Apartment Therapy New York - Archive for the week of 2008-09-07

PlantTherapy: Hot or Not?

Of all the flower boxes I have seen this summer this had to be the brightest and most vibrant, not to mention there must be at least 40 linear feet of plants! Lots of people stop to stare when they...

Most Popular Posts: Target Bodegas, Really Bad Colors, John Derian, Cats, and a Lot of Books - 09.13.08
New York

Click on any of the images above to view these Most Popular Posts! This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying invol...

PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers

This week's flowers come from Pamela who is enjoying the flowers that are in season right now. Her vase in her new remodeled bedroom looks like a portal into a nearby meadow! We're sending a shou...

HotHouse: Tim Melideo & Helene Gresser
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Title: This Old House Photographer: Tim Melideo Link: www.tim@timmelideo.com "This is an abandoned house in a little town, called amboy, off route 66 in california. the population is 2 and it was p...

Tetris Tiles: Video Game Inspired Design

We love it when elements of modern life are implemented into centuries-old techniques — we love the Pixelated Fabric from Kvadrat and we'd love to play around with these Tetris Tiles......

Roomark: Ivan 9.16.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: roomlovr This is a picture of my studio boardroom where I meet with clients everyday. I really enjoy the scale and proportions of the space. I have to say that this is ...

Roomark: Shelley 9.16.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: Ivan My Red Office I cannot leave well enough alone. Our apartment has a great big, deep closet inside our entry and I just thought...what a perfect cubby for a little o...

Vanessa Von Hessert
AT Offline 09.04.08, New York

>> Enter Gallery of Vanessa's Slides Vanessa Von Hessert is the last of our profiles from last thursday's meetup. Vanessa, a furniture designer in training, was kind enough to share with us one of ...

Open Thread 666
New York

Ah, back to school and nesting season....(To All Open Threads - including yesterday's about 9.11 with 93 comments)...

Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni

What could possibly be wrong with a modular sofa system inspired by LEGOs? The new Alphabet Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni uses four basic shapes in a handful of sizes — seat, armrest, backrest...

Good Questions: Recognize This Dresser?

Hi, I have a quick question. I'm a fan of MTV's Rob & Big, and really like some of the furniture they have in the house — specifically Rob's dresser and bed. My first guess was BluDot, but I d...

Good Questions: How High Should I Tile My Shower?

Long time viewer, first time emailer, first time tiling anything. I would appreciate any insight the AT community could provide. I am renovating my bathroom which is the same size and is laid out exac...

Best Wine Racks for the Home 2008

>> Vintage View Racks at Cafe Falai (above)>> Vintage View Racks in our home (we buy them through Beverage Factory and eBay) I am proud to say that while I have cut down on my swollen book collection...

Fluid System: Modular Shelving Units & Stools by Arik Levy

Though we don't know much about it, we're captivated by the images of Arik Levy's new Fluid System of modular shelving. Designed for Desalto, the entire system is made up of a singular component tha...

Favorite Textiles: Lauren Saunders

The Joni Mitchell of pillow design. I had the good fortune of meeting Lauren Saunders at ICFF two years ago. It was her first year taking a booth there, and she sat through all four long days like a...

Scavenger: Antique Chinese Altar Table/Desk for $500
New York

ABC Carpet - Antique Chinese Altar Table/Desk for sale in our Classifieds! Click to view these in bold below...

Oil Barrel Side Tables From François Royer
France

François Royer began making his Stanker line of side tables by transforming recycled oil barrels (see results after the jump) in his Paris basement five years ago. Now based near Montpelier in the so...

From The Kitchn: DROPPAR Spice Jars from IKEA

Looking for spice jars? So far we're impressed with these inexpensive glass and stainless steel jars from IKEA. Full review, links, and price at The Kitchn, plus a few more of our current picks from I...

Zoomies

Zoomies is a self-described "lifestyle boutique" for dogs and cats. Its elegant line of pet beds, apparel and accessories (as well as its gourmet biscuit bar!) have created a devout following......

Thursday Giveaway: DC-21 Dyson Stowaway Vacuum

Congratulations to today's winners, Meredith Williams (cat owner) and Carolann McLaughlin (dog owner), who won our Pet Design Giveaway: Modern Pet Beds (one cat & one dog!). Item: DC 21 - The Dyson...

