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Apartment Therapy Archive: Jan 2013

Movable Storage: Rolling Cart Roundup
The humble rolling cart is the workhorse of furniture. It can be used in just about every room — kitchen, bath, laundry, office — and, since it’s mobile, it can also travel. • Rolling Carts Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 31, 2013
10 Salt Containers Worth Your Salt
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Yesterday Emma told us that to cook like a pro, you should keep your salt in a covered container or salt pig. Here are 10 options to get your salt out of the shaker once and for all: • 10 Salt Containers The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 31, 2013
Go with the Flow: Simple Ways to Relax and Enjoy Hosting
As we approach the final days of the January Cure, the celebratory get-together is looming larger in my mind. I enjoy hosting, but there are still usually stressors and worries involved, even when I’m hosting my dearest friends. As I prepare for the big night, I’m going to keep a few things in mind to eliminate that worry and to help me make the most of it.• Your guests will be as relaxed as you are.
Carolyn Purnell
Jan 31, 2013
Sara’s Perfectly Personalized Kreuzberg Apartment
Name: Sara and Mads Location: Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany Size: 75 square meters/807 square feet Years lived in: Two years; rented When they moved into their current ground floor apartment in Berlin’s busy Kreuzberg district after six long months of furnished, temporary rentals, Sara and her husband Mads were eager to put down their roots and make the apartment their own. They initially arrived with a truck of their belongings at 4 a.m.
Lydia Brotherton
Jan 31, 2013
Films with Memorable Interiors
There’s so much more to a film experience than just plot and dialogue; costumes, props and especially set décor are so important to the authenticity of a story. Here are ten movies from the past year with awesome interiors. • Movie Awards: Best Decor Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 31, 2013
When It’s OK To Get Rid of Kitchen Tools
We all have well-loved, chipped-up, and slightly shabby tools in our kitchens — the old wooden spoon, the bowl with a hairline crack that still holds fruit and looks beautiful. But there are times when it is right and good to let a tool go. • Getting Rid of Kitchen Tools The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 30, 2013
How to Foster Happiness at Home
There’s nothing better after a hard day than coming home to a place where you can begin to wash off some of the day’s struggles. You may not live in your perfect dream home now, but there are always ways to create happiness no matter where you live. • Happiness at Home Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 30, 2013
How Do You Celebrate Birthdays as a Grown-Up?
My birthday party planning is a bit delayed this year, as two of my dearest friends have been out of town, but it’s given me time to think about why I like to have birthday parties in the first place. • Grown-Up Birthday Parties Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 30, 2013
How To Make a Very Good Chili
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) There are a million and one ways to make chili. Whether you like your chili with ground meat or chuck roast, pinto beans or no beans at all, the basic method for making it is the same. Want to make a very good pot of chili? Here’s how. • How To
Cambria Bold
Jan 30, 2013
Calm and Collected: Neat, Beautiful Bedrooms
As the January Cure taught me, bedrooms are hard to keep organized. Here are 10 pulled-together examples from our house tours. • Beautifully Organized Bedrooms Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 29, 2013
Budget Wedding Meal for 120: The Dinner
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Over the past week I’ve been talking about my brother’s wedding and how some friends and I cooked and catered a homey winter dinner for about 120 people. Well, today’s the final post — I’m going to show you how it all turned out! • Budget Wedding: The Dinner The
Cambria Bold
Jan 29, 2013
Beautifully Organized: Shoe & Bag Storage
image:c2825991f525aeca346ee8e1057fee59531b764e w:540 s:"fit" class_name:"mt-image-center" show_pin_button:"true" show_image_credits:"true" When you’re short on space, shoes and bags are some of the hardest items to give a proper home. It seems like they’re always hanging around in the wrong rooms, getting crushed together in a too-small bin, getting tangled together on a top shelf, or gathering dust at the back of a closet.
Carolyn Purnell
Jan 29, 2013
Creating a Home Journal
The number for the handyman and dry cleaner, menus for favorite delivery services and a few places in strolling distance. These are among the items that can be found in my home journal. • Creating a Home Journal Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 29, 2013
Budget Wedding Meal for 120: The Cooking
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Last weekend I took on the challenge of feeding dinner to 120 family and guests. I told you about the menu, and the plan, and today I’m going to describe just what it took to cook all that food. • Budget Wedding Meal: The Cooking The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 29, 2013
Budget Wedding Meal for 120: The Plan
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Yesterday I shared the menu for the family wedding I’m catering this weekend. Now — how to get it all done? How do you safely cook, transport, warm up, and serve a meal to 120 people without going crazy? • Budget Wedding Meal: The Plan The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 28, 2013
What’s Next? Trend Predictions for 2013
Decor trends come and go, and some even have real staying power. We have seen our fair share of chevron, herringbone, MCM, chalkboard paint, gray paint, decals, and birds, to name a few. • Trend Predictions Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 28, 2013
8 Great Stenciled, Papered, and Painted File Cabinet Makeovers
It’s one of those things that nobody wants, but everybody needs in their home office. A utilitarian fireproof file cabinet is a must to keep your important documents safe and in order. But you don’t have to settle for the metallic beige eyesores of your parents’ den circa 1970.You can take an old cabinet (or a new-to-you one from a flea market or thrift store) and tailor it to suit your home office with a fresh coat of paint, wallpaper or patterned vinyl.
