Gayla Trail's urban garden over at YouGrowGirl.com
Burpee reports that they are seeing record sales of seeds this year (double over last year!), and with more people in the city concerned with where ...
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favorite corner of my room.It's totally student budget, so i'm always looking for ways to make it home: museum poster, painted stool rescued from the trash, white lanterns from th...
SF House Tour: Lorena and Esteban's Modern Yet Folksy Abode
This week's hot topics included shoe storage, black walls, a wild loft, apartment dealbreakers, and, of course, a House Tour. Click here t...
These photos and a very nice story from Raedia came to my inbox this past week...
We're sending a shout-out to all of you who bring home flowers to brighten up your home. Do YOU have some Sat. ...
Name: Elise & Darren
Location: San Diego, CA
Size: 1550 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 4 years (3, really, since we moved out during construction)
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Move aside, Airstreams. We want a gypsy caravan like this one at Odessa Farm. Or wait, maybe the treehouse, also on the Norfolk property......
To help kick off the weekend, we thought we'd start a new round of the Guess the Decade game. Simply take a good look at design of the room above for clues and then jump below to make your best guess....
Call it a case of urban sprawl, but Apartment Therapy Los Angeles is growing and we're looking to fill in some vacancies with a couple new bloggers who can help expand our coverage into Asia, Australi...
Want a house with lots of windows and a good view? So did Seifert Stoeckmann, whose Living Room House in the historic district of Gelnhausen, Germany sports 52 windows in a checkerboard pattern and al...
We love Victoria's family photos that she's strung along a wire. We especially love that she's chosen her favorites, used Photoshop to make them sepia-toned, and added old-fashioned white borders. ...
One of our favorite resources is a slender monograph by Gloria Koenig titled simply, "Eames." Even though their designs have become ubiquitous, the work of Charles and Ray Eames never ceases to insp...
Here's an ingenious way to get your shampoo on in a very convenient, compact packaged form while traveling/camping this summer. These Dissolving Paper Shampoo sheets transform into a minty fragrant la...
Flatbush, Brooklyn, may be one of the dozen places that This Old House picked as one of the Best Places to Buy an Old House, but there were two West Coast picks......
Oh man. I so could have used one of these Paw Plungers this morning when I took both dogs to the park. They have a bad habit of running to the communal water bowl, "digging" the water out, then jumpin...
We've noticed San Diego store Boomerang For Modern mentioned a few times by our readers as a favourite shopping destination, so we thought we'd get in touch with owner, David Skelley, for a store tour...
We were intrigued by a post earlier this week -- What's Your Weirdest Tchotchke? -- mostly because we saw it while we were in the midst of happily conducting a sort of mini Cure. And we realized we d...
Although we tend to be big champions of colour here on AT, we can also find the beauty in a neutral room. If that's your bent, the key to making sure this kind of space doesn't look beige and boring ...
Lucky enough to have the space for some good old fashioned backyard gardening? We rounded up a list of some fun accessories for the classic summer pastime of trying to get some gardening done in the b...
Title: Bulb Exposure
Photographer: Firda Beka
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Note: This is our new theme for April, May & June. Please join us!"Suburbia" is a weekly celebration of photograph...
Just because a mat is destined for outdoor use doesn't mean that it has to be bland and trashy. And conversely, just because something is made of plastic doesn't mean it has to be garish. Koko's Po...
Like our friend Jonathan, we've recently become obsessed with the AMC series Mad Men, both for the excellent writing and admittedly because everything in the show looks so darn amazing. There's not ma...
Green up your clean up. The Green Clean book is a practical guide to more eco-friendly house cleaning. With simple guides for laundry, dishes, recycling and more, we found the sample PDF book pages ...
What's on your to do list? Do you do all the household errands or, if you live with roommates or a significant other, do you split them up between you? Do you ever go out for the day and realize you...
Last weekend a bunch of us LA Bloggers met up to tour the Neutra VDL house (which is in serious disrepair and in need of funds, ahem) in Silverlake. Abby talked about the great use of mirrors and we ...
This week we have SIX great 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.
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Like many people in New Orleans, glass artist Laurel Porcari lost her foothold after Katrina. As someone who made a living crafting architectural glass and teaching at a university, the immediate po...
If you have ever felt like something was missing from your life, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.......
We don't find much appealing about those standard black and white cowhide rugs. Something about walking on it when it still so closely resembles the animal it came from gives us the creeps. And while ...
Tomatoes are usually considered one of the easier things in the garden to grow. Just as long as they have enough water and sun, most times they stay rather bug and disease free. But are they really ...
Last night, we attended a neighborhood / town hall meeting that invited residents to share their thoughts on what they loved and hated about the neighborhood--and what could be done to improve on the ...
Despite our best intentions to always stay on top of paperwork disposal, the unfortunate reality is we've toted boxes of paper through four countries in ten years- the madness has got to end! Faced...
My Grandparents built their house in Glendale in 1947 and spent the next 60 years cultivating the garden. A mix of drought tolerant plants and tropical greens, my grandmother was a smart gardener wit...
If your small space has no green space, you might want to consider going very small and grow a garden in a bottle. Instructions after the jump......
We're devoted to the home, and next month we plan to address the recent frustration over going green at home. We're calling it Green @ Home, and it's designed to be a month-long sharing across most o...
Want a chance to win a family room makeover and possibly a $1,500 Visa Gift card? HGTV's Color Correction and Cookie magazine are sponsoring a contest where all you have to do is submit a photo of you...
Shorpy bills itself as the 100-year-old photo blog. In fact, this visual blog specializes in photos through the sixties. Everything from Ebay finds to famous photographers are posted here and can ofte...
There are many versions of the Paris-themed plate, most made in China or a little too cheesy to be taken seriously. This set of six knowingly kitschy Paris-themed plates by Parisian designer Mat & Jew...
this is not suzanne's abode, but we're going to poke our eyes out if we keep lookingat ugly decor to find a more relevant photo
AT:SF, Is there any way to work with someone else's excellent architectu...
Dear AT,
I saw this wallpaper on TV and fell in love with it.
Do any of the AT readers know who makes this wallpaper?
Thanks! Sal...
One big minus for us about living in an apartment is the lack of outdoor space for gardening. We like the thought of toiling the land and eating the fruits of our labor (literally), so we're all for a...
When shopping around for things to furnish your home, one doesn't often think about making a visit to the local Farm/Tractor store. As visions of plaid and John Deere Green dance in your head, clic...
Okay, plastic laminate is not exactly a favorite around here. For some, it's even a dealbreaker. When it comes to Formica vs. the more seamless look of Corian, Formica doesn't hold a candle. But the...
We read recently that a giant percentage of people feel that they don't have the time to enjoy summer while it's here. We really wish sometimes that we were still in school where we would have months...
Even at 250 square feet, Lotus Bleu packs a punch! Specializing in interior design and home decor from France and Vietnam, Lotus Bleu is your go-to spot for all things colorful & printed. Their in-h...
Found while bargain hunting: an adjustable floor lamp with nostalgic good looks updated for more modern rooms in shiny orange or white enamel. ...
We're putting together a great tour of this beautiful house in rural New Hampshire for next week. Until then, we thought we'd share this picture of their rock garden as garden month here on AT nears...
If this post put RCKNDY on your DC must-visit list, then this is the weekend to drop in- RCKNDY is having an Anniversary Sale Thursday through Sunday......
We're considering a pegboard wall for our kitchen, and our research has awakened us to a world of applications for this versatile hardware store staple. This indoor pegboard garden is just one of th...
Some good vibes, two ways to display pretty blossoms and the story of a happy vintage find found on the web today - jump below for all the links:...
