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15 Tips for Better Weekly Meal Planning
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) How do you get dinner on the table, week in and week out, without getting bored? How do you stay energized and engaged with the act of cooking at home? Here are fifteen of our best and most universal tips for learning how to plan your meals. • 15 Tips for
Faith Durand
Sep 19, 2012
Robert’s Rooftop View Over Berlin
Name: RobertLocation: Mitte, Berlin, GermanySize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 years; rented Lofted high above fashionable Torstrasse in Mitte, with views to Berlin’s famous Fernsehturm in Alexanderplatz and busy Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, scientist Robert lives in a quietly stylish Dachgeschoss (attic level) one-bedroom apartment.
Lydia Brotherton
Sep 19, 2012
Before & After: A Trashed Curbside Dresser
I am fairly certain that if I drove by this dresser on trash day in my neighborhood, I would have kept on going. Sure it is an interesting size and has nice lines, but the utterly awful painted finish would have had me imagining all types of other things that would undoubtedly be wrong with it, not to mention the hours of labor involved in stripping it.
Richard Popovic
Sep 19, 2012
Baked Nutella & Cream Cheese Sandwich
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Nutella (obviously). Cream cheese. A sprinkle of salt, and crusty Italian bread. Crisp toasted outside and hot, gooey inside, oozing with tangy cream cheese and the scent of chocolate and hazelnuts.This is dessert, in the guise of a sandwich. • Baked Nutella Sandwich The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 19, 2012
A Renter Updates Her Blah Kitchen
Audra had a blah kitchen with standard-issue cabinets. She wanted to give it a little bit of personality, but as a renter, she didn’t have a lot of options so she had to get creative. • Updated Rental Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 19, 2012
How To Make Iced Coffee
Entrepreneur, mother and Brooklynite Katie Deedy shares her method for making delicious ice coffee. • Make Iced Coffee Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 18, 2012
How Much Do You Rely on Online Reviews?
NPR recently ran a story on “Five Ways To Spot A Fake Online Review, Restaurant Or Otherwise” as a response to author RJ Ellroy being caught writing fake reviews of his novels. How useful you find online reviews? • Do You Use Online Reviews? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 18, 2012
Trend Watch: Gold Dipped Accessories
Items dipped in gold appear as though they were touched by King Midas himself, transforming materials like glass, wood and paper into something much more opulent. Check below the link for a few great products and DIY’s. • Gold Dipped Accessories Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 17, 2012
Before & After: DIY Compass Rose Table
Janel had an old round table that was just crying out for a makeover. After some careful thought and consideration, she decided to cover the entire table with Rub’n’Buff. At that point the table took on a beautiful burnished gold tone, but Janel wasn’t finished.Janel decided to cover the top of the table with a compass rose, and she decided to create that pattern herself rather than using a stencil!
Colleen Quinn
Sep 17, 2012
A DIY Zinc Sheet Metal Covered Table
I had heard of DIY metal countertops, but I hadn’t considered covering a table! With a few tools that you’ll probably have to pick up at the hardware store the task almost looks… dare I say — simple! • DIY Zinc Covered Table Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 17, 2012
10 Inspiring Small-Space Pantries
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) I recaptured an inefficient coat closet and turned it into a cheery little pantry — one of my all-time most useful kitchen projects! Here are ten more inspiring examples of pantries, each with a takeaway for small spaces. • 10 Inspiring Pantries The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 14, 2012
Before & After: Erin’s Painted House
Erin lives in a row house with a brick façade that she and her husband found underwhelming. The brick was not the best quality and had mismatched mortar spots, and the bottom line was, they wanted to give their home some stand-out personality.After testing out 12 shades of gray paint samples, Erin of 110 + 2 settled on Sherwin Williams’ Classic French Gray for the house and their Citrus for the front and back doors. The gray is classic, and the punchy yellow is fun and modern.
