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We saw these beautiful gold-leafed bottles by Tomas Kral in the most recent Readymade, and they inspired us to think about trying a similar project at home. After all, his lovely vessels started out l...
If, like some people we know (ahem!), the head of your bed is minus some much needed adornment, here are a few DIY ideas as well as some inspirational shots to get you motivated this weekend. The shot...
We love old ornate frames. We have collected a few of them over the years, but we haven't used them for anything yet. Seeing this great DIY project got us thinking that one of them could definitely be...
We've been enamored of Esque's glass work for some time now, but this set of white and clear glass vessels is especially beautiful. Without the saturated colors we usually see from the designer, we'...
A big hooray for Etsy's "Handpicked Items" feature, which always turns us on to new designers we'd never find otherwise. Our latest discovery is a brand new shop out of Bangkok....
A low-slung wood lounge chair, plain and simple. Handmade by Toronto's Bookhou, the Petit Chaise No.1 is a chair made for small homes......
I'm not sure what it is about hot tubs, but I love them - especially during the winter. They seemed rather prevalent back in California but now living in North Carolina, I can't find them anywhere. I ...
This family of five from the Netherlands, the van Hamerens, chose their 1917 Portland, Oregon, home for the circular layout and period details. It also sits on a hill with views of Mount St. Helens,...
We would never think of sewage pipes as a possible structure for a hotel room, but these ones are clean, modern, and functional. Three drain pipes have been converted into a hotel that is located in a...
Marcus sent us a good question: We own a Min Media Stand (purchased from DWR). It sits on our hardwood floors and hold all of our media equipment (dvd & cd player, receiver, etc.). When our niece and ...
Tomorrow from noon onwards, our favorite shops in San Francisco's Mission District will be participating in a “mid-winter stroll” to encourage support for local businesses at a time when—let’s...
We first found out about Jamie Meares via this article, and had to check out her blog, Isuwannee (because anyone who buys up to three copies of Domino a month is someone we want to know). We were happ...
A really great price for classic lighting: 2 Kartell Icon Pendants in Orange for $50 each. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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If DIY month has you itching to learn a new hands-on skill, and you aren’t afraid to singe a little armhair, think about signing up for a workshop at Public Glass. (Kidding, by the way—they make y...
Since there's no Target in the city, we usually troll around the website to get our fix of affordable finds. But locating all the cool stuff they carry amidst thousands of products can get tedious. Lu...
These amazing pictures are of a Chanel Runway for the 2009 spring and summer collection. The gorgeous white paper flower arrangements of roses, daisies, leaves, and petals decorated the massive column...
Ever since we spotted recycled glass tumblers made from Sol beer bottles at Farmhouse Wares, we've been scheming on how to make tumblers of our own (we get especially inspired by the beverage case a...
British Columbia-based architect Keith Dewey built his green, prefab home himself, a large DIY undertaking. And he documented it all to share...
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Sometimes nothing scratches our crafting itch more than a project that helps us organize future projects. Case in point is this fabric wall organizer designed by Lotta Jansdotter. Paired, of course,...
This beautiful lighting installation is part of the Emil & Samuel restaurant/night club decor in Oslo. The 100m2 of wood veneer was designed by Catherine Kullberg, Norway - based designer. The light a...
Amy is working on a project: I got a little footstool for free through freecycle (shown below the jump). I've already sanded and primed it but I have creative block. I'm not sure how to decorate it no...
We’re big fans of everything artichoke-related (including, perhaps most importantly, the vegetable itself, alongside a nice little dish of melted butter). That’s why we were so tickled to come acr...
Rather than succumbing to the usual chains that crop up in newly gentrified areas, Portland's Northeast Alberta Street has maintained an independent spirit and artistic bent......
A pair of vintage steel, wood and caning Cesca-style chairs in good condition are available for $150. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Using the lines, shapes, and materials of industrial objects as his inspiration, local designer Michael McEwen, based in Emeryville, produces some seriously stunning fixtures. We’d love to bask in t...
If all the DIY talk around here lately has you itching to start a project of your own, we found the sale for you: Marimekko regular and upholstery fabric on major markdown......
Because February is a DIY month here on AT, we have been looking on the internet for some inspiration. Decoupage on the concrete ceiling in our home wouldn't really work, but it could be a fun project...
We've seen plenty of throw pillows made out of sacking fabric, even upholstery. These little sachets make mini artwork out of the vintage printing, and sewn together with a loop and a button are ter...
beforeFlowers are always appreciated around our house, but for something a little more substantial (and lasting) to give this Valentine's Day, we like the idea behind Rose and Radish's "Before and Aft...
One common DIY project is refurbishing old furniture with a good paint job. This high-impact, low-cost project can be accomplished by anyone: we've shared some furniture painting tips before from Ma...
