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Easter Egg Hunt: Finding DIY Plastic Egg Alternatives
We love having an Easter Egg hunt. It’s a tradition my mom kept alive well into my college years. No matter what the weather – even with snow on the ground – my brother, myself, and our parents went outside with our baskets and color-coded eggs. I still remember the year my mom hung a colorful bra – it was Easter-like, apparently – from a tree branch just for me!Continuing that tradition (okay, not the bra, probably) with my daughter is important.
Mari Richards
Mar 13, 2013
Before & After: Sarah Saves a Bar Cart
This bar cart was far from perfect, but it sported some nice mid century stylings. Sarah picked it up at a thrift shop and set out to banish the bad stain and bring back its former glory.From Sarah: I have been seeing the most adorable bar carts lately, and after spotting this one at a local thrift store, I knew there was plenty of work to be done.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 13, 2013
Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Reno
We are six weeks into Seth & Allison’s renovation project diary. Now that demo is done, it’s time for framing! Check out their progress and all the photos here: • Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 13, 2013
20 Lunches You Can Make the Night Before
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Do you get stumped for good lunch ideas, falling back on the same unsatisfying sandwiches and cans of rewarmed soup? We have a whole month’s worth of work-week lunches up for grabs today! • 20 Satisfying Lunches The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 13, 2013
Empty to Lush Backyard
Tim and D’arcy took an empty, awkward, and narrow outdoor space and created a stunning garden haven. What was plain jane is now perfect for mealtimes and entertaining. • Empty to Lush Backyard Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 12, 2013
Rental Damage by Kids
The top type of damage to rental apartments? Torn off kitchen doors and towel racks.
Dabney Frake
Mar 12, 2013
Bungalow Kitchen Update
Andrew transformed his dated bungalow kitchen over the course of a couple of years, as finances and time allowed. The result is bright and classic, and well worth the effort. • Bungalow Kitchen Update Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2013
How To Cook Bacon on the Stovetop
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) While it can seem like a messy endeavor, cooking bacon on the stovetop is the classic way to crisp up those delicious strips of smokey goodness, and it’s dead simple to boot. Read on for our step by step guide: • Stovetop Bacon The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 11, 2013
The Edible Masterpiece
Can you imagine finding this on your breakfast plate? Norwegian photographer Ida Frosk shows us new ways to play with food. • The Edible Masterpiece Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 11, 2013
Recipe for Homemade Citrus Cleaner
This DIY cleaner is natural, inexpensive, and powerful. See how Kate makes it, using citrus peels and everyday household ingredients. • Recipe for Homemade Citrus Cleaner Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 8, 2013
Recipe: Avocado and Egg Breakfast Pizza
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Avocado. Fried eggs. Pizza dough. I probably don’t have to tell you that combining three of the world’s greatest foods gives you one fine breakfast: a warm round of chewy crust topped with a bright, cilantro-speckled avocado mash and the perfect oozy egg. • Avocado, Egg Breakfast Pizza The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 8, 2013
Where Do You Buy Food Gifts Online?
(Image credit: Sara Kate Gillingham) Where do you shop for food gifts online, particularly when you’re looking for something special and indulgent? What is your recommendation for the best, most unusual, or inspired food gifts on the web? • Food Gifts Online The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 7, 2013
Roundup: Countertop Dishwashers
Not only do these little genius devices exist, we’ve rounded up eight different ones for you to pick from. Well played dishwashers, well played. • Roundup: Countertop Dishwashers Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 7, 2013
Budget Style: JC Penney’s New Collaborations
Your design dollars might go a bit further these days. JC Penney is taking a page from Target’s book and collaborating with designers, like Jonathan Adler and Michael Graves, to offer chic yet affordable home goods for the masses. • Budget Style: JC Penney’s New Collaborations Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 7, 2013
Seth & Allison’s Kitchen: Demo
If you’re enjoying Faith’s kitchen renovation diary, then you might also like Seth and Allison’s as well. They’re in the demo phase, so plenty of time to get caught up and follow along. • Seth & Allison’s Kitchen: More Demo Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 6, 2013
Mary Lee’s Life in 300 Square Feet
Name: Mary Lee Location: Austin, Texas Size: 300 square feet Years lived in: 8 months That’s not a typo. Mary Lee’s Austin studio is only 300 square feet, yet it somehow seems so spacious, so open, and so comfortable. Come on in, take a peek and let Mary Lee show you that living in 300 square feet is not only possible, but it’s perhaps all the room you really need.
