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First Samples, the apparel sewing and design school in the heart of downtown Austin, is moving and they're having a huge sale today until 4p.m.! Fabric is half off and they have patterns, both vintag...
Somehow, there's something serendipitous in the fact that the new Saturday version of the Los Angeles Time Home and Garden Section leads with an occasional feature, Tweaked, that we know we'll look fo...
Today's Los Angeles Times Home and Garden feature story is a house the was originally featured in the LA Times fifty years ago! The article documented the entire process -- from planning to construct...
Plants certainly add a wonderful feeling of life to interior spaces, don't they? Dining tables, countertops and end tables can all benefit from the aesthetics of interior plants, but what about other...
The urban farm project at PS1 in L.I.C., by Work Architecture, is up and running - complete with a chicken coop! We've been looking forward to taking a day and getting out to see the project with o...
The lullaby garden
I recently had a chance to leaf through Avant Gardeners, by Tim Richardson, a book that Laure at AT:LA was anticipating, over at Spoonbill & Sugartown in Williamsburg.
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What's the smallest apartment you've ever seen in New York? We've rounded up some of the smallest New York City apartments previously featured on Apartment Therapy to show you how some people are li...
Name: Daniel du Plessis
Location: Long Beach, CA
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1 years
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Name: Eric and Christine
Location:Silver Lake, CA
Size: 1900 square feet
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Like we explained in our earlier post about the best eco-friendly paints, the whole sustainable materials and products world can be a bit overwhelming. Because of this, we thought we'd share some of ...
When I moved to Los Angeles from New York, I drove cross-country with a friend. We took secondary roads and combined it with sightseeing, visiting as many oddities as we could. It was an amazing exp...
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We just took our first look at the IKEA 2009 catalog, and unlike last year where our initial impression was color and pattern everywhere, this time around its all about black and white. The classic pa...
"At the Gates" 11’x12’
Hand painting and screenprinting with MX dye and devore on azeta-poly cotton
If you've been lucky enough to see Emily Nachison's work in person then you know just how stunn...
All work and no play makes us bored.
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Title: Lincoln Motor Court, 2008
Photographer: Melinda Pietrusza
Short Description: Taking our sweet time on a summer driving trip on a steaming hot July day, we slowly made our way along Pennsylva...
There's something about the crispness of color and heft of paper to good letterpress that gets us every time. We love looking at latest trends in stationery and cards using this process, as they often...
We found the Bahia de la Luna (Bay of the Moon) resort online, and we've been dreaming of a Mexican getaway ever since. Located on the Pacific Coast in the state of Oaxaca, the resort contains 11 bu...
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Cynthia in SF sent us some before-and-after pics of her windowboxes. The change is quite dramatic -- check it out below the jump....
We’re in the process of getting rid of the tiny patch of lawn in our backyard- it’s so small, patchy & full of bindii’s that we’ve decided on laying down pavers instead. But this Grassy Tablec...
The beauty of these glass lamps is that they look like hurricanes, but without the open flame. And as if to carry the illusion further, a frosted glass insert conceals the reality of the incandesce...
Simple, compact, easy clean and, we would even venture to say stylish...we really like this solution from an article on setting up recycling areas...jump below for details:...
Hot on the heels of Bethz's post about a new use for magazine files comes a great question about making your own:
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Looking to spruce up your space for summer. Need a new console or modern coffee table? Take 50% off floor samples only this weekend: ...
If you haven't signed up for Maxwell's daily AT emails yet, just look at what you've missed out on lately: Favorite All Time IKEA Classics. Best Folding Chairs. IKEA Fave Fo...
Here is a great question from an Apartment Therapy reader. "We have this fabulous Chesterfield sofa which our labrador thinks is fabulous as well. But dogs can be dirty (and the owners have a hard t...
With all the posts about painting walls and furniture lately, we wanted to post again about the Rubbermaid Paint Buddy. Those of you who have been reading Apartment Therapy for a few years know abou...
The Austin Habitat for Humanity Restore is having the most amazing sale of terracotta and ceramic pots right now! Featuring different sizes, colors and shapes, this would be the perfect time to stock...
This month's issue of Sunset features their "top 10 dream towns" -- whether for a vacation, or a more permanent move. How appropriate since we've just kicked off our August theme of Getaways. Their ...
This color combo is a little out there. It's very hot (temperature-wise rather than trend-wise), it's got a psychedlic 60s vibe, and when done right it can be really unique and gorgeous. The best pi...
Speaking of getting away, just looking at all these tiles makes us feel a million miles away. Here are some more encaustic, or cement, tiles that inspire a relaxing, far-away feeling:
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As devoted as we are to Craigslist and eBay, even the most thrifty eventually buy something new. From our blue bouclé floor model couch to the invisibly dented KitchenAid stainless dishwasher, we’r...
While scrolling through the sea of prints and patterns over at Urban Outfitters, this set of disposable silverware came to our attention. We appreciate the small bit of glam they would bring to a pi...
This lovely chaise comes to us from Yuppie Decor who we recently profiled here on ATDC. We love the lines and the fabric of this piece which is just crying out for an empty nook to call home...
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Name: Pantangible
Location: Southern Oregon Mountains
Profession: Self-employed Seamstress
Welcome to Pantangible, our 11th Northwest territory reader submission to our Green @ Home giveaway. Jump b...
As we cruised the web today, we took at detour a few interesting posts...great b&w photos as drawer labels, a nifty chess board, Martha stuff at Walmart and an inspiring housecleaning day. Jump below...
Get a jump on relaxing this weekend by making it down to the westside and to Abbot Kinney for First Fridays. Not only will shops and galleries be open late tonight but there's a fun event at Urbanic ...
Recently named designer of the year at ICFF 2008, Long Island native Todd Bracher designs from a studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yards after working in Europe for Tom Dixon and Jaguar Furniture. His fur...
We popped by the blog of Wexford Girl (also known as Annie Galvin of 3 Fish Studios) today, and were happy to see some of the latest pieces she's been working on. There are more bears, and a quintesse...
While walking down Garfield Ave. in Milwaukee Wi., a basement window caught our eye. In it were these little paper cut-outs staring back at us. More after the jump.......
We've posted several of our favourite bedside lighting options before, showcasing an array of lamps that go above and around the bed where you cozy up to your favourite read. But how about integrating...
"After the last 'water incident' in my bathroom, the plumbers left me with quite a mess. I have a few areas that have no tiles at all now and would love to fix this up as it looks terrible (and imposs...
In Uptown Minneapolis, Linda has 4 Eiffel Tower Base Bikini Eames/Herman Miller Chairs up for grabs at $1800 for the set. Click through to see more Midwest bargains than you can shake a stick at.
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AT, I am having a paint crisis! We are mid-reno in our kitchen, and I hate the paint colour. It's called "English Apple" by CIL (I think). The rest of my 990 sq. ft. ranch is in a pale grey. The ki...
We were in Texas for a wedding last month and made a stop (per a certain nephew's request) at the Bass Pro Shop to check out the speed boats. While there, we discovered that they had a home furnishi...
Our DWR catalog came in the mail yesterday, and we read the entire page about the Ny Rocking Chair before it dawned on us that this is a folding chair. That rocks. We would never have thought of that...
LKCHI is looking for some solutions suggestions: I recently moved and cannot decide what to do with my cable box! As you can see, my living room is somewhat long and narrow (approx 12' wide) which aut...
Small space, open road. Now that's a dream vacation for us. Not only do you get an ever changing landscape but you get to bring your house with you. Check below for some inspiring small space floor...
We're loving the intricate angles and joints of the MauMau Coffee Table. Designed by Germany's Studio Hausen, the delicate, accordian-like table would add a unique geometry to a space...
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Have you ever watched a movie or television show and wondered where you could get your hands on a piece of the set? Well Austin's very own movie studios, Austin Studios, is having a movie prop and mem...
Right now we're dreaming about how great it would be to have a small covered patio to fill with some big cushions and a few of these aluminum tea tables. ...
