Apartment Therapy San Francisco - Archive for the week of 2008-06-21

Odessa Farm

Move aside, Airstreams. We want a gypsy caravan like this one at Odessa Farm. Or wait, maybe the treehouse, also on the Norfolk property......

Inspiration: Victoria's Sepia-Toned Family Photo Display

We love Victoria's family photos that she's strung along a wire. We especially love that she's chosen her favorites, used Photoshop to make them sepia-toned, and added old-fashioned white borders. ...

Best Places to Buy an Old House
This Old House

Flatbush, Brooklyn, may be one of the dozen places that This Old House picked as one of the Best Places to Buy an Old House, but there were two West Coast picks......

Survey: Do You Have Tchotchkes?

We were intrigued by a post earlier this week -- What's Your Weirdest Tchotchke? -- mostly because we saw it while we were in the midst of happily conducting a sort of mini Cure. And we realized we d...

Koko's Pop Plastic Floormats

Just because a mat is destined for outdoor use doesn't mean that it has to be bland and trashy. And conversely, just because something is made of plastic doesn't mean it has to be garish. Koko's Po...

Thursday Giveaway Roundup: 06.27.08

This week we have SIX great Giveaways on AT. Jump below to check 'em out -- and please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to actually enter that giveaway. Oh, and...

Kyle Bunting Rugs

We don't find much appealing about those standard black and white cowhide rugs. Something about walking on it when it still so closely resembles the animal it came from gives us the creeps. And while ...

Coming in July: Green @ Home Sharing & Giveaway!

We're devoted to the home, and next month we plan to address the recent frustration over going green at home. We're calling it Green @ Home, and it's designed to be a month-long sharing across most o...

SF Good Questions: How to Work With Excellent Architecture and Ugly Decor?

this is not suzanne's abode, but we're going to poke our eyes out if we keep lookingat ugly decor to find a more relevant photo AT:SF, Is there any way to work with someone else's excellent architectu...

Indoor Fruit Plants
The Martha Stewart Show

One big minus for us about living in an apartment is the lack of outdoor space for gardening. We like the thought of toiling the land and eating the fruits of our labor (literally), so we're all for a...

Lotus Bleu

Even at 250 square feet, Lotus Bleu packs a punch! Specializing in interior design and home decor from France and Vietnam, Lotus Bleu is your go-to spot for all things colorful & printed. Their in-h...

Look!: Pegboard Garden

We're considering a pegboard wall for our kitchen, and our research has awakened us to a world of applications for this versatile hardware store staple. This indoor pegboard garden is just one of th...

Celeber Jars from IKEA

While browsing our local IKEA yesterday we ran across these new Celeber Jars, and were quickly impressed. The mix of white porcelain, acacia wood and glass comes off as much higher-end than we're used...

Skinny LaMinx Totes for Heath Ceramics

If you've paid even a wee bit of attention to our posts over the past years, you would already know that we are HUGE fans of Heath Ceramics. They're local, they produce gorgeous wares and visiting t...

Look!: Art Installation at Propeller

We were recently at ...

SF Scavenger: Two Saarinen Executive Chairs by Knoll for $240

These Two Saarinen Executive Chairs by Knoll could be awesome in a home office. Recover them if you really want to glam things up. Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Ther...

SF Open Thread 117

Friday watercooler......

Look!: Modern Trellis

It seems like in most cases a landscaped garden is either two extremes - old English traditional or all modern boxwood sharp angle-y. This trellis does a nice job mixing the two, and is easy enough fo...

SF Sales Calendar: 06.26.08

Anniversary Sale at The GardenerJune Sales... The Gardener Anniversary Sale Sat., 6/28-Sun., 7/6 In stores and online ...

Emperor Gong from VivaTerra

We hope that it's not just the novelty of having a gong on one's premises that makes this infinitely appealing to us. Scratch that, it is. But what a dramatic alternative to wind chimes, indeed....

Look!: Simple Hand Painted Flower Pot

We love colorful ceramic pots, but they can get expensive. Our old standby terra cotta, on the other hand, is cheap but can start to feel a little boring. The next time we want to add some color to ou...

How To: Build a Retaining Wall

Last week we posted a few pictures of our patio space and retaining wall. Clearly, you guys wanted some more details and we're oh-so-happy to provide. Just keep in mind, we're not professional build...