Kim R. McCormick
Sep 14, 2012
A Guide to Whole Grains
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) With fall just around the corner, now is the time to stock your pantry with hearty, healthy whole grains! From amaranth to wild rice, get the skinny on whole grain ingredients and whole grain flours here. • Whole Grains Guide The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 14, 2012
A Pro Organizer’s Tips for Fall Closet Cleaning
People always think of the new year as the perfect time to clean out closets, but pro organizer Nicole Anzia prefers to do it after Labor Day. Here are her tips for cleaning out your closet… • Fall Closet Cleaning Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 14, 2012
Advice From a Pro Organizer: Fall Closet Cleaning
People always think of the new year as the perfect time to clean out closets, but professional organizer and declutterer Nicole Anzia of Washington DC-based Neatnik prefers to do it after Labor Day. “I always think of fall as a new beginning. Summer is over, kids are back at school and everyone else resumes a “normal” schedule in September. Plus, the weather is about to turn crisp, so what better time to clean out your closets?
Catrin Morris
Sep 13, 2012
A Word to Fear: Hangry!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Do you get hangry?! This is a very helpful word, a word to signal impending storm clouds and danger, a word to fear. Oh — not familiar with the term? Let me bring you up to speed. This is a word you should know. • Do You Get Hangry? The
Faith Durand
Sep 13, 2012
The Return of Andy Warhol’s Soup Cans
“Life imitates art”, or is it art imitates life? Either way, for Campbell’s 50th Anniversary, they chose to turn the tables on art, taking Andy Warhol’s famous Tomato Soup Can as inspiration for a series of limited edition cans. • Andy Warhol Soup Cans Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 13, 2012
Bathroom Decor: Save On This & Splurge On That
In my decorating work, I find that even creative types tend to be a little hesitant to think outside the box when it comes to decorating the bath. But there are a lot of areas where you can save without sacrificing functionality, and a few that are worth the splurge. • Bathroom: Save or Splurge
Carrie McBride
Sep 12, 2012
How to Make Homemade Granola Bars
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) I am a self-professed granola bar fiend. I nearly always have a granola bar or two close at hand. Making my own from the assortment of oats, nuts, and dried fruits that are always in my cupboard was a natural next step. • Homemade Granola Bars The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 12, 2012
Quick History: Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture might seem like an invention of the Victorian era, but that’s just when it hit the English and American markets. In fact, wicker is one of the oldest methods of making furniture, common all over the world for thousands of years. But wait, I’ll bet you’re wondering what wicker is exactly, am I right? So let’s define our terms, and take a quick look at the history of wicker.
Anna Hoffman
Sep 12, 2012
Before & After: Transforming an Artist’s Easel into a Media Stand
Sheila was never a fan of the console that held her TV and other media equipment, especially given its size in relation to the awkward corner that housed the installation. Months ago she found the ideal solution to her dilemma and ordered an artist’s easel to convert into a TV/media stand. With just a little modification, she was able to transform the easel and therefore her living room.
Colleen Quinn
Sep 12, 2012
10 Kitchens Without Upper Cabinets
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) It might seem crazy to forego the storage that upper cabinets offer, but there are some significant advantages in return. See 10 inspiring kitchens without uppers, and read more on why it’s sometimes a good idea. • No Upper Cabinets! The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 12, 2012
How To Know if Working from Home Is Right For You
More often these days, people are considering the personal and professional benefits of working from home. Here’s a check list to help you weigh the pros and cons. • Is Working at Home For You? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 12, 2012
Kitchen Storage Between the Studs: 5 Examples of Smart Recessed Cabinets
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Did you know there’s a lot of room between the studs of your walls? You can create shallow recessed cabinets and shelving between the studs. Here are five great examples in the kitchen, plus a guide to building your own recessed shelving. • Storage Between the Studs The Kitchn
Faith Durand
Sep 11, 2012
Before & After: Showroom Quality Handmade 3 Display Desk
DIY desks are becoming a more common sight these days, but desks like rrim’s beautifully executed bi-level birch and pine desk designed for three displays and a water-cooled PC is far from the norm. Hours upon hours of “sanding and staining and clear-coating” resulted in a space efficient and cable-hiding piece worth showcasing… rrim’s Spec’s List: CPU: Intel i7 980x @ 4.