While exploring through furniture mecca HD Buttercup a few days ago, we quickly noticed a jewel-toned wall of textiles - Jiti Bedding. Designed by Goga Bouquet, Jiti’s style is inspired by Goga’s ...
Adam wants some advice for his living room: "Over the last month I have had the great luck of acquiring an excellent mid-century modern tufted armchair from my grandmother and a pair of Danish(y) ar...
We dug this out of the archives and couldn't resist sharing. We've all seen horrific versions of seashell lamps and bottle-cap mirrors dreamt up by an overzealous sense of nostalgia and crafty-goodn...
In our Green @ Home post, we mentioned that we want to work on reducing our consumption. Yesterday, we made a first step towards this goal through buying a new book. (We know, it's a little counteri...
YLighting is a great lighting resource. A true internet business, it was started in 2001 and now boasts of being the largest U.S. online retailer of contemporary lighting. Their aim has been to do...
Modern Luxury Media, which publishes luxury magazines including Angeleno Magazine in Los Angeles, is launching Angeleno Interiors in October......
These are not your granny's doilies. These eco-friendly and reusable silicone Doileez come in an abundance of patterns and colors, and we want them all!...
We found this while Google image searching and loved it. Super smart and simple, Matteo Thun's shower head truly is both form and function, with stainless wrap around tubing that carries both water...
Previously thought to only hold magazines, these attractive magazine files can perform double duty...
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New! Today I'm including email responses from readers below the fold. Thanks to all who reply.
Enjoy these. It was a bit of a long, hard week for me, and last night I found myself up late, thumbin...
Last year’s crowds at Thirty! were so insane that we didn’t even bother getting out of the car, much less cruising aimlessly for a spot to park. Fair warning: we imagine we’ll run into exactly t...
To actually write a roundup encompassing all the aspects of Austin's art scene would be nearly impossible: we're lucky enough to live in a city bursting at the seams with art and creativity. So whethe...
Peacocks are everywhere: like here (pillows), here (an Austin, TX bar), here (a bedspread), and here (the real kind). Take a peek below at the variety of vintage inspired peacock decor scavenged on eB...
Portland, Maine based Furniturea is all about color. Offering a wide range of original wood furniture designs in twenty-two standard color choices, the store is a great resource for beds, tables, b...
We're longtime fans of the Tolomeo wall mount lamps - here's your chance to pick some up for well under retail. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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As AT has oft-noted: you don’t need kids to be inspired by Cookie or even a current issue. In honor of Getaway month, here are some highlights from a previous Nesting home tour that’s real escapis...
This week I sat down with one of my clients and started looking for folding chairs for her small apartment. She wants to be able to seat up to 8 people for dinner, but needs the chairs to virtually...
While the aviary trend may seem so last year (or even the year before?), it’s still quite popular with designers and consumers alike. Featured these days in everything from fabrics to mirrors to wal...
We were strolling down the laundry aisle in Big W the other day and came across these colourful 28 litre buckets that are perfect for the ‘bucket in shower water re-use’ concept. It’s been menti...
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Check it out! A Mid-Century Modern Meets Pop Sofa for $2200 for sale in our Classifieds
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At Lake Shore Drive and Addison, a pair of Charcoal Bellini Chairs originally purchased at Design Within Reach is selling for $85 (1/3 of the $260 retail price for a pair). These injection-molded pl...
Dear AT,
We love the amount of space we have, but even with that there isn't enough floor space for everything we own.
Our apartment is very old and you can't put anything on the walls.
Either the...
So a little update on the fridge situation I was having yesterday:...
Design WatercoolerHello to DarrenB, Superbeetle and Roseslaw!...
We never would have guessed that this new Clip Chair from Moooi folded flat for storage! A technical feat that explains the high pricetag, the folding mechanism sets it apart from the similarly-shap...
The Christian Lacroix-designed Hotel du Petit Moulin has long been a destination for design-minded visitors wanting one-of-a-kind quarters in the Marais. But Lacroix also recently designed the Hotel B...
Brownstoner continues to roll out backyard peeks at Brooklyn gardens most of us would otherwise not get to see. This one from the other week, by a talented garden designer in Williamsburg, uses what...
Do you have a grill pan? We think you should; they are one of the easiest, no-fuss ways to get that grilled and seared taste. A good cast iron pan is one of the most practical things in a cook's arsen...
Name: Steve
Location: Boston, MA
Size: 693 sq/ft
Years lived in: Rented for 7 years, Owned for 3 years
For those who aren't familiar with Boston's North End, affectionately known as "Little ...
We've been seeing Graffiti art all over DC, but were still surprised to come across the graffiti-inspired furniture from Luis Alicandu. His pieces have clean, sharp edges that are ornate and remini...
We ate, we composted, we have soil! Yes, my Green @ Home experiment has proved to be a rousing (to me) success, that I'll continue to implement in the future. The biggest challenges were what to do ...
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Flatland OK create fun 2D shapes turned 3D that are just the thing to display wherever a touch of humour is needed. The shapes are hand crafted using marine play with an acrylic facing. We like the br...
Katzies' chair before, jump below for after
AT reader Katzies was kind enough to take some before and after snaps of her chair reupholstering project and send them to us. We think the chair turned o...
We find that items made from natural materials such as bamboo, wood, fibers and jute always tend to add an air of quality to a room, even when they are extremely budget friendly. West Elm has ten good...
Our Green @ Home garden project has been at a standstill for awhile after an initial attempt to introduce some lavender. Unfortunately the summer sun basically Quizno'ed the all but two of the six pla...
With approximately six months of food and a solar oven at the ready, Kathy Harrison strives to Be Prepared for anything. The New York Times takes us inside the Long Island home of the author and her...
Last month we blogged a bunch of black walls that we'd seen on AT, and then some more from 'round the blogosphere. Look what we've found since then......
We try not to give too much away about our personal lives here at Apartment Therapy but let's just say, we're not getting any younger. That's why we love this Perspective Mirror from CB2. The indivi...
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In keeping with the current black-and-white fever that's shown up here, here, and here, we rounded up a few of our favorite printed textiles. The list includes black-and-white placemats, tablecloths...
The photo and story of this bright orange velvet chair by Jennifer König caught our attention when we were searching on Flickr: it's a tribute to a chair that represents safety and warmth during a ch...
We have no business looking for chairs on Etsy, but you know how that site goes - one minute you're being good and looking for a little card for a friend, the next you're knee-deep in beautiful things...
Linda Gregoriou is a Sydney based urban developer and evidently quite an art collector. What struck us most about her apartment, aside from the airy white walls and floors, was how fresh and inspiring...
Check out the Home Tech tour over at Unplggd. It's not only an impressive use of 500 square feet, but also is furnished with some modern minimalist pieces that compliment the home electronics quite ni...
Clever storage is a perennial favorite, especially in the bathroom. Bathrooms are often so small that a vertical storage piece like this one can really make a big impact....
Ryan is looking for some info: My girlfriend and I were watching the show "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" online (hence the watermark) and both said "Whoa! Cool chair!" In the scene it's used on ...
As you might remember, I chose a simple project for Green @ Home Month. I wanted to build the habit of turning off lights as I left rooms. The overall experience helped me to focus on the little thi...
We started looking for natural remedies to our cats' problems, including fleas, allergies and mood swings, after realizing that our kitties were very sensitive to some of the chemical treatments we ha...
We're betting your first thought is "ewww..." After you get over your skiivies, stop and think. According to Molly Roemer, LA City editor of green blog site IdealBite, as quoted in Angeleno magazine...
Creating a look doesn’t have to cost a fortune, not if you know where to shop. We love it when Martha does articles on milk glass (we did one as well) or magazines showcase the beauty of displayin...
We got a bit weak in the knees when we first spotted local artist Claire Nereim's Seasonal Fruits calendar. After we straightened up, we bought our own print lickety-split because we knew the limite...