SF Good Questions: Tiles at BART Stops?

AT:SF, Any idea where I can find tiles like these at the Civic Center BART stop? Thanks! -Laura...

Three Creative Cutout Coffee Tables on Etsy

We're in the market for a new coffee table, and spotted these on Etsy. While we need one with the surface completely open and intact, we thought we'd share these finds with those of you who can af...

AT:SF Email: Logjam

Helloooooooo... We're not ignoring you. Really. Truly. This is just a reminder that the mail that comes to us (including Good Questions) through this "contact us" page is bogged down somewhere and ...

Inside

Inside is a furniture store in Hayes Valley that (amongst other things) is the exclusive northern California retailer of Modernica, the furniture company that has the rights to produce some of the mos...

AT:SF Thursday Giveaway: Vintage Hobnail Vase

Giveaway: We're going vintage! And it may be a first for an AT Giveaway. But we just couldn't resist when Sasha over at BellJar — one of our favorite new SF shops — offered up this sweet lit...

Look!: Shingle Silhouettes

So maybe we'd get a wee bit in tons of trouble if we tried this on the shingles of our rental, but Paul Paquette has made an artform of the wood cuttings in the town of Seward, Alaska....

WallPops - Wallpaper Alternative for Renters?

Adding color to the walls can be a challenge for renters - wallpaper and pattern is often almost impossible. Enter WallPops - removable, repositionable decals that come in blocks, circles, and stripes...

Look!: A Four-Headed Daisy

Remember the goofy dandelions for a giant? We indulged ourselves with a few too many giggle-fests at the thought of collecting oddities for a "garden of curiosities". Almost as if in response to our...

How to: Make Plywood Counters

We've expressed our distaste for formica before, and though many think it's the only way to go if you don't want to spend the dough on marble or butcher block, that's absolutely not the case! Check ou...

Look!: Toilet (Humor?) Art at Isotope

We stumbled into Isotope (a comic shop) because we thought the decor was cool. Our favorite part? Their toilet seat art, drawn by predominant comic book folk. ...

SF Scavenger: Modern Lounge Chair Cream Leather (Pair) Biagio Cisotti for $200 each

These Modern lounge chair cream leather (pair) Biagio Cisotti look comfortable and gorgeous, too. Originally from DWR, they're waiting to be picked up in Santa Rosa. Jump below for links to this an...

Winn Condominium by E. Cobb Architects

A ha! We found the condo where the slatted screen (and funky blue chair) lives. And wow. Check it out....

David Ling's Loft

A waterfall. A bridge. A moat. Whoa. This isn't someone's garden, it's architect David Ling's loft. And his bed is cantilevered 10 feet over the aforementioned moat....

AT on... Apartment Deal Breakers

When apartment hunting, we always start off with a laundry list of things we want in an apartment (including laundry facilities, of course). But as the search starts drawing out we notice the list slo...

Inspiration: Slatted Screen

Surfing around for a little inspiration earlier today, we found this great slatted screen on PointClickHome. It separates the entry from the living room, yet is still light and airy....

Look! Faucet Coatrack

As renters, it's easy to get wistful about great building salvage — replacing sinks and molding can be out of the question in a lot of rentals. But this is a great way to showcase and repurpose ...

Etsy Scavenger: Pink

see these below the jump...

Concrete Art by Transparent House

San Francisco-based Transparent House never fails to amaze. You may remember their Perspektiva Lamp and their Tape Cassette Lamp. Their Concrete Art is nothing less than stunning....

PO/0802 Coat Hanger by Cappellini

Oo... Coat rack (or, as Cappellini calls it, hanger) as sculpture? Or sculpture as coat rack? ...

Propeller

The name 'Propeller' was picked for this Hayes Valley store because a propeller is a "perfect example of form beautifully following function - it moves things forward." We couldn't agree more with th...

Abbey's Cool Mid-Century Chairs for Sale

Speaking of collecting vintage chairs... how great are these? Abbey's selling them, we love 'em, and when we checked just now, the ad's still on Craigslist......

SF Good Questions: Where to Cut Wood for a Desk in a Closet?

this is not esther's closetAT:SF, I would like to turn a broom closet into a craft/office space. The problem is that the closet is very oddly shaped (two right angles & one 120 degree angle & one 60 d...