Lining the inside of an chest of drawers is a great update to an old piece, providing a pleasant surprise when putting away or retrieving the contents of each drawer. But here's an idea if you don't...
We love this before and after project. Over the years we had a few similar dressers that we originally found in thrift stores or on a street. Even though they were originally bought or acquired with t...
Tessa sent in an email: My boyfriend and I have been living in a big South facing SOMA loft for about 6 months. The windows are about 16 feet high and the entire width of the loft and have no coverin...
We love to use repurposed tins for flower arrangements. Lately, oyster tins have been our favorites. They’re fun for fans of vintage typography, and the faded colors are a nice complement to bouquet...
When we first featured HGTV's 2009 Dream House, we got a whole lot of, um, less than pleased comments on the look of the place. And we must admit, we got bored about half way through the photo tour an...
An espresso wood desk with red accent drawers from Design Within Reach is available for $150. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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Name: Mariah Gardner
Location: San Francisco’s Mission District
Size: 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath apartment
Years lived in: 4 ½ years rented
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With our annual Oscars party coming up, we’re facing an annual conundrum: Where will everybody sit? Usually, unless we're serving a sit-down dinner, we don't worry about having a seat for every sing...
How many apartments do you know that have a room solely devoted to a home office? We're drawing a blank, but in most cases a desk and chair will do just fine, and can fit in even the smallest of space...
We are known for collecting way too much junk. One of the things that we can't seem to let go off are catalogs with beautiful interiors. The clothes, shoes, or jewelry might be beautiful as well, but ...
The Anysize clock operates on a simple concept we are very familiar with: mount the clock hands to the way, and stick the adhesive numbers around them as close in or far out as you please. While the...
These rooms combine modern streamlining with soft accessories in neutral colors and natural materials. See a few accessories from Vancouver shop 18 Karat that help achieve this look after the jump.....
We usually clean up in a good game of Scrabble, so we appreciated these DIY projects using the game's board, tiles and racks. The diversity of available materials, vintage nostalgia and perennial ...
Many of us bring souvenirs from our travels, but sometimes we can't figure out what to do with them when we get home. If baskets is your thing, this is a great idea of how to use baskets as wall art. ...
Before and AfterYou may remember that Ayse sent in a question about removing contact paper from the walls of her closet. The community came through with a wonderful simple suggestion that worked perfe...
We always love the incongruous beauty of industrial elements in the garden. So last week, when we stopped by Flora Grubb Gardens, we were completely wowed by these little potted landscapes installed i...
What design trends does San Francisco-based designer Will Wick say are "in" or "out" right now, and what are those things in the picture above? Find out after the jump......
In San Rafael, 4 original three legged Ant Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in white are selling for $1500. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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We love the idea of making a DIY chalkboard out of a vintage frame. But Jessica turns that idea inside out in her office, hanging empty frames to organize the chalkboard wall behind her desk......
It's DIY month here on AT, which got us thinking on past projects completed, and also some of the mistakes made along the way. The latest being our duo-tone dining room paint job......
We love the idea of a house on wheels. You could move it where you want it to be at any given time, but still feel like you live in a house and not in an RV. What is even more interesting is that the ...
Looking for a new task lamp can be a very boring proposition. It's easy to assume that there's nothing new under the sun and just go with the first decent-looking apparatus at the nearest home store...
Ooh, did anyone else drool over the North Berkeley Mid-Century Modern house featured on design*sponge today? If you didn't catch it, check the link (and more pictures) after the jump......
Valerie Wells is a designer, quilter, painter, photographer. Her seemingly endless creative energy is an inspiration to us as we start off DIY Month here at AT. A quick look at her blog revealed thr...
We have to admit we've thoroughly enjoyed the renaissance of felted wool in home decor. The texture is warm and fun, and plays more modern that a knit textile. However, we can get a little bored whe...
There is something very classic about a Chesterfield sofa. When we think of these, we usually imagine all leather, tufted back, and large rounded arms. It was named in 1900 after Earl of Chesterfield,...
Angelina is looking for ideas: Hi AT, I bought this chair for $2.99 wanting to make a project out of it. The cushion can easily be reupholstered, but I don't have any color/pattern/texture in mind. I'...
Last week a gigantic new CB2 opened on Fourth Street in Berkeley, at the tail end of a stretch of shopping that includes some other great design stores (DWR, Crate and Barrel Outlet, and Builders Book...
Anyone else feel nostalgic for the classrooms of our youth? Pulldown maps, chalkboards, globes - we love it all. Not to mention these retro-style clocks, which would fit in perfectly in a school or at...
A new Saarinen 47" Tulip Dining Table with white laminate top is selling for $1200. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
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