If you're going to be in Palm Springs this weekend, there's a great opportunity to meet celebrated photographer Julius Shulman. Shulman, along with co-authors Alan Hess and Michael Stern will be havin...
We recently had the opportunity to check out the newly re-designed offices of Shawn Henderson Interior Design (Shawn was a judge for our January Jumpstart Contest). In addition to running his design...
While browsing our local IKEA yesterday we ran across these new Celeber Jars, and were quickly impressed. The mix of white porcelain, acacia wood and glass comes off as much higher-end than we're used...
Oh how we wrestled with whether or not to share our favorite nursery! We've taken the high road and decided that it's too good not to share. Green Arrow, nestled (buried?) in the heart of the valley...
Dear AT,
Help! I fell in love with this outdoor sofa on Flickr and I can't figure out how to actually get my hands on it, or something similar even.
Finding a beautiful, affordable outdoor sofa i...
The other day, in preparation for green month here at AT coming up in July (next week!), we stopped at Debra's to pick up our new Bokashi Composter. She invited us into her garden to demonstrate how ...
If you've paid even a wee bit of attention to our posts over the past years, you would already know that we are HUGE fans of Heath Ceramics. They're local, they produce gorgeous wares and visiting t...
As Janel mentioned, the best time of the year to get good deals on furniture is upon us. We're already seeing a ton of items marked down at West Elm. In addition to the outdoor furniture that's goin...
What is that beautiful shell-like object, you say? It's an outdoor lampshade made of Corian by Sterling Surfaces, a Massachusetts company that specializes custom fabricating pretty much anything out...
Natural Home magazine offers suggestions for creating a magical and whimsical garden. The article "Finding Neverland" recommends adding soy candles and energy-efficient LED holiday strings to your o...
If you watched the endless footage of flooding in the Midwest on television last night, you probably wondered - as I did - if this was a freak of nature or the shape of things to come. And then you...
Sourcing 19thC mirors wasn't the problem. A way of breathing new life into them a taller order. The introduction of fine 18thC French textiles seemed an interesting bet. These fabrics, placed behind a...
We enjoy Adult Swim's hilarious cartoon The Venture Brothers, so we were thrilled when reader Dave sent in visual proof of the show's coolness:
In addition to being incredibly funny, Cartoon Netwo...
These Two Saarinen Executive Chairs by Knoll could be awesome in a home office. Recover them if you really want to glam things up. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Ther...
Waverly, MN (pop. 732) has more than its share of gawker slowdowns. In fact, that’s how we found this once-Presbyterian church, now a house with landscape in a constant state of transformation. This...
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There's a lot of storage ideas packed into this tiny kitchen: open wall shelving, under-the-counter shelving (behind the sweet blue fabric), pretty cannisters, and a casual group of baskets. While it...
It seems to be our week for running across good fabric sources on Etsy...yesterday we looked at local screenprinted linen and today, we found unique custom yardage from Daisy Janie - nice colors and p...
This vintage fainting couch has us feeling a bit weak in the knees. Despite its age, this piece is in great condition--and not a bad deal compared to similar couches at Anthropologie. Priced at $425...
This modern trellis over at ATSF yesterday reminded us of the Affirmation Arts building on West 37th Street. The gallery building is clad in metal and has a modern trellis as a major part of its fac...
In Clarendon Hills, these Chinese window screens are being sold for $75 and $55 (the ad doesn't specify which is which). Dimensions are 21 x 29 inches and 17 x 25.5 inches. Jump below for links and ...
So, there is a TON of space available in this bureau! I'm counting no less than seven drawers and two cupboards!
Unfortunately, two handles are broken, but that could probably be easily fixed. ...
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Dear AT,
I'm looking for a black bookcase to fill a narrow space in my office.
The ideal bookcase would be similar to the Riley from World Market (see picture) -- at least 6 feet tall, BUT no more ...
Friday Design Chat - What's Up for the Weekend?Hello to Twosavoie, Jose A and Danze!...
Next up in our series on DIY wedding and party food: Jill makes her own wedding feast for 50 people! Amazing! Read her first installment on how and why she did this, beginning with blanched almonds fo...
We’ve been unintentionally stockpiling near-empty cans of household hazardous materials in our basement for years. It may be as simple as a paint can that hosts just a tiny bit of ancient residue...
An extremely simple habit we've adopted each morning has resulted in both a cleaner mouth and a cleaner toilet (both can get dirty if left unattended too long). It's ridiculously simple: use the loo w...
So many good decor ideas in one space. The very home-y workplace of Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos is packed with style from top to bottom. Take a long look:
...
It seems like in most cases a landscaped garden is either two extremes - old English traditional or all modern boxwood sharp angle-y. This trellis does a nice job mixing the two, and is easy enough fo...
We heard from Mara Snipes today. She is a local textile designer and screenprinter who works from her home based studio in Lincoln Square and does printing at Lillstreet Studios. We really like the lo...
We've got an unusual architectural-art destination on our list of local places to visit/things to do. This one is down over at the Los Angeles Arboretum, where environmental artist Patrick Dougherty h...
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The walls in this photo look like it could be eggplant; but when we looked up the paint color, it looked more like a dark chocolate brown. Either way, it manages to do a near-impossible feat: update ...
We hope that it's not just the novelty of having a gong on one's premises that makes this infinitely appealing to us. Scratch that, it is. But what a dramatic alternative to wind chimes, indeed....
One of the projects we're considering for the long weekend next weekend is re-grouting our kitchen tile, a project we've been meaning to get around to for a long time. It's not that we haven't read u...
A little reader inspiration for this month as we look at gardens of all types - here is a slightly offbeat and stylish terrarium project that hit our inbox yesterday... ...
Use a hammer long enough and you're bound to one day miss the mark and "nail" one of your fingers or thumb instead. Designer Matthias Pinkert designed the ingenious "Shark", which looks strikingly lik...
We love colorful ceramic pots, but they can get expensive. Our old standby terra cotta, on the other hand, is cheap but can start to feel a little boring. The next time we want to add some color to ou...
Last week we posted a few pictures of our patio space and retaining wall. Clearly, you guys wanted some more details and we're oh-so-happy to provide. Just keep in mind, we're not professional build...
Kristin is looking for some shopping suggestions: "I'm about to go crazy -- I never thought finding a red blanket would be so difficult. Not maroon, not burgundy, not raspberry. Red!"
(Note: Include a...
We're devoted to the home, and next month we plan to address the recent frustration over going green at home. We're calling it Green @ Home, and it's designed to be a month long sharing across most o...
AT:SF, Any idea where I can find tiles like these at the Civic Center BART stop? Thanks!
-Laura...
Most city dwellers have limited tools at their disposal. But if you have a bike, chances are that you have a multi-tool or other common bike tools that could double as the ultimate house tools…...
In case you haven't made the switch to a home media storage device or external drive just yet, here's a great way to keep your "not so inner" movie nerd in check. Click through the jump to see how ea...
During an evening walk around the neighborhood, we could hear some kids a few steps ahead of us counting the houses that had their porch light on. "How come some houses do and some don't?" one kid as...
Product: VTech LS6117 DECT Cordless Phone
Value: $44.95
Description: Normally this would be an Unplggd giveaway, but VTech was nice enough to give us a couple of phones, with this particular model ...
We're in the market for a new coffee table, and spotted these on Etsy. While we need one with the surface completely open and intact, we thought we'd share these finds with those of you who can af...
Looking for a sustainable event to attend where you can learn more about being being green? Want to drop off a computer, monitor, laptop, TV, stereo, scanner, fax machine or cell phone to be recycled...
Although we don't have AT Pet (yet...), we're sure that if we did this would be one of the first places we'd check out for a house tour. Or, we might see it in the Smallest, Coolest......