On our first trip to Ireland, my family and I visited the cottage of my grandmother's late cousin. Until his death in 1994, he had been living completely "off the grid" in a tiny whitewashed cottage...
Does anyone else have counter-tops that show rings when you put things down on them? We do. As much as we love the look of fireslate, people rightfully warned us everything would make a mark. But...
Not many of us have old and unused cars lying around our yards, but look how amazing this car becomes when it takes on the job of a planter! This is certainly taking the idea of reuse and recycle to a...
Sometimes we get sick of stark modernism. And while it's never enough to send us running to uber-traditional style, Brocade Home provides a much appreciated dose of the curved, the patterned, the orna...
We were given a heads up this week by reader erinpearce to a new site that's worth taking a gander at. It's helping to eliminate some of the magazine clutter that our coffee tables and shelves are s...
What does your hallway look like? Right now, ours is a looking completely OCD: same natural wood gallery frames with a white mat, spaced about 3 inches apart, displaying a sixteen-piece print series (...
We've written about West Elm's Pin-Tuck Organic Duvet before, but thought it was worth revisiting now that it comes in colors......
Look at a few of the labels attached to your clothing and you're likely going to be a little confused what all those symbols mean. Bleach, machine wash, permanent press, tumble dry, hand wash, and 33 ...
Lately we’ve been spotting textured walls everywhere – in homes, store displays, magazine layouts. This is a wonderful way to add texture to an accent wall while seemingly easier to hang then wal...
The table I am having custom-built is getting closer to its final shape; it has real legs and everything! Click through for lots more photos. ...
Phew, is July really almost over? That sure went quickly. Before we all go off on our August adventures, let's take a look back at some of the simple tips we compiled in July for being Green @ Home...
Check out this updated shag rug from textile designer Ulf Moritz. Made from a combination of wax-coated paper and natural wool, the Papyra can be spot-treated and vacuumed like a "normal" rug...
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Ditto Hangers are designed to combat the waste created by hangers in the retail clothing world. Since their creation (which is a 2007 International Design Award winner), their product has been well ...
Carla sent us an email: "Hi, I saw the picture of this dining table with Arne chairs at the Domino Magazine website and found it was gorgeous! I was wondering if anyone knows the name/designer of tab...
AT, How would you mix-up styles with a dining room set? I recently bought an Xpand table in Walnut (it's darker than the picture) and am now on the hunt for some chairs to go with it. My house isn't s...
As we wind down Green Month here at ATLA and turn our focus towards Escapes, our focus for August, we found an item that bridges both themes. We fell in love with the Nomad Tent, a 160 square foot te...
Living in the Midwest where the sweat seems to pour off you (usually at the most inappropriate of times) and the heat of Phoenix is met by the humidity of Miami (lower cost of living has some drawbac...
We are really big fans of Donald Judd's furniture. We've posted his daybed here at AT before. Yet we missed one on a quiz of Donald Judd, or Cheap Furniture? by Graydon Parrish and Mikhail Simkin......
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Value: $175.00 retail
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Name: Philip Dixon
Location: Venice, CA
Size: 6,000 square feet
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It was storming and ra...
Last night we got a chance to check out the new CB2 store on Ellis street. It's very nice. We only managed to get three good shots, but it'll at least give you a little bit of an idea of what the st...
Open living space dilemma? Rebecca's recent post about different room dividers inspired us to pull together a mix of new fringe curtains (top and bottom left from House to Home, top right from Bloesem...
Ash Woodcut, 2006. Wood Engraving - 58" x 58"
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Introducing Bryan Nash Gill an artist who works with forms and materials found in nature in ways both reflective and elegant. He wor...
Who says furniture has to be all about function? Every once in a while it's nice to throw practicality to the wind and indulge in some sheer creative inspiration......
Stenciling our house numbers in window film on the glass of our front door was one of the most rewarding small projects we've accomplished in the last year. Turns out it's a gift that keeps on givi...
In Humbolt Park, Jeremy has vintage Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs for sale at $800 for a pair. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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One disappointed reader sent us a picture of the last ever LA Times Thursday Home Section. Although the Times will be publishing a revamped Home Section on saturdays, but for a lot of us a thursday m...
It's coming! The new IKEA Catalog 2009 made its debut yesterday at a special press preview in Red Hook, Brooklyn. IKEA showed off new product lines and colors (lots of black, white and pale pink) an...
There's something about this wallpaper we really like - the pattern is modern and graphic, but the neutral colorway means it won't overwhelm your space. We can see it being an unexpected choice to off...
In response to this Good Question—one of our readers is wondering if she and her partner can live in 400 square feet—we're taking a closer look at strategies for living green in small sp...
When planning a design aesthetic and buying furniture, most of us look for clean lines in the structure with comfortable materials to match. As you set off on your search for the perfect furniture pie...
Jessica sent us an email: "Dear AT, I searched high and low for a delicate floral pattern bedding set and, lo and behold, found this set at Target. Unfortunately, the set does not come in Twin, which ...
Nevermind what to put on top of the fridge, what do you do when it stops working (besides quickly clean anything perishable out of it)? I've called most of West LA looking for a repair person and the...
We're working on pulling together our home office before the fall rolls 'round. Jump below to check out the great pieces we're coveting for our work space...
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Name: Sarah C
Location: Chicago, IL
Profession: AT Editor
It's the end of July, which means that Green @ Home month is coming to a close. I've loved taking a peek into my fellow editors' lives to ...
Photo via Treadway/Toomey Galleries.
The subtle, varied greens in Grueby pottery are simply awe-inspiring. We can't get over the range from soft, spring greens to deep, foresty greens. Here are jus...
The Home and Garden section of the LA Times is moving to Saturdays with a variety of new features including lifestyles, DIY projects and lost LA homes. It'll be combined with neighborly advice and ho...
Congratulations to Akite10662,who won our LightAir Ion Flow 50 Style Air Purifier from last week!
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We know that you don't have a ton of extra room in your home to be storing tons of back-up water and supplies but we thought we'd put you in touch with a great resource. Today we spoke with Kim of Sa...
When I'm looking for hard to find modern furniture or accessories, I always hit the same five online stores first to get a handle on prices and options. If it's out there, one of these guys has usu...
We're always excited to see new ideas for prefabricated or modular homes as this niche of the design world has been turning out some amazingly innovative creations in the past few years. We like The O...
With all the wonderful focus on being Green @ Home and simple ways to get green here at AT, I wanted to share a great neighborhood built on green (and modern!) sensibilities here in Austin. Whether yo...
Julie's post on Minneapolis-based artist Michelle Brusegaard's Barbie photos reminded me of an undying love for Fashion Plates - my 1980s toy of choice. A couple years ago, my grandmother handed over ...
In this week's Shopping With... feature, The New York Times follows interior designer Michael Bargo as he shops to furnish his apartment on a budget. Bargo buys some basics at Two Jakes, IKEA Brookl...
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This Hoosier Cupboard/Vintage/Retro would look awesome in the right kitchen. Is it yours? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for yo...
Semi-officially deemed the best antidote to green guilt in the Twin Cities, this Uptown Mpls greenporium has the fair trade wares and national niche brands you’d expect. What we didn't: a wide mix o...
Provence Anniversary Edition at Tivoli Home
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Aeroplane food can be well, aeroplane food, that is to say not very fun. But when it’s served to you in a Marc Newson-for-Qantas tray complete with crockery, cutlery and glassware then it gets excit...
Imagine washing your laundry without soap. Banishing environmentally damaging detergents is exactly what Ecozone hopes to accomplish with their Ecoballs.
All you do is put three of Ecoballs in with ...
My dear Watson, here's a sofa with nice lines and a most unusual yet appealing upholstery. Houndstooth! This designer houndstooth sofa looks like it belongs at the Viceroy Hotel...or perhaps your li...
This snapshot is just plain surreal. We think this may be in the UK, but we really don't know for sure. But look at how those bathroom fixtures are still intact, mounted to one wall after the other ...
Check it out! Saarinen Styled White Tulip Table and Chairs 1960's Modern for sale in our Classifieds!
