunch of them displayed in a home is even better......
U.S. City of the Year: Chicago Fast Company
We love well-deserved recognition of our dynamic home city...Fast Company magazine just named Chicago the U.S. City of the Year. In an article by Alex Kotlowitz (author of Never a City So Real: A Walk...
Skyfarm
LA Times 5.22.08
Today's LA Times Home and Garden feature home has an interesting name, "Skyfarm". Located in Lincoln Heights, what was once described as "...a condemned structure" was transformed into a ""decompressi...
"Historically Inaccurate" Toile by Richard Saja
The New York Times 5.22.08
We've admired Richard Saja's embellished toile designs ever since we first spotted them at The Future Perfect a few years ago. This week, The New York Times follows Saja while he shops for textiles ...
European Furniture Warehouse
European Furniture Warehouse has a sprawling 3-floor showroom on Grand Avenue, filled with contemporary pieces by Blu Dot, Amat, Magis, and other designer furniture manufacturers, as well as replic...
Blogging...Curbly's DIY Maven Adds Piping To Reupholstery
If yesterday's Todd Oldham DIY post left you wanting more instructions about how to add piping to seat cushions, then check out this tutorial from Curbly by DIY Maven. She offers step by step instruc...
NY Sales Calendar: 05.22.08
Bo Concept Coffee Table Sale
May Sales...
Bo Concept Table Sale
• Up to 20% off all coffee tables
• Through June 15th
• Bo Concept, 144 West 18th Street. 646.336.8188
- See All Sal...
SF Scavenger: Florence Knoll-Style Split Rail Sofa-Modernica for $1850
The seller of this Florence Knoll-Style Split Rail Sofa-Modernica needs to find it a new home because... of cats. Here's your chance to pick up a great, timeless sofa at a good price (and the ad sa...
Commemorative Eames Postage Stamps from the USPS
Our love of Mid-Century modern design here at AT is never ending. While flipping through our newest edition of Metropolitan Home, we were excited to see that the USPS is going to offer commemorative ...
LA Scavenger: Brown leather chair! for $500 OBO
Not sure if this is a real Plycraft Mulhauser chair, but it sure looks like one. This vintage leather chair is a nice honey-brown and in good condition. Also? The price is flexible and it needs to g...
Daydream Coffee Table by Yu Zhao
In one sense, the Daydream coffee table by industrial designer Yu Zhao is rather normal-looking but this unassuming table comes with built-in vessels. With a quick flip, one can have a table full of ...
NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find This Lamp?
Dear AT,
I have been desperately looking for this lamp.
I already have one and I need a matching one to go in my bedroom.
If anyone knows where I can find this lamp, please let me know.
I have ...
Hot or Not? Maize Floor Cushions
Cute, but comfortable enough for floor seating?
Maize Floor Cushions for $24.99 at World MarketSurvey below:...
ICFF 2008: Trompe-l'Å“il Ghost Wallpaper
Ghost Wallpaper from Georgian design company Rooms combines the fun of trompe-l'Å“il with a do-it-yourself, hand-drawn aesthetic. Designers Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia have captured an elegan...
CHI Scavenger: Red Jens Risom Lounge for $450
In Chicago, a used Knoll Jens Risom lounge chair in red. The seller says it is in great shape and is firm on the price. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture ...
From The Kitchn: How to Start a Green Roof Garden
Want to start a garden on your roof? We show you how. A Brooklyn resident with a flourishing vegetable garden over his head took us through each step, from safety and weight considerations, to choosin...
The Organized Home
Home: June 2008
It's a little hard to picture Julie Carlson and Josh Grove's Mill Valley home as what it once was: A '70s ranch fixer-upper. After an extensive remodel, it's light and airy, clean and uncluttered. Th...
Look!: Cabinet Covers by Blonde Redhead
Clicking through the Domino website we saw this old house tour from Kazu Makino and Amedeo Pace of Blonde Redhead. They came up with a creative way to cover that ubiquity of apartment rentals, the ug...
Dream Rooms 2008: Trends, Details & Ideas
We went to the kickoff party for the Dream Rooms at Merchandise Mart - it was a packed house, full of cocktail-sipping interiors fans checking out the rooms done up by the designers. We managed to sna...
Look!: A Bomb Shelter in the Home
AT Washington DC
Who knew you'd need a bomb shelter in the middle of North Carolina, several hours away from DC? Built in the 1950's, at the height of cold-war paranoia, this fantastic bomb shelter has since been u...
SF Events Calendar: 05.21.08
Paul Cesewski at SF RecyclingArt & Design Events...May is Spring Cleaning Month at Apartment Therapy
DWR
Designs on Portland: The Ever-Growing City
Wed., 5/21, 6-8 pm
...
Look! AT Los Angeles Invades The Big Apple
So what's the use of being the managing editor when you can't take a little time out of the schedule to post some photos of the people you work with? This past weekend we were fortunate enough to get ...
ICFF 2008: Urbancase
Seattle-based Urbancase featured their Petal Credenza at ICFF this year. Available in FSC-certified white oak with either natural dark or white stain, what really stood out was the cast resin doors. ...
AT DC: Thos. Moser Special Savings Event
AT Washington DC
Thos. Moser fans rejoice!