Tuesday, we posted a look at common plants in uncommonly dark hues.
Today, it's lesser known specimens with truly black beauty, like the Black Bat above.
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We've long wondered what it would be like to live in the scandalous Watergate complex. Turned into condos a few years ago, the Watergate is located by the Potomac river and offers fantastic views of...
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Someday, this reading room will be mine. - Tammy
Origin: >> Michael Haverland, Architect
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Helloooooooo... We're not ignoring you. Really. Truly. This is just a reminder that the mail that comes to us (including Good Questions) through this "contact us" page is bogged down somewhere and ...
Product: 1 Judy Ross Seeds Pillow
Value: $ 190
Description: From one of our favorite textile designers, Judy Ross, we're giving away one of our favorite pillows, the Seeds pillow in blonde/green/b...
Known for innovative spaces such as Aqua and SOS Children's Village, Studio Gang is considered, by many to be the force behind the next great wave of architecture in Chicago. What we're really fans o...
Last year West Elm's Mid Century outdoor furniture was a big hit for its simple shapes and good prices. This summer they unveiled more comfy loungy furniture. But don't forget about this classic tha...
Dear AT,
I bought this tree stump side table at TJMax in Chelsea and I was wondering if anyone knew where it was originally sold?
There was no tag or stick on the item saying what store it was fro...
Inside is a furniture store in Hayes Valley that (amongst other things) is the exclusive northern California retailer of Modernica, the furniture company that has the rights to produce some of the mos...
When we first got our W Hotel mattress it was like an epiphany...a glorious awakening...no...slumber! Unfortunately after just less than a couple years, whether due to manufacturing issues or our comb...
If you're looking for a fun addition to a room, check out Decoylab Design Studio (designer/illustrator Maiko Kuzunishiin) out of Kansas City. Click on through to find out more...
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Preview plant sale Friday, June 27, noon–4:30. Saturday and Sunday June 28-29, 10:30...
We don't know about you, but up in New England, our CSAs are still primarily consisting of hearty greens like swiss chard, kale, and spinach!
Don't get us wrong, we love these greens! But...one does ...
Paintings that decorate your home's exterior. These WeatherPrint "paintings" from Rittenhouse are actually printed on aluminum composite panel that resists the weather. And they come in sizes suitab...
Giveaway: We're going vintage! And it may be a first for an AT Giveaway. But we just couldn't resist when Sasha over at BellJar — one of our favorite new SF shops — offered up this sweet lit...
Please challenge us on this if you know of a prettier or more eye catching flowering vine. We can't think of one, though wisteria with its heavenly scent might be a close second. ...
The Stone Age, 2006, Acrylic, glitter on canvas. 60x84
Introducing Carrie Moyer
who is interested in, "expanding the gene pool of painting through the introduction of new technologies as well as cont...
So maybe we'd get a wee bit in tons of trouble if we tried this on the shingles of our rental, but Paul Paquette has made an artform of the wood cuttings in the town of Seward, Alaska....
Some good vibes, two ways to display pretty blossoms and the story of a happy vintage find found on the web today - jump below for all the links:...
We've debated the merits of various stones, laboratory-grade finishes and butcher blocks but we're loving the cheap and practical solution of plywood! This is especially an inexpensive and attractiv...
Adding color to the walls can be a challenge for renters - wallpaper and pattern is often almost impossible. Enter WallPops - removable, repositionable decals that come in blocks, circles, and stripes...
Eating, having a drink, hanging out with friends, it's all made even better when you can do it outdoors. It doesn't take a sprawling deck and fancy lighting to make it happen. Check out this awesome...
We've got a friend who is so embarrassed by the mold and mildew in her shower, that she wouldn't allow us to use her name. "Jane" needs some help -- she wants to get rid of her unsightly shower issu...
We've been busy toiling away in our apartment's front yard, pulling out dead plants, moving heavy rocks, shoveling soil to prepare for planting in the coming weeks. One thing we noticed in the pas whe...
We've blogged William Morris's credo before about having nothing in your home that you do know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. We'd like to add a codicil: "or that makes you smile or even, l...
Remember the goofy dandelions for a giant? We indulged ourselves with a few too many giggle-fests at the thought of collecting oddities for a "garden of curiosities". Almost as if in response to our...
Dear AT,
We're moving next week into an apartment with one small problem: A very long, very narrow, tunnel-like bathroom.
I have NO idea how to decorate it!
It's painted a taupe-y brown right now,...
While putting together the post on the Jonathan Adler contest yesterday, we went over to check out his site and there are some exceptionally good looking new upholstered seating options available. We...
Please go to our new link for Unica Home.
Showtime! What if you opened an online modern homestore in Las Vegas and offered every cool design manufacturer under the sun, along with products for chi...
We've expressed our distaste for formica before, and though many think it's the only way to go if you don't want to spend the dough on marble or butcher block, that's absolutely not the case! Check ou...
Wine storage solutions that put the bottles on display are always appealing. And this is no exception: it's a Plinko-style peg wall that cantelivers the bottles off of the wall......
The current status for Chicago as a possibility for the 2016 Olympics is third on the short list of four. According to the Tribune, we are ahead of Rio de Janeiro, but behind Tokyo and Madrid. Hosting...
Alert! [On this day last week] AT was just included in Time Magazine's Best 50 Websites of 2008. Help us improve our ranking - vote for us here!
Today I wanted to honor summer's impending arrival ...
We stumbled into Isotope (a comic shop) because we thought the decor was cool. Our favorite part? Their toilet seat art, drawn by predominant comic book folk. ...
Janel uses her Chinese garden stool as a bedside table, an idea we'd love to mimic. These classics prove that versatile objects don't have to be plain, but can incorporate old design traditions, bold ...
This week's LA Times Home & Garden feature story is a great profile by David Keeps on ceramist Otto Heino. Heino was a key figure in the California crafts movement during the 1950s through the 1970s. ...
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Name: Peter Hönnemann
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Type: House
Size: 200 m2 (approximately 2150 square feet)
Years lived in: 12-13 years
Visiting Peter’s home is like enterin...
These Modern lounge chair cream leather (pair) Biagio Cisotti look comfortable and gorgeous, too. Originally from DWR, they're waiting to be picked up in Santa Rosa. Jump below for links to this an...
Mother Earth Gardens makes thumbs greener. Striving for consciousness from plants to pots to dirt, eco to chic this Minneapolis garden center makes sustainability a little sexier and a lot easier to a...
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If you've just started to get into gardening and are eager to learn, hop over to Margaret Roach's blog, A Way to Garden. Not only is it full of great tips and advice on when to plant what and how to c...
"Stuff is not passive. Stuff wants your time, attention, allegiance. But you know it as well as I do, life is more important than the things we accumulate."
Tired of feeling like his belongings wer...
When we first spotted this couch, our initial thought was, "Damn, those are come FLAT cushions!" Upon further inspection, we realized they're kind of like...individual slip covers? Anyway, this 60's ...
When this guy tired of attending outdoor concerts and using a cooler for a table, he made this. "Having to constantly take our drinks and food off from it got annoying." Now, the portable table that...
Our favorite thing about this Mid-Century Modern Dresser has to be the tiny spindle legs that are holding it up! Well, that and the fact that the dresser itself is a stunning example of mid-century ...
If you want to start using organic fabrics in your sewing projects, NearSea Naturals sells organic cotton and wool by the yard. Based in New Mexico, the company uses fabrics milled in the United Sta...
Dear AT,
I have been living with this ridiculously huge mirror (roughly 7.5 x 7 feet) on our living room wall for several years, and I just can't stand it anymore.