These are hot, fresh finds from Craigslist that we just brought in this morning! Click to view ...
While writing our post on Vintage Cloisonné Lamps the other day, we stumbled across Etsy shop High Street Market. The Pennsylvania-based shop has a good selection of home accessories from the 1950s...
Dear AT,
I just bought this set of four dining chairs at a local flea market for about 35€ (which is about 40 US$ I guess).
They look like they're Scandinavian design, but I'd like to know if any...
Did you know? Maxwell prepares a daily email every weekday which includes a new post by Max and links to the top posts from across the AT sites. What you might not know is that it's not NYC-centri...Y...
Hot, heavy days of summer...Welcome to shash, jooly and jennifers!
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Brooklyn wallpaper designer Katie Deedy has come up with a lightswitch cover that's sure to add a little atmosphere to your room. In this week's Time Out New York, she shares the step-by-step on how...
The Wapping Project is a bar/restaurant/art gallery/performance space in London located in a former hydraulic power plant that owner Julie Wright refurbished and transformed, an ongoing design and cul...
Straws made out of metal? Why yes indeed.
These metal bendable straws are elegant, unusual, and a little more green. No more wasted straws in those summer cocktails!
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Brian Petro is a professional artist and art dealer for Vastu in DC. His duties as art dealer include attending art events and looking online for artwork that compliments the Vastu collection and th...
It feels like we're always replacing the lights we have strung up outside. Each time summer rolls around there are burnt out bulbs (if not a burnt out string) and we set ourselves up for the task of ...
The Sum of Its Parts at Swarm StudiosArt & Design Events...July is Green @ Home Month at Apartment Therapy
Oakland Art Murmur
Fri., 8/1
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How about this group for a slightly-sixties-style reading nook in a highrise? Cushy warm white wall-to-wall and a great view is all you'd need to finish the look. Five vintage finds working together -...
The other day Rebecca demystified green symbology. Today's lesson clarifies those definitions that everyone seems to be batting around with increasing frequency...
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Despite our Midwestern fear of all houses built on a grade (irrational, perhaps, but we just don't trust 'em), we are very in love with the windows of this home, that look out into the surrounding tre...
Check out eco-living expert Danny Seo's DIY house and car keys holder: "I mounted a soap dish on the wall by the front door to hold my housekeys instead of soap. I am finding this little dish is a gre...
Growing up, we can’t remember ever drawing on the walls. We can remember putting a dried leaf in the electric heater, but that’s another story. For those of you who enjoy childlike creativity and ...
As you've likely noticed in the last few days, a new name has been added to our roster. Beth was a last second addition, impressing us with her organizational background, colourful photos and informat...
More than likely when renters move into their new pad, they're likely to find that the landlord didn't provide them with the light bulb globes for the ceiling. To cover-up this huge eyesore, we've co...
We've been traveling all over the place this summer and with airlines now charging to check baggage, we decided to check out alternatives to forking over the extra dough. We found these cute travel b...
How'd we miss this cool San Francisco loft? Anna Campbell's description of her style as "ugly-beautiful," as well as her concrete wall and typography obsession is intriguing, to say the least....
Name: Kathy
Location: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Size: 750 sq.ft. 3 rooms, no kitchen
Years lived in: 3 years
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There's something we love about the book pages as wallpaper we saw recently that appeals to us more than this wall of newspaper, but still, it's an interesting idea that could work in some spaces. ...
Our living room is pretty much a room full of moderate, comfortable pieces that relies heavily on bright throw pillows. It's cozy, familiar, but sometimes it feels like we're lacking some drama. Here...
Hands down, this is by far the most impressive one of its kind we’ve ever seen. The Cape Schanck house built by Paul Morgan [as a part time house away from the city for him & his family] features th...
Much ink has been spilled about David Sarti's Seattle home over the last couple of years, but none of it here, to our amazement. His gorgeous home sits on a tiny 40 by 50 foot piece of urban infill ...
A few interesting stops on our web roadtrip today - the set decorator for Mad Men gives some sources, type heavy dishes, colorful lacquer trays and a student designed clever combination for a landing...
We blogged the best books to cut apart and put on your walls earlier this year to mixed reviews. Some of you were horrified that we would cut up books and some of you saw our vision for affordable ar...
Until our recent house tour of Amy's Green House, we'd never really thought about round beds. Amy confessed that she had always wanted a round bed and that it was the first piece of furniture she bo...
We've never been fond of "Beware Of Dog" signs - they've always seemed overly alarmist to us. So we were happy to see these more gentle "Dog In Yard" signs - the wording clearly states the facts with...
We always think it's interesting when a bunch of our fellow bloggers post similar ideas at the same time. We're clearly having a "bunch" moment, from Sarahrae's post over at ATChicago on an intriguin...
Hello AT:SF,
I'm looking for a bright yellow bedside table lamp. I feel like I've seen one or two recently either in a magazine or online, but now that I'm looking for it, I can't been able to find...
"Vintage Modern" shop the White Attic is one of our favorite Chicago stores. They're experts at giving furniture new life through paints, stains, and finishes. When we recently stopped by, we made m...
Surroundings, the charming little floral and garden event shop that once occupied an English basement on Massachusetts Ave (near Union Station) has moved to 11th St NE – right off Lincoln Park......
We admit that we're a little afraid to go all the way...with color! We've always admired Tricia Guild for fearlessly using bright colors in her interiors and fabric, but never quite felt we were re...
We spotted this in DWR yesterday and were intrigued - what exactly is it?...
Sometimes while shopping, you want to visit a store strictly to be wowed and amazed. You want to run your hands over plush fabrics and chat with the store owner about the big name designers that they...
We spied this recent home update over at Red.House's blog--this Boston-based Swedish designer mixes mid-century classics with bright colors in her apartment. We love this pairing of soft turquoise on...
Good shower curtains are hard to find. At the gym this morning, we remembered to snap a few pics of Crunch's new shower curtains, which have a surface that makes them look like they are wet, but al...
Fresh vintage from a Chicago-based etsy seller, The Vintageholic Frog. Jump below for links and prices on these goodies for game night:...
As a native Portlander, there are lots of places from our youth -- Quality Pie, the X-ray Cafe, Metro on Broadway, Brasserie Montmartre -- that are now long gone. Even the 50's Kupie Cone sign that sa...
Art & Design Events...July is Green @ Home Month and August is Escapes Month at Apartment Therapy
Giant Robot and Scion
Art Opening: Inside, Outside and the Middle
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There's a new answer for renters who love the look of wallpaper - Tempaper. This self-adhesive wallpaper feels similar to Contact paper but is completely re-positionable. The samples we tried on our...
We can never read too many organizing tips; we've got them all bookmarked in our browser. And clipped in a desk drawer. And saved in our email. And scribbled... well, perhaps we could use a tip for ...
Yesterday we showed you the silver (like wow) salvaged doors from an apartment we toured. Today we would like to show you one more memorable thing from our quick walk-through (nothing refurbished we...
Justine sent us an email: "Hello friendly AT'ers...
I am very much interested in this chandelier but I would like to paint the gold metal parts, (or at least some of them, such as the base and the st...
Williams-Sonoma's offerings are usually synonymous with those of our sister site, the Kitchn. But, they have a few goods that find a place in other parts of the home as well (and not just because th...
AT, Ideas wanted!! I am overhauling my bedroom and have finally found what I think is the perfect headboard for two inherited pieces -- a clawfoot side table and a bombe chest (attached is a photoshop...
Having had the recent opportunity to assemble a new grill (our old one has been moved 5 times, to 3 different states in 6 years and was ready for retirement!) I wondered how other people went about t...
It's called a boot bench, but this rural-looking bench could work pretty well in the city, too. With storage built into the base of the bench, this catch-all seat could be a perfect perch in the ent...
I've got this funny quirk: whenever I see a blown out light bulb, I'm driven by a near obsessive desire to replace it with a new bulb...even when I'm at someone else's home. It works out in the end: I...
