Hey folks, if you have ever eyed something at DWR but considered the price at bit steep, now's your chance. Head on down to the store at 142 Wooster Street (they've moved the main store to Greene) an...
This month we're focusing in on the "room" that doesn't get used in Chicago for most of the year - our outdoor spaces. But that doesn't mean we don't LOVE them - we have to pack a whole bunch of outsi...
Close-Up!: Natalie and Nicholas' Framed Photos
Today, my friends, we have for you a roundup of ways to display art. We've pulled a lot of ideas from our archives, so do jump below to take a peek. ...
SF House Tour: Annie and Eric's Art-Filled Ocean Beach House
The hottest posts on AT:SF this week were an eclectic bunch. Jump below to check 'em out.
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This morning's edition is about getting a little more from the Farmer's Market. Native flowers are cropping up, and they can be a fun way to fill out a bouquet for just a few dollars. While the pe...
Name: Anne Faith Nicholls & Jacob Arden McClure
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Size: 1,200 Square Feet Loft
Years lived in: 4 Months
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Built in 1905 in the Richardsonian Romanesque...
Two or three years ago a friend suggested we hide our ugly ceiling fixture with a paper umbrella, but we never got around to doing it. Recently we've seen two photos with hanging paper umbrellas......
Light Plumbing Candleholders by Claus Bjerre(click here to jump below and vote)...
While walking down the aisles of the convention center at Dwell on Design this afternoon, we overheard someone mention "...and it's perfect for people who live in apartments". Designer Jon L. Wilson o...
(Hello again to Julie, trying out from Minneapolis for a spot on the AT: Chicago team. Enjoy the house tour she put together - comments are welcome!)
Name: David & Kirki
Location: Minneapolis
Size...
Yes! We are very excited about this idea. There's a new website where you can upload a pattern or picture of your choice and they'll work their magic and print it onto fabric for you. The possibiliti...
We just got back from Dwell on Design, sitting in on a conference about sustainable interior design (a mixed bag) and today's trade-only exhibition. Our favourite focus of the show was the abundance o...
• What: Penny tiles
• When: Thursday, June 5th, 2008
• Where: Beretta, The Mission, SF
• Why: These tiles at Beretta gave a warm glow to the bathroom, and we like that someone dec...
We spotted this unique headboard solution at Living Etc., but can't decide if we love it or hate it. Or maybe we're just meh about it? Hmm...What do you think? Hot or not?
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Name:Abby's Mom
Location:Greenwich Village, New York
Size: approx. 1200 sq/ft
Years lived in: 45+ RENTED
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During ICFF, I crashed at my mom's who lives in the same West Village apa...
These antique stone pots from Viva Terra come with an arrangement of flowering Bromeliads, which need not much more than air to survive — hence the "air" part of the plant garden....
This just in! If any of you are going to be down by Laguna Beach, there's a new photography and film installation opening tonight at The Surf Gallery. Aussie Ryan Heywood is featuring his latest work ...
If you have a pet, everyone knows it. You wear as much hair as your pet does. Picking it off with a lint brush or tape is a time consuming task. So you just avoid it and hope that no one is secretl...
This one is for our friend Nicole. Her favorite color combo - pink and brown - might seem very girly at first, but she pulls it off with lots of style. We found a few pink and brown rooms, including...
Title: Brothers on Board, 2007
Photographer: James Robinson
Gallery: Meter
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We stopped by the San Francisco Room & Board yesterday to grab some fabric swatches, and since we had some time to kill, decided to wander around the store. This colorful dining display caught our eye...
Double Duty! We saw this kitchen system for wrangling utensils in the kitchen at Ikea earlier this week and thought they'd make perfect garden pots for a small space....
Have you noticed that Allison Arieff is writing for Sunset? The former editor-in-chief of Dwell, who's a columnist at The New York Times and an author, mother, and Airstream owner (and who was a judge...
Selena sent in an email: "I know there are a TON of examples out there of clustered picture frames, but have you ever done a feature that showcases some of the nicer examples? I know that the whole sp...
(Photo courtesy of soundfromwayout on Flickr)
We took advantage of recent sales to purchase new twin mattresses to replace the old ones in our childhood bedroom. We decided to save on the delivery ...
There's something satisfying when designers re-appropriate used or trash-bound items, transforming them into wholly new purposeful objects...an inspiration for any DIY'er who believes in ecological-id...
Not only do we love this Milo Baughman sofa, but wait until you see the price... after the jump!...
A great bench can many hats: it can sit in your hallway and greet you when you get home; it can sit in front of your coffee table holding your magazines, books and even your feet; it can feel equally...
Want to make your bedroom more cozy and warm? You could try this painting technique called frottage which is originally used by Surrealist painters. Using gold paint, each layer is literally rubbed o...
It’s one thing to sort through your stuff to decide what to keep and what to purge. But it’s another thing altogether to send the purged stuff on to its final destination, be it donating, reselli...
Today we found some garden photos in our Flickr account. There aren't any captions, but it sure looks as if Cynthia in SF has a green thumb......
Our visit to the Kara Walker Show, which we blogged earlier today, got us thinking about silhouettes. It's an art form we've always loved. Simply Silhouettes helps us bring it into our home in new w...
Between covering all things "outdoors" on Apartment Therapy this month and being the new owners of an actual yard, we are looking forward to the Lawn Nation exhibition at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Mu...
We're thrilled to have stumbled across these images of the new seating collection from Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien — My Beautiful Backside. Manufactured by Italian company Moroso, the work evol...
I'm sick, and it stinks. I'm really trying not to fall into the whole pity party scenario and I'm also trying not to just collapse back into bed because, well, posts must be written. But here's the ...
Want to spin wool, dye fabric, or learn about quilting? The Textile Museum in Kalorama is hosting workshops and demonstrations this weekend as part of its 30th Annual Celebration of Textiles. We're ...
This garden comes courtesy of reader sugarpond who uploaded pics to the LA flickr pool. Good timing since we were just talking about owls!...
Dear AT,
This the second summer in my apartment, and I need help!
I've been struggling over what to do with my little balcony.
It's long and narrow, 20ft long by 30" deep.
I am absolutely st...
hi there at:sf, we just finished up our bathroom remodel, but i am having a shower storage dilemma. we did not incorporate any recess shelving for our toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.). we...
Fun! Our neighborhood is Domino central this weekend. Domino is coming to Chicago and they have tons of happenings, events and discounts in the works in Lincoln Park. Jump below for all the details:
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We don't have carpeting in our home, but we do have one area rug. With a recent shift in furniture, we really wanted to nip those carpet dents in the bud. The solution involves an ice cube......
We're a little slow, be we realize that the NYTimes has been making dramatic changes to our favorite section, House & Home (or Home & Garden as it's called on the web), over the past few weeks and m...
Apparently a bunch of you took advantage of the sewing classes offered at smc. The teacher there, Rebecca, let us know that she hosts a bunch of classes throughout LA. And if none of those work with...
There are two fantastic Giveaways on AT this week, and an ongoing one, too... Jump below to check 'em out -- and please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to actually en...
Dwell 06.2008
In the June issue of Dwell, we found a really interesting article about Looolo Textiles, the Montreal-based manufacturer of organic, biodegradable pillows. We were fascinated by the in-depth explana...
In light of recent events — the deal-gone-bad on Neutra's Kaufmann House and the story in The New York Times about the woman in New Canaan who wanted to make her Philip Johnson designed home into a ...
We are one of those people who scrub out the sink every time after doing the dishes, rub the sides with spent lemon rinds and arrange things just so before leaving to flop out on the couch. Perhaps ...
This winning rug design by Ben Holiday has us swooning. Sure, we love it for a rug but what makes a design stellar is its ability to stretch a vision - this would be stunning on walls, products, or ev...
"They sky is falling!... oh, no, it's just the bed..." We've mentioned "murphy beds" before, but here's something different... How about a bed that comes from the ceiling?......