Open Thread 665
New York

In memorial....Where were you?We had just stepped out of Crunch on Broadway & Houston, and were buying a cream cheese bagel before walking down to the AT office. We could see the smoke coming from th...

Julia Szabo of Animal House Style
AT Offline 09.04.08, New York

>> Enter Gallery of Julia's Slides Julia Szabo was the third expert on our panel at last thursday's meetup. Julia, owner of six dogs and six cats in a Manhattan apartment (!) shared her encyclop...

The Gallery: Rachel Denny

Red Doe. Cotton wool yarn, zipper, polyurethane foam, wood, 14 x 22" Introducing Rachel Denny and her "Domestic Trophies". Normally anything that smacks of taxidermy would make me squirm, but these, ...

Ribbed Aluminum Table #28 by Christoph Böninger

Three pounds! This stylish bent aluminum table from designer Christoph Böninger weighs only three pounds. It's one of the newest items to be offered exclusively by the MoMA Design Store......

Good Questions: Help Me Choose a Pendant Light?

Hi, I have a question for the readers regarding lighting. I am updating my NY apartment, and am trying to decide on which lights would look good over a dining table. I will probably have 3-4 of them...

Tiny Living: High-Style Sheds
The New York Times 9.11.08

As part of this week's focus on Tiny Living, The New York Times looks at high-style sheds as additions to your living space. The focus of the story is on the immediate gratification of prefab sheds ...

How To: Make No-Sew Cloth Napkins
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

Stephanie shows those of us who suffer from sewphobia how to make napkins—and you won't need a machine or a needle! Over at Re-nest, we're also coming around to the change of season. We're use...

Good Questions: Reupholstering an Eames Knockoff?

Dear Apartment Therapy, I managed to pick up a couple of Eames lounger knock-offs for very little money, both of which look more or less like the above image. Since I have a spare, I was wondering if...

Wary Meyers: Click On This...

Wary's bedroom. Note the tall cat tower in honor of Pet Design Month in the back corner Ok, it's time to just say, check out Wary Meyers. Here's today's inspiration. This will rock your world. Click ...

Tiny Living: A Small House Movement Roundup
The New York Times 9.11.08

A steadily increasing number of people are choosing to live smaller — The New York Times rounds up some recent converts to the small house movement and talks to small-house developers who have...

Sales Calendar: 09.11.08
New York

Nemo Tile Warehouse Sale September Sales... Nemo Tile Warehouse Sale • Up to 90% off ceramic, glass and stone tile • September 18th through 21st • 115-40 Dunkirk Street (Liberty Ave...

Scavenger: White Laminate Coffee Table for $75
New York

White Laminate Coffee Table for $75 Click to view these Craigslist finds in bold below... ...

Villa Meindersma: Dutch Doughnut House
The New York Times 9.11.08

Check out this circular family dwelling in Haaksbergen, the Netherlands. The New York Times shows us how the Meindersma family lives in one continuous modern space that curves around an outdoor cour...

Baccarat Classic Glass Reimagined By 5.5 Designers
Paris

French design collective 5.5 designers has reimagined the original "Harcourt" from Baccarat in a new line of everyday glasses, vases and bottles emblazoned with images of the legendary crystal goblet....

From The Kitchn: Why Potatoes Turn Green (& Poisonous)

Have you ever wondered why potato skins turn green? And when they do, are they safe to eat? Get the full answer on why this happens and when it's OK to eat your old potatoes. • Click here to rea...

Furry Paws

For the gourmet diet at lower prices, we've been tipped off to Furry Paws stores, which are all over town. As one AT reader says: Even though I buy my dog 'fancy' organic dog food, I get it at Furr...

DesignMark: Swans Island Blanket by Sophia

>> Next DesignMark What: Winter Blanket in White & Pink Checks Designer: Swans Island Picked By: Sophia Who Says: These are the nicest blankets I've ever seen and are made by hand in Maine. Definit...

DesignMark: Marie Gardeseki Hand Soap by Cheri

>> Next DesignMark What: Hand Soap Designer: Marie Gardeseki Picked By: Cheri Who Says: Who couldn't use an extra pair of hands? Source: www.merchant4.com/ >> Next DesignMark ...

Roomark: Jeffrey 9.15.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: Rob and Nini My living room is filled with comfortable furniture and beautiful art painted by friends. A custom Nate Berkus chair tops it off. - Jeffrey Origin: NA >>...