SF Events Calendar: 06.25.08

Jon Carling at BellJarArt & Design Events...June is Outdoor Month at Apartment Therapy BellJar Opening Reception: Jon Carling Food, drink, live performances ...

Get a Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Designers' Gardens
The Oregonian: 6.25.08

This Saturday, the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers is sponsoring a behind-the-scenes tour of gardens throughout Oregon that have been designed by members of the association....

Rustic Terra Cotta Pots at Areo Home

While it seems a little silly to us, we're sure there is a market out there for "pre-aged" terra cotta pots. Since terra cotta ages so quickly on its own, this is probably a project you should just ta...

Terrarium by Esque

Terrariums are the perfect solution for someone looking for a low-maintenance indoor garden - in most cases you can water them only once a month and they'll thrive. We've seen lots of pretty versions ...

TileVault: The Gaylord Suites

What: Hand-painted tiled border at the fantastic columned entrance for the Gaylord Suites builiding Where: Jones Street at Geary When: Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 pm Why: On our way to visit a friend's n...

Outdoor Products from Scandinavian Details

Yesterday we introduced you to Scandinavian Details, and today we're showcasing some of their very cool outdoor products. Lots of products to lust after... after the jump!...

SF Scavenger: Vintage White Wicker Desk for $125

This Vintage White Wicker Desk has the potential to be very Kelly Wearstler. Anyone want to take on the project? Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furniture Class...

SF House Tour: Lorena & Esteban's Modern Yet Folksy Abode

Name: Lorena Siminovich and Esteban Kerner Location: San Francisco Size: 1000 sq. ft. Years lived in: 1! >> See Photos San Francisco artist Lorena Siminovi...

Look!: Plant Displays at Frjtz

We were wandering around Hayes Valley yesterday when we spotted these great plants on display at Frjtz, the newly remodeled crepe restaurant. Tons of close-ups, after the jump!...

San Francisco Noise Map

We all know that if you live in a city, you put up with noise. (Unlike the couple we saw on a recent episode of HGTV's House Hunters, who, moving from Pittsburg to SF, were taken aback by the noise. ...

Captain's Mirror by BDDW at The Gardener

Perusing The Gardener's website, we were surprised to come upon this Captain's Mirror. Surprised because we really loved it when we saw it last month at BDDW in New York (in fact, this is our kinda c...

Eva Solo Rain Gauge

While it may be obvious to us when it has been raining, a rain gauge might be handy to back up our tales of woe to our out-of-town friends. But more seriously, the device would help us balance the ...

Tiny Showcase Summer Print Collection 2008

Tiny Showcase is one of our favorite sources of affordable art. Each week they release a new limited edition print, and most of the time they sell out within minutes. Luckily for those people who want...

How To: Grow Peas, Beans and Corn

Earlier this month we showed you how to start an avocado tree right in your own kitchen. This week we're stepping it up a notch and showing you a cool trick for growing corn, peas and beans. The bes...

Look!: Yellow Planters at Flora Grubb

We stopped by Flora Grubb the other day and were tickled by these bright yellow planters. A large one would be perfect for a dwarf citrus tree of some type (lemon would be very nice), but we ended up ...

SF Good Questions: Paint Color with Yellow and Burgundy Tile?

AT:SF, Our bathroom has yellow and burgundy tile (even the floors) throughout. The tile is in very good shape and we do not want to paint over the tile or have it stripped out. The tub, toilet and s...

Chihuly's Treasure Trove
Seattle Homes & Lifestyles

Did you know that famous glass artist Dale Chihuly collects vintage designer chairs? We didn't. The Seattleite (whose work is currently on display at the de Young) says, “I really just can’t thin...

Mirrored Spheres and Stones for the Garden

There's something about finding a shiny object in an unexpected place, and a mirrored sphere strategically nestled in flower beds and landscaping can add geometric interest while making the garden l...

Look!: Chalkboard Painted Door

When we moved into our current place two years ago we knew that we wanted a chalkboard in the kitchen to work as a central message board/grocery list/etc for our home. Lack of wall space prevented us ...

Look!: Our Childhood Backyard All Grown Up

Growing up, our family garden was an ever-changing space. We often had a salad picked straight from the garden but the backyard morphed as our family's needs changed. We had a full vegetable garden ...