From May 16th to June 29th, the Georgetown Showroom is hosting a sale featuring hundreds of furniture pieces available for immediate purchase.
This sale is a rare opport...
AT Europe: Netherlands Close-Up - Nina's Wallpaper Patchwork
Our recent house tour of Nina Van de Goor's Den Bosch, Netherlands apartment revealed her taste for multiple colors and patterns. Her favorite DIY element of the decoration was a wallpaper patchwork t...
Fun with Miniature Furniture
We absolutely love those iconic furniture miniatures that you see all over the place. And ever since we saw this post we've been tempted to do some fun photography with ours as well. We guess our pa...
CHI Good Questions: Daybed as a Sofa Alternative?
Marisa send us a good question: "I'm hoping to get your thoughts on this West Elm daybed. The twin sleeper in my living room doesn't provide enough seating for guests and the mattress isn't very comfo...
Windy Days in LA: Reporting a Downed Power Line
Uggh, so as you've already likely noticed, our site was down/slow performing until just an hour ago thanks to some technical difficulties with our site provider. Apologies from all of us.
Ontop of th...
May 68: Street Posters from the Paris Rebellion
Over the past week, we passed the Paul Smith store in Soho several times. Although we were fascinated by the display of powerful, colorful, graphic posters in the window, we never had our camera wi...
Inspiration: Black + Blum and Hanging Your Lamps in Multiples
There were a lot of beautiful hanging lamps at ICFF. The lamps here are Big Bang and Little Bang by Black + Blum. While we love them as singles, what really upped the wow! factor for us was seeing t...
Organization Inspiration from Kartell
Kartell makes stylish, long-lasting plastic products - many of them geared towards organization and some of them (although certainly not all) within the range of affordability. We're fans of many of...
Look!: Yellow Bouquet from Cable Car Flowers
Like we've said before, every Thursday we buy a new bouquet of flowers for our home. But because of recent traveling experiences (we missed last Thursday), we thought we'd treat ourselves early this ...
LA Good Questions: Warm LED Bulbs?
Dearest AT:LA, I recently painted my living room gray, which I love! But come nighttime my eco-friendly bulbs are making it look lavender (in a very goo goo ga ga nursery kind of way) ! Any suggestion...
Renter's Removable Solutions: Gold Stickers
ICFF was inspirational not just for the great new products we've been blogging here but for the creative displays in the booths. In the booth displaying Lindsey Adelman's beautiful glass Bubble chan...
Before and After: Our Fireplace
before (jump below for after)
This Good Question came up last week and we thought we'd share our own fireplace before and after (thus far). We're still looking for a new back leg for our ancient Wedge...
CHI Scavenger: Birch Heywood Wakefield Desk for Best Offer
Located somewhere in our fair city Chicago, this Heywood Wakefield desk is up for sale to the person with the best offer. Seller's notes: "Solid birch desk. Steamboat design in great shape. This desk ...
Transit Mailboxes
One of the sounds we always eagerly await to hear each day is the "kerplunk-thud" of mail being dropped through the front door mail slot. But every once in awhile, our mail carrier ends up ripping a m...
SF Good Questions: Where Can I Find a TV Stand on Large Casters?
AT:SF, I'm looking for a tv stand on large casters (wheels) preferably made of wood. I remember seeing this exact thing in DWR catalogues, but it seems to have disappeared. Does anyone have any idea...
High and Low: Outdoor Chaise Lounge
With summer season just around the corner and we prepare to do some major outdoor living, it seems like many of us are in search of the perfect summer chaise.
...
Flickr Finds: Sage's People's Garage Makeover
Need a little inspiration to clean out your garage? Yeah, us too. Take a look at Sages' People's garage picture above, and then click below the jump to see how insanely awesome the end result of her ...
Orbit Furniture from Crate & Barrel Outlet
Crate & Barrel Outlet is having a big sale - up to 70% off during their "out and out outlet sale." Online we spotted the Orbit set, which is made up of some great pieces. Check out the hot (stackable)...
Ikat Pillows
Accents pillows are a great way to introduce new trends in fabric, as well as to ease in patterns that you might find to be too busy in large doses. Ikat has been a trend for a little while now, but d...
Look! Ceiling Art
After a long day at ICFF, we accompanied a friend shoe shopping. While the shoes were stunning, it was the ceiling that took our breath away...
...
Look!: Repurposed POM Tea Glass
Suckered (or inspired?) by the packaging. You've seen the pomegranate juice in its hourglass-shaped bottle. This is the tea version of that, in what POM's website calls a "keepsake glass." We were ...
The Gallery: New Artwork from Threadless
Since 2000, Chicago-based Internet company Threadless has been surviving and thriving off community-based T-shirt designs. Now they're getting into the business of art with a new series of three pri...
NY Good Questions: Any Info. On This Chandelier?
Dear AT,
This chandelier came with our house when we bought it which was furnished by a London interior designer.
I want to try and sell it on Ebay or Craigs list but don't know anything about it. ...
5 Ways to Naturally Clean Whites
Going green means we're trying to avoid harmful chemicals in our everyday cleaning supplies. That pretty much nixes bleach altogether, but we've found a few natural ways to whiten laundry without th...
NY Events Calendar: 05.21.08
Wendell Castle's Furniture at the Barry Friedman Gallery
Art & Design Events...