Gregory Han
Sep 11, 2012
10 Options for Indoor Bike Storage
Autumn is breathing down our necks. The approach of colder weather might mean it’s time to park the bicycle indoors for the season. If you’re short on space but still want to bring your wheels indoors, perhaps one of these storage solutions will be the right fit. • Indoor Bike Storage Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 11, 2012
Melyssa & Ted’s Colorful Carriage House
Name: Melyssa & TedLocation: Arlington, Massachusetts Size: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 3 years; Rented Entering Melyssa and Ted’s home, I expected to walk out back and see the ocean. Not quite a reality for this 19th century carriage house north of Boston, but that vacation vibe mixed with bright colors and quirky touches creates a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that’s not afraid of a little sand.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 11, 2012
Swapping Broken iPhone Stories
You did something dumb and you’ve broken your iPhone. Now you’ve got yourself a cracked screen or perhaps one that’s been waterlogged. It happens. It’s not that fun. But after a while, we can look back and laugh. • Broken iPhone Stories Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 11, 2012
10 Attractive Storage Jars with Lids
Flour, sugar, coffee and more go great in a set of colorful storage jars lined up perfectly (or haphazardly) on a counter top. Here are ten colorful storage jars with lids we think really like. • 10 Storage Jars with Lids Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 10, 2012
Andrew & Rebecca’s Modern Vintage Country Home
Name: Rebecca Proctor, Andrew Wightman and baby WrenLocation: Bude, Cornwall, UKSize: 780 square feetYears lived in: 4 years; Owned Moving to the Cornish countryside from London four years ago, Andrew and Rebecca embraced a major design challenge. “We knew that we wanted to create a home that would feel cosy but not cluttered. Moving to the countryside was all about living a simple life and we wanted the house to reflect that.
Guest
Sep 10, 2012
A Closer Look at the Tulip Table
Eero Saarinen contributed much to our design lexicon, though he is best remembered for one item in particular: the Tulip table. An undeniable classic, this table looks as good today as it did in 1956. • The Tulip Table Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 10, 2012
5 Ways to Make Your Home Your Refuge
We often talk about ways to make your house feel like a home. This post is about how to make your home feel like a refuge; it doesn’t have a single thing to do with your decor and it’s all totally, 100% free. • Your Home as a Refuge Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 7, 2012
Is Refrigerating Eggs Necessary?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Any world traveler has probably noticed that in most countries outside of the US and Canada, eggs aren’t stored under refrigeration. Why is that? • Is Refrigerating Eggs Necessary? The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Sep 7, 2012
A Closer Look at Nelson Bubble Lamps
If there was a list of the most recognizable modern design pieces, George Nelson’s space-ship like, self-webbing plastic Bubble Lamps would be on it… • Nelson Bubble Lamps Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 7, 2012
How To Soft-Boil an Egg
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) The perfect soft-boiled egg should have firm, custard-like whites and a warm runny yolk. This is a slightly trickier endeavor than simply hard-boiling eggs, but nothing that can’t be mastered in the space of a Saturday morning! • Soft-Boiled Eggs The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Sep 6, 2012
A Closer Look at the Componibili
Most classics of modern design are attention-grabbers, but the humble Componibili blends into the background wherever it is, quietly serving its purpose even the tightest of spaces. • A Look at the Componibili Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 6, 2012
Before & After: 1960’s Stereo Cabinet Turned Into 50,000 Song “Porta-Party”
What started off as a worn down circa 1960’s stereo cabinet was converted into an impressive yesterday-meets-tomorrow media PC capable of storing their 50,000 song library.