Name: little green
Location: Bay Area
Profession: Arts management
Welcome to little green, our 10th Northwest territory reader submission to our Green @ Home giveaway. Jump below for pics and detail...
Lanya Snyder at White Columns
Art & Design Events...
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Have you checked out the new online shop of Present & Correct? If you love handmade, stationary, or vintage finds, then definitely check it out. Where else will you be able to buy pristine Big Boy bu...
Photo of our very own Kyle's JP kitchen, tagged by squiggle.
We know you're out there, Boston—now officially join the AT Boston community by tagging your Flickr photos with Apartment Therapy Boston...
We've long been fans of Hans Wegner's Wishbone chairs. A classic, they are one of the pieces that is warm and a bit rustic, yet still reads as modern. But, as you may already be aware of, they are NOT...
Ever wonder what to do with a blank wall? Artwork, shelf, nothing? Well, we've figured out what we want: one of these scultpures from Katherine Dube.
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At only 13" deep, this narrow bookshelf console provides a great way to sneak in both display and hidden storage. With two drawers and two large shelves, this is a practical piece for use as a landi...
Want to know how we woke up this morning? Because the sun was beating down on our face. This is such rarity in San Francisco... usually we wake up (via an alarm) and watch the fog roll around. So, w...
We spotted this simple and functional kitchen table-turn-console table on Area Interior Design’s site and felt that it was a great "how to" idea for your own space. There are wonderful benches an...
Jennifer would like some help finding a sofa in her price range: "Hello AT, I have a question for all you savvy shoppers out there. I am looking for a couch and found the one I love!! Unfortunately,...
We're headed into August, the slowest, hottest most hard-core month of summer. Dial into it with some bright colors from Latin America.
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garden planning with drip irrigation
When we took the plunge and moved from San Francisco to Oakland, we knew that we might be giving up a few city-living conveniences. True, we lost our corner produ...
DwellStudio has long been a favorite with AT readers, and their line has significantly expanded over the past year with new bedding at Target, new designs for their main brand, new stationery, and e...
I love pink and it's not just because I'm a girl. There's an association with it (think pink cheeks, strawberry ice cream, pink lemonade) that speaks to something new, tender, delicate and fresh. Bu...
What a neat resource! We're having fun digging through the large collection of stencils at The Stencil Library. We picked out a few of our favorites to share here, though there are hundreds more to...
Esther's closet before, jump below for after
AT reader Esther was kind enough to send in some snaps of her recent home improvement project. And let's face it... we've all been there, especially us S...
High End Shaker Broom at Pieter van Tuyl
'Tis a gift to be simple.... See the lovely Shaker broom above? Guess how much it costs....
How about $4? How about $40?
Ok, now move the decimal a little ...
Borboleta sent us a good question: I love the old character of this house...and although it seems everyone the world over would suggest to paint out all the dark wood trim to white, I refuse. However,...
If you are looking for an alternative to the typical down pillow, may we suggest kapok? It's a fiber obtained from the seed pods of the Kapok tree, and is used as the filling for all Ortolan pillows....
The latest Chicago issue focuses on our city's best: "Whoever said 'good enough' probably didn't get very far in life. In our pursuit of better living through extreme pickiness, we discovered the best...
Tomorrow's the last day! Enter here to share your green moves and be eligible for Ecover and Raksha Bella gifts.
This photo is at the holiday party at work- all businesses are trying to Green now and...
We were quite taken with these guns and the below pigeons made out of old plates. Mel Robson is a ceramic artist located at the top end of Australia in Brisbane. She makes a lot of interesting bits an...
Walnut and white is one of our favorite color combinations, so we're really wishing we had somewhere to put these Two Baumritter Mid-Century Chairs. They're in great shape too - new upholstery and we...
Yesterday’s post on lessening laundry conjured a few hints about keeping between-load clothes looking and feeling fresher. Courtesy of Granny, a French roommate and the corner liquor store...
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It’s amazing how evolved the designs of room dividers has become in the last few years. Aside from the color, texture, material and genre, you can even choose between a flexible style versus a more ...
This sculptural installation from artist Lila Jang would make quite a statement in a tiny space!...
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Lately we’ve been spotting textured walls all over the place – in homes, store displays, magazine layouts. This is a wonderful way to add texture to an accent wall while seemingly easier to hang t...
You know how when you drive an I-GO car, you tend to notice all the other I-GO's out on the road more than usual? Well, this phenomenon also applies to design and the products we love.
Last year, we...
We see similar sofas to this one, but not at this price with new(er) cushions. This sofa has a vintage Danish teak frame in great condition with custom made cushions that have barely been used. Curr...
From bedding to lighting, there are a few fine stripes to be had at Room & Board. From subtle textures stripes in a single color to bold multicolors, all of these stripes add some zing to the home.....
Christy and John's Logan Square Bungalow
This week on Ebay Scavenger we're celebrating turquoise, that simultaneously soothing and invigorating shade that is the perfect color "pop." Whether it's a ...
At Sheridan and Foster, this Mid-Century Modern Dresser is selling for $100. The dimensions are 5' long x 18" wide x 31" tall, and the seller says it's in good condition. Jump below for links and mo...
Dear AT,
I'm curious to know how would the AT community go about reupholstering this stool.
I'm torn between finding someone to restore it with the original fabric or should I just cover it with a n...
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July Events:
Design Time Saturday
Space Planning Workshop
"Bring in a floor plan or pictures of your space and we’ll help you choose the right product, whether it’s for ...
The blog Spoon & Tamago has put together a quick primer and "Who's Who" guide to thirteen of the 20th Century's Japanese designers. This is an easy way to match names and faces with some of their mo...
Hot, heavy days of summer...Welcome to madampince, charlenemcbride and Birdy!
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BackDrop headboards do something we haven't really seen before - they inflate. The idea is that the air inside of them will make them soft and cushy instantly - giving them an upholstered appearance...
Like murphy bed armoires, mezzanine beds are a common solution for small Paris apartments and this month's Cotemaison.fr has a photo gallery of options in a variety of styles. This black and white en...
The world of professional cake baking is a strange one; there are some crazy mishaps, misspellings, and flat-out cake disasters. Check out this link to see some of the worst!
We've also got some lin...
Much to our chagrin, we’ve never had a big budget for original artwork. So we need to get creative. While rummaging through our family’s basement, we discovered a sibling’s simple assignmen...
Name: Rebecca and Roger
Location: San Francisco
Size: 1000 sq. ft.
Years lived in: 15 months since the last house tour and since combining households
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Longtime readers will rememb...
At Apartment Therapy, we bring you ways to organize your space and make it more efficient. You can also safely say that I have a healthy obsession with all things organized. A place for everything...
Miniature Chair display at Jules Seltzer Associates
Last weekend, we stepped into Jules Seltzer Associates, a contemporary + classics furniture design store located on Beverly Blvd. in the heart of f...
Found on our travels around the design sites today, a look at a tongue-in-cheek oil lamp, a brightly colored ceiling treatment, bohemian chic interiors circa 1986 from Pretty in Pink and wooden patchw...
On a recent excursion to Melbourne’s South East we couldn’t resist the opportunity to have a poke around in some of the local charity shops and whilst the Featherston Contour R-160 Chair that weâ...
If you're just getting into green paints then you know how complicated it can seem. We've been there. Greenseal this, certified that. Low or no VOC (volatile organic compounds), etc. We've been us...
That tree was handmade using pegs and string. Amazing. Not my home, btw.
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Our earlier post on Objectified got us thinking about our love for the Bouroullec Brothers, so we decided to round up some of their new designs via Stylepark. These prototypes originally debuted at ...
OK, so the only time we've ever actually seen a mirror on the ceiling was during an MTV Cribs episode of Ice-T's house. And that was a different kind of mirror for a different kind of purpose (obviou...
We've always thought corrigated cardboard to be a beautiful material, and its interesting, supportive texturee certainly has been exploited in furniture design in the past. GrayPants is the latest t...