AT Events:
• May is Spring Cleaning Month
• Next Month is Outdoors/Gardening Month at Apartment Therapy
...
Sewing and Home Improvement Workshops at SMC
If you're looking to enhance your sewing or home improvement knowledge (or start an organic garden!) this summer, SMC is offering some one and two day workshops as a part of their continuing education...
Fern Animals by Ashley Anna Brown
From Ohdeedoh: home.design.children
Ashley Anna Brown's whimsical animals are a fun addition to any nursery -- if you can find them in stock!
What else is to be found over at Ohdeedoh? "Make Room for Three" Nursery Tour, new decal...
Look! From Morocco...to Dorm Decor?
Yesterday at Target, we found ourselves behind a group of teenagers who apparently just graduated from high school and they were spending their first days of summer freedom...shopping for their dorm r...
NY Good Questions: Paint Color For My Cabinets?
Dear AT,
I have a typical NYC apartment kitchen - a bit dingy (no natural light to speak of), a bit cramped, and with really ugly cabinets.
I rent, and can't paint the walls, but I am allowed to c...
Inspiration: Salon Style Art
We noticed a lot of art hung salon style while we were in NY for IFCC. Art hung this way can look chaotic so it's important to find a method in the madness. Maxwell’s recent email diagrammed one w...
Book Party: Dixie Shares the Latest on Bluebird Manor!
Watch the video to see/hear how Dixie's 'Bluebird Manor' has changed since it was documented for the book.
This past weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy Pres...
NY House Tour: Cabot's Orient on the Bowery
Name: Cabot
Location: The Bowery
Size: 2300 sq. ft. 1-bdrm loft rental
Years lived in: 5 years
>>See Slideshow
Cabot is blessed with a huge open space. He's made it very user friendly by creating...
ICFF 2008: Trends with Texture
Texture is creeping back into modern design in a big way. As designers develop new technologies and techniques in fabrication (and continue to explore traditional crafting techniques in contemporar...
Look! Organic Plant Sale Poster
Yesterday we got an unexpected present - my husband brought home this print by Chicago artist Mat Daly advertising an organic plant sale at the Green Grocer. (We photographed it in our recently pain...
How To...Reupholster A Thonet Chair (by Todd Oldham!)
Anyone watch MTV's House of Style back in the 90s? Remember when Todd Oldham would have his special segment where he would do some crazy DIY project like make chino cutoffs or crush petals to make you...
SF Scavenger: Two Bertoia Style Rocking Chairs for $600
Make a statement with Two Bertoia style rocking chairs - they'd look great either in or outside of your house.
Click here to view these in bold below...
Pinwheel Wall Hanging by Perch
Brand new from Perch (actually more like coming soon - we don't see it up on the site yet): the Pinwheel Wall Hanging. Eco friendly, mod AND warm, it manages to hit a number of attractive points for t...
LA Scavenger: Elegant French Provincial Chairs / Classic Silk Stripe for $150
This Scavenger post is dedicated to all you lovers of French style furnishings! That's right, no MCM here today: think Bergere chairs, Louis XIV, toile prints...and this elegant French provincial chai...
Book Party: Greg (of Greg and Emily) Brings Us Up to Speed on 'Silver Lake Sanctuary'
Watch the video to see/hear how Greg and Emily's home has changed since it was documented for the book.
This past weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy Present...
Laundry Disasters
One of our favorite things about our current home is that we have laundry in our building. Now that we know who is using the machines, we feel there's a higher level of laundry respect and our risk f...
NY Good Questions: Air Conditioner Solutions?
Dear AT,
We've just bought our own apartment and we are going to replace the aluminum windows with beautiful steel ones.
I don't want to spoil the effect with ugly through-the-window air conditioner...
NY Scavenger: DWR Index Three Low Bookcase for $670
The DWR Index Three Low Bookcase is clean and understated. With a low profile and lovely structure, it would make a great display piece for books, media, or dishes.
And it's a steal at $670! Li...
CHI Weekly Events Calendar: 05.21.08
Maleonn, Days on the Cotton Candy # 4, ink-jet print, 53 x 35 inches, 2006
Art & Design Events...
May is Spring Cleaning month on Apartment Therapy.
Maleonn: Days on the Cotton Candy
"Maleonn manip...
Extreme Nesting with Benjamin Verdonck
Benjamin Verdonck is literally nesting. The Dutch artist built a giant human-sized nest on the side of the Weena skyscraper in Rotterdam. Nest Rotterdam hangs 50 meters above the street and was acco...
ICFF 2008: Non Random Light by Bertjan Pot for Moooi
A riff on and reaction to the famous Random Light (also for Moooi), the Non Random Light is just as beautiful in person, and not surprisingly, makes quite a bit of a more classical impression. The ove...
From The Kitchn: What's In Season Right Now
What's in season right now? What's fresh, sweet, and juicy at the local markets? The Kitchn has a list of the produce in season across much of the country, along with some tips and ideas for eating. T...
Rave Review: Beloved Homes
For one of my Mother's Day treats, we went and did a "twirl" through IKEA. It always makes me foolishly, unexpectedly happy to visit the big blue and yellow store - call me crazy, I just like it. On t...
SF House Tour: Dancing Through Life One Room at a Time
Name: Katy, Yannis, Rob, Brett, Laurel
Location: San Francisco
Size: 2000 sq. ft.