Taking it down is out of the que...
In Lincoln Park, a "like brand new" Barcelona Couch from DWR in Ivory. Other items from the line also available. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classif...
We love this beach thingy because we hate carrying a lot when we go to the beach and also because its a chair who doesn't take itself too seriously. All you need to do is put your foot into the foo...
The editors of This Old House have selected Flatbush, Brooklyn as one of the twelve Best Places to Buy an Old House. We check in over there every once in a while to see if they've selected a house i...
This set of spring 2008 Pantone mugs features a new set of colors, including: Paprika 179 C, Baby Blue 292 C, Lagoon Blue 3025 C, Duck Egg Blue 337 C, Pea Green 363 C, Gray (cool gray) 10 C, Chocolat...
It's a bit crazy. It's a bit dirty. It can get a bit crowded.
But C-Mart definitely delivers.
Just a hop and skip down the street from the Boylston T Stop, Boston Common, and Emerson College, this C...
Scarlet Runner Beans are pretty great all around, a good plant to try if you have a warm sunny spot, have never grown anything or want to do a fun activity with kids.
And here are the reasons why....
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is a local Ohio treasure. Food & Wine is currently featuring proprietress Jeni Britton along with a lineup of her famous ice creams. Check out Sour-Cherry Lambic Sorbet,...
A ha! We found the condo where the slatted screen (and funky blue chair) lives. And wow. Check it out....
Jonathan Adler has teamed up with Point Click Home for a fun decor contest this summer. They are looking for "the happiest and chicest home in America" and the call for entries is on...jump below for ...
A waterfall. A bridge. A moat. Whoa. This isn't someone's garden, it's architect David Ling's loft. And his bed is cantilevered 10 feet over the aforementioned moat....
They knew how to do texture right back when these vintage pieces were new - warm, slightly rustic, but with clean lines and appealing shapes. Six vintage finds from Modern Times working together - jum...
When people say all politicians are the same, we know they must not know Eric Garcetti. He's not only our City Council President, but also an extremely active participant online (you'll occasionally s...
When apartment hunting, we always start off with a laundry list of things we want in an apartment (including laundry facilities, of course). But as the search starts drawing out we notice the list slo...
We snapped this photo a few months ago on a trip to San Francisco, at our friend Mike's apartment. Mike's roommate is a horticulturist, and every tabletop in their apartment is covered in plants......
Nothing like a table cloth to snazz up a plain old table. But sometimes we don't care for the clean up duty when entertaining outside, as what starts off as a pristine white table cloth can sometimes ...
Surfing around for a little inspiration earlier today, we found this great slatted screen on PointClickHome. It separates the entry from the living room, yet is still light and airy....
We learned from Debbie (of Debbie and Olivier's One Window House) that to really cut down on heat indoors, you have to block the sun before it gets through the windows and into the house. Even if you ...
"Don't you see? You're just avoiding the middleman. You were gonna give her her spare keys and she was gonna give 'em to me. So all that's happening is that instead of giving them to her you're giving...
As renters, it's easy to get wistful about great building salvage — replacing sinks and molding can be out of the question in a lot of rentals. But this is a great way to showcase and repurpose ...
Linden in Lace by Janet Morton, 2003It's easy to see the humour in Janet Morton's artwork. One look at the Canadian artist's sweater for a house or television or this beautiful lace covering for a tr...
Rebecca sent us an email: "I absolutely LOVE the custom made bookcase in "House Tour: Shannon and Emmett's From Factory to Family" post. I would love to find a place in Chicago to source repurposed lu...
Cool stuff we stumbled upon during our travels today: lovely interior photos by James Merrell, high tech looking water bottles, a lacquered docking station and the Itbox furniture system. All links be...
Former Wallpaper magazine landscape editor Tim Richardson has put together a book that showcases the last ten years in avant garden landscape and garden design. We can't wait to flip through it and g...
In the garden or on the deck, dining is an informal affair and an extra guest or two is not unusual. Finding room for everyone along with large platters of food, drinks, plates and cutlery can be cha...
San Francisco-based Transparent House never fails to amaze. You may remember their Perspektiva Lamp and their Tape Cassette Lamp. Their Concrete Art is nothing less than stunning....
My husband brought these nesting dolls back from Russia a few years ago. We like them and think they're funny, but they're tchotchkes: those knick knacks that you either love dearly and prominently ...
Although Union Square is tucked away between the Red and Orange line in Somerville, it boasts plenty of great attractions that should motivate you to transfer off the subway and onto the bus. Among ...
Love him or hate him, you have to give Philippe Starck credit for staying in the limelight for years now with an agile sense of self-promotion. The walking ego of design (we personally love him, fault...
Looks like Laure found a happy ending for her bare light bulb challenge, updating and upscaling her ceiling with a Lunette Clip-On Shade from Relish. If you're looking for something less substantial, ...
Oo... Coat rack (or, as Cappellini calls it, hanger) as sculpture? Or sculpture as coat rack? ...
We couldn't help but expand on a photo posted earlier today. The table marker at Spin Pizza got our wheels a-turning. We love the shape and the idea of using it around our house. It has a small f...
What does your dining area look like when it's not in use? We usually keep a few stacks of books and a vase of fresh flowers on our table to keep the space inviting. Sure, we make good use of the dini...
Coming from a gardening family most of my plants originated with another family member. This begonia was my grandmother's and among the things that I inherited from her. Luckily this kind of Begonia...
The name 'Propeller' was picked for this Hayes Valley store because a propeller is a "perfect example of form beautifully following function - it moves things forward." We couldn't agree more with th...
We've blogged numerous techniques for transforming furniture, including decoupage, liming and staining. These techniques are not limited to furniture. They can also be used to transform walls, floor...
AT is no stranger to Loll, but its T77 line demands another mention.
This Duluth, MN-based company makes outdoor furniture of uncommon aesthetic, quality and enviro standards. And it’s all made in ...
Why do lawn or beach loungers have to be loud and bright? To us, this sleek number from Amsterdam design collective It's All About RoMI looks just right. And they've designed a gently priced lantern...
TLC is casting for a new show called Over Designed and it's the kind where you have to secretly nominate someone. So do you know someone who has a unique interior design style that has taken it too f...
Speaking of collecting vintage chairs... how great are these? Abbey's selling them, we love 'em, and when we checked just now, the ad's still on Craigslist......
A well coordinated splash of blue can completely enliven a room -- especially if the effect is subtly carried across a few elements. The right tones of blue can generate a calming and tranquil atmos...
Dear AT,
Our long term goal is to rip out this 21 year old kitchen & replace it with something pretty.
However, we need a short term solution from these painful orangey-brown cupboards!
Unfortuna...
this is not esther's closetAT:SF, I would like to turn a broom closet into a craft/office space. The problem is that the closet is very oddly shaped (two right angles & one 120 degree angle & one 60 d...
When we dine out, often times we think to ourselves, "Gee, it would be so awesome to do something like this at home, I wish I could figure out how." After eating at Spin Pizza in Lee's Summit, Missou...
Art & Design Events...June is Outdoor and Gardening Month at Apartment Therapy!
Blum and Poe
Opening Reception: Redwind Group Show
Saturday, June 28th
Culver City...
This duvet from Pottery Barn is almost as good as outdoor living. With such a dense garden print, the Woodland Organic duvet is almost as natural as the great outdoors, too......
The epitome of outdoor relaxation, these Marine Bean XL outdoor beanbags look so comfortable. Just check out those lucky people enjoying these beanbags by Coast New Zealand......
We were admiring Peter's recent multimedia table how-to on Unplggd when we noticed a small detail on the side edge of a table included in his instructions. The table was adorned with a cool cityscape ...