• What: AT Offline Design Meetup (all info and signup here)
• Members: 634
Next Month: Green Design (again!)
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Hey, we passed 10 meetups and actually ha...
Heads up, all you brownstone fans! The Kitchn has a gorgeous tour of a kitchen in a Park Slope home, owned by Sterling Place proprietors Elizabeth Crowell and Robert Wilson. Their four-story 1897 brow...
Rose and Radish, one of our favorite San Francisco stores, is getting ready to have a rather large sale . . ....
For your Victorian veranda. Brocade Home's outdoor furniture looks a lot like its indoor stuff. Opulent and dramatic, it can be good in small doses. Their patio line fits indoors or out, and the ent...
Especially in LA where the threat of rain is negligible you can use outdoor space to create extra 'rooms' like the one above. We love the landscape design from LA based Elysian Landscapes. Jump belo...
If you haven't seen it yet, this weekend's the last chance to see Kara Walker's My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, the show's only West Coast stop. ...
What: Tiled floor in the lobby of the fantastically bizarre and historic Odd Fellows Building
Where: Odd Fellows Building, 26 7th Street, San Francisco
When: Thursday, June 6th 5:45pm
Why: We pay a ...
Dear AT,
The small (5’ x 4’) bath in my prewar co-op has been the victim of several tragic renovations, resulting in the ugly tile, hideous clashing peach floor, crooked horrible water-wasting ...
Spooky tools. This is a shot of one of the kitchen utensils in Tord Boontje's new Witches' Kitchen collection. Each piece is hand carved in sustainable wood......
Instructables creator PKM shows a step-by-step tutorial of how to make your own Japanese style shoji lamp with materials readily available in most homes, including affordable corrugated cardboard, pla...
Actually the source is really old, but it's been given a new life by two young designers who visited us yesterday here in NYC. See if you can guess what it is....
Stay on the pulse with a double sh...
We like the sculptural look of this birdhouse designed by Hannes Freising. It's made of several flat metal sheets, and will acquire a rusty patina after exposure to the elements. Yet we do have to ...
AT:SF, Where can I get soft leather cubes like these? Thanks!
-Sophia...
Wallpaper, wallpaper. Although we love the idea of patterning walls with the amazing modern designs out there, we consistently stick with painting. But the timing of a recently discovered (during unp...
Sure looks like this little 6'x8' patio is definitely getting some lovin'! It doesn't take much to transform a little patch into a great place to enjoy a little sun and relax (see the adorable cat and...
The beauty of this simple shelf rests in its visual trickery of emerging from the wall. WOK Media's Branch Shelf was inspired by trees submerged in water that the London-based designers encountered ...
The seller of this Brand New George Nelson Saucer Bubble Wall Sconce actually has two, and says they were bought four months ago but didn't work in his home. If only we had the space for them... J...
We were turned on to the subject of fountains on our trip out here to California (the fountain above is in Sara Kate's mothers yard. It's from Jackalope). It's just starting to get warm on the East ...
American Craft Magazine recently posted a podcast with Tyler Hays, founder of handmade furniture company BDDW, where he talks about how to survive and thrive in the business of craft. He gives great...
Sure, the Neutra house numbers look super sleek; but we really like these industrial stencil numbers we spotted over at Door Sixteen. These bright orange numbers were designed by Erik Spiekerman, and ...
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We blogged Tay Lighting last year, which was their first showing at ICFF, and were happy to see them back from London with new pieces. We thought that the Astilla pendants were great - embracing the r...
Those of you who are fans of Gregory's Modernica case study sofa and bed (as modeled by our very own Maxwell), here's a deal for you: a king sized Modernica case study bed with two matching bedside ta...
Now, this is really living small. But hey, it is Garden Month and this is Apartment Therapy. So, check out how to make this tiny flower box for your own home......
We hope you AT Boston readers made the trip to Chinatown after our last Vessel post but if you haven't checked it out yet, this Saturday is the day to go! Vessel is having its first-ever sample sale...
Dear AT,
I fell in love with these beach chairs, but I cannot find any information on where I can purchase them.
Can anyone help me locate these beach chairs?
I love the stripes & colors!
Thanks!...
In AT's classifieds, Diana has this West Elm platform bed for sale (full size). Diana is located in Hyde Park and is asking for half the retail price for a bed in great condition.
Apartment Therapy...
This furniture from Dutch designer Frank Willems gets its unique shape from recycled mattresses. Willems learned that mattresses are the one of the more difficult things to dispose of and decided to...
Now we're into June...Welcome to rhiana, peacelily and andrew from brooklyn!
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It's Friday...and sunny! Will you be in the garden this weekend? Hello to Molinette, Jooly and JG!...
London florist Wild at Heart is located on one end of a striking Piers Gough-designed "portaloo" on fashionable Westbourne Grove, making it one of the most eye-catching florists in the city...
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Home to discount housewares and party supplies galore, China Fair is the kind of store in which you could easily spend an entire afternoon wandering the dusty aisles and not even realize it.
We went ...
Inspired by that awesome dutch door at Alex's Outdoor Home, we've gone in search of more. Wow, a dutch door in your apartment. How cool is that? We've never had one in our home, but we sure would li...
Another way to squeeze a little more out of your weekly groceries.
From time to time I see little tips on growing from the produce aisle, but it's my first time to give it a try. The plant above c...
Name: Alan Shull, owner of Patina
Location: Andersonville, Chicago
Size: 1400 sq. foot loft
Years lived in:4
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Early this year, we stopped in at Patina, the n...
Yowza. We had a difficult time deciding which photo of this amazing Seattle home to put up top, but we couldn't resist the view. Check out more pics below the jump......
We got to escape for a short while last night to attend Last Remaining Seats, an annual event organized by the Los Angeles Conservancy, which opens the doors to several of LA's grandest theaters on Br...
Not quite sure if this qualifies as a Hot or Not, but these piggy banks should certainly be discussed. We recently spotted them at Propeller in Hayes Valley. Our first impression was "heck yes," but...
Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple... ...
How about a fresh green, orange & white sunroom filled with sixties silhouettes? Five vintage finds working together from Pieces. Jump below for links, details and prices:...
Sasha intentionally blurred the current tenant's stuff
Hi AT:SF! I'm in dire need of some furniture and color advice to work with the wall colors in my new Dogpatch loft! My boyfriend and I are moving...
We got up bright and early this morning to head down to some of the garden related conferences at Dwell on Design (more on that a bit later). Seems that Dwell has taken on a bit of the LA lifestyle a...
We've been hunting for a cool space-saving shoe rack for months now--we're sick of our entryway looking like a perpetual tornado of shoes! Unfortunately, with the way the front door opens, space is p...
One of the things that can make the difference between an organized closet and a disorganized one is uniform hangers. The challenge is when your clothes are not as uniform as your hangers.
...
This is a truly astounding collection of clocks, all made by affixing a timepiece to scavenged objects. And when we say truly astounding, we mean more than 70 clocks. Out of bike seats. And toaster...
Our friend Ed is one of those people who does a little bit of everything: cabinet making, organic farming, building his own amps and electronics, and now he's being trained in beekeeping. He sent us...
Whoah. We got tipped off to this great DIY project for making your own Nakashima-esque table and we're totally impressed (and think we might actually be able to pull this one off). ...
We know we're not alone when we say that we really, really love peonies. We rarely have them in the house however, because for most of the year they're prohibitively expensive. Right now we're smack i...
Sigh, these remind us we never went to prom and never experienced the corsage in the box deal. Shaped like either a rose or a carnation, these would make an excellent gift to partner up with some luxu...
Charlie and Sheba
If you're a fan of Goodwill, or curbsides on trashday you see a lot of bad art. We do too,
and we actually have a soft spot for it. Not in large doses, but sometimes the simplest, m...
On the average, what separates the green thumbs from the black thumbs is watering. If you're like us, you forget and then douse. We like plants so we had to find a better way. Someone suggested the P...
daytime view, jump below for nighttime
We've been hard at work in our backyard, planting a vegetable garden, laying down mulch, clearing out dead shrubs and other overgrown plants. We're working with ...