Favorite Element: The living room with the sun pouring in at 4 in the afternoon -- a perfect place for a nap. (Katy's...
AT DC: Attic Organization with Liz Seymour
The Washington Post 5.15.08
Her attic is a mess. With perfect timing for May spring cleaning month, the Washington Post is featuring a series on attic organization. Week one started today with a description and slide show of ...
Built-In Landing Strip and Shoe Rack
So smart and so simple. After we blogged PLY Architects' Michigan home and headquarters, we looked a little more deeply into their portfolio and found this single family home in Ann Arbor with a bri...
Felt Pebbles from Branch
We're not really sure why we love these felt pebbles, but we were so captivated when we saw them in person that we had to buy one. They look surprisingly real until you pick them up, and the tactile ...
CHI Good Questions: Selling this Vintage Piece
Jenny sent us an email: "I've decided to sell my vintage Swedese Lamino Chair & Ottoman because I've decided its just not my taste. I don't know much about selling vintage & I want to get what its wor...
AT Europe: Paris - The Jean Royere Room at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs
A trip the recently refurbished Musée des Arts Décoratifs is worthwhile for anyone interested in design. But my favorite moment on a recent visit was discovering the top floor room with designs by ...
Organic Cotton Blanket by AreNaturals
We're kind of weird in that we need to have a blanket when we sleep, even when it's hot. Something about the weight - we like feeling all snug and tucked in. But with the recent change of weather we r...
Room Accents in Primary Colors
While we've sung the praises of all white items in the past, and white anything seems to be de rigueur for elegant simplicity. Still, we think a splash of color every now and then is totally called f...
10 Tips for Dusting
We've been fairly vigilant about dusting every week, although it seems as though the latest in dusting equipment (coughcoughSwiffercoughcough) doesn't seem to do much except move the dust around after...
SF Good Questions: Who Makes These Chaises?
Hi AT:SF - I'm looking for chaise lounges like those in the attached photo. Does anyone know who made/makes them, or where I might find something similar? I'd like a pair for a small TV room, and the...
Transform Your Furniture using Minwax Water-Based Wood Stain
This piece was finished using coloured stain and black wax; gathered fabric replaces the original glass.Staining furniture is an easy DIY finish that adds richness and depth to a piece with a beautifu...
Travel Sale at The Container Store
Sales are good, especially when they encourage you to jump town. Our organizing and comforting friend The Container Store is having a travel sale now...here are some ideas for you (and maybe the kids)...
ICFF 2008: Quodes
We've seen many of the products in the Quodes line before — we just didn't know they belonged to a Dutch company called Quodes. Pictured above is the Satellite sideboard from British designers Ba...
Green Fabric Notebooks from OfficeMax
Ever since Laure's post on organizing paperwork, we've been devoted notebook junkies; moving all of our messy file folders to nice and neat 3-ring binders. The only issue that continued to plague us ...
Bekväm Step Stool
One of our recent IKEA purchases was this little step stool, which we're using in the kitchen to reach our high cabinets. Originally we thought we'd paint it, but once we assembled it we really like...
ICFF 2008: Nicolo Taliani's Lamp #1
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Color continued to play a big part in designs at this year's ICFF, and Nicolo Taliani's lamps were a case in point. Even better in person (we'd seen them only in print), these...
Pretty and Useful Product: Floral Bath Sponge
Since we're trying to keep the bathroom simple, we like the things we use all the time to be pretty and functional, that's why we love these Flower Bath Sponges. We're considering keeping one in the ...
ICFF 2008: Yves Behar for HBF
One of the most attractive booths at the show was HBF, featuring a line by Yves Behar. Without fail, each time we walked by, there was a large group of attendees hanging out, relaxing on the large sof...
New Blog: Chez Larsson
After much prodding (including by us) Benita Larsson has decided to start a blog showcasing her home and giving tips for how to organize and maintain a sane living space. She's even opened up her dra...
Balconies Across the Globe
If the nice weather has you thinking about breakfast on the balcony, you're not alone. Those lucky enough to have outdoor spaces can find plenty of inspiration from Normal Room, a website where user...
Aluminum Collator
We wish all our files fit in this, with room to spare. What a bonus when files that need to stay close at hand can look great, too....
Maple Chairs by Iker
Spotted in the current issue of Chicago Home + Garden, a teeny tiny photo of these Polish designed chairs made a huge impression. We went digging through IQMatics website (store post on this Schaumbur...
NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Similar Looking Bed?
Dear AT,
I am desperately trying to find a nice dark wood queen bed for my newly renovated bedroom.
I am slowly filling the room with black and deep rich colored wood.
I find it incredibly hard t...
LA Event: "One to Grow On" at Gallery1988
If any of you are by Melrose and La Brea this evening, there's a fun new show opening at Gallery 1988. The show is called "One to Grow On." If that phrase sounds familiar from your childhood, then thi...
Look! New LA Poster by eBoy
As a kid, I always loved those Richard Scarry books that had the big city scene pictures. I would be transfixed by staring at all the little details. Well, for a more grown up version, check out Berli...
SF Good Questions: Where Can I Find Throw Pillows Like These?
Hi AT:SF, I would love to find throw pillows for my new sofa that are similar to these (from Anthropologie, shown with the Amelie sofa). I can't find these online or anything similar. I'm very excited...