Roomark: roomlovr 9.15.08

>> Go To Previous Roomark: Jeffrey roomlovr loves rough, rustic rooms. - roomlovr Origin: http://www.style-files.com/2008/09/11/rustic-dining/ >> Go To Previous Roomark: Jeffrey >> Return To M...

Events Calendar: 09.10.08
New York

Richard Meier, Andre Balazs, Murray Moss and Paola Antonelli discuss NYC's influence on their work Art & Design Events... AT Events: • September is Pets Month • Stay tune...

Ceramic Pedestal Bowls from VivaTerra

Whether it's a unique cake stand or a tiered dish, we love servingware that brings height to the tabletop. Our latest find — these white ceramic pedestal bowls from VivaTerra... ...

Good Questions: Translating Furniture Stamps?

Kate asks for help: I bought a set of four very sturdy blond wood chairs at Brimfield, planning to recover the seats and stain the frames ebony. Before I let loose on them, though, I wanted to make su...

Folio Leather Bed from Crate & Barrel

Stretched over a steel frame, the leather of Crate & Barrel's Folio bed adds a hint of luxury to what is a rather plain-looking bed frame. Perfect for creating a relaxing environment, the pale gray ...

China Themed Birthday Party
From Ohdeedoh: Our site that covers modern homelife with children

The Olympics piqued a lot of kids' interest in China. And China is the inspiration for this lush and colorful birthday party for a lucky 8-year old. Throw an adult version and serve mai tais. T...

Good Questions: Identify These Pendant Lamps?

Hello AT! I would like to post this to see if anyone knows who makes these light fixtures. Thank you, Amy (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions a...

New Classics: Woods Wallpaper [& fabric] from Cole & Son

This just in from Eddie: "...just walked by the Elizabeth Bauer store on Greenwich Ave bet Charles and Perry and saw the pattern on a fabric on a loveseat that is in the display window." I first saw ...

House Tour: Bill and Maria's Cat Playground
New York

Name: Bill and Maria Location: Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Size: 850 sqft. Lived in: 3 years >> Enter Gallery! Bill and Maria, founders of Uhuru Design shared their home with the design crowd at la...

Hot or Not? Spaghetti Chandelier by Zinoo Park

The haphazard Spaghetti Chandelier from Korean designer Zinoo Park uses a powder-coated wire bowl and a tangle of industrial red wires... ...

Hepper Pet Bed Giveaway: 1 Day To Go

Item: Two Modern Hepper Pet Beds - one for a cat owner and one for a dog owner Designer: Jed Crystal Value: @ $300 total (up to $155 each) >> Enter Here Congratulations to yesterday's winner, Heidi ...

Ebay Scavenger: Antique Crystal Glass Doorknob Set
New York

Antique Crystal Glass Doorknob Set It's all in the details. This week on Ebay Scavenger we're looking at home hardware. Maybe you've got a thrift store dresser you're hoping to refurbish, or you're...

Minai Seating by Dirk Winkel

This collection of seating from German designer Dirk Winkel uses a wire-frame base to hold the seating shells. The wide aluminum bar is used to clamp in seating shells — which can be wood or u...

Kinky Masking Tape
Paris

Make packing fun with bondage-inspired "Attache-moi" ("Tie me up") tape from Decoclico.fr, further proof that the French never miss a chance to sex-up even the most mundane everyday activities. If thi...

PlantTherapy: Clean Lines of Teco Art Pottery

Although there are many vases out there, we think it's great to have a few well-chosen vases with useful shapes. Teco Art Pottery is a collection of vases with classic shapes and clean lines. The ...

From The Kitchn: September Is Home Cooking Month

It's hard to cook much during the summer, but now it's September and fall and we've written a manifesto on returning to the kitchen. Home cooking means roast chicken. Home cooking means garden tomatoe...

ItchyKnee

ItchyKnee, started by Lance Foley, a sculptor/designer and Haruko Fukui, an architect, is one hip little website of pet fun. They sell a small assortment of cat toys, such as organic matatabi Japan...

Crinoline Patio Chairs From Patricia Urquiola
Paris

L'Express has a slideshow of favorites from the September edition of Maison & Objet, including this Crinoline chair from Patricia Urquiola... ...