Jayna sent in an email: "Hello! I have lived in my house for over a year now with these ugly kitchen tiles and I finally have had it with them! I just repainted my cabinets white and this weekend I pl...
Amy Ruppel's Online Art SaleJune Sales...
Amy Ruppel
Online Art Sale
Mon., 6/9, 10 am
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One of the newest exhibits at the Museum of Science of Industry that is causing quite a buzz is Smart Home - Green + Wired. A 2,500 square-foot home designed to showcase green living has made its ho...
Love the taste of curry, but we almost love that deep, saturated shade of saffron yellow more. It seems cheery without being too cutesy; and extremely versatile. We've been noticing this yellow hue ...
We were really excited to see this design from Bainbridge Island, WA-based designer Brandon Perhacs for Lichen. eweTUBE is a modular vase system made of felt and glass tubes, that can be configured ...
A few months back, the Home & Garden Section of the Los Angeles Times mentioned that this was the year of the owl. If you haven't gotten your owl on yet, you might consider succumbing to this planter...
These powder-coated steel chairs show off sweet floral cutouts - a lovely addition to the classic and casual folding chair. Good for outdoor use, with the suggestion of "putting them away during wet p...
Today's Los Angeles Times Home and Garden feature story is the garden of Hallie Holtzman in Westwood. It offers tons of inspiration, especially appropriate as we move forward with Outdoor Living month...
Earlier today, we posted Michele Spadaro's Cheap Chair Rehab from The New York Times. The new issue of Time Out New York is The Cheap Issue and features a bedroom makeover for under $50......
ATLA reader Lauren just emailed us with this tidbit of sourcing information she wanted to share with other readers who might interested in the star-shaped overhead lighting she's seen on TV and in des...
For the past 5 years we've haven't used a traditional alarm clock to wake up, we've used our cell phone. We've found that this is true for a lot of our friends. But because of our recent cellphone d...
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Dear AT,
I am nineteen and just painted my first real apartment in the College Park neighborhood of Orlando!
Here is my problem: I adore my kitsch ridden sofa, but finding a color to make it pop in...
Wallpaper posts seem to be popular around here, but almost always, the question comes up: Are there any good options for renters who don't want to risk losing their security deposits? Well, we may h...
A simple bench for the garden (or patio or balcony) provides many things: a place to line up potted plants, set the the side dishes for an alfresco meal or seating for a few extra friends at the bbq. ...
We recently came across these canisters at Bed Bath and Beyond, and they are definitely our favorite kitchen canister to date. They're the Yohki glass canister by Bodum. The look is very pared down,...
click for more picsWe forgot to post these images of the jaw-dropping, blast from the past Eichler community we wandered about in after finishing one of our recent house tours in Granada Hills. T...
Hi AT:SF, In May during your Small Cool 2008 contest, there was a Northwest finalist, David's Designer Digs. In his bathroom he had these white 3D flowers that I'm obsessed with. I would love to add ...
When we met Stefanie to do a housetour of her home (Stefanie's Old World Modern) we were totally impressed with her attention to detail and the generally 'finished' feeling about her home. And then s...
We've been feeling a ridiculous amount of pride for our city lately. Part of it is induced by the euphoria that happens to most Chicagoans during our brief but beautiful summer, but lately it's been...
Belief #34 – Red. 2008. Paint on Steel, 20.5 x 21.5 x 3”
Is it destruction? Is it renewal (look at that shiny candy-colored paint!)? Are these just crushed oil drums… or something else? ...
The CRAFT blog recently posted this project by Craftster member Sharon.S, and we thought it was a great way to make use of a couple of old chairs with elegant backs. Judging from the before pictures...
We enjoy a bit of statuary in our garden as much as the next person. The owner of Youngwood Court, a well-known house in Hancock Park, formerly the home of Nat King Cole, takes his love of statues to...
This morning we covered a lot of important online news territory - and a little fluff, too. As we process news about the economy, the future of politics, and overwhelming natural devastations, we also...
The Summer 2008 Issue of Oprah's O at Home Magazine has a house tour of Amy Cotteleer, who lives in Los Angeles. Amy travels a lot and wanter her home to be "...an antidote to all those pleasantly gen...
If cleaning your wood floors wasn't enough, or the current high gloss finish is blinding, perhaps you're entertaining the idea of having your wood floors professionally refinished? The New York Times ...
This week, we've covered a number of ways to green your life at home at Re-nest, including as Emily Kroll's beautiful new line of sofas made with FSC-certified wood frames and without flame retardan...
This is one of those fantasy-life products: for the life where we not only have enough money to buy a closet full of these hanger covers, but where our closets are airy and white and roomy enough to ...
Jonathan recently caused a stir and some discussion when he posted Pharrell's naughty "Perspective Chair", which was overwhelmingly voted a "not" by our readers. How do you feel about the more sculptu...
We've been feeling under the weather with a summer cold, staring at our computer and trying to focus. For a quick a pick-me-up, we decided to look at rooms by our favorite design firm, Ilse Crawford...
We don't normally think of something as beautiful (and delicious) as strawberries as a ground cover, but that's exactly what Debbie and Oliver did. Instead of opting for a native grass or some decora...
Dear AT,
I love these Delta barstools from Crate & Barrel, but they're the wrong size for my counter.
(The short ones are too short, and the tall are too tall.)
Does anyone know of a similar styl...
What is this? Look closely. This isn't just an interesting abstract photo. ...
If you were to say to yourself, "My, that seems to be a vase of tomato branches!", you would be 100% correct. Whilst pruning our tomato plants a few weeks back we thought it was such a shame to thro...
We've never been one to stash anything away, but for some reason the kid in us has always liked the idea of hiding away valuables. Except we don't have much in the way of valuables to hide away. But i...
Kylie's kitchen cabinets after she took off the doors. The "before" is below...
We love it. Inspired by our recent email, How To: Open Your Kitchen Shelving and Not Screw it Up, a few readers got to...
Follow most patterns out there and there's nothing too exciting about cross stitch. But look at this neat pattern at Tiny Modernist on Etsy. It's a pattern for creating two Eames shell chairs with E...
While walking home yesterday we were surprised to see an enticing window display where there had never been one before. Bright colors and a gorgeous green chair had us intrigued. Upon further inspecti...
Ferha has a good question: "The question is "Black or White?" Should we go with the black antler or the white antler lamp for our bedroom? I always thought white - it's more soothing & easier to work ...
Now we're into June...Welcome to darcidoodle, f.in.eur and Elizabeth II!
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Today it's time for a California designer who is self admittedly "coastal" and "modern." Her pillows, with their rich colors, organic shapes and soft mix of fibers, are among our favorite designs, ...
Congratulations to k_darling and timmy jr., the winners of our SF Thursday Giveaway: Two Winescapes from Paul Allen Design! (And thanks for entering, everyone!)...
"Inspiration can come from anywhere, and in the case of Hee Welling, it was the interior of a refrigerator. More specifically, the shelves inside the refrigerator caught the eye of this industrial de...
Today's LA Times Home & Garden section includes an interesting piece about a couple that built an open air "cat run" that is essentially an "...outdoor fun park for felines.." in their Beverly Hills h...
This Vintage Chair w/ seat cushions is certainly classic as is, but someone feeling a little adventurous could paint and reupholster it for a more modern look. Either way, at $90 it's a great find. J...
How far can you stretch $40 and a do-it-yourself attitude? The New York Times shadowed experienced prop stylist and set designer Michele Spadaro as she rehabilitated an inexpensive, thrift store cha...
Yesterday we stopped by P.O.S.H., one of our favorite stores for vintage dishware in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. If you like French provincial style, this is the place for you. They have a ve...
New York Design Center Furniture Sample Sale
June Sales...
NY Design Center Furniture Sample Sale
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Instead of hopping over to a retail store and blowing $200+ on an umbrella with a stand, you could create your own shady canopy with four wooden poles and a sheet (this one here is cotton muslin). Si...