Bocci 22: The Outlet for Minimalists
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires
The devil is in the details, and the lowly wall outlet is a detail that doesn't tend to get much thought. Bocci is looking to change that with the recently introduced 22 at ICFF. Not an easy install...
How To Live Simply in a 39 Foot RVUnclutterer 05.19.2008
This story reminded us a lot of the Janssen Family's Roving Abode. We love learning how people pare down to maintain their nomadic lifestyles. RV resident Louise Horner recently gave Unclutterer her...
Look! Fuchsia at ICFF
Fuchsia, Magenta, Hot Pink, call it what you will, the bold color was all over the products we saw at ICFF (and often in a cool, matte felt). We're thinking that fuchsia has what it takes to be the n...
Just the Little Things...
A friend of ours was telling us about how she finally buckled down and finally got to repainting the heating vent in her apartment. Because it was such a minor thing, she kept putting it off for a go...
NY Good Questions: Which Door Handle Do You Prefer?
Dear AT,
I got new doors and can't decide between two styles of Omnia stainless steel levers.
I like a simple modern look, with smooth lines.
What do you recommend, #10 or #32?
Thanks! Pat...
Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Desk Similar To This One?
Ryan writes:
I usually transform a closet into an office space, but since I am redoing my room I want something that will go with the modern organic feel of the room. I am searching for a small, simpl...
D. Sharp's Office Organization
We were more than mildly impressed by D. Sharp's office beautification/organization project. Those labels, those cake tins filled with ribbons....enough to make a girl swoon! She was kind enough to ...
NY Open Thread 634
Now we're into May...Welcome to bryan.nyc, sassydo and right angle!
...
Roundup: Soap Dispensing Cleaning Tools
We like to keep it simple - a plain old sponge and a squirt bottle of diluted dishwashing liquid (grapefruit scented, preferably) works, but we know that there are plenty of folks who swear by these s...
Book Party: Jenny and Clove Give Us an Update!
Watch the video to see/hear how Jenny and Clove have improved their home since it was documented for the book.
This past weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy ...
How To: Slipcover a Reading Chair
Time: 2 Weekends
Cost: $120
This is one project that most (including ourselves) consider TOO HARD. Recovering a reading chair? Forget it. But NicoleMari's patient, smart, inspiring instructions ...
Readers' Rooms: Keith's Glass Closet Doors
Longtime reader Keith wrote to us: Just a note on using glass closet doors as a design element. It would have been cheaper to flat out replace them with something else but I like how this turned out. ...
CHI Good Questions: Paint Color and Window Ideas?
Some good questions from Colleen: "I am so happy i found this site. I love it. It's so helpful and the timing is perfect since we just moved into a new apt. We need help with the living room. Here's t...
Look! Who Lives in the Big House on 37th Street?
Okay, this is about as short of a post as we've ever written, but walking up 37th street from the Javit's center yesterday we passed this big, modern - seemingly - private residence standing all by ...
Elise Irving Photography at burkeDecor
We've stated our love of prints before, and photos are no exception. They're great to collect, as it is often possible to get beautiful work by talented individuals at a fairly reasonable price. Take,...
Chicago Design: Nevin Peters Woodworking
We first learned about Nevin Peters at the Guerilla Truck Show here in Chicago. This Berwyn-based furniture designer and craftsman was trained at the Bauhaus Apprenticeship Institute, and his collect...
ICFF: Umbra Summer 08 Preview and Prototypes
In addition to previewing some of their new Summer 2008 pieces, (such as the FROSINE glasses by Michelle Ivankovic), the UMBRA booth also featured some new prototype concepts that showcased some of th...
Book Party: David and Im Share the News on Their Home!
Watch the video to see/hear how David and Im's home changed since it was documented for the book.
Over the weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy Presents: Real...
ICFF 2008: Mibo Tile Tattoos
These Tile Tattoos are a great solution for renters who need a quick, easy and inexpensive change in their bathroom or kitchen. Though not reusable, these patterned vinyl stickers can temporarily tr...
Today's Email: Favorite Homemade Cleaning Solutions
Today I'm jumping back into Cleaning Month with a few of my favorite home made cleaning solutions. Things we do and things we use around our house (many of which I've learned from others). If you wa...
Organizing Clothing with Drawer Dividers
We've been meaning to get our bedroom dresser drawers into better shape. Using drawer dividers can keep clothes from sliding all over the place, and we've been looking into a few options: store-boug...
Look! Succulent Wreath
We got some leftover succulent clippings of echeveria that we're trying to figure out where to plant (the front and back yards are fully covered now). After stumbling across this awesome succulent wr...
Hot or Not? Mini Panton Chair Set
Set of Five Mini Panton Chairs for £80.00
Voting and Link Below:...
LA Scavenger: Vintage Knoll Le Corbusier LC4 Black Chaise Lounge Chair for $350
Here's an opportunity to own an iconic piece for a great deal! This Knoll Le Corbusier black chaise is vintage (at least 35 years old!) and for its age, it's in remarkably great shape....except for th...
ColorTherapy: Color in Wallpaper at ICFF (plus Charcoal and Mauve!)
To All ColorTherapy Posts
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair is back in town, so let’s forget about paint this week and talk about other things, especially wallpaper......