Taryn Williford
Jan 28, 2013
Before & After: Kitchen Nook Makeover
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) San Francisco-based interior designer Cristin Priest thought her breakfast nook could use some sprucing up, so she decided to give it a fresh, springy makeover… • Kitchen Nook Makeover The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 28, 2013
In Love With Smeg Refrigerators
I don’t know about you, but the sight of a Smeg refrigerator in a kitchen just makes me happy. I love how much personality they add to a room. They’re so streamlined, so retro, so cheerful! • Smeg Refrigerators Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 28, 2013
Menu For a Mid-Winter Sledding Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) You, your gang of best friends, and a snowy hillside near your house. Sledding and snacks come first, followed by a lazy dinner while coats and boots dry out next to the radiator. Here’s a menu for the day: • Menu For a Mid-Winter Sledding Party The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 25, 2013
Before & After: From Ceiling Space to Playroom
This townhouse only had two bedrooms, and desperately needed a dedicated workspace and playspace. Angie was struck with inspiration when she thought about all the unused space in their 2-story foyer — why not build a loft? Join Us on Pinterest: Apartment Therapy She had her husband and father-in-law build this clever, creative loft and made it into a little nook for working and playing.
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 25, 2013
Design for the Dinner Table: Attractive Salt and Pepper Mills
The salt and pepper grinders in my house are disposable plastic eyesores. Not a beautiful tabletop display, to say the least; so I gathered my personal favorites for salt and pepper mills that are guaranteed to be as striking as they are functional. • Striking Salt & Pepper Mills Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 25, 2013
Clean Cupboards: Ten Tidy, Inspiring Pantries
An organized pantry is a great benefit, whether it’s shelving, a cabinet, a closet, or an entire room. It makes cooking easier, helps keep track of foods on hand, and well, it just looks nice. • Pantry Inspiration Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 25, 2013
5 Ways To Healthier Hot Chocolate
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) In the winter I often reach for a cup of cocoa in the evening. But those packets of store-bought hot chocolate are filled with sugar and hydrogenated oils and making your own is so very simple. Making your own healthier version? Just as easy. • Healthier Hot Chocolate The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 25, 2013
Curbing Bad Habits: How to Save Money and Reduce Clutter
My goal is to greatly reduce the amount of new items I bring into my home and hopefully save money. I feel wasteful constantly cleaning out and sorting through stuff, much of which I never needed in the first place. • Spend Less, Reduce Clutter Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 24, 2013
How To Cut Up a Whole Pineapple
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) We love the sweet-sour taste of pineapple. You can buy pre-cut pineapple from the store, but it’s fresher and more economical to buy a whole one and cut it yourself. Here’s the way we do it. • How To Cut Up a Whole Pineapple The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 24, 2013
Organization Inspiration: Beautiful, Functional Laundry Rooms
If you have a laundry space in your home, you know that it’s an area that gets quite a workout. Whether it’s a whole room or just a small nook, it’s important to keep it functioning in tip-top shape. • Laundry Room Inspiration Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 24, 2013
How To Make Kale Chips at Home
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Pre-made kale chips can be really expensive, and the quality isn’t always that high. Besides, it’s really easy to make your own, so we thought we would revisit our old kale chip recipe with a complete step-by-step guide and some new tips we’ve learned. • How To Make Kale Chips
Cambria Bold
Jan 24, 2013
What It Really Means to “Salt to Taste”
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Salt to taste. Such a simple and innocent instruction. We’ve all read those words a million times over the years without thinking anything of it. Ever wonder what it really means? • What It Means to “Salt to Taste” The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 23, 2013
Before You Become Roommates: How Well Should You Know Each Other?