This past weekend I visited a lovely small art gallery in Berkeley and, aside from the art, my New Yorker's eye was taken with the owner's desk. A really really simple design, with two custom "boxes...
Printers Row Book Fair June Sales...
Printers Row Book Fair
June 7 & 8 (10-6)
New, Used and Antiquarian Books
Dearborn between Congress and Polk, info: 312.222.3986
57th St. Art Fair
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If you're in need of some eclectic occasional chairs, take a look at this pair of antique English armchairs covered in its original red mole hair (?!). These chairs boast some very intricate and subt...
We learned about these magnets at our brother's wedding. They were used in the corsages and boutennieres in place of pins that stick through clothing. We've come across them again now: this time in ...
Baltimore is not so far away and you can get some great deals!
Have a table but need chairs and a sideboard? This could be the perfect fit for you. They even have a matching desk, how cool is tha...
Father's Day is just around the corner and we don't think we're too far off base to say that Dads dig sports.
Team Colors is a line of paint by Glidden that matches - to a tee - the colors of Pop's f...
Dear AT,
I'm looking for two outdoor benches for my outdoor space, and really love this simple Montego bench from Room and Board...but I''m not really liking the price!
I've scoured the city and sea...
Corsica lounge Chair from Smith & Hawken for $499* (was $799)(*cushions sold separately for $230 each)
...
Known for his experience as a chef and restauranteur (The Quilted Giraffe), Barry Wine has allowed his creative spirit to pervade his life — whether he is practicing photography, designing jewelr...
About a year after we brought our little white dog, Arlo, into our Jamaica Plain apartment, an unconscious shift to white décor began unfolding. We didn’t even notice it was happening until an ou...
In Chicago, a mid-c modern bar/serving cart. The condition, including the woven finish top, looks very good in the photos - jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furnitu...
When apartment dwellers on a budget think about installing a kitchen, they usually head to IKEA. But French site CoteMaison.fr features other inexpensive kitchen suppliers in France, including a few o...
We jump in and do it ourselves on a lot of home projects.
Let's see: we've installed a toilet; mounted a flat screen television; painted the trim, walls, and ceiling throughout the apartment, sewed ...
A cute flower that is just popping up around the city - but it won't make it to the florist. This might just be the cheapest 'bouquet' that I've gotten yet...
For all Saturday Morning Flowers, cl...
Salad spinner taking up too much room in that little kitchen? Try this practical product - the Spin N'Stor.
You wash greens in the bag, spin out excess water, then store them right in the same bag. ...
SF House Tour: Tara's Tiny San Francisco Hodge-Podge
A friend told us to keep an eye out for an old-fashioned coat rack at Alameda this past weekend. So of course our search was unsuccessful. Althou...
(Sarah is back with her third post during our tryouts for a new member of the AT:Chicago team. Please enjoy the tour she put together - comments are welcome.)
Name: Matt and Amber Mills
Location: I...
Besides the occasional natural incense stick, we're mostly a scent free home. But our curiosity has been piqued by this line of perfumes and home scents, with tempting descriptions such as "In the Sum...
We're pretty sure most of our readers already know that using anti-bacterial soap isn't a recommended hygiene practice, since the germ killing formulas end up breeding drug resistant strains of staph ...
It's June, which means local farmers market are up and running throughout DC. Do you have a favorite farmers market in the District? We love fresh produce and flowers, and especially love buying the...
Personally, we find the FLOR catalogs most notable for their incredible prop styling, which shows off the Flor tiles amazingly well. In the catalog that just arrived, many noted the new colorful Gi...
This is another find from the NYBG Shop. These pots are beautiful, very tactile, and extremely light. They are called 'Coir', very eco-friendly and lightweight for their size and thickness. Ther...
We definitely have a thing for Bisazza mosaics. We made our annual pilgrimage into the NY store a few weeks ago which prompted a little extra online searching today - we just stumbled across these pho...
Gary Comoglio at MignonneArt & Design Events...June is Garden Month at Apartment Therapy
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Opening Receptions: 10-Year Anniversary Group Show and Carolyn Meye...
After hours of getting your home in spotless (or near-spotless) shape, what's the first thing you do to enjoy it? Once we wind down from "cleaning mode," we usually flop on the sofa in the living wit...
We're mildly obsessed with clipboards, in part because they make us feel so industrious and important when we walk around with one. But Abbey over at Aesthetic Outburst has a better use for them: ar...
We've always been a big fan of bringing the industrial into the home, from carpets to lighting. Our eye doesn't stop wandering in our own country; we covet those products made for office and school u...
Attack of the killer task lamp! (Just kidding.) Since reviewing novelty store GreatBigStuff.com last week, we've had giant-sized home goods on the brain, particularly lighting. In the right space, a...
We're currently engaged in a secret backyard turf war of sorts. See this desolate dirt hillside? We've seeded and reseeded in hopes that lovely poppies and other native California wildflowers would b...
A while back we wanted to get some nice big pots to really do up a fancy container garden. Shockingly, we didn't want to spend a ton of money doing it. So Pottery Manufacturing and Distribution in G...
This morning, after we posted about Zilok, the online items rental service, we started a laundry list of items we feel are essential to have around the house. These fairly mundane items are items we u...
We recently told you about Flipp, a new furniture store over in Russian Hill. After the jump (of that post), we talked a little bit about the back patio, but we really feel like we didn't shine enoug...
Interesting...we just saw a site for a furnishings line called Canopy for the first time. As we clicked around investigating, we found that it is a Wal-Mart site, meaning Wal-Mart is promoting thei...
Hey Folks! We just moved this market roundup over to the Kitchn where it's true home lives.... You can find it along with all its comments at Farmers Market Roundup - Washington, DC. We've also prese...
Reader, Very Lame, uploaded these pictures to the flickr pool showing that you really don't need much space to have and enjoy a garden. A few strategically placed containers with herbs and flowers ca...
We've fallen in lust with this lamp that we saw yesterday (we've found a lot of things on Emma's blog, but, of course, not the image we were actually looking for). It looks familiar, but we're drawin...
There’s just something so soothing about the color green. It reminds us of the ocean. While we love the look of green glass, if not done properly so many times it can look like a cheap wine bottle...
When we first spotted this trio of bud vases by Heath Ceramics, we loved the simplicity and repetition of the shapes...but what really strikes our fancy? The combination of muted earth tones punctuate...
Tired of onesies featuring bunnies, teddies, or cars? Looking to give your baby a more modern style to match your own? Tiny Modernist has the answer- adorable onesies featuring felt appliques of...
We've never been big on birdcages as decoration - it just seems like a large piece of clutter we could do without, and a little bit old lady-ish, to be honest. Yet in this case, we don't care. Bird or...
AT reader "Surferartchick" sent this photo of her favourite Morro Bay destination: "I’ve been going to Morro Bay for years, and my favorite place to go is the Garden Gallery. Their outdoor plants a...
We moved into our new home in the dead of winter. With no knowledge of what might lay dormant under the snow, and even less knowledge of what to do with a lawn and landscaping in general, we have been...
One thing we forgot to mention in the house tour of Jeff Andrews' place in the June 2008 Home Magazine, was this the window in the kitchen/dining area. He placed a vintage painting in front of the win...
Have you ever been to the amazing Chelsea store, Mr. Pink? The small garden-level space on West 16th street always stocks an inspiring assortment of new and vintage housewares and table top — jell...
Portlander Jeremy recently wrote to us:
Hey there, just finished building my new platform bed. My objective (other than looking cool) was something easily portable as we're moving across country in 2...
The Smithsonian museums on the mall are typically only open during peak tourist hours: 10 to 5 on the weekdays and the weekends. This is not so convenient for locals with day jobs, so we've been regu...
Last month we covered How To Manage and File paperwork. I showed the short term filing system I use and now, after a quick trip to Target, I've improved my system:
...