Jon Carling at BellJarArt & Design Events...June is Outdoor Month at Apartment Therapy
BellJar
Opening Reception: Jon Carling
Food, drink, live performances
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Yesterday we blogged a gorgeous succulent wall planter and couldn't remember where we'd seen a more real world option. Thanks to reader DanielleM who reminded us that it was in the Gardener's Supply ...
Solar Powered Festival this Weekend
Art & Design Events...
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• June is Outdoors/Gardening Month at Apartment Therapy
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In our quest to keep our balcony plants alive, we were thrilled to find this article by local landscape and design expert Joel M. Lerner, the president of Environmental Design in Capitol View Park, ...
This Saturday, the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers is sponsoring a behind-the-scenes tour of gardens throughout Oregon that have been designed by members of the association....
We just received an email that inspired todays Best of Three - Room and Board is presenting their sofa options by price. We chose three under $900 for you to consider - which of the above would be you...
The outdoors is a great place to play around with bold colors. We spotted these brightly painted red, orange, and yellow Adirondack chairs over at The Camp retail center in Costa Mesa. We loved the co...
This week's Great Homes & Destinations section of The New York Times shows off two apartments in Amman, Jordan. Jordan is a popular place for international organizations and corporations to make a h...
While it seems a little silly to us, we're sure there is a market out there for "pre-aged" terra cotta pots. Since terra cotta ages so quickly on its own, this is probably a project you should just ta...
Thanks to everyone's suggestions for the bare lightbulb in my kitchen. I checked out all of the ideas you guys had and finally settled on one. It came in the mail yesterday, I put it up and I love ...
This past weekend, we neatly lined up with a few hundred of our closest friends, received our 2 oz. tasting cup with suitable grace, and proceeded to sprint into the tasting hall without a backward gl...
Dear AT,
When I moved into my new rental, I splurged on this wonderful pink chair/ottoman combo.
I'm absolutely IN LOVE with it.
Since it's such a strong piece, I waited for it to arrive before...
Terrariums are the perfect solution for someone looking for a low-maintenance indoor garden - in most cases you can water them only once a month and they'll thrive. We've seen lots of pretty versions ...
In designing an outdoor space, shade is as important as light: to provide a respite from the midday sun, a cool spot for an alfresco lunch, a spot for reading the paper or shelter from a sun shower. ...
Remember this light-filled living room? It's from the prefab LVL home of James and Rui, designed by Midwestern architect Rocio Romero and featured on AT last January. The couple recently hosted an o...
The lovechild of a hammock and a circular bed, the Floating Bed looks like an interesting outdoor furniture option; it rocks/moves like a hammock but also provides a more stable resting space thanks t...
Name: Marlon and Jace
Home then: 450 sqft. 1-bdrm in Chelsea (check out Marlon's apartment, 2 incarnations ago)
Home now: 650 sqft. 1-bdrm, Upper East Side (Jace, 8 years. Marlon, 1 year)
>>Enter H...
What: Hand-painted tiled border at the fantastic columned entrance for the Gaylord Suites builiding
Where: Jones Street at Geary
When: Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 pm
Why: On our way to visit a friend's n...
Most modern flatware sucks. It's usually TOO minimal or too weird to be acceptable at any normal table. After all, we don't want to make a big statement with our flatware; we want something simple...
Yesterday we introduced you to Scandinavian Details, and today we're showcasing some of their very cool outdoor products. Lots of products to lust after... after the jump!...
It's no doubt that Apartment Therapy trends toward the modern and urban. But countrified and more traditional charms should not be forgotten! A friend recently mentioned Country Curtains to us (they s...
Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf launched their new website today and we happily scanned the updated site to see if there were more pictures of their amazing upside-down Milan boutique. The sur...
This Vintage White Wicker Desk has the potential to be very Kelly Wearstler. Anyone want to take on the project? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Class...
This beautiful bar would certainly make any party sparkle. The burled walnut and sinuous curves call to us, though we have no space available. We would love to see it find a new home with some luc...
We spied this cheerful creature in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.
A bird? An baby elephant? Mr. Snuffleupagus? Whether accidental or intentional, we see something happily animal in these...
We'd been contemplating getting rid of our land line permanently after reading Abby's post awhile back, but we just haven't made the leap...yet. However, this morning we got an interesting email entit...
We're not much of a rock skipper. When we find ourselves on a beach, we'd much prefer to get caught up in rock collecting. Can you blame us? Wet rocks are beautiful!
Jump down to see why gathering...
Usually we see these vanities made over in feminine whites, not in a deco-inspired black and robin's egg blue motif. This 1930s waterfall style vanity has been refinished in a glossy black and retain...
White-painted floors are just plain beautiful, but we just might prefer the slightly softened version: whitewashed floors......
When you have a stressful day, sometimes you just need to rock away the troubles. This can help you do it.
This lovely rocking chair is a classic piece.
As the owner says, "The chair is tradit...
In West Chicago, 30 miles from downtown, this Danish Modern Dresser is selling for $100. The seller says the price is firm. It's in excellent condition and would make a great storage piece for a bed...
Dear AT,
I recently purchased this bedspread from Target and I absolutely love it for my dorm.
Now I'm at a loss for what kind of pillows/curtains/rug I can put with it.
I'd love to have more tha...
Stepping into the petite furniture and housewares showroom, On the Side, in the South End is what we hope stepping into heaven might feel like. A well-decorated heaven that is. On the Side featur...
One of the most elegant lines featured at NeoCon was Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Very luxe materials, with colors and lines reminiscent of the earlier part of the 20th century, it has a flavor o...
Outdoor living can be downright luxurious. We're suprised at how many outdoor home products are targeted right at high-end consumers......
This past week I had the pleasure of watching some very excellent packers go to work and move our entire apartment's goods. They bundled it up smartly, fitted it like an enormous stacking puzzle in...
Name: Lorena Siminovich and Esteban Kerner
Location: San Francisco
Size: 1000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 1!
>> Enter Slideshow
San Francisco artist Lorena Sim...
One of the challenges of small space living is having to find room to do "workshop" type projects. When we redid our desk during the January Jumpstart (thats right, dead of winter, in Chicago) we had ...
We were wandering around Hayes Valley yesterday when we spotted these great plants on display at Frjtz, the newly remodeled crepe restaurant. Tons of close-ups, after the jump!...
We all know that if you live in a city, you put up with noise. (Unlike the couple we saw on a recent episode of HGTV's House Hunters, who, moving from Pittsburg to SF, were taken aback by the noise. ...
For many people, city living means a lack of personal outdoor space, which is one reason why public parks are so important. In Chicago, we're lucky to have a number of well-cared-for parks. One of t...
Inspiration can come from anywhere...sometimes literally next door. Our neighbor Bill has spent years tending to a marvelous cactus garden on a south facing irregularly shaped plot of land which he's ...
Perusing The Gardener's website, we were surprised to come upon this Captain's Mirror. Surprised because we really loved it when we saw it last month at BDDW in New York (in fact, this is our kinda c...
A few months back, we got email forwards of Julian Beever's crazy chalk paintings that put Dick Van Dyke to shame. Now here's a mystery artist who is doing something similar, except in homes. Even i...
While it may be obvious to us when it has been raining, a rain gauge might be handy to back up our tales of woe to our out-of-town friends. But more seriously, the device would help us balance the ...
Insect and Beetle Hooked Rug PillowsJump below for voting, links and price:...
Just like Maxwell decided to forever forgo bottled mineral water just over a year ago, we've stopped purchasing bottled water altogether for some time now. We currently rely on a simple PUR pitcher fi...