Jed Crystal of Hepper
AT Offline 09.04.08, New York

A Hepper classic! >> Enter Gallery of Jed's Slides Believe it or not, Jed also flew in from Vermont for our meetup last week. Hepper, Jed's new company he named after a cat who is named after Aud...

The Rug Company: Designs from Barber Osgerby

British design duo Edward Barber and James Osgerby of Barber Osgerby have a series of modern wool rugs available from The Rug Company......

Good Questions: Help With Furniture Layout?

Alexis would like some advice: Dear AT, I live in a typical NYC highrise rental built in the 80s. It's a one bedroom that I share with my roommate. (we blocked off the livingroom using pressurized wal...

Look! Inside Target's Bullseye Bodega

This morning we got a sneak peak inside one of Target's Bullseye Bodegas. Starting this Friday, September 12th, four Bullseye Bodegas will open in Manhattan to promote Target's current list of 22 de...

Roundup: Ghetto Blaster Nostalgia
From Unplggd: Our site that untangles your wires

Funky fresh. Forget minimal white iPod docks, we should go back to these 20 pound behemoths fromthe 80's. Better yet, someone should turn one of these into an iPod dock. Take a walk down memory lane ...

Good Questions: Suggest a Similar Paint Color?

Hi — I'm hoping someone can help me identify this paint color used in the new Anthropologie catalogue. Thanks! Amanda (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. E...

Look!: Composting Diapers, Food and Leaves

This may not make for savory lunch fare, but it should, because this is all about how there's a lot of stuff that we use that doesn't need to become "trash" and can become "food" for the earth (and ...

Best of Three: Homes with Pets

Liz's Herald Square Apartment with Go Go Cat and Koo Koo Kitty "3 cats, a turtle and a lizard - Yay pet month!" So say's Hollie in today's survey of what pets readers have at home. While Hollie defi...

Glass Buildings: The New Architecture of NYC
New York Magazine 9.7.08

There's been a lot of focus on the glass buildings that have gone up across the city as part of the latest building boom. New York Magazine's architecture critic, Justin Davidson, has eloquently det...

ColorTherapy: The Worst Colors for Interiors, Vol. II

To All ColorTherapy Posts I’m told that my first column on worst colors, The Worst Colors For Interiors, met with such great success that it still tops the AT charts. Let’s see if we can continu...

Scavenger: Anthropologie Astrid Chair for $500
New York

Anthropologie Astrid Chair for sale in our Classifieds! Click here to view these Craigslist finds below... ...

Alessi Miniatures: Small-Scale Design Classics

Alessi has released miniature versions of some of their most recognizable designs — Phillipe Starck's iconic citrus juicer, above is included in this collection... ...

PlantTherapy: Huge Zucchini in Queens

If you live out in the country, and especially here in the Northeast, you will see all sorts of competitions to judge prize vegetables at the agricultural fairs in August and September. Not so in t...

From The Kitchn: Zucchini-Potato Frittata (With Bacon)

Potatoes, summer squash, onions, eggs, bacon - a few simple ingredients can make a dish of such comfort and luxury that you swear you'll never eat out again. Get the recipe and step-by-step photos at ...

Spoiled Brats Pet Food and Supplies

Spoiled Brats sure lives up to its name. Providing organic and all natural food, vitamins and supplements for dogs, cats, fish and birds, they can work with every dietary situation to pamper and spoi...

Dara Foster of Pupstyle.com
AT Offline 09.04.08, New York

Pupstyle.com highlights the new style and sensibility of pet design >> Enter Gallery of Dara's Slides Dara flew in from Vermont to sit on our AT Offline panel last week. She is the brainchild beh...

Handmade Oak Towel Rack from Design Within Reach

We're fond of simple tools that are well-made with strong materials. This towel rack newly available from Design Within Reach fits the bill. Handmade in Sweden of solid oak with metal hardware, the ...

Good Questions: Shelf Brackets for Medicine Cabinets?

Reader Simi needs some advice: I live in an average Manhattan apartment with an average Manhattan medicine cabinet in our bathroom (with glass shelves). Do you know where I can find the "clips" to ho...

AT Offline: The Pet Design Meetup 9.4.08
Dara Foster, Jed Crystal, Julia Szabo, Bill Hildendorf & Maria Rueda, Vanessa von Hessert

• What: AT Offline Design Meetup (info and signup here) • Members: 718 Last Thursday we hosted our 15th meetup and our first one solely on pet design. The crowd and the speakers were int...

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