Something has grown in the Melbourne Central shopping centre and it’s not the crowds at peak hour – it’s our very own vertical garden by Patrick Blanc. The Frenchman’s work has been mentioned ...
D sent us an email: I am looking for suggestions on chairs and a entertainment center that would go well with my red Natuzzi sofa (71" sofa) and b/w rug from CB2. I am considering black Barcelona cha...
We made a quick trip to IKEA yesterday (yes, it is possible!) and while waiting in the checkout line noticed this new bedding pattern and were seriously swayed to break our "only what we came in for"...
Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks has always been a pet peeve. Once it was discovered how clean and shiny they REALLY could be, the OCD about keeping them that clean....hasn't stopped. And why not whe...
Congratulations to jhill, you've been chosen as the winner of the Thursday Giveaway! Here's the design dilemma that Designers Call will be tackling:
I could definitely use some help as we just move...
Some of our favorite IKEA names are ODDA, BLANDA, SNUDDA and GNARP. Ever wondered what your Swedish furniture name would be?
Click to find out after the jump......
Cleaning out our closet this weekend we came across an ex-box, a cardboard box filled with old articles, emails, photographs, a shirt, the reminders of an old relationship which we'd like to keep but ...
Somehow it seems that as we rack up the years, time moves at a faster pace. Summer used to stretch out and take its sweet time transitioning to fall. Not so any more. August hasn't officially arrive...
The design geek in us is so excited about this film. After seeing director Gary Huswit's amazing documentary Helvetica last year, we can't wait to see his next movie, Objectified which premiers in 2...
Hey everyone! Only a few days left to send us your green moves and enter our sweepstakes. All info here.
Our fire escape garden.
Name: Amy G.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Profession: Veterinarian
Green ...
Michelle Workman was the designer behind our most recent house tour, and one of the details she was responsible for that we noted was the glorious centerpiece floral arrangement anchoring the dining t...
We usually pass by the herb shop on Valencia without a second glance, but today's window display wasn't the usual mix of healing books and crystals (okay, so maybe there was one crystal). The beauty o...
While touring an apartment recently, we came across these doors surrounding a concrete deck, located off the kitchen.
Intrigued by the idea, we grabbed a few shots for you to see. Click through th...
One question that we get from time to time is, "I'm moving to LA, what's the best neighborhood that's affordable and convenient?" This question turns out to be the hardest to answer, mainly because t...
We found this exciting hand-painted furniture on Etsy, and were delighted to discover it is the work of a local DC artist......
Last week we fantasized about making a tile top table and this week we're one step closer to even knowing where to start. Turns out, you can buy a table frame already made for pretty cheap (relativel...
As much as we love Ikea, we've always thought their beds a little too utilitarian for our high thread count bedroom tastes. But lately, they've been surprising us with their offerings including baroq...
West Elm has apparently taken a page from MASH Studios' LAX series with their version of this media cabinet, which sports one sliding door to share across a two-sided cabinet, for slightly cheaper t...
I told you recently that I am having a custom dining table (and a couple other things) built by David Ellison of The Lorimer Workshop. Well, here are the first photos of my table in progress! ...
While the majority of her designs exist in the fashion and accessories realm, Orla Kiely has plenty of home furnishings in her arsenal, too. Her iconic patterns can be found on wallpaper, lampshades...
AT, Can you mix stainless steel appliances with white appliances? I have a stainless steel stove and dishwasher. I'm thinking of purchasing a new refrigerator in white. Would that look ok... or shou...
In Bucktown, a set of six vintage Knoll Bertoia side chairs for $180 each. According to the seller, the only wear is on the underside of the cushions. Jump below for links:
Apartment Therapy Furnitur...
Thanks to Rowena who pointed out that Martha Stewart has blogged her favorite eco-friendly way to clean up her pets' accidents (specifically when they grace her sisal carpeting which is normally a tot...
Lizzie sent us an email: "I was looking for a table similar to The Scarpa Table by EQ3. Where can I find one?"
(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first.
Email que...
We thought we would mellow out today with some simple black and white pieces found over at the Crate and Barrel Outlet. Finding things that might work with any decor (black and white blend in pretty ...
The Rago Arts and Auction Center sells the work of modern masters at auction. The prices that these pieces bring are staggering - we could almost buy a small apartment with some of these amounts! Ca...
Our new friends before the wine mishap.
A recent lovely evening of food, conversation and wine came to a halt when we noticed a few drops of red wine had stained the embroidered tablecloth we were di...
Whoa, I'm sure all of you in LA just felt that 5.8 5.4 tumbler. We were in our home office when it was happening and we had collectibles and toys fall off our shelving as we watched our cats look arou...
Speaking of staying in bed a little longer, we spent the weekend getting some much needed relaxation at a place that was recommended to us by fellow AT'ers. Yes it's in Palm Springs, but for a change...
Throughout this season of Design Star, there's been a lot of debate here on AT about the relevance of "designing for TV." With Clive always introducing the final designs as "how they look on camera," ...
You may recall designer Tejo Remy's previous designs for Dutch design collective, Droog: the Rag Chair, Chest of Drawers or Milk Bottle Lamp. This bamboo chair is one of his newest designs with coll...
We may have a theme here with artists re-fashioning everyday objects into beautiful new forms – which have a new life again when displayed within a living space. Our find today is Nicholas Jones, Me...
We were cruising the summer sales over at Pier One yesterday when we spotted a shockingly dead-on Seletti Glass bottle knock-off hanging out with some world-beat style dinnerware. You guys didn't se...
Anyone who receives the Room & Board mailers knows that they have been featuring their customers homes, giving a bit of a 'behind the scenes' or 'peek inside' feel to the catalog. This summer, they f...
Does it stink? That's the first question that came up when we blogged about Nature Mill's indoor composter. Novice gardener? Apartment dweller? Yes and yes says Sonja, so click on over to her review ...
We love it when stores surprise us - we'd never peg this table as being from The Company Store. We love its compact size and curved tripod legs, not to mention the affordable price. Perfect for that s...
Last night I was tipped off to an amazing house by one of our readers (above). It's both classical and funky, but a must see. I want to take you to it today and also give you some great follow up ...
Has anybody done anything interesting with the area above their refrigerator? I have a pretty good sized area up there & am looking for some great, useful & creative ideas!
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iloveupstate sent us an email: "I bought this lamp over the weekend at a flea market in upstate New York. The lampshade is plastic - almost bakelite in feel. Inside the shade it says "mobilite ny". B...
Name: chewygomez
Location: Bay Area
Profession: Architect
Welcome to chewygomez, the 9th Northwest territory reader submission to our Green @ Home giveaway. Jump below for pics and details.
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We love Les Indiennes. The indian block prints (a far cry from the bedspreads we hung up in our dorm room in college), are handprinted, using Ayurverdic dyes and bleached in the sun to obtain their c...
One of my favorite pieces is this vintage cloisonné-style lamp I inherited from my grandmother. (The little metal horse is another favorite gift from a friend.) Cloisonné, a technique used for lay...
A little bedside table with an integrated reading lamp - now that sounds nice. The She shelf, by Fontana Arte, is exactly this: a wall-mounted shelf and lamp all in one......
A simple idea with sophisticated results, Kragh Rosenberg's foldout (roll out?) sleeper is comprised of eight individual tube pillows, each with a unique pattern and all held together by one central p...
Hello! Lucky used to be located in the same building as our day job, and whenever we had a spare moment we liked to stop by and see their latest creations. Those ladies are very talented; no surprise ...
Art sent in an email: I've been waiting a long time to as the AT community for some help on this one. I have attached a couple pictures of a chair that I garbage picked when I was in college. It wasn...
SK and I were poking around last night online, looking for a large bucket/trough/basin thing that we could use as a small pool for Ursula (22 months), when we stumbled across Dover Parkersburg: A Ba...
We're the first to admit that we have a hard time creating our own DIY projects. We don't look at an empty soda bottle and think "lamp shade!" or "candy bowl!" We need direction, a lot of it. So, i...