Tiny Showcase is one of our favorite sources of affordable art. Each week they release a new limited edition print, and most of the time they sell out within minutes. Luckily for those people who want...
We like the use of wallpaper in unconventional places; in a closet, bookshelf or a cupboard. Both Martha and Domino have had some great examples in the past......
As with everything these days we can be so focused on the outcome of our hard work that we forget to enjoy the process. As we're working to improve our outdoor spaces, container gardens, backyards or...
We're all familiar with using a big bowl of citrus fruit in our living rooms. A big bowl of oranges, lemons or limes is a familiar sight in decorating magazines. And green apples have become de rige...
Earlier this month we showed you how to start an avocado tree right in your own kitchen. This week we're stepping it up a notch and showing you a cool trick for growing corn, peas and beans. The bes...
Like many AT readers, we have a big collection of CDs. My husband is an audiophile and he wants to keep them rather than store our music on the computer, so we've been looking for a good storage sol...
ATLA reader David wanted to share his DIY outdoor summertime solution inspired by one of our past posts:
"I was inspired from a pic you guys had posted of a 4 poled pergola with a nice fabric. Well m...
We stopped by Flora Grubb the other day and were tickled by these bright yellow planters. A large one would be perfect for a dwarf citrus tree of some type (lemon would be very nice), but we ended up ...
Because of the highly accessible nature of cameras these days, it's easy to find yourself thinking that the only photos allowed in your home are those that are personal in nature. We often forget th...
People often plant ivy out of desperation realizing they need to cover up a concrete block wall in the yard or quickly fill in an eyesore. We can't urge you enough not to do this. Once you plant Ivy...
We've begun noticing a recent trend in having a bathtub in the bedroom. We're guessing the toilet is tucked away discreetly next to a closet or something, but we're a bit curious about whether or not...
AT:SF, Our bathroom has yellow and burgundy tile (even the floors) throughout. The tile is in very good shape and we do not want to paint over the tile or have it stripped out. The tub, toilet and s...
We hate to toss the corks from the wine we drink. We like to keep them as an informal record of what we've drunk. But where to keep them? Here's one idea we saw the other night while dining at The ...
Mpls landscape architects Rosenlof/Lucas rock the flatlandscape in a fence devised of rocks and wire. This structural material found a new, powerful effect that's natural and urban at the same time. ...
We are not strangers to hardwood flooring applied to the ceiling — we grew up with it. It was a design element our parents used in two of their homes. The presence of wood grain can really warm u...
Center on Halsted and Mercy Housing Lakefront are the only major buildings utilizing a grey water recycling system in the state and it seems to be a trend that is continually growing as more and more ...
Browsing through Metropolitan Home we snapped this picture of one of the most beautifully planted living walls we've seen so far. Well, let us rephrase. It was the most beautiful living wall we've s...
Dear AT,
I just purchased a one bedroom apartment in a townhouse on the UWS and the 8x15" bedroom came with this gorgeous hand-painted deep blue wallpaper, which I would like to keep.
The large sou...
There aren't many things that can bring a table together faster than a great set of placemats. When they are fabulous, friends will always ask where you got them, making for great dinner conversati...
Summers in Finland mean heading out to the country house, often without electricity or running water. Time is spent outdoors and the sun is up around the clock. This book, Finnish Summer Houses by J...
Did you know that famous glass artist Dale Chihuly collects vintage designer chairs? We didn't. The Seattleite (whose work is currently on display at the de Young) says, “I really just can’t thin...
We normally associate mobiles with babies and kids, but the fantastic mobiles made by Japanese Artist Shigeki Fujishiro on display at Tortoise are anything but:...
We know its summertime but winter is never far from our minds and, while taking a self-guided tour of a house party the other weekend, we ran across this great wall-mounted towel rack radiator......
There's something about finding a shiny object in an unexpected place, and a mirrored sphere strategically nestled in flower beds and landscaping can add geometric interest while making the garden l...
Our design blog finds for the day: great new pillows (for sale) from Lena Corwin, embroidered receipts, the Norm 03 redone in steel and a peek inside an apartment for sale in the Netherlands. Jump b...
The July 2008 Issue of House Beautiful is their "Small Space" Issue, a topic obviously dear to us at AT. Under the category of "Small and Natural" they featured the Los Angeles bungalow of designer Mo...
This sleek and minimal sofa design from Autoban's Seyhan Özdemir & Sefer Çaglar seems to be inspired by a Donald Judd piece. The straight wooden frame will probably scare off many loungers from tr...
Well, actually a hotel room at the Baboona beach front hotel in Thailand. This room was Flickr'd by our boy Anthony for the combination of classic retro touches integrated with the modern TV and ster...
When we moved into our current place two years ago we knew that we wanted a chalkboard in the kitchen to work as a central message board/grocery list/etc for our home. Lack of wall space prevented us ...
If you're looking to conquer some paperwork, work on the garden, finally clean out the kitchen, or just figure out a way to make your space feel better without spending any money, check out the LA Cur...
Dear AT,
I saw this rug in a magazine and fell madly in love with it.
Does anyone know where I can find this rug or similar?
We're redoing our living room/dinning room with a brown/blue theme....
...
The other night we had dinner at The Little Next Door. The bread was served in delicate boxes made of poplar wood... ...
Growing up, our family garden was an ever-changing space. We often had a salad picked straight from the garden but the backyard morphed as our family's needs changed. We had a full vegetable garden ...
AT reader (and house tour participant) Kathryn has been on fire lately. Her home was just featured on HGTV and, looking through Flickr, we noticed that her outdoor space is also camera-ready after u...
"I'm about to move into a really special, historic cabin-like oasis in Eagle Rock and am desperate to find stores/websites that carry retro or modern camp-like decor. I just bought some great metal di...
When is the last time you looked at the outside of your apartment? Our dwellings in the city are very internalized. Many of us don't really know what our homes look like from the outside. Some of ou...
One of the major negatives associated with switching to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) from standard bulbs is the hazards associated with disposing of them when through. Because they contain trace ...
With the weather in DC alternating between thunderstorms and heat waves, we like the idea of combining rain boots and sunflowers. These vases and planters can be used both indoors and outdoors. Do ...
Our Sales Calendar from yesterday brought in an email question from Megan: "Several people posted on the comment thread of your CHI Sale Calendar post yesterday asking about the coffee table in the to...
Scandinavian Details is the first stop on our tour of the furniture and design stores in Hayes Valley.
Many shop owners along Hayes Street in popular Hayes Valley will tell you how difficult it is to ...
Wooden hangers, metal hangers, plastic hangers, fabric hangers, cedar hangers, bamboo hangers.
We read about Hangers.com in an AT Chicago thread (we can't remember where, but a reader suggested it!)....
Denver-based lighting artist Chris Armijo created this light fixture from 256 wiffle balls. Buoy is just one of his lighting designs that uses multiples of common, mass-produced objects to form patt...
We did a double-take when we saw the price on this Eames Saarinen Style Mod Tulip Dining Set. Move quickly, people! Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furnitur...
All the luscious coverage of dark walls led us here. If you are afraid of dark paint or paper, consider plants you already know and will love again in black (or blackish). More after the jump....
Seems like everyone is going on vacation (except for us)! A friend of ours just got back from Greece, and posted some awesome photos of the scenery from her trip. We're absolutely in awe of how beaut...
To All ColorTherapy Posts
Name: Master Room
Brand: Ralph Lauren VM99
For some reason, these dark, green-grey colors are in the ether lately, and I never get tired of them. In this instance in pa...
Vintage Ikea from the 1980's! Now that's what I'm talking about.
These shelving units are still versatile and useful, with minimal chips and scratches (remarkable considering their age!). They w...