NY Scavenger: Binvention Recycling Solution for $100
AT Los Angeles recently did a post on Separate Recycling Bins, and this is definitely one solution!
This red Binvention recycling solution by Sprout Design provides a convenient way to reuse your s...
Look!: A Chianti Colored Kitchen at Home Depot
While browsing caulk at Home Depot over the weekend, we ran into this bold kitchen display. Or, we might say, it ran into us with a loud smack.
These jewel-toned cabinets make quite a commanding sta...
NY Good Questions: How Can I Spruce Up This Frame?
Dear AT,
I bought this painting at an antique store in VT.
It was inexpensive and I thought that it was interesting in a sort of “campy†way.
However, I think the frame needs some help.
The...
Water-Efficient Showerhead: Earth Massage
Our old bathrooms and old showerheads meant short showers since the hot water would come out in full force and run out quickly.
So, we just picked up an Earth Massage showerhead and life is better -...
ICFF 2008: Airia Desk from Herman Miller
Herman Miller launched a new focus on home workspaces at ICFF. The Lifework Portfolio collection includes mid-century classics like the Eames Desk and George Nelson's Swag Leg Desk and new designs ...
Massachusetts Farmer's Markets Are Open!
New Englanders, we can finally stop ogling the produce from the rest of the country and start enjoying our own!
After all the talk on this site these past few weeks, we're hoping to score some ramps ...
Mussels Steamed in White Wine
From The Kitchn: Inspiring cooks. Nourishing homes.
Mussels are very simple seafood to cook (and eat). Their juicy, briney taste is best brought out by a quick steaming. Here at The Kitchn we make Mussels Steamed in Wine - sake, actually!
That quick,...
Guess the Decade: Orange & Green Lounge - The Answer
Well, what do you think? Did the readers get it right this time around?
(Click here to guess first - then jump below for the answer)...
ICFF 2008: The Simple Light
We loved the organic form of the Amoeba Lights from San Francisco-based The Simple Light. We weren't the only ones -- a panel of judges selected the Amoeba Light to be showcased at this year's ICFF S...
Ideaco Magazine Holder
If that we only had a few of the latest month's magazines in our home, than we could display them on our coffee table or next to our bed in this well-designed holder from Ideaco... ...
SF Good Questions: What Color Tile for Our Backsplash?
Hello AT:SF, I was hoping AT readers could help my partner and I come to a decision about tile for our backsplash. As you can see from the picture our kitchen remodel is almost finished, but we can't ...
Look! Ala by Valcucine Flip Up Wall Unit
Just because something's designed for one room, does that mean it has to be used in there? We don't think so. We were reminded of how much we love the Ala Flip Up Wall Unit by Valcucine when we visi...
Look! Outdoor (& More) at IKEA
We booked the I-Go Car and made the dreaded trek to IKEA this weekend, and it wasn't so bad. We went on Saturday evening to the smaller Bolingbrook location and managed to avoid the really crazy cro...
Look!: Window Film in the Bathroom
We have Emma Jeffs' window film in more then half the rooms of our house - we love the way it brings pattern and privacy to a space while still allowing light in. Our favorite use of it in our home, h...
Round-up: Toothpaste dispensers
MC's low tech versionWe hate waste of any kind. We take doggie bags from restaurants, we rework our clothing into new things, we reupholster, refinish and recycle. Making sure we get all the toothpa...
Garden Update: Carrots and Beets, Oh My!
Over at our sister site, The Kitchn, it's gardening month. We couldn't resist throwing our little garden update in the mix. Small first steps, but we're so pleased with our first second attempt that ...
CHI Good Questions: Two Adults (and a Cat) in a Studio?
Lori sent us an email: "My boyfriend and I are two college students (so small budget). We have been dreaming of a higher quality space to rent for the next two years...but this means downgrading size...
Uniform Hangers
We wouldn't describe ourselves as neat freaks, but there are a few things we're kind of anal about, one being our closet. And one of the easiest ways to pull together the look of this space is to make...
Plymouth Congregational Church
It's amazing how often one can find some of the coolest furniture in the most unexpected places. For instance, this past weekend we were at a wedding taking place at the Plymouth Congregational Chur...
Refresh the Room: Swapping Curtains
A few weeks ago, we were having issues with our living room windows, and one of the most popular suggestions was to get rid of the dark curtains. So we finally did, and we couldn't be more pleased! ...
Denyse Schmidt's Scrap Bag
Denyse Schmidt's quilts are some of the most beautiful we've ever seen. The textile designer out of Bridgeport, CT, offers a prolific collection of signature and specialty quilts made from fabric of ...
Inspiration: Titi Abiola's Needlepointed Chairs
We're always looking for ways to transform our furniture by giving it a unique spin. We love taking old pieces and refinishing them; it's one way we can do our part to recycle, and we admire that tra...
Ironing Ladder
Last week, we found ourselves clearing out some old things and reconfiguring the contents of one of our closets. We wanted to consolidate and had to find a way to fit a vacuum, step ladder, and an iro...
Wired Magazine's Top Picks for Floating Homes
Watervilla De Hoef, De Ronde Venen, Netherlands; Designer: Waterstudio
Seems that "floating home" is the hot new term (maybe not so new) for "houseboat." The May issue of Wired magazine shines a spot...