My grandmother taught me well. After years of hearing about (and sometimes benefiting from) her rescues from alleys and dumpsters, I am trained to see others' trash as my treasure (or at least a decen...
These simple beechwood coat hooks, OHOOKS, are similar to the Dots Wood Coat Hooks by Tveit & Tornoe that we've spied in person at Matter... ...
This Vintage Leather+Wood Chair is pretty darn gorgeous. If we had any space for another chair, we'd be heading over to the Castro right now to pick it up. Jump below for links to this and other good...
Minneapolis-based multi-crafter and artist Michelle Brusegaard created photos that make Barbie more human than her 11.5-inch height and infamous proportions suggest.
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We're really liking the design of this credenza by Modern Cellar. Instead of taking up counter space, this credenza has a built in 14-bottle wine rack, along with two deep drawers and cabinets to stor...
What a cute idea! It appears that Jess2Nola used a graphic paper, a simple yellow frame, and a cork panel to add some artistry to her everyday light switches. We're not entirely sure why the cork is...
Small living room on an even smaller budget? Check out this vintage mini sofa: it measures 4 ft wide and a little over 2 ft deep, which is substantially smaller than the new "smaller scale sofas" that...
There were these old stools we used (and took for granted) in school and we'd sure love to have one now. They weren't exactly like Sundance's Modern Times Factory Stool up top, but a little more lik...
Check it out! Pine Dining or Work Table for sale in our Classifieds!
Thanks for the comments yesterday on the Modern Club Chairs. We love to hear from you! Check out our finds today and let us kno...
At age 16, I left the U.S. for the first time, visiting Ireland with my family. We stayed with relatives on the Western coast who line-dried their clothes and wore the same pants, skirts, and sweate...
Arik Levy's Bar of Gold Door StopJump below for voting, price and link:...
Dear AT,
Classic story of boy and girl move in together and boy brings huge, black leather couch into girl's pretty white living room.
Here's the situation- our living room is in desperate need of c...
Better than nesting tables, this Nest of Drawers from British design studio and furniture workshop BatchDesign functions as nesting tables (or even a stool, table and desk!) with storage when apart,...
We've seen Weck jars over at The Kitchn, but we can see using them elsewhere in the home, too. These slightly tapered Weck jars from Heath Ceramics are beautiful, inexpensive, and practical for smal...
If I could read Swedish, I wouldn't have to guess the story behind this charming picture......
Joanne Weir is an award-winning cookbook author, teacher, television personality, and former Chez Panisse chef. Her San Francisco kitchen is a custom space where she lives, works, cooks and entertains...
We don’t want to stereotype here, but if pressed we might say that our experience with movers has been…more gruff than soft. So it was with amusement that we read about the new, sensitive move...
Have you been following the Washington Post's attic organization series? We posted on it at the beginning of the series and have since been loyally reading... and wondering: how much of this applie...
Thomas Paul's colorful, uplifting patterned pillows were something of an instant hit - becoming a bit of a current classic for the home. We heard from him today with a sneak peek at his newest design...
BoConcept sent us an update of one our favourite small space sleepover solutions: the ottoman sleeper. It's Transformers style conversion is perfect for the the occasional drop-in guest and apparentl...
If you live in a small space, floor space that most people take for granted often needs to be held accountable. For instance, take the area needed for a regular door. There's about 3 or 4 square feet ...
Would you believe us if we told you this light was genuine vintage, scored at a neighbor’s garage sale? No? Well, you might be right, but at least this one doesn’t run the risk of burning the hous...
We love Fjorn Scandinavian's selection of Nordic imports. They carry a lot of high-end (i.e. high-priced) goods, so we were excited to see that they're having a summer sale with pretty good markdown...
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Name: Anne
Location: Paris, France
Rent or own: Own
Size: 430 sq/ft including mezzanine
Years lived in: 3 (owned for 40 years)
Anne's husband passed away three years ago, and w...
ATLA reader Danny sent us this heads up information he spied in the recent issue of Sunset Magazine: "The interview itself is a bit of a snore, but there is this great list of Jonathan Adler's favorit...
The comments in last week's Good Questions: Beautiful Boudoir on a Budget? led us to prettybirdpress's lovely headboard....
All Things Bright and Beautiful posted a lovely interview with Hong Kong Home Journal's editor-in-chief Albert Lo. The interview features some of the great photos from the latest issue (Bayside Bliss...
As the weather warms up, you might be tempted to straighten out your closet as you look for the deep summer wear as we did this weekend. Before you donate your old clothes to your local Council Thrif...
We know it's not everyone's bag to openly advertise the "green" cred of their possessions, but we have to admit that the recycled symbol makes for a great pattern on a pillow. And it's not a bad thin...
Ok we admit to being a little torn over whether or not to post this. You see it’s not every day you find a treasure trove of copyright free pattern swatches dating from the 1830’s to the 1920’s ...
Dwell is hosting a competition based on their tagline asking "What does it mean to feel at home in the modern world?" They'd like to see what your ideal home would look like, and want you to use Googl...
We're in Amelia Island, FL for the wedding of two dear friends, and we've been encountering a very different design aesthetic down here. When we happened upon this mural in the entryway of the hous...
While some say the jury's still out on PVC, we make an effort not to have anything made from the material in our home. The off-gassing smell alone turns our stomach - we had to let the last PVC shower...
There are several stores that always have rather inspiring window displays. We all know which ones they are, and this one from Anthropologie was no exception. Never being afraid to roll up our slee...
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -T.S.Elliot
Normally this quote is applied more personally, but we love this quote as it relates to...
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The other day, Rebecca noted that she'd been seeing a lot of embroidered designs. We must've been on the same wavelength because just that morning, we'd stopped when we noticed this needlepointed wor...
Remember Hi-Q? We were addicted to that challenging red-peg solitaire game when we were growing up. Here's a more social version that dinner guests can play while waiting for everyone else to show ...
Dear AT, I'm moving into a new place that has a ton of storage. Which is great for, well, storing stuff. But the bad news is that the cabinets currently have knobs and pulls that are not my style. Oka...
We recently scored this old office credenza at Jubilee Furniture for just $10. It needs a lot of love: the veneer has to be replaced, and we're thinking of painting the drawers and cabinets a bright...
Quetza Bookshelf (additional photo and description under the jump)
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We stopped by the grand opening of the New Surroundings Market right off Lincoln Park and were blown away by the renovated store's bright and airy feel. The most significant change to the space was t...
A quick stop by a friend's studio this past weekend yielded a color feast for our eyes. Though this serves simply as a very practical organizational method for our friend, we couldn't stop staring......
It would appear that several people around the Midwest spent the weekend cleaning our their garages, bidding at auctions and dragging home things from yard sales. Here's a run down of the fabulous ...
We've had our fair share of solicitors coming up our walk and trying to sell everything from tree care to Bibles to wrapping paper. Some of the solicitors we don't mind so much (Girl Scouts, your coo...
In our last place we had a an old Murphy Bed Alcove (without the bed) and always wondered if we could custom make a couch to fit right into it. We had always pictured something like the daybed at Gre...
Looking at these rooms, it's hard to believe that they are from a 1900 foot home. The grandeur of their dramatic furnishings tricks your mind into thinking the rooms they decorate must be larger. Wh...
We thought this was so cute and unique, we just couldn't resist sharing. It is as the headline says: a cable knitted rag rug draped over a tub that, while not exactly a garbage can, must be inspired...
The talented Stephen Drucker (who we had the pleasure of meeting when we were in NY in the Spring) recently hosted a House Beautiful Color Institute at the Merchandise Mart and the Tribune covered it....
It's not everyday that The Onion covers the house & home beat. But we like it when they do. Check it out: "We're proud to offer the local community the best selection of the name-brand shit you want...
San Francisco is completely saturated with furniture and design shops... and it can be a bit difficult to wade through it all. Because of this, we took the time to go to one of our favorite neighborh...