Designer Karim Rashid is no stranger to the outdoors. Grobal, his self-watering planter, cares for our delicate floras but the Disk Chair was made to cradle us.
Made of fiberglass over a steel frame...
Considering how much a vintage Bertoia diamond chair goes for on eBay, this isn't a bad deal at all! (Especially if you don't have to pay for shipping.) These vintage Bertoia diamond chairs were made...
Maybe we're just nosy neighbors, but we're waiting for them to come back out this year. That photo up top is of the ferns that live in our neighbors' window boxes each summer......
The NY Times Op-Ed 6.23.08
In Paul Krugman's Op-Ed for the NY Times yesterday, he made the case that Americans are obsessed with home ownership to an unhealthy extent. As renters who are consistently asked when we're going to...
Dear AT,
I thought perhaps you and your readers could help me make a decision.
The small kitchen in my rental apartment is really a corridor between the living room and the bathroom.
The only cou...
In the West Loop, a Rex folding lounge chair for $60. Designed in 1952 by Niko Kralj, it is a full sized chair that measures less than 6 inches wide when folded for storage. Jump below for the link to...
Semigood Design Studio located in Seattle, Washington, takes pride in their heirloom-quailty furniture that is made to last many generations. Made-to-order and crafted of wood from FSC certified for...
I don't know if its our New England sensibility, but we have always loved old barns and old painted wood. When Conrans made this display last year out of scrap wood, we swooned. We love the look b...
We confess, we definitely fall into the obsessed category when it comes to design shows on TV. In fact, we originally got cable back in 1998 just to get HGTV! Avid watchers that we are, we have no...
Our recent house tour of Patrick and Julian's Montmartre loft showed a home full of high design that wasn't just for show. Like this adjustable Le Corbusier classic that the men use as a home gym in t...
Okay, if you've gotta have a lava lamp, just keep it small. This lava lamp night light just might be the solution for couples who spat over getting rid of one or the other's tacky decor......
Not much else to go on, except the Montague Street BID information, but looks like they will be laying down sod and creating a lawn/piazza in the street as part of Sunday shopping and events in July...
We just discovered that Cookie has a whole trove of easy, fresh and healthy meals for summer. Most call for just a few ingredients, like the pasta with arugula, cherry tomatoes, garlic and spaghetti. ...
If you’ve spent any time on both coasts, you know that the green building movement is much more active on the left coast than the right. Eco material suppliers and stores are practically mainstr...
We hadn't really realized so many brave people have painted (or wallpapered) their walls black until we started searching... If these rooms weren't enough to talk you into moving on over to the dark ...
We're not normally all too fond of the revival of reproductions of dead animals in home decor. But we noticed this particular instance where the effect was pulled off to some success thanks to a thoug...
So much fun - this might have to become our new hobby. I dragged (not really - they were cool) my family to the Wright Mass Modern auction on Saturday. We arrived promptly at 10 and expected to stay f...
We've all likely dealt with an overly curious, if not nosy, neighbor sometime in our lives. How to deal with them?
"Dear ATLA,
My neighbor seems to have made my life their uninvited concern. I often ...
A few years ago we read Tom Dixon's book Rethink. He reminded us how things can be used in unexpected ways and adapted to different contexts. So when we brought our favorite birdfeeder indoors las...
We spent Sunday afternoon searching the North Side antique stores for a cool, reasonably priced shelving unit. (We would have loved these orange and yellow shelves from Edgewater Antique Mall, but n...
We've been trying to figure out what to do with a commons area between our apartment buildings that we think has a lot of potential for al fresco entertaining. An interesting idea is to treat the outd...
MAGNET Lamp by Anna Irinarchos(jump below to vote)...
We posted this idea awhile back, and we just found it again and the instructions on how to build it. Using a desk and a bookcase, this set up allows for two people to work closely but with some degre...
Aloe Designs is a Vancouver, B.C.-based garden design consultancy that helps their clients see garden spaces "as an integral part of living, home and healing." We couldn't agree more with this phil...
How hot was it this weekend? With no air conditioner of our own, we had to find old-fashioned ways to cool off, including a refreshing summer drink. We popped into Malo in Silverlake for a mojito an...
"Woodsy" may not be the first texture you think of for the summer season, unless you're talking lake cabin chic, but it works. We found four fun examples of ways to integrate wood grain into your war...
We don't know how we initially missed this beauty of a clock, but we're glad we ran into Marian Bantjes' website where she posted her aiga/dc clock from over a year ago (with video of it in action), w...
The handle broke off my toilet a few weeks ago, right at that time when it's too late to go to the hardware store but too early to wait until the next day to fix it (my boyfriend and I are both night ...
This morning we talked about expanding crystals to help save water while keeping plants alive in the heat. We thought we'd delve into the archives and round up our favorite self watering products so ...
>> Enter House Tour
Name: Marianne
Location: Paris
Rent or own: Rent
Size: 430 sq/ft
Years lived in: 5
Marianne works in a law office, but she lives in the 1 % of French public housing that's fun...
This weekend, we toured the Richard Neutra House in Silverlake and realized how many "modern" solutions originated with Neutra that are still viable today. The house, with its small footprint needed ...
Our Bougainvillea is in full bloom! We snapped this shot this morning from our bedroom's balcony. Isn't it lovely? We love looking at it from our apartment. Truly a treat since the rest of our "ba...
Dezeen 6.17.2008
Reading Dezeen, we were intrigued by this Japanese home which uses curtains and lighting to divide the space in unique ways. Click below for links to instructions for hanging curtains this way in yo...
Who couldn't use a little more luck? A little more green in the home helps too. That's why we love these clover-shaped "Happa" door stops, designed by Ideaco & Associates of Osaka. Happa is the Jap...
Derek's Gidget Gets a Sex Change remains as one of our reader favourite house tours, thanks to the colourful pastiche of vintage era furnishings and decorations. Derek has been busy updating/streamlin...
House Tour Update: Maria's "Oh So You" Bungalow
On last night's episode of Design Star, one pair of designers painted the walls of a sitting room black. It reminded us that we've shown black walls h...
Kansas City architect Bradley Hardin and his partners Nathan Benjamin and Daniel Fox decided there weren't enough resources for those interested in using salvaged or reclaimed materials. So they di...
There were mixed reactions to the idea of planting the parkway, but you can apply the same ideas (and plants) to any part of a garden. We even found a plan that walks you through how and what to plan...
We just got back from visiting our friends' loft in Oakland where they built a huuuuuge bookcase in the entryway (library ladder and all!). Without even thinking about looking for a ready-made soluti...
A few weeks ago, when we were at the Dwell on Design home tours, we spotted a great flat weave runner in the kitchen of one of our favorite houses. It was also used in the hallway. Then, this weeken...
It's nice to know that options for outdoor shading go beyond the standard canvas tent. Though it may not look as effective as a more traditional umbrella shape, the three discs of Inmod's Tri Corale ...
Garden, garage, garbage. Patio sightlines of recycling and trash bins can evoke not-so-fresh feelings pre-BBQ. The Walker's current Suburban Landscapes got us thinking about trash and how to hide it. ...
We're curious to know if any AT readers in the New York area made the trek to IKEA Brooklyn over the weekend? It was the first weekend the store was open. Was it insane? Did you take the water taxi?...
If we were artistic at all (and oh yeah, owned it) we'd love to paint a mural like this one (it's on the exterior of soon-to-open Gitane) on the boring wall next door we stare at for much of the day. ...
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Pots for the garden can be expensive, so when one cracks, you can turn it around and pretend like it's not there. But once a whole chunk of the pot is gone, you can no longer stay in denial. That's ...
Dear AT,
I just moved into a new place and came into a really comfortable dark green couch.