Recycling Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

One of the major negatives associated with switching to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) from standard bulbs is the hazards associated with disposing of them when through. Because they contain trace ...

Scandinavian Details

Many shop owners along Hayes Street in popular Hayes Valley will tell you how difficult it is to open a store there, and even how much more difficult it is to keep the doors open (it's a very competit...

SF Scavenger: Eames Saarinen Style Mod Tulip Dining Set for $150

We did a double-take when we saw the price on this Eames Saarinen Style Mod Tulip Dining Set. Move quickly, people! Jump below for links to this and other good finds. Apartment Therapy Furnitur...

Inspiration: More Black Walls

We hadn't really realized so many brave people have painted (or wallpapered) their walls black until we started searching... If these rooms weren't enough to talk you into moving on over to the dark ...

Hot or Not?: MAGNET Lamp by Anna Irinarchos

MAGNET Lamp by Anna Irinarchos(jump below to vote)...

Garden Inspiration from Aloe Designs

Aloe Designs is a Vancouver, B.C.-based garden design consultancy that helps their clients see garden spaces "as an integral part of living, home and healing." We couldn't agree more with this phil...

How To: Fix a Broken Toilet Handle Using Zip Ties and a Key Ring

The handle broke off my toilet a few weeks ago, right at that time when it's too late to go to the hardware store but too early to wait until the next day to fix it (my boyfriend and I are both night ...

Look!: Our Bougainvillea

Our Bougainvillea is in full bloom! We snapped this shot this morning from our bedroom's balcony. Isn't it lovely? We love looking at it from our apartment. Truly a treat since the rest of our "ba...

Roundup: Black Walls on AT

House Tour Update: Maria's "Oh So You" Bungalow On last night's episode of Design Star, one pair of designers painted the walls of a sitting room black. It reminded us that we've shown black walls h...

Sun Shades from Inmod

It's nice to know that options for outdoor shading go beyond the standard canvas tent. Though it may not look as effective as a more traditional umbrella shape, the three discs of Inmod's Tri Corale ...

Look!: Flower Mural at Gitane

If we were artistic at all (and oh yeah, owned it) we'd love to paint a mural like this one (it's on the exterior of soon-to-open Gitane) on the boring wall next door we stare at for much of the day. ...

Exodus of S.F.'s Middle Class
S.F. Chronicle: 06.22.08

Sunday's Chronicle included an article by James Temple about how San Francisco is becoming "an enclave of the rich" because low- and middle-class residents are leaving. Why? It's not really breaking ...

SF Good Questions: Art Framing Materials on a Budget?

Dear AT:SF, I need your help! I recently found an absolutely gorgeous art work on Etsy done on hand-made paper. The edges are quite uneven and the paper itself is very much part of the artwork. The se...

Urbanweeds

We're used to having to eke out a modern vibe for our houseplants and patio using pots and plants from more traditional and country-style garden stores. It's not that it's terribly difficult to acco...

Karen Combs Fête 60/40 Print at Rose and Radish

San Francisco store Rose and Radish has released the newest 60/40 print to complement their newest in-store show, Fête. The 60/40 print club is a way for the store to support both independent artists...

GE Caulk Singles

Since we've had to toss out our last two tubes of caulk -- just how quickly are you expected to use it up?! -- we're glad to see that GE's come up with single-use packages. (Jump below for info about...

25 Eco-Chic Ideas for Your Home
Body + Soul

We are big fans of Danny Seo and his myriad tips for living a greener life. So many times "eco-living" advice is no more than a list of products to buy, which kind of misses the point completely. Dann...

Refurbished Chairs from Sarlo Wick

We were browsing for mid-century modern chairs over the weekend and we came across these upholstery and painted cane chairs from the 1960s. While the whole package caught our eye, it was the fabric t...

SF Scavenger: 4 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobson Danish Modern Chairs 1996 for $200

You probably know we love these 4 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobson Danish Modern Chairs 1996 -- they were in our Best Small-Scaled Modern Dining Chairs. We're not so sure about the green, although they'd...

SF Hot Posts: 06.21.08

SF House Tour: Sam Grawe's Designer (via Craigslist) Digs This week's hot topics included a cool house tour, small homes, mold, and "Sex and the City." While you're trying to stay cool, why don't yo...

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