Inspiration: Wall of Photos at Palihouse
Yes, we know Palihouse is actually in AT:LA territory, but we can't get this wall of photos out of our heads......
ICFF 2008: Black Wool Collection by Jo Meesters
Dutch designer Jo Meesters was on hand to show us his Black Wool collection of crocheted textiles. The collection of small rugs and poufs are crocheted from finger-thick strands of black wool yarn â...
Cleaning and Organizing Supplies from World Market
We don't usually associate World Market with cleaning and organization, but whenever we go we notice how many of our favorite cleaning products they carry: Mrs. Meyers and Ecos for starters. They al...
Magic Eraser vs. Scotch Brite Easy Cleaning Pad
When it comes to miracle cleaning products, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and the Scotch Brite Easy Cleaning pad seem to be at the top of most people's lists. So we ask you, which do you prefer if you h...
ICFF 2008: Nani Marquina
We were immediately drawn to the Nani Marquina booth. Shiny white floors were the perfect backdrop to the new rugs by the Spanish designer. Very whimsical, these folksy-feeling patterned rugs just sim...
NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find These Curtains?
Dear AT,
I recently saw the film P.S. I Love You and fell in love with these curtains.
They look like they came from Anthropologie, and when I checked their site, they had similar curtains, but no...
SF Good Questions: Help My Old Red Couch?
Hi AT:SF, I have an "ugly" problem that needs to be fixed. the problem is located in my living room, it's a big old red couch. I can't get rid of it for now, so do you have sweet shops where I can fi...
ICFF: Thelermont Hupton Off The Wall Planters
You know how we keep talking about succulents and small gardens? Well these Off the Wall Planters should be added to our Best Plant Containers for Small Spaces Post. Not only are they tiny, but beca...
Shopping in Chicago: Grand Street Gardens
On a walk through the Ukrainian Village this weekend we came across Grand Street Gardens and went in to take some photos. This source for green gardening supplies has stacks of glazed pots organized...
Great Jones Home
We once inherited a fabulous deco-era chair from our mother, a sidewalk-sale savant. It was beautiful but had no cushions, thereby initiating our first foray into the world of upholstery. Upholstery...
Design Inspiration for Decorative Painter Catherine Cazalet
Sometimes we turn to the back of Vogue issues for the Index checklists - figures in art, design, and fashion who share their inspirations for their work. One that we loved recently was London-based ar...
Gila Heat Control Film
In addition to adjusting the thermostat of your air conditioner and using fans, another tip to help combat the heat and save energy (and on your bill) is to use heat control window film. Very similar ...
ICFF 2008: Offecct
We were easily drawn into the colorful collection from Swedish design company Offect. The entire range of products from furnishings, lighting and modular wall coverings straddled the line between sl...
Look!: Funky Little Chairs
There's just something about these colorful chairs located in front of a restaurant in Soho that called out to us. We really like the funky little legs and feet, and the peeling paint -- and we imagi...
Green Food Storage
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes
Green, safe alternatives to GladLoc/ZipWare/etc.
Tell us where you keep your bicycle; AT on what makes green paint green....
How To: Go (Mostly) Paperless
For the first time in our lives, we're more paperless than we thought possible - both at work and at home. Although we still print the occasional paper, we've cut down a lot. Click below to find out...
Where to Keep a List?
This happens to me fairly often: I find myself running low on something like...dishwashing liquid. And I write it down on a list. And inevitably, by the time I'm ready to go to the store, the list has...
Keeping Cleaning Simple: Start with Flowers
Sometimes it takes something small to motivate us to clean. When we buy fresh flowers for our bedside, we have the urge to clean up the clutter on the bedside table so that the flowers look nicer. O...
NY Good Questions: How Can Make These Pieces More My Style?
Dear AT,
I was given three pieces of furniture, all very solid and functional, but they're not my style.
Can you help me get some ideas for painting/ lacquering/ any other kind of face lift I can ...
ICFF: Gandia Blasco Pergolas
In a town where outdoor entertaining's the rule rather the exception and the sun can be a force to be reckoned with (we hear we missed a killer heatwave this weekend!), a pergola's a welcome, even nec...
Lotta Jansdotter's Echo Cushions
We love almost everything that designer Lotta Jansdotter, a former San Franciscan, creates, so it's no surprise that these pillows are currently on our wish list. We're suckers for linen, and love how...
Mountain Range Coat Rack: By Brave Space Design
Email from 5.13.08
I'd seen this rack around the web and really liked it. On Saturday I got to see it in person at BKLYN Designs in DUMBO. Designed and made by Brave Space Design from scrap pieces of FSC-Certified M...
ICFF 2008: Judy Ross Upholstered Aalto Stools
To mark the 75th anniversary of the classic Alvar Aalto stool, Judy Ross has created a limited edition version of the stool with Artek. They are upholstered with Ross fabrics and are part of a numbere...
ICFF 2008: Gaia & Gino
We'd hoped to find the Guzel Water Bowl at this year's Gaia & Gino booth. Unfortunately, it turns out that it never went into production. Oh well. Most of what we saw was already covered here, but ...
CHI Good Questions: Decorate Around This Table?
Beth has a good question: "I just acquired this fantastic antique Chinese altar table at an estate sale. What should I put on the wall and on/below the table? Thanks!"