Out of the store and into my house, the green is starting to look really dowdy and I'm slowly beginning ...
Sunday's Chronicle included an article by James Temple about how San Francisco is becoming "an enclave of the rich" because low- and middle-class residents are leaving. Why? It's not really breaking ...
This weekend we came across the DIY backsplash of Kimbery Ann Swiderski, a resident of the Coffee Lofts in downtown Kansas City. We love the look of taking something rustic and applying it in small do...
The 8 designers take on a haunted mansion to design four identical living rooms in teams of 2, armed with only $5000, 26 hours and a few yard sale "treasures." Turns out the only thing the ghost had...
Congratulations to AT reader "suziegoombs" as our Thursday Giveaway winner! She was randomly chosen from over 700 entries and will be receiving a Havana Brown Electrolux Ergorapido 2-in-1 Sweeper, cou...
Earlier this year we talked about how to clean up patio furniture. Well, if your furniture needs more than a thorough scrub down, have no fear, check out what AimeeRoo was able to do to this bistro s...
Dear AT:SF, I need your help! I recently found an absolutely gorgeous art work on Etsy done on hand-made paper. The edges are quite uneven and the paper itself is very much part of the artwork. The se...
We love using this common Christmas decoration in the summer. Twinkle lights strung over an outdoor patio or garden just capture the spirit of celebration and relaxation. And buying up lots of them ...
We're used to having to eke out a modern vibe for our houseplants and patio using pots and plants from more traditional and country-style garden stores. It's not that it's terribly difficult to acco...
While tooling around today we ran across a faux finish floor that looks great, a tip for getting rid of old data cd's, a source for '50's prints and some sweet finds from the market. Jump below for a...
With the warm weather upon us, it's prime time to get our patio in shape for entertaining. We've recently been looking into ways to add light underneath our patio umbrella. We love the look of fairy l...
It is truly the coffee table that refuses to leave our collective consciousness: Carrie Bradshaw's table from Sex and the City. It inspired a table at Room & Board and we just got an email from Rand...
Jonathan happened upon an unexpected deal on dual flush toilets at Costco. The sticker price is low and it sounds like they're not exactly bottom-of-the-line. But are they the best deal out there? C...
San Francisco store Rose and Radish has released the newest 60/40 print to complement their newest in-store show, Fête. The 60/40 print club is a way for the store to support both independent artists...
Expanding Crystals? Sounds like some kind of voodoo, right? Well, If this weekend was any indication of how hot it's going to be this summer, it's time to hook your plants up with some self watering...
Dear AT,
Can anyone identify this coffee/side table?
I bought it a few years ago from someone who was selling an apartment full of original mid-century furniture.
I've been looking for another o...
We've blogged our credo of weekly flowers here at AT many times; it's an inexpensive way to bring life, luxury and a treat into your home every week. We usually buy our weekly flowers at Trader Joe's...
Since we've had to toss out our last two tubes of caulk -- just how quickly are you expected to use it up?! -- we're glad to see that GE's come up with single-use packages. (Jump below for info about...
So, we've passed the first day of summer and we are now moving into the thick of it. That means that NOW MORE THAN EVER it's time to get out your green thumb and build your own garden, flowerbox, f...
A 24-foot camper is already on the small side for a living space, but when you add 2 parents and 9 kids it seems impossibly tiny. Even so, Dorian Paskowitz and his family lived this way throughout the...
Although fashioning your own metal spun aluminum seat to hold three oak legs for a stool is likely out of the question, you could borrow an idea from Benoit Deneufbourg's Woodenlegs stool by installin...
We are big fans of Danny Seo and his myriad tips for living a greener life. So many times "eco-living" advice is no more than a list of products to buy, which kind of misses the point completely. Dann...
It's officially summertime and we're feeling the urge for some travel. That's what brought us to Apartments Apart, a source for short term apartment rentals throughout Europe. Take a look at photos ...
Matt sent us an email: "I saw this chair at a VW dealership. Do you have any info on where to find it and how much it costs?"(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
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I just stepped into Ted Muehling's shop at the bottom of Crosby Street to buy a small birthday gift for Sara Kate (it was today! last week) and saw a great idea for today's email. Inside, where he ...
We were browsing for mid-century modern chairs over the weekend and we came across these upholstery and painted cane chairs from the 1960s. While the whole package caught our eye, it was the fabric t...
OK. This isn't the most exciting thing ever, but one of our scores at a recent demolition sale was this little yellow pendant lamp ($5) that belonged in the previous owner's basement workshop. After c...
These similarly-styled sectional sofas are all available new from national retailers. All share button-tufted details and are shown in a neutral upholstery. Have you sat an any of them before? Which...
You probably know we love these 4 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobson Danish Modern Chairs 1996 -- they were in our Best Small-Scaled Modern Dining Chairs. We're not so sure about the green, although they'd...
Just $700 in materials and a way with welding created this modernist pergola with universal charm. It caught our eye and the last few rays of afternoon sun. ...
This gorgeous Mitchell Gold Couch looks to be in impeccable condition. With such a rich and vibrant color brightening up your living room, you really can't help but feel enlivened! The owner will al...
Name: Sarah and Hal
Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Size: 950sqft.
Motto: "when you have space, you can do anything"
Favorite Element: The bathroom sink
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Sarah is best at recognizi...
With the temperatures hitting the triple digits (115 degrees!) over the weekend, most of our weekend plans went right out the window. We found ourselves trying to find activities to do that would kee...
If you're at all interested in antiques, we have one word of advice, regarding Da Barn: Go. Located less than two hours from Chicago in New Buffalo, Michigan, this old barn is a scavenger's heaven. ...
Looking for something ornate to anchor your living room? Check out this detailed Hollywood Regency coffee table: it's got three carvings in the top under glass with matching legs attached to a pedesta...
The name struck us as funny when we learned about banjo countertops a few years ago. But now we just think of them as great space-savers in tiny bathrooms. They're named after the musical instrument...
We fantasize about someday revamping our old, tiny bathroom, when the budget allows. We wouldn't be able to expand its ultimate size so instead we ponder creative ways to reconfigure the sink, show...
Near Downtown, this 3-seat sofa designed for Knoll by Andrew Ivar Morrison & Bruce Hannah is for sale for $450. It was listed before, but the buyer fell through and the price has since been reduced....
Dear AT,
I found this chair at an estate sale.
The cushions were horrible so they got tossed.
It needs a general cleaning and the straps need replacing.
What I'm wondering about is, can I s...
The Rey Chair from Dietiker was one of our favorite items at this years NeoCon. Colorful, well crafted, stackable and sturdy, it wasn't a surprise that this design has stood the test of time. We asked...
The AT-AT desk from TNA Design Studio shares its shape and name with the popular All Terrain Armored Transport from The Empire Strikes Back. The lid of the pear wood desk folds down to reveal a spac...
At home, we keep note cards on hand for sending out on birthdays and other occassions. And we found an unusual greeting card company recently to add to our stash: Artists to Watch. They feature up-a...
It's June, which means wedding season. And what's a wedding without a cake? We have tips, practical ideas, and lots of pictures and inspiration for those of you who might consider making your own, or ...
We found this Sunset landscaping book at a thrift store this weekend and couldn’t believe how great some of the garden structure suggestions were. It’s becoming a marvelous resource for some...
Here's our top ten posts of the past week, a mix of good questions, such as how to cover a bare overhead bulbs and finding the perfect bookcase, with directions of how to make a space saving shoe rack...
The reader's favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were the Clip File of Ten Thrifty Tips, a look inside Marc Jacobs' apartment, a house tour of a fantastic family home in Chicago and a Before & Aft...
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