The Latest: Aug 7, 2012

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The Upside of Schlepping

I love living in a city and I love walking, but sometimes it feels like the schlepping never ends. I try to remind myself what a fabulous workout I’m getting — it makes me feel a little more like a badass, and a little less like a pack mule. • The Upside of Schlepping

Carrie McBride

Aug 7, 2012

Mixing It Up: How To Combine Patterns Like A Pro

Mixing patterns is one of those decor areas that people seem to shy away from simply out of fear of not knowing what to match up. Well, we’re here to help get your feet wet and give you the confidence you need to feel free to mix it up!As the lovely living room above, from Lonny, amply illustrates, it’s a worthwhile skill to add to your decorating expertise and the only way to truly get comfortable with using patterns is to give it a go.

Alysha Findley

Aug 7, 2012

Before & After: Stripping Paint to Reveal a Walnut Dresser

Stripping paint often proves time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes even dangerous — but just as often, it’s worth the effort! This dresser (seen here without its drawers) was found with layers of paint — a thick coat of white being the most recent.The Crafty Canadian (from Crafty in Canada) did some research on the manufacturer and made an educated guess that underneath the layers of paint there would be beautiful solid walnut.

Sarah Dobbins

Aug 7, 2012

Out of the Ordinary Planters

If you’ve been wanting to finally start or expand that fall garden this year, you might need a few planters, and we’ve got a roundup of the most weird and wonderful yet. • Out of the Ordinary Planters Apartment Therapy

Carrie McBride

Aug 7, 2012