Chris Perez
Mar 6, 2013
Before & After: Overflowing Pantry Gets Organized
I think everyone can relate to this “Before” photo, and everyone can aspire to the “After.” See how Kimberly attacks her pantry situation and puts us all the shame. • Before & After: Overflowing Pantry Gets Organized Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 6, 2013
5 Top Trends for Today’s Kitchens
Are the days of granite countertops numbered? See what people are turning to instead when designing kitchens these days. Can you guess the top trends? • 5 Top Trends for Today’s Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 5, 2013
Before & After: Cassity Steps Up Her Staircase
A staircase in the entry was a selling point for Cassity, but the builder basic quality left much to be desired. She decided to make the steps worthy of their prime location. Check out the results:From Cassity: Having a staircase in our entry was one of the features I liked about our new house, but the builder grade finishes, worn carpet and cramped entry really bothered me.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 5, 2013
Hacking a SodaStream
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) If you own a soda maker, then you know the manufacturer rules: you must only use water! But a few adventurous drinkers are flouting those instructions and using home carbonators to concoct everything from sparkling wines to non-alcoholic fruit sodas. • Hacking a SodaStream The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 5, 2013
Before & After: Kimberly’s Overflow to Organized Pantry
Who hasn’t opened their pantry or cabinets to a mess and thought — there’s not even any “real food” for dinner? Kimberly’s pantry needed a clean out and some order. If this ‘before’ photo looks familiar to you, check out what some labels and dollar bins did for her: From Kimberly: I decided I’d just take one shelf at a time one night a week and organize everything. That idea lasted until I finished the first shelf.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 5, 2013
Before & After: Kyle’s Kitchen Renovation
Kyle loved to entertain but her San Francisco apartment was less than ideal for parties. See how she opened up the room and made it a welcoming space that’s beautiful and practical. • Before & After: Kyle’s Kitchen Renovation Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 5, 2013
Faith’s Renovation: Assembling, Installing a IKEA Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Ready for the next step in my kitchen renovation? Here’s where things get a little wild and fast, and where my photo library gets a little, um, thinner than I would like… • Faith’s Kitchen Renovation The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 5, 2013
Indoor Gardens: Bringing Nature In
If you’ve always wanted to grow some herbs, now’s the perfect time to think about getting them started. Here are a range of small-scale planters, all just right for the kitchen. • Indoor Gardens: Bringing Nature In Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 4, 2013
From School Bully Target to Teen Blogger
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Joshua Weissman isn’t your typical 17-year-old boy. A few years ago, overweight and bullied in school, he finally decided to take his health seriously, but packaged diet meals and quick fixes didn’t help. Instead, he started cooking — and in the process changed his life. • Meet Joshua Weissman of Slim
Cambria Bold
Mar 4, 2013
Before & After: Jenna’s Living Room Makeover
Jenna’s living room was filled with furniture that she loved, but that wasn’t working in her new home. Here’s how she transformed the space by letting go and bringing in some new color and pieces: From Jenna: Over the past 3 years since moving into my home, this space has been forever in transition. Much of the room was filled with furniture that was meaningful to us, but just didn’t fit.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 4, 2013
Before & After: Istanbul Hotel Bathroom Freshens Up
The Portus House in Istanbul was used to getting high praise from guests, except for the bathrooms. Check out the how they transformed these beige boxes into rain shower retreats:From Portus House: We own a small hotel with a total of ten rooms in Istanbul and often are inspired by projects on this site. Last year, when yet another guest praised every little detail of our venue except the bathrooms, we finally decided to empty our pockets with brand new bathrooms.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 4, 2013
Reader Intelligence: Great Gifts for New Moms?
We asked a bunch of mothers what gifts they’d love to receive from friends, right after giving birth. Can you guess the #1 item on the list? Just a hint: it wasn’t onesies or breast pumps. • Reader Intelligence: Great Gifts for New Moms? Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 4, 2013
Before & After: Sophisticated and Dramatic Wainscoting
I came across this project from a comment left in my recent post Brags! What DIY Project Are You Most Proud Of? It came from Julia from the blog Chris Loves Julia. They were looking to change up their living room for a more sophisticated yet casual look and Julia fell in love with some dramatic wainscoting images and got the bug to re-create it at home.It took them just a few hours over two days to put it up and then one day to paint it.
Alysha Findley
Mar 1, 2013
Before & After: Staffan & Rebecca’s Garden Kitchen
Where some people might just see land and gravel, this Swedish couple envisioned amazing walled terraces, vegetable garden, and orchards. Then they topped it all off with an outdoor kitchen. • Before After: Staffan Rebecca’s Garden Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Dabney Frake
Mar 1, 2013
My Uncool Kitchen Tool: Dental Floss
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) At cheese shops, cheesemongers will use cheese wires or fancy cheese harps to cut soft and crumbly cheeses neatly. But when at home, use dental floss on delicate cheeses! • My Uncool Kitchen Tool The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Mar 1, 2013