Considering moving in with a friend or significant other? What should you know about each other before making the co-habitation plunge? • Before Moving In Together Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 23, 2013
Celebrating Togetherness: Inspiring Dining Rooms from Our Tours
These dining areas from our House Tours show how important the dining room is – the focus is not on media or other distractions, but simply being with the people you care for to share a meal. • Inspiring Dining Rooms Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 23, 2013
What To Eat After a Workout
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Last week we asked you to share your favorite post-workout snacks, smoothies, or pick-me-ups. You offered your favorites, and we pooled the top 5 most popular recommendations. Check ’em out below: • What To Eat After a Workout The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 22, 2013
Handmade Hosting: DIY Projects for the Dining Room
Two things that work to beat the winter blues: a project and a party. From table runners and place cards to chandeliers and art, here’s how to craft your way to the perfect party. • DIY in the Dining Room Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 22, 2013
Three Inspiring Philadelphia Kitchens
All of this organizing and cleaning of the kitchen this month has me daydreaming a little bigger. I start thinking… if I owned my place (instead of renting, like I do), how would I change it? There are so many options! • Kitchen Inspiration Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 22, 2013
In Defense of “Kid Food”
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) I started my parenting journey like a lot of mothers do: with joy, optimism, and mounds of unrealistic expectations. But after noticing that my child’s diet had been reduced to a stagnant combination of dairy and grains, I began to take a different approach. • In Defense of “Kid Food”
Cambria Bold
Jan 22, 2013
Making Simple Chores a Part of Your Daily Routine
Since moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house, I’ve struggled with staying on top of cleaning and household chores. One way that I’ve kept order is by making quick tasks part of my daily routine. • Making Chores Routine Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 18, 2013
A Homey Budget Wedding Meal for 120
I recently mentioned that I’m catering my brother’s wedding, a homey winter meal for about 120 people. Here’s a look at what I’m planning, with a menu and the setup. • Budget Wedding Meal The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 18, 2013
Tasty Transformation: From Media Center to Play Kitchen
How many times have you seen an unremarkable entertainment center like this at a thrift store? Sara and her husband turned this lucky $5 find into a remarkable Christmas gift for their daughter Berkley. • Cabinet to Play Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 18, 2013
How To Peel and Mince Fresh Ginger
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Fresh ginger is a staple in my kitchen. It is an extremely versatile ingredient that shows up in any course, from savory to sweet, be it main, beverage, dessert, or salad. Read on for my methods for peeling and mincing fresh ginger. • Handling Fresh Ginger The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 18, 2013
Creamy Tomato Soup Without the Cream
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) We’re deep in it. Soup season, that is. And in my opinion, there’s not much more comforting than a steaming bowl of creamy tomato soup. But is there a way to achieve that blissful flavor without the heavy cream? • Non-Cream Tomato Soup The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 17, 2013
Ten Essential Cleaning Tools
Sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. • 10 Must-Have Cleaning Tools Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 17, 2013
4 Ways to Increase Happiness at Home
A new year and a new frontier stretching wide in front of us. What do you want to cultivate in your life this year? Ultimately most of us, more than anything else, want to be happy. • How to: Happiness at Home Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 17, 2013
Leela and Dave’s Imperfect Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) My husband and I have lived in this rental kitchen in Portland, Oregon for over a year now, and while it isn’t a designer showcase space, it does have its quirks and charms. • Leela & Dave’s Imperfect Kitchen The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 17, 2013
How To Cook Beans on the Stove
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) If you’ve avoided cooking beans at home because you’ve heard that they are troublesome, finicky, or complicated, it’s time to leave that behind. • How To Cook Beans on the Stove The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 16, 2013
The Ultimate New Year’s Resolution
The New Year’s resolution I made this year may be the only one I’ll ever have to make ever again. Ever. It really does rule them all. • The Ultimate Resolution Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 16, 2013
Before & After: From IKEA Dining Table to Chic Desk
IKEA hacks aren’t always for the faint of crafting. But if you’ve got the time and the skill, this hack isn’t just clever – it’s downright stunning. Just get an unfinished Ingo Table for $69 and you’re on your way.The Ingo is a simple pine table, which you’ll find in the kitchen section. It’s small, measuring only 47 1/4 ” long by 29 1/2 ” wide, so it is more than suitable for a larger workspace.
Elizabeth Giorgi
Jan 16, 2013
What’s the Best Wallpaper for this Kitchen?
Which pattern would YOU choose for this kitchen? Add warmth with gold? Cut the modern with a more traditional print? Pick your favorite wallpaper for the far accent wall, and let us know your selection. • What’s Your Wallpaper Pick? Apartment Therapy
Sarah Dobbins
Jan 16, 2013
15 Ways to Eat Your Greens in the Winter
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) It’s an unfortunate winter truth that when the tender lettuces of spring seem farthest away, I begin to crave all things green. Here, just in time for the January blues, are 15 ways to eat the greens you crave. • 15 Ways to Eat Winter Greens The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Jan 16, 2013