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Is it a SF thing? Maybe because it is relatively easy to get from the city out to where natural beauty abounds, we have a full array of posts featuring beautiful houses in the trees on Apartment...
We love to write letters, especially on planes, trains, and various other forms of transport, and especially while vacationing. But postcards, the usual media for vacation communication, always s...
Fourth of July #2, Independence, MissouriIn San Francisco, Fourth of July and fireworks usually go together like oil and vinegar - they just don't mix. That's not for trying, of course, but most of th...
Today is Friday for us at Apartment Therapy as tomorrow we have a day off in celebration of 4th of July. I thought I would share with you the beautiful work of a Danish photographer Ditte Isager....
Ah yes, we can certainly appreciate impromptu, but correct and recyclable wine storage. Putting one together on the spot would be a great ice-breaker at a party to hold everyone's wine contributions...
We recently spotted this refrigerator in a Victorian cottage renovation featured in Country Living. The doors are fitted with black-and-white-stripe painted plywood. Then......
This time last year on Apartment Therapy: San Francisco one of our top posts was a House Call put together by Anh-Minh. She took us on a visit to the home of Mighty Goods blogger, Maggie Mason. Click ...
THIS WEEK
• Room 4 Anniversary Sale & Fundraiser
• Form Vintage Anniversay Sale
• DZINE Sample Sale
• High Cotton Living
• Magic Gardens
• Sunset Modern Cottage
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Aleena is looking for some suggestions: I have been on the search for dining chairs to go with my Crate and Barrel extension dining table that is similar to the Avalon, only a little chunkier on the b...
Okay, so we know Outdoor Month is over, but there are still many summer weekends to come, and so we couldn't resist sharing some more ideas for garden parties from Sweet Paul, the blog of food stylist...
No dish rack necessaryHey, we're not all MacGyver. Sometimes our best DIY intentions end up a little - okay, or a lot - less than perfect. New website There, I Fixed It finds some of those more unfort...
Room and Board's Leo bar stools retail for $349 a piece, but put in your best offer for this set of three and you could score quite a deal. More finds after the jump...
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I've been wanting to post about these enamel bowls ever since my trip to Beijing in May, but figured they ought to wait until Escapes month, so here they are! Despite their bulk, I couldn't resist cra...
For the first day of Escapes Month, we thought we'd share a place that's long been on our list of possible weekend jaunts. Located on Tomales Bay, Nick's Cove is a collection of 1930's bungalows ...
We posted about red and green color combinations previously on Apartment Therapy. This time we came across an amazing house in Marrakech that has been beautifully renovated and decorated in red a...
We've been on record to appreciate color for color's sake outdoors, and this yellow patio wall tickles our fancy. This is obviously a serious architectural feature of a highly designed residence, bu...
Sooke is a small community at the tip of Vancouver Island. A coastal getaway, if you will. Sooke Harbour House is a top-notch inn there, with a working garden that not only provides ingredients for ...
We had the pleasure of meeting Bay Area designers Richard and Vicki Küng at the Home and Housewares show earlier this year. Their not-so-big-but-filled-with-great-things booth stood out immedia...
Adrienne sent in a good question: I recently moved into a newly-built condo in Berkeley. Most of the rooms have soft light and high ceilings, but this guest bathroom is small and windowless. It...
In honor of Travel and Escapes month here at Apartment Therapy, we thought we would share another great stop for those looking for a fun and stylish hotel that won't break the bank. With rooms startin...
So it's officially Escapes month here on Apartment Therapy, and we have to admit that the escapes we dream of usually involve more than just a mattress. Nevertheless, the Mini Capsule Hotel from Dutch...
Nowadays it seems that every big box retailer has a selection of infinity-style, or frameless mirrors. So how to tell which one's right for you? We've picked five here and given our two cents on ...
A white "almost new" full-sized Petrie Sofa from Crate and Barrel is available in the Presidio for $850 (retail price: $1499). Check it out, plus more finds, after the jump...
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After a beautiful weekend, the weather's been kind of crummy here today, but when we came across the work of stylist Lynsey Fryers on Oh Joy!, we found ourselves immediately transported to a sunn...
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and if you don't have a yard/balcony/porch or a friend's barbecue to crash, you might be feeling a little glum. Take matters into your own hands and claim a...
Our post from last week, Inspiration: Dark Interiors, received many great comments from our readers. ModFruGal posted a link to a Before and After project of her dining room. It turned out so nic...
Our indoor and outdoor planters and vases might match, but that's simply because they're standard terra cotta you can get anywhere. We've enjoyed Melissa Borrell's etched glass lighting, and thought...
Name: Terra
Location: Portland
Type of space: Backyard Deck
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: This yard has been an easy-to-maintain collection of potted plants for years...
Oversized pendant lighting can really give a boost to a room, not that this Dolphin Park, Portland dining room needs it. The bungalow, renovated by Bryce Dugan and Charles Froelick, is full of great...
Name: Sandy
Location: San Francisco
Type of space: Courtyard of Multi-Unit Building
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My garden is about 5 years old now and it gives me g...
We were initially drawn to this book because of the imagery. Silhouettes are one of our major trend addictions, and this seemed to be a new play on the traditional silhouette. Upon further inspection,...
When it comes to upholstery fabrics, we find ourselves instinctively drawn to patterns—the bolder the better. This can be an unfortunate predilection, as it's sometimes tough to make these bold...
A whole post devoted to quilted coasters? Yup, and here's why: get them stained, watermarked, and as funky as can be, and a quick wash in the laundry makes them as good as new. It's economical an...
This like new Angela Adams 5' x 8' "Betty" rug is available in Russian Hill for a sizable discount off its retail price of $899. We've got more finds (including several vintage card catalogs) af...
Forest Hills, a strange and lovely little neighborhood tucked in between West Portal and the Sunset, has always intrigued us. With its well-tended lawns, grand old cypresses and an unlikely mix o...
What a perfect example of the benefits of working with what you've got. This home garden provides the owners with privacy without sacrificing the beautiful sprawling oak tree in the center......
This beautiful bungalow is part of a 31- cottage beach community in Greenport, New York. The cottage is surrounded by the shores of the Peconic Bay. Elena Colombo fell in love with its gorgeous s...
It's got all the features of a modern patio, without the small detail of the outdoor part: the indoor patio at Seattle's Ace Hotel. Check it out after the jump......
Name: Tierney Conner
Location: Oakland
Type of space: Deck
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Our outdoor room is a series of cascading decks that link the interior of our...
Garden gates are often romantic-looking entries to lush hideaways, like the one pictured up top. But they take on many other forms, too, from straightforward modern designs to organic, hand-for...
Name: Kimberley
Location: Sunnyvale
Type of space: Apartment Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: My project has been the entire patio itself. I rent a tiny apartment...
The petroleum industry doesn't typically conjure images of smiling children, sunday walks, or play dates. But this park is here to change that... Made from recycled and repurposed elements from the oi...
Alison's fireplace, stage one
DIY mistakes are always a lively topic around here, aren't they? And it's a fair bet that we've all had the experience of completing a paint project, only to find that t...
Is there anything better than sliding in between crisp cotton sheets on a summer night? We can't think of much. But if your linens need a bit of an upgrade, now might be the time to take advantag...
West Elm's Parsons Desk is an extremely versatile piece, so it's no wonder you often see them in our House Tours. Snag one in an espresso finish in Noe Valley for $125. More finds after the jump....
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