Dear AT,
I found some nice, reasonably priced Mission furniture at Staples, of all places.
The set includes nesting side tables, a coffee table with a lift mechanism that brings the surface up to t...
Adam sent us a good question: "Long time reader, first time asker. I was wondering if this white "student desk" (available from a variety of sources, the cheapest of which is *gasp* Wal-Mart.com) loo...
Pardon the name...but that's what this concept design is actually called. The Dutch designed planter/chair combo is planned to be offered in eco friendly materials, including recycled plastic, biodegr...
What better light fixture for summer? The Taraxacum 88 suspension lamp is named for the scientific name for the dandelion. And it is definitely as bright as the summer: with 60 light bulbs covering ...
AT:SF, I just purchased 4 Bertoia wire side chairs from Pasternak Antiques. They need a new coat of paint, and I was wondering if anyone knew what colors the Bertoia chairs came in historically, besid...
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Here's a new pic from Solaana that we found in Flickr tagged with "apartmenttherapychicago." We love this idea - simple, inexpensive, and very smart......
Laura Jansdotter throws a hands-on printmaking party!
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• Urban Gardening: Problems and Solutio...
At 528 square feet (for the main building), here's a vacation home that doesn't dwarf our urban dwelling, like many do....
Last Saturday we headed to Winnetka for a demolition auction hosted by Murco. Although the (sad) impending demolition of the 1910 Prairie style home by architect John L. Hamilton...
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The June 2008 issue of HOME magazine features a house tour of interior designer Jeff Andrews. Andrews' home is a 1924 Spanish-style house that is about 1400 sq. foot. He used a lot of rich dark brown ...
Cat Livin, the folks behind The Climber Cat Tree have teamed up with custom furniture maker Viesso to offer durable furniture that can withstand "feline abuse"... ...
We thought we'd point out that Sonia over at Unplggd has posted an in-depth review of the Rolls Royce of cat litter boxes, complete with video of the crazy space capsule contraption in action. Check o...
For everyone who's ever seen a magazine project they've wanted but not actually wanted to make themselves, this weekend is your lucky break. Sunset Magazine will be selling off both editorial project...
It all started with a robot painting and then these parents decided, "Hey, let's design a nursery around this." See how it turned out.
There's lots more interesting thing to be found on Ohdeedoh...
On sale at CB2 right now: linens by two of our favorite designers, Marimekko and the folks at Unison. Pillows, sheets, shower curtains, and accessories are on sale up to 50% off. Click below for our...
Back during the cure we talked about how to media fast as a way of cultivating more stillness and clarity in everyday life (not to mention actually noticing where you live instead of being glued to th...
Dear AT,
When I bought and renovated my little co-op last year, I had seating built-in along the double-windowed walls of both my living room and bedroom.
At the moment I only have pillows propped ...
We often find ourselves inspired by fellow bloggers and artist Jeana Sohn is no exception. She's just chock full of nifty ideas and her latest wall planter is one of our favorites of late....
We went through our Shabby Chic period -- couches covered in billowing white sheets, paint chipped tables displaying shell-encrusted knickknacks, flower paintings -- and we would've said that we have ...
It's not Henry Westpfal (who we've heard has moved, by the way), but we love seeing the knife grinder truck coming down the street on weekends. The knife man in his old truck stops midblock, rings h...
There's been plenty of times where we've needed a tool, gadget or appliance...but just for one or two uses. It's a frustrating dilemma when you've got a need, but neither the space or money to purchas...
When it comes to upholstering their vintage pieces, we've always admired Monument for their bold fabric choices. When we first saw this settee we sort of just passed it by. Then we realized we went ...
Local Chicago design wonder site, Threadless recently added a new collectible & usable product to their lineup - now instead of printing on tees it's on paper. Prices are good, the printing is done lo...
Our friends at CurbedLA are having a sort of anti-Cure contest right now, offering two exhibition tickets to Dwell On Design LA to the person who submits photos of the messiest room out there.
We're ...
All photos by Anastassios Mentis
Name: Yolande Gagnier
Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Size: 1000 sqft. 2-bdrm rental
Years lived in: 7 years
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"I like to keep things to a minimum,"...
We recently read an article about nasturtiums on our sister site, The Kitchn. Most of the comments seemed to focus on finding a non-toxic way to get rid of the aphids that inevitably seem to come to f...
These beauties are the finest one I know of. They come from a small company in Mexico in dramatic huge sizes.
Last night I found myself walking into Crate and Barrel and buying four of their new sol...
Downtown, a pair of green Hee bar stools from DWR are for sale. Seller paid $400 for the pair new. Also for sale is a Christian Liaigre upholstered chair and sofa set:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Cl...
Recently, we mentioned the Craft Magazine Issue 07 Release Party that was in Austin, and apparently they had a great turnout. Now the party's moved on down to us in LA and this Sunday, June 8th, 2008,...
This oiled teak dining table is from INCH Furniture, a Swiss company based in Basel. We're fond of the untraditional shape, the extendability, and the use of teak. Designed in Switzerland, the Lima ...
Remember this Herman Miller Authentic Eames Lounge and Ottoman from Matt's House Tour? He's selling it, so if you're in Portland, snap it up! Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apa...
If you're looking for a basic backyard design plan, modernism can bring chic simplicity to the outdoors. The focus on geometric forms can also make maintenance easier for people that don't have the ...
"Personal details are important. How many times have you seen a gorgeous house in a shelter magazine that looks absolutely soulless? Everything's right but it's really not. That's because everythin...
Last year, we asked if you used coasters and the LARGE majority of responses were yes. We ran across these black (or green) coasters from Purpose Design and loved their multi-functionality. Instead o...
OK, so the floating arms on this sofa isn't exactly our cup of tea, but we can't get over how great that teal looks in the sun. This three-piece sectional is covered in ultra suede and is in great co...
Maybe it's just us, but we don't use paper towels in our home. When guests are hanging out in the kitchen, they're always shocked that we don't have a roll on hand. We think it started out as thrift...
Mirror, mirror, on the...dresser!
This gorgeous Horchow Neiman Marcus mirrored dresser truly makes us want to look at it all day!
It's pretty and it shimmers in the light. A lovely piece in...
Are you going to join the trend? Vegetable gardens are the new must have for the thrifty homeowner. Fuel prices have played a direct role in the increase of food costs, which, according to the U.S...
We've visited this local pub a number of times but "the band room" has always been dark and the focus has been on the stage.
This weekend, we had the chance to visit this establishment in the dayli...
Dear AT,
After months of delay, I finally purchased my first real bed, upholstered in a gorgeous gray cotton-blend fabric.
It's set to arrive tomorrow, and while I'm thrilled, I'm also a little worr...
Searching for a simpler, more solitary life, Lila Walton purchased the remains of a 17th-century threshing barn in rural Norfolk, England. Now newly renovated, the 1,300-square-foot barn retains a t...
Claire has turned an otherwise plain bathroom in her London flat into a display space for artwork and souvenirs.. ...
Maybe it's our recent trip to the midwest, but Miina Äkkijyrkkä's Spring 2008 Marimekko fabric pattern, Kevätjuhla, fills us with energy and a breath of fresh air......
Name: Eric Rewitzer and Annie Galvin (aka Wexford Girl)
Location: Outer Richmond, Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Size: 1200 sq. ft.
Years lived in: Owned for 7 years
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It's pretty ob...
(Hello again to Maya from Cincinnati, who is trying out for a spot on AT:Chicago team. Enjoy the tour she put together - comments are welcome!)
Name: Mason
Location: Brighton, Cincinnati, OH
Rent o...
We live in a tiny apartment. Because of this, we opted to only take on smaller pets... like aquatic ones. More specifically, we have fishes and frogs (separate tanks!). They're all very dear to us....
We remember the droughts of our childhood best by the brown lawns in our neighborhood. With water rationing going into effect in the Bay Area again this summer, those most likely to feel the pressure ...