Gregory Han
Sep 6, 2012
How To Save Money & Cut Your Own Photo Mat
Invest in a simple mat cutter and the world of framing is at your fingertips. Cutting mats is easy, inexpensive, and takes your artwork to a new level. It looks custom, even if you buy a readymade frame from a store. • How To Cut a Photo Mat Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 6, 2012
A Closer Look at Nelson Bubble Lamps
If there was a top ten list of the most recognizable modern design pieces ever, there’s no doubt George Nelson’s Bubble Lamps would be on it. Though they come in quite the variety of sizes and shapes, their core design — a space-ship like, self-webbing plastic lamp — is the look that many folks gravitate
Carrie McBride
Sep 6, 2012
IKEA’s Interesting Roots in Scandinavian Progressivism
Although IKEA has become an international brand and a consummate capitalist success story, its roots in Scandinavian progressivism — both aesthetic and social — remind us that there’s more to the company than meets the eye. • IKEA’s roots Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 5, 2012
Quick History: The Bauhaus & Its Influence
We’ve all seen Marcel Breuer’s famous Wassily chair — the first to use tubular steel for a domestic setting — supposedly inspired by a bicycle frame (image 1). Would you believe this chair, maybe the most famous design to emerge from the Bauhaus, is a grandfatherly 87-years-old? Yes, the Bauhaus turned 93 this past spring, a shocking fact given that Bauhaus design still feels incredibly fresh and current.
Anna Hoffman
Sep 5, 2012
How To Bake Eggs en Cocotte
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) I don’t like to play favorites, but baking eggs in individual ramekins until the whites are barely set and the yolks reach that creamy, pudding-like consistency may, perhaps, be my egg de resistance. Here’s how to do it. • Eggs en Cocotte The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Sep 5, 2012
Ways to Welcome Fall
Every fall I am mystified by all the magazines that say things like “Now that the leisure of summer is over..” – do they not work year-round? So I’ve put together a little list of things to make back-to-school season feel special… • Ways to Welcome Fall Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 5, 2012
107 Inspirations for a Healthy, Organized Home
While the months ahead are sure to be busy, you can keep things at home on a relaxed, summery even keel by staying ahead of the chores, getting things in order and staying focused on the positive. • Healthy, Organized Home Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 4, 2012
Joe & Brad’s Small Space with Big Style
Name: Brad and Joe, plus Lilly (dog) and Olivia (cat) Location: East Lakeview — Chicago, Illinois Size: 420 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Owned Brad and Joe’s Lakeview apartment is a wonderful lesson in making the most of a small space. This 420 square foot apartment is home to two men, one sizable dog and a cat — and yet it actually feels spacious, clutter-free and comfortable. Joe and Brad have made great use of every inch of space in their small apartment.
Jason Loper
Sep 4, 2012
Before & After: Salvaging a DIY Dresser Gone Wrong
This dresser is a telling reminder that DIY efforts to improve older furniture are nothing new — though viewing this wallpaper application as an improvement may be a stretch! Despite the poor finish, the waterfall dresser itself is a solid piece, one Sarah knew deserved a makeover.Sarah stripped off the green patterned wallpaper only to discover thick layers of paint underneath.
Colleen Quinn
Sep 4, 2012
Must-Haves for a Dedicated Cook’s Kitchen
Earlier, we wrote about essentials for a first kitchen and here’s a follow-up for ten must-have items for a dedicated cook’s kitchen… • Kitchen Must Haves Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Sep 4, 2012
How To Make a Chalkboard Menu Board
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Inspired by a pin or two of chalkboard walls in kitchens, I thought it fitting to have a chalkboard menu prominently on display in the dining room. So I DIY’ed a chalkboard-painted piece of plywood on the wall. Easy, not-permanent, moveable, perfect. • DIY Chalkboard Menu Board The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 31, 2012