Okay, it took us a hell of a long time, but we've finally had AT store stickers made and just sent them out to all of the shops we've blogged in the New York area (nearly 400 stores). Now we want to ...
We just can't get enough! You guys asked for it, so we're rolling out even more tile this week. This time from California Pottery and Tile....
Rachel is asking for advice on transforming the color of a desk: "I have a great Jay Desk from West Elm, but its original oak finish (now discontinued) does not match my new furniture. I am hoping to ...
Name: Georgia
Location: Berkeley
Profession: Student
Welcome to Georgia, our eighth Northwest territory reader submission to our Green @ Home giveaway. Jump below for pics and details.
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Name: Sarahrae
Location: Kansas City, Mo
Profession: AT Editor, Caterer/Baker, Children's Book/Comic Book Colorist and Photographer. (I missed the part in school where they told you that normal peopl...
We've posted the Kalkin House, designed by architect Adam Kalkin, before. But a visitor on Flickr has posted a shot of a shower in the house......
Pruning and shaping shrubs and trees into geometric, abstract and animal shapes was a popular landscaping technique in LA that lost favour somewhere in the 1980's when more naturalistic shapes became ...
Life is Short, Live Simply. That's the motto for local Marina del Rey woodworker and custom furniture and cabinetry maker, Cliff Spencer. Working with reclaimed wood, low voc paints and finishes and...
Well, technically, the stairs aren't BruceTurner's. But he did take the photo of them! Aren't they gorgeous? We absolutely love the juxtaposition of the geometric wall to the right with the colored ...
After 8 long weeks of design ups and downs, HGTV's Design Star wrapped up last night by giving back to two deserving families in New Orleans. Finalists Matt and Jennifer each had $20,000, 36 hours a...
In Australia it can be quite the task to find a tasteful Australian inspired fabric. Most are either aboriginal prints, yellow wattle or gum leaves- all of which could work in an Australiana Themed Ho...
Gulassa & Co takes an unconventional approach to furniture design — this collective of wood workers, metal workers, glass artists, upholsterers, architectural and graphic designers puts out cust...
We really like the asymmetry of these book shelves by Melbourne based furniture maker/designer Mark Tuckey. Made from recycled packing crate wood, the different shaped boxes create a frame-like effect...
One of our favorite features in House Beautiful is the "The Best", the editor's round up of their picks for the coming month, and this time around, AT is included! ...
We just got lost in a gallery of stairways! If you're a fan of the amazing bookcase stairs or the modern marble stairs that we've posted here on ATNY, you'll be sure to enjoy the innovative and crea...
As we get ready for water rationing this week, we can't help but remember the timed showers that the East Bay water rationing of our childhood brought. For many households, the biggest percentage thei...
Re-nest reader Kristin is looking to replace this chandelier in her entry. She wants it to be green, and able to use CFLs. Our first idea was paper lanterns. Other readers have suggested grouping...
We're into the last week of Green @ Home Month and wanted to round up a bunch of the green resources in the LA area. There are quite a few places that put the environment and personal health at the f...
In the same way that refinishing floors or laying new carpet can suddenly brighten up a home, installing a wooden deck, whether on a balcony or jutting out into the backyard can, literally, create an ...
You know those designs that make you say "ah, of course, why didn't I think of that?" Keep It Cartesian's light switch and electrical faceplates are like that... ...
Lately, we've been coming across some pretty outstanding dorms that look a lot better than the old cinderblock room we inhabited our freshman year of college. As college tuition rises and universiti...
Post It notes have been shown to be a low cost and temporary way to transform any wall by readers and professional designers alike. Here's another example of using the ubiquitous office supply as a de...
Created by the Young Architects Boston Group, Parti Wall, Hanging Green is a panelized system for greening up an otherwise blank brick wall. The prototype is made of planted panels supported on a ca...
AT:SF, We've been having such a hard time decorating our small living room in our 1023 sq. ft. condo. The first question I have is: What type of rug would look good here? Also, any suggestions on ho...
Lauren is looking for some ideas: I recently picked up two Kyoto barstools from DWR. I knew when I bought them that they would be way too low for my absurdly high (47") kitchen counter, but at $50 a ...
(Green is Good tote via Anthropologie)
Eco-conscious living is more popular then ever! By incorporating sustainable materials and recyclable products into our homes as well as supporting the philos...
Carved Wood Moose Head by Roost
While fake antlers and taxidermy in general were pronounced a dead fad by the NYTimes last Christmas, it doesn't seem dead to me. In fact, it may just be picking up st...
One of our favorite weekend activities is taking a nice, leisurely stroll through Golden Gate Park, where we inevitably end up by the Conservatory of Flowers. On a nice day, the blossoms in front of t...
There are things that IKEA has created over the years that we consider classics. Today, I've polled our editors and have come up with a list of top 10 items that we keep going back and back for.......
We love a little Koko. The Habitat pillow line, especially, combines bright graphics with elements of nature and delicate embroidery. For the pillow fanatic, the Habitat prints and designs offer a gre...
Name: Katherine (designer)
Location: East Village
Apartment Size: 2000 square feet condo
Favorite: "Working with a great client!"
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Katherine is neither the owner, nor the resident o...
We blogged this Room and Board Queen Bed last year (see the Anders Bed here). Here's an opportunity to save a couple hundred bucks. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Billed as glasses, we can see these repurposed bottles as decorative objects or even vases for those with a passion for vintage logos, products or packaging. You can even get a custom reinvention. ...
Sure, there are a million important things you could do in the morning--workout, take out the trash, walk the dogs, pick up the house. The list can go on and on. But, every once in awhile, it's nice t...
With real estate out of reach for many due to high costs, some families that can afford to take the plunge, are deciding to purchase fixer-upper homes that need a lot of work. The New York Times sha...
We performed a deep clean on our shower this past weekend. Choosing the right soundtrack to fit a household task can be tricky...and also really embarrassing.
Jump down to see our cringe-worthy mu...
Looking for the perfect light for a dramatic dining room or entry? AT reader Nadia has a collection of 19 chandeliers ranging from $100-200 a pop and were recently featured in Elle Decor.
Looking f...
Green Clean is a remarkable company, creating green cleaning products and practicing what they preach. We enjoyed a look through their website, where they shared their background, their own green mo...
Check it out! Pair of Modern Club Chairs for sale in our Classifieds!
Scavenger will soon be coming to a city near you (well, if you live in Washington DC and Boston, that is). Look out for these...
Chicago
In the AT Classifieds, Paul has 6 Philippe Starck La Marie Chairs for $150 each. Designed in 1997, the Le Marie is the world's first completely transparent chair and Starck's first entry into the Gh...
Dear AT,
I've attached some pics. of the back of our house prior to purchasing it.
Although, it looks a little different due to our own outdoor furniture and some more landscaping, the one tone gr...
The New York Times takes us inside a pied-a-terre in the Osborne building on 57th Street. In the renovation of her two-bedroom apartment, novelist Elinor Lipman wanted to blend her family's modern t...
This design for a martini glass keeps the function but really switches up the form. The glasses have lost their stems completely, inverting into a low tumbler-shaped shell...
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Do you have any brown bananas on your countertop? Don't throw them out - make banana bread. We tweak a great banana bread recipe so it can be put in the oven in less than 10 minutes. Easy!
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Don't miss the 9th annual Dog Days of Summer Sale this weekend. Stores on U Street and 14th Street, including the many furniture and home decor stores, are offering major discounts. It's also ta...
The readers favorite posts on AT:Chicago this week were Creative Interiors from an amazing photographer, small space solutions inspired by an Toronto designer's home, a tour of a beautiful home in Eva...
This week's most popular posts on AT Los Angeles include reusing milk crates, the Furminator, how to turn an old tree stuml into a cooler, shelving turned into a cat condo, a glamorous West Hollywood ...
Anyone planning a summer party or wedding? For those of you looking for floral inspiration that's not too difficult to pull off, take a look at these arrangements from Martha Stewart's mail-order l...
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