Just how green are garbage disposals anyway? Theoretically, garbage disposals grind up food waste in little bits which gets returned to nature, and all is well. Apparently, that's not exactly how the...
We're guessing vintage, but we don't really know since it's not the chair on offer by the designers, it's the wallpaper and fabric. But the chair itself is gorgeous....
We like to incorporate a little bit of open storage into the bathroom. We recently repainted our small apartment bathroom, and we decided to offset the white walls with natural materials, including ...
Bogart 1942: "We'll always have Paris."
Big 2008: "I can build you a better closet....Welcome home baby."
At AT we all know that having a place to put your stuff is as important as your stuff its...
Hi everyone, While leaving my yoga class in Northpoint on Saturday morning, I came across a woman on Larkin with an open garage and a lot of funky items for sale. The mirror attached just called out t...
After yesterday's lively discussion about pet vomit (thanks Gregory!) and how to clean it up, reader gquaker also had a tip for slowing down the scarf (and therefore the barf) by adding an empty can o...
While we talk alot about colour here at AT, we like neutral spaces as well. What we don't like is a boring space. While most people think an all white space is boring, we disagree. But there are so...
This floral design is only visible when the lamp's turned onLampshades are pretty basic. You can garnish them with frills and bobbles but they're still the same. Why not take a tip from Sunset Magaz...
The green-painted brick storefront is the first clue to what lies inside Reclaim, located on the site of a former rug store on Menlo Park's main drag. The store, which opened in late March, carries a...
We got an email from "thedirtyshow": "Where can I find these Monopoly board posters? I would love Boardwalk or Baltic Ave or any of the utilities."
(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your questi...
Does your street name influence your home decor? Residents on Swann Street (north of Dupont Circle) have incorporated swan sculptures and planters in their gardens. These fun garden accessories have...
It's not easy to find modern non-retail furniture on a limited budget. Nor is it easy to find easy to assemble furniture. The designs of Andy Lee hits both marks, offering handsome and simple plywood ...
We'll preface this by saying that all tips in this article also work for those who, ahem, aren't necessarily on vacation, but need a little help remembering to water the plants, just the same....
Last summer, reader Justine sent in pictures of her backyard transformation which totally inspired us. We're wondering how many of you have your own to share. Maybe you repotted a container or have...
We inherited a bad yard. Unfortunate, but true. So while we try yet another year of making the backyard into something special, we find comfort that at least the front of the house can be snappy.
...
We're planning on doing a few things to our guest bathroom: repaint it, and recaulk the tub. Especially after we noticed that the paint was bubbling up a bit due to the humidity (and lack of adequate...
We love this clever Ikea hack using a Ribba frame as the base for a jewelry display board. Not only does this system make it easier to get dressed in the morning, it also adds a wonderful pop of in...
A sense of humour welcomes you and lets you know what to expect when you enter Susan and Michaels Artistic AerieWith the onset of Spring, it's time to take a good look at your front entrance. Not jus...
My mom just sent me this photo of a never-before-seen peacock in her yard. Although she lives in rural Illinois and often sees deer, squirrels and rodents, the peacock's guest visit was surprising an...
Here's a fun wall storage idea made using IKEA BJURÖN planters! As spotted on the IKEA Hacker blog, a reader mounted BJURÔN planters on the wall and painted the insides white......
We're always pleased when find something we like made from rattan or wicker. Welsh designer Ross Lovegrove's 1997 design for the Apollo Lounge fits the bill. Resembling a fiberglass Eames chair in s...
There's something about these green walls at the London store Aesop that we love. It's soothing, old-fashioned... and it certainly doesn't hurt that Ilse Crawford has designed a beautiful space that ...
Small living requires ingenuity, resourcefulness and, sometimes, a very specific table to make the space work just right. But searching for that perfect table – coffee, side, dining, whatever – ...
It's not everyday a trash can grabs our attention. However, while shopping at The Container Store this past weekend, we came across these great biodegradable plastic trash cans by Umbra. ...
We're just about to replace our dying Weber Smokey Joe grill with something a bit more substantial for our summer grilling needs (we're torn between the Big Green Egg, the classic Weber One-Touch with...
Target's Garden Department generally leaves us a little underwhelmed, but in the main store we saw these white ceramic pots that were simple and sweet. We'll add them to our list of Best White Plant ...
Dear AT,
We have just wrapped up a big renovation of our apartment, the bulk of which centered on enlarging and opening up our kitchen.
During this process, we've also refreshed the paint and fixt...
Retro Style Yellow Powder-Coated Steel Patio Furniture Jump below for voting, price and link:...
'Tis the season for the summer sublet. With so many people on the move for the summer, lots of New York City apartments are going to be sublet. When it's only for a period of a couple months, we kno...
Congrats to student designer Meghan McNeil, who won a $5,000 scholarship for her Dirty Dish Mat design (a dish drying mat/organizer with a built-in drain stopper in the middle) in this year's Simplehu...
Over the weekend, we met a young couple that owns a Chicago greystone. As they've put money into restoring and repairing their building, they've been trying to go green when budget allows. One of th...
Have you signed up for your free pass to Dwell on Design yet? Not only will there be loads of design to check out, but there is a ton of focus on sustainable and green living. One of our very own sm...
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Name: Blue Gray 91, Gervases Yellow 72
Brand: Farrow & Ball
I have something to share this week that is slightly unusual for two reasons: I’m writing about a country hou...
Here's another wall planter to add to Gregory and Laure's posts from yesterday. We've seen something similar to these used for fish bowls, but made of plastic. These Bubble Wall Vases from Pottery Bar...
Sometimes we get so caught up in, well, AT:SF-land that we don't make it over to the non-city sites as often as we should. So we're a bit late in noticing that The Kitchn is looking for San Francisco...
As fans of Christopher Bettig's prints and paintings, we weren't surprised to like his leaves glassware design for Urban Outfitters as well:...
Patricia Urquiola's Flo collection for Italian company Driade features a small, woven rattan-topped table. Perhaps it was the inspiration for CB2's Crochet Table? With remarkably similar shapes and ...
Fellow Angelenos (and Californians), we hope you join us today in partaking in your civic duty by heading to your local voting booth and making a difference. We're specifically interested in the outco...
The dreaded flashing battery icon on your cellphone, PSP and iPod can be a thing of the past with one of these. As the number of solar bags on the market continues to increase, thankfully so does th...
For those who covet modernist furniture, but can't afford it without deep discounts, there are warehouse sales. Design Within Reach's Midwestern warehouse (located in Hebron, Kentucky, just outside ...
Yesterday, we blogged about the red cushioned patio in Baja, today we found another red cushioned patio. This time it's a bit more on the rust red side and instead of a lush tropical backdrop we have...
Dear AT,
For months, I have been trying to figure out a way of attaching some sort of shade/drapes/curtains/blinds to our three living room windows.
The trouble I am having is with the shape of th...
Curtains, the finishing touch to a room, can be expensive. But you can knock down the price a few notches and sewing's not even a part of the plan! Simple steps after the jump......
Not quite what callbob was looking for in last week's Good Question about a teardrop-shaped lamp, but Sonia emailed us about this cool black lamp from CB2. We like its graceful curves -- and you can'...
With all the moving going on, we look around our home, realizing that three of our largest furnishings reached our place via the MTA. Our dining table (expands to seven-foot length), drafting table ...
These sort of look like slightly miniaturized versions of preschool playground cubes for kids. But this set of five wood cubes covered in corrugated cotton fabric were designed specifically as a styli...
AT:SF, I've been looking everywhere for a chaise similar to this 2007 West Elm chaise (which is no longer available). Any ideas where I can find a similar one?
-Kim...
Brisa sent us an email: "My husband and I both served in the military a few years back and we each received ribbons and medals while in active duty. We also recently inherited his grandfathers medals...
Yes, the whole thing is a private home....
Okay, this just takes the cake and will tickle even the most tightly wound DIY renter's ribs: the world's most expensive home is 27 stories tall and costs 2...