(Note: Include a pic of your pr...
Book Party: James and Margaret Shed Some Light!
Watch the video to see/hear what changed in James and Margaret's home since it was documented for the book.
Over the weekend, AT celebrated the launch of its latest book, Apartment Therapy Pres...
How To...Ikeahack a Cabana
We got motivated this past weekend to do a couple of Backyard Beautification projects, mainly due to the fact that we're hosting a birthday party this coming Sunday. After visiting the home (and deck...
Home on the Delta
SF Chronicle: 05.18.08
Sunday's Chronicle included Zahid Sardar's article on a farmhouse on a 600-acre pear farm in the Delta. San Francisco architect Kurt Melander's design is not your traditional farmhouse, however -- al...
Anthropologie for the Garden
Anthropologie reminds us of spring and summer even when it's snowing outside. The colors and patterns are an ode to spicing things up and naturally bring us to outdoor living ideas. These fab pieces a...
Temperature's Rising
Although most of the ATLA team is currently in NYC, we know the weather back home has been, uh... HOT!? If you are fortunate to have an air conditioner at home, it can be a godsend. Unfortunately, you...
ICFF 2008: Chairs Worth Waiting For
Part of the fun of ICFF is finally getting to see/touch/experience furniture that we only know through pictures.We were thrilled to check out a number of designs for the first time. In addition to u...
White Bathrooms
We spent Sunday painting over the dingy yellowish color in our bathroom with a bright white. The bathroom finally looks and feels clean, but when we went to AT for ideas on how to style our new whit...
SF Scavenger: 2 Dondolo Rockers from DWR for $785 each/BO
Whenever we see 2 Dondolo Rockers from DWR for sale on Craigslist, we wonder why DWR doesn't sell them anymore -- people seem to love them, and they always get scooped up right away.
Click here t...
ICFF 2008: O'Hare & D'Jafer
From the UK, O'Hare & D'Jafer were at ICFF showing ultra decorative, patterned pieces. Traditional materials used in unusual ways is one of the hallmarks of their style - a marquetry chest shown in fr...
LA Scavenger: 2 Frem Rojle Teak Rope Chairs for $325
The latest trends point to natural textures, and if you're wanting to hop on that train then check out these two Frem Rojle chairs with a rope weave seat and recently redone in golden teak oil. Price...
NY House Tour: Axel and Silvia on a Long Stopover
Name: Silvia and Axel
Profession: architect/musician and architect/sculptor
Location: Financial District
Size: about 550 sf (1000 with a low duplex level) 1-bdrm rental
Years lived in: 2.5
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NY Scavenger: Genuine Persian Carpet for $650
So, although we have been forewarned by Mary Beth in Union Square that her genuine Persian carpet will not whisk us away to far-off lands (a fact I'm totally bummed about), this would still be a beaut...
The Gallery: Wedding Portraits by Wary Myers
Springtime means wedding season! If you find yourself on the guest list for a very special couple, you might want to check out the custom wedding portraits by design magnates, Wary Meyers.
Jump down...
NY Good Questions: Window Treatment For Our Bathroom?
Dear AT,
We have window in our bathroom right over the tub.
We applied window film to the panes and it looks very nice.
However, at night when the lights are on people outside can see our outlin...
ICFF 2008: Mio
Last year, Mio captured our interest with their Nomad cardboard room divider. This year, the Philadelphia-based company launched three new concepts at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair â...
NY Open Thread 633
Now we're into May...Welcome to marlamischief1, jenna and Careen!
...
AT Europe: London House Tour: Claire of Lola is Beauty
Name: Claire
Location: London
Rent or own: Own
Size: Approximately 600 sq/ft
Years lived in: 6
>> Enter House Tour
We asked London blogger Claire of Lola is Beauty to share some images of her cha...
ICFF: Madison and Grow
Talk about Dorothy Draper meets Dwell! We love Madison and Grow's brand new line of hand-screened wall coverings and are happy to report that they're from LA. Just formed last year, their 'tradition...
ICFF Day One: 2008 Chair Project
I've been sorting through the hundreds of photos taken during my first sojourn into the cavernous Javits Convention Center (heading back today for one last round before returning to LA) and I can't b...
Help Choosing a Sofa Shape at the Right Price
via O At Home, An Oprah Magazine (Spring 2008)
We love planes for catching up on our magazines. That's where we came across an article in the latest issue of O At Home, An Oprah Magazine (Spring 2008) which simplifies the process of buying a sofa...
PlantTherapy: Cut-Flower Confidence
Mr. Stroud in NY's Plant District
This past week the NY Times ran an article on De Juan Stroud, a floral designer, who gave a few examples of simple and elegant designs for the table. In the article...
ICFF day one: FROSINE Glasses by Michelle Ivankovic for UMBRA
As Laure and Abby mentioned, the AT:LA team, joined with the other editors from AT, have been perusing the aisles of ICFF this weekend. Like Abby posted, we noticed a lot of designers utilizing found ...
CHI Hot Posts: Life Size Luxury Tax, 8 Great Cleaning Tips, 10 Ways to Clean the Bedroom and the Small Cool Winners
The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were a look at a life size Monopoly square on the streets of Chicago, 8 great cleaning tips, 10 ways to clean the bedroom and, of course, the winne...
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