AT:LA reader Lisa made a comment on the post we did Monday, asking about the "karate chop" technique used on the pillows in the house tour of Chris and Eric Fenmore from the OC Register. It's a techn...
We mentioned last week how our music space is shrinking at about the same rate as the ice caps. We'd like to beef it up, but frankly we'd rather not look at those black nylon CD books, and jewel cases...
The Kobo storage systems designed by Giovanni Giacobone and Massimo Roj for Sintesi are also available stateside through Topdeq. We love, love the way these modular units strike a mod, boxy pattern in...
We first got a peak peek at Joshua Longo's designs at BKLYN Designs 2007. Monsters are a central theme to his work and we're especially fond of the brushed woven wool and cashmere upholstery that re...
I always carry a camera. As I walk around, I see something and sense myself responding. A new idea pops into my head, a connection is made and a movement is confirmed. I then quickly take a pictur...
Whenever we post Amenity's organic bedding, we almost always get a question in the comments about the bed they use for photo shoots. It's a custom bed made by Amenity, and until now it hasn't been a...
It's been ten long years (and 9+ failed attempts) for me to get a gardenia to grow, much less bloom This year, I finally FINALLY managed to win my bet, thanks to re-potting in organic acid-rich soil ...
Wow.
This unique and sophisticated Bonaldo H2O table by Massimo Iosa Ghini is quite the looker.
We love interesting pieces, and this is truly a statement piece. Winner in the Good Design 200...
Paint this Bassett Mirror and Dresser a bright cheerful color and you've got a piece of Brocade Home style furniture on your hands for a fraction of the price. Jump below for links to this and other...
In Printers Row, a glass topped Tavola Conference Table for $750. The seller used it as a dining table and it seats 8-10. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furnitur...
Considering how much these chairs are priced brand new, this vintage pair of Corbusier black leather chairs is not a bad deal. They're both in good condition, save for a few kitty scratches on the le...
You're looking at 2008's Toikka Bird from Iittala. The crystal birds have been created by Finnish artist Oiva Toikka for decades, each year bringing a new release......
Move over New York City, John Derian is coming to Cape Cod, Massachusetts! You now have one more reason to join the throngs of people headed to Provincetown this summer - John Derian has recently o...
These dishes may have been conceived with children in mind but we think they're smart (and snazzy) enough for any age.
The Snack Plate seen here comes with two small-portion bowls that lock onto the ...
Dear AT,
My husband and I recently splurged on this Drexel Heritage Postobello Couture dining table.
It's massive, and luckily we have a big dining room to accommodate it.
I am going for an eclec...
A friend spotted this while thrifting and just knew it belonged in my kitchen. Familiar with Copco, but not as much with Michael Lax, we dug through Apartment Therapy archives to find that Lax for Cop...
They're here! After an announcement last March, the FLOR carpet tiles based on Alexander Girard's iconic La Fonda del Sol design are available for purchase. There are four options — three color st...
Washington in the spring is a truly beautiful city. Though the delicate and beautiful cherry blossoms rightly garner more than their fair share of attention in the local and national press, it is t...
Now we're into June...Welcome to itsabecky, Lizzykewl and closertotheocean!
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There's something both appealingly retro and anxiety-producing about Stockholm-based Dutch designer Christiian Postma's Calendar Wallpaper, which puts the whole year up so you can see where the time...
*Bling bling*. These fixtures are encrusted in, you guessed it, Swarovski crystals. While these wouldn't quite fit in at our home, it's fun to see these over-the-top fixtures. We imagine sparkle lik...
It's an easy centerpiece idea that we see often on AT, but this was a perfect flower choice (and peonies will be gone soon - might as well get our fill!). The light going through the petals and bei...
Warm weather nibbles should always include guacamole. How do you like your avocados? Smooth? Chunky? Full of garlic and onion? With lime or without?
The Kitchn is talking about how to make guacamole...
We throughly enjoyed the spread in Met Home last month on this modern Atlanta home - the light, the simplicity and the art collection (mainly photographs) on display.
...
One of the fun discussions we had this weekend during our ATLA BBQ was everyone sharing one of their favourite sounds in (or around) the home. We don't always realize it, but it's the subtle audio cue...
Here's one way to make your bathroom look instantly more chic and provide the illusion of height to a small room......
Heh. Check out these faux Bright Blinds created by two Japanese designers. They're made specifically for blank walls to simulate the presence of a window thanks to electroluminescent sheeting behind ...
Name: Mirka & Iain
Location: London
Rent or own: Own
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Mirka McNeill is a Polish-born former web designer and interior design student who has recently renovated the Victorian hous...
Margaret in Portland sent us this beautiful photo display solution:
I wanted to make a photo collage, where I could easily change out the photos. So, I bought a bunch of 5x7 clip frames at IKEA int...
Whether for a beach party at Zuma or at an outdoor screening at the Holllywood Cemetery, a good picnic blanket's one of the necessities of summertime in Los Angeles. If you don't have one, it's time ...
Leafy patterns are a hot trend right now and a great way to soften a modern interior with some natural forms. To kick off outdoor month, we compiled a few ideas for landscaping a room with print and...
While we tend to like big drum shades on our floor lamps, sometimes you just don't have the space. So we'll go for the next best thing - an articulated desk lamp on steroids. ...
This piece of inspiration comes compliments of my dad who sent this to me from Todos Santos in Baja where he has some friends. He wanted me to see their outdoor living area...and how! They chose red...
We're thinking about reclaiming a closet by kicking out the vacuum that currently monopolizes it. We'll replace it with that stick vacuum Gregory blogged a few weeks ago, and use this clamp we found ...
Dear AT:SF, I love this plum Thomas Paul rug. I'm thinking of getting it for our living room. Our furniture is espresso brown. What do you recommend for a good wall color to paint our walls? Thanks so...
Kev is moving this month and has some questions for the crowd. He says, "Need some design/furniture layout tips on decorating my future new small studio. I will me moving into a South Loop studio apa...
This vintage lounge chair and ottoman definitely needs some TLC, but could be a great find for someone ready to commit to its restoration. We’ve always imagined a lifestyle where we could lounge ...
One would assume the bounty above was purchased from the local farmer's market. But everything shown was actually harvested by my girlfriend and our friend Saelee in the surrounding streets of Silver ...
We were just walking down the street, minding our own business when boom, this thing jumped out at us. Now, we're San Francisco natives, so ornate and opulent are far from foreign to us... However, w...
Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood is home to two, interconnected non-profit organizations that every do-it-yourselfer should know about: The Boston Building Materials Co-op (sells new household buildi...
This weekend Dwell on Design LA is happening and we're all planning to be there. Not sure what it is?
Dwell on Design LA is everything you ever wanted to know about modern design in one very big pla...
We find these outdoor lights are best appreciated at a distance, and conceptually at that, as they give the effect of light dripping up, down and sideways from the surface they are mounted on....
The other day, a friend mentioned she'd given up her land line; she only uses her cell phone. Although we primarily use our cell phone, living in an earthquake zone, our land line phone's a tool for ...
Never thought much about eBay (or the internet in general) for buying plants, but here is a selection for our midwestern readers from Illinois to Indiana to Michigan. Enjoy!...
Here's some inspiration if you've been thinking about something fun for a backsplash or wall of your kitchen. This image is from the May/June 2008 issue of Marie Claire Maison. The owners of this loft...
In the past few weeks, we've brought you information on the near sale of Richard Neutra's Kaufmann House (lower left) and BarberOsgerby's Iris tables at Established & Sons (upper right). Both repres...
Yesterday, on a little trip to The Gardener, we spotted these gorgeous Ceramic Nesting Bowls by Bay Area artist Alex Marshall. We were tempted by their lovely green color, their perfectly imperfect s...
This weekend the whole ATLA team was invited to Sara Kate's picture-perfect family home in the Valley where we bid the Gillingham-Ryan family farewell, enjoying delectable treats under a clear blue sk...
Dear AT,
My partner and I will shortly be moving into a small apartment, and we want to get a loft bed to maximize the available space (under the bed will be his office - I'm too tall to fit down the...
One quick way to spruce up the outdoors is to clean the existing furniture and then add some fun fabric. We love Sunbrella fabric since it's made for the outdoors (it's durable enough to be used as a...
AT:SF reader Christian wrote to us:
Hello Apartment Therapy, I thought I'd share with you our particular rooftop garden as the summer is quickly approaching. We don't have the luxury of a yard, but ...
We snapped a photo of this vintage milk vending machine because it shows off one of our all time favorite color combinations, chalky light blue with red. It caught our eye in the corner of a pretty we...
Our favorite for personal stationery is the Medioevalis line of cards and envelopes by Fabriano. Its natural fiber, basic cards with deckled edges, in a huge range of sizes, fulfill every correspond...
We found this affordable way to start a garden from Flickr User Happy Sleepy: reuse those giant cans that pizza sauce and stewed tomatoes come in, spray them a fun color (use a rust resistant paint),...
Powder-coating is our favorite finish for a blast of high-gloss color, and for exterior furniture it can't be beat. That's why we like this dining set - the powder-coated base can be customized to the...
When we posted photos of Humboldt Park the other day, AT reader Carey linked to a documentary she's making about Jens Jensen, designer of Humboldt and other west side Chicago parks (including Garfie...
AT:SF, I was in London last week and sat down on one of these chairs in Hyde Park and it was the most comfortable chair I think I've ever sat in......
Chris and Eric Fenmore of Corona Del Mar have a great tour of their home in this past weekend's Orange County Register Home & Garden section. The couple run Front Porch Creations, a landscape design c...
Storage options for the bathroom (read: smallest room in the house) are endless and can really get those creative juices going. We've seen IKEA kitchen items and outdoor furniture used in bathrooms, a...
Thwart Design Clothes Hanger Chandelier
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Wendy Goodman of New York Magazine has found another amazing home. Architect Diana Kellogg transformed a cold-storage warehouse in Tribeca into a home for her family. By using salvaged materials (in...
We find that stairs are often overlooked, even in otherwise well designed homes. That's why we love these patterned stair risers - the project turns the stairs from a passage-way into a centerpiece. T...
Blogging Time Magazine: Growing Up Green"Want to wreck the environment? Have a baby..."
Yet more reusable bags, and we review Home Depot's new Freshaire Choice paint...
Wedding season is already underway - we've attended two so far, with three more to go this summer. One of the recent registry gifts we bought for our friends was this 3-in-1 Bamboo Board and Serving...
Here in LA where small bungalows and courtyard apartments abound, it's likely you have some kind of space for planting: maybe it's a balcony or back porch where you can have a container garden, or you...
You know that scene in Sex and the City where Carrie gets a job at Vogue for like $100/word (OK, so that's a slight exaggeration; but really, how does one afford...nevermind) and then celebrates by ra...
Dear AT,
I'm trying to look for this table in New York City and am having no luck.
I've found it sold in Italy and UK websites, but they don't have retailers in NY.
Could you please help?
I kn...
We fell in love the other night at a party. No, it wasn't a human that was the object of our affection, but these egg cup-shaped coffee cups...
June is Garden Month here at AT. We've had our fingers in the dirt for a few months now but we want to know what you're up to......
Today I'm going hi/low with garden chairs. In particular, I've hunted down the supplier of the unique chairs above (spotted in Los Angeles last week) which are based on new Parisian park chair desi...
When we were recently in NY, we ran into B&B Italia and saw the amazing outdoor line "Canasta" in person for the first time. Slightly outrageous and definitely...
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Here's an idea we saw this weekend that we're inspired to emulate for our own gardening project. Using wall planters to grow herbs or other plants is an efficient use of space normally ignored as gard...
My parents' wall of family photos at their home is a mish mash of old and new, formal portraits and snapshots - all framed and squeezed onto one wall. The sight of it is probably only a pleasure to ...
Graham & Brown wallpaper at... Target? Our world just shifted a little bit....
Kim sent in a good question: "I recently saw a sectional I liked at Rubins (in Madison, not sure if it is on display here in Chicago.) It is manufactured by HTL, in China. I did an internet search o...
Alex Bandon's amazing garden retreat in the West Village
Holy cow, it's June already, so we're done with Small & Cool, dispensing with Cleaning and moving on to that most romantic of all home subject...
We were reading SF Weekly's "Best of 2008" last week and noticed that flipp had been named the best interior design store. Startled, we wondered why we hadn't heard of it. Shoot forward ten minutes ...
My husband and I just chopped down a bunch o' bushes that were driving us nuts. Alas! we can see the front of our house now! Our back patio is a good 4 feet longer! But now that we have a giant pile o...
Talk about living in small spaces! Did anyone catch this story in the news over the weekend? According to the Associated Press: "A homeless woman who sneaked into a man's house and lived undetected in...
Walking around this weekend, we witnessed a lot of people moving — it was the end/beginning of the month in the peak moving season. And in the East Village, there are even more movers because it's a...
Everyone should have a refuge in or around their home: somewhere you can go to escape when necessary. For us, it's quickly become our back deck. We moved into our new place a month ago, so when we f...
Name: Scott
Location: Tribeca/Chinatown
Size: 550 sqft.
Favorite furniture: My armoire
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When the couple that owns Scott's condo came by for a repair, the wife stood in awe and sai...
Even if you don't have a closet dedicated to just your linens, how do you keep it all organized? We're about to tackle this project during the week, and we're looking at the guru of housekeeping herse...
This Design Within Reach DayBed/Couch -- the Twilight Sleep Sofa -- retails for over twice the asking price. Why so cheap? The seller says that the black upholstery's a bit faded from being cleaned...
We know that many AT-ers were fans of Carrie's old apartment - we heard that it got a big makeover in the film via the Chicago Tribune, which was on the SATC bandwagon this week. In a quick interview ...
Our summer diet plan might get derailed just looking at these matching brown and pink chairs by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Why? Because we have a sudden urge to run to Ralph's and get a tub of neap...
It's not often that we come across a modernist bed and breakfast. But when we do, we can practically feel that heavy Victorian norm for B&B's lifting off our shoulders. That's how we felt when we en...
These beautiful Thonet dining chairs are a treat to behold.
The wood is a lovely golden color, expertly crafted with a modern, curved shape. The chairs do disassemble which makes for easier transpo...
This UK-based webstore may be predominantly dedicated to wearable fashion yet Oli should not be overlooked in terms of decor. As we browsed their Home & Leisure section, one word came to mind: glam...
Dear AT,
Is there anyplace where I can find a Fortuny-style pendant light for lots cheaper?
The authentic ones are in the thousands.
I'm not looking for hand painted silk fabric, just a nice fa...
In AT's classifieds, Laura has this stunning vintage opium bed for sale. It's a full size, and the frame constructed from bamboo and wood. More good stuff below including three great chair styles: Ap...
To celebrate designer George Nelson's 100th birthday, Vitra is re-issuing a special edition of George Nelson's Laminated Plywood Chair — commonly known as the "Pretzel Chair." Designed in 1952, t...
This classic tablecloth from Williams Sonoma is hands-down one of our favorites. It also reminded us of these beautiful Italian linen bed linens. The tablecloth is 100% linen with a beautiful, tradi...
Name: Sharilyn Wright of Lovely Design
Location: Vancouver
Size: 180 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 2 years
Inspiration: Nature for palette, thrift shops for stuff
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Sharilyn Wright is t...
Happy June 1st everyone! Here's are the top ten posts of the last week according to you, our readers. This week's top posts include inspiration from Sex and the City, tips on storing jewelry, Maxwell'...
The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were 9 ways to get inspired and organzied, paranormal activity as a lease breaker, a Toronto home, and lots of good ideas (from the post and the co...
Every weekend I see people walking off with all sorts of flats of plants from the Greenmarket. And now that spring bulbs have faded and the danger of frost is gone, the flower beds are beginning to...
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