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The “I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry” Card
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 30, 2013
What Kitchen Light Would You Choose?
Which lighting would YOU choose for this kitchen? Just for fun we photoshopped out what the owners actually chose, so you can pick your ceiling light, and vote for your selection after the jump. • What Light Would You Choose Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 30, 2013
8 Quick Clean-Up Tricks Before the Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)There’s really no point in cleaning your place top to bottom right before guests arrive. If they’re any fun at all, they’re going to make a bit of a mess, right? But you want them tothinkyour house is clean.• 8 Quick Clean-Up TricksThe Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 30, 2013
Inspiration for Organizing Garden Supplies
If you are planning to garden this year, you probably have supplies that need organizing. Here are some creative storage ideas for a variety of spaces using things you might already have at home. • Organizing Garden Supplies Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 30, 2013
Apps To Help Your Garden Grow
Whether you have a large plot or a tiny indoor garden here are a few tablet apps for the iPad, Android, and Windows 8 tablets focusing on plotting, planting, and nurturing a garden. • Apps To Help Your Garden Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 29, 2013
What’s Your Very Best Ice Breaker?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)There is always that awkward moment at the beginning of a dinner party. Eventually, someone will clear their throat and break the ice. Then, the conversation is off and running! What’s your very best ice breaker? •Your Very Best Ice Breaker The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 29, 2013
A Visit To a Za’atar Farm in Lebanon
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • A Visit To a Za’atar Farm The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 29, 2013
A Sweet & Savory Dessert Bar Crostini
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Sometimes good ideas strike at the oddest of times. This early morning craving for chocolate and bread inspired my most recent party idea: a gathering where everyone builds their own dessert! • Dessert Bar Crostini The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 26, 2013
Before & After: Dated Dresser Redo
Not in love with a dated, brown dresser? Why not make it more brown? That’s the tack Ama Ryllis took to liven up this piece for her daughter’s bedroom. Ama Ryllis picked up this piece for $50 at a garage sale and gave it two coats of paint (and one of primer). She kept the original handles, but spiced them up with neon pink spray paint. These few small changes really make it fresh and chic, don’t you agree?You can see a few more photos on Ohoh Blog.Thanks Ama Ryllis!
Carrie McBride
Apr 26, 2013
Before & After: Revamped 1970s Plywood Chair
Everybody has at least one piece of old furniture in their attic, but how often do you actually do something with it? Lacker was rooting around in his and found this vintage chair from the 1970s. It was in decent shape, with a metal base and plywood seat. See how he gave it a second life, after the jump.Lacker says: I was on vacation and looking for something to do. When I saw this chair, I immediately thought of creating a new seat and chair back with pieces of veneer.
Dabney Frake
Apr 26, 2013
Claire & Jeffrey’s Reno: Let’s Talk Money
Last week we posted the impressive results of Claire & Jeffreys kitchen reno. This week, we’re going behind the scenes to answer the big question: how much did it all cost? • Kitchen Reno Budget Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 26, 2013
Bee’s Wrap: An Alternative to Plastic Wrap
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Plastic wrap is just so convenient and there aren’t any good substitutes on the market. Until now. Bee’s Wrap is a fantastic new, organic, reusable product that will replace many of plastic wrap’s uses… • Bee’s Wrap: An Alternative to Plastic Wrap The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 26, 2013
Annual Guide to Outdoor Dining Tables
There are a lot of great options for outdoor tables in a range of modern styles. There are a couple of repeats here from previous years but all the others are brand new for 2013. •Outdoor Dining Tables Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 25, 2013
A Smart, Cheap Garden for Small Spaces
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)It’s high time to start a garden, but what if you have almost no outdoor space or, as in the case of this reader, Jean, clumsy roommates? Sew a hanging herb garden, that’s what. • A Smart, Cheap Garden for Small Spaces The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 25, 2013
Ralph & Julie’s Spacious Altbau in Berlin
Name: Ralph Martin and Julie von Kessel, their children Lulu (7) and James (3), and Tony the cat Location: Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany Size: 175 square meters/1,884 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; rented The story of how novelist, journalist and ex-New Yorker Ralph acquired such a spacious, classic apartment in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighborhood, with a rent that hasn’t been raised in over 20 years, is the stuff myths (and dreams) are made of.
Lydia Brotherton
Apr 25, 2013
Having a Party? A Guide to Outdoor Audio
Bring tech outside for your gatherings so you can all share the joyous sounds of music. Let’s talk about your options for bringing audio outdoors. • A Guide to Outdoor Audio Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 25, 2013
How To Make Homemade Tortellini
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)No matter how tricky these tortellini look right now, I guarantee you will feel like a serious pasta-making pro once you step up to the pasta roller and turn out your first tray. • How To Make Homemade Tortellini The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 25, 2013
Cathy’s Kitchen Before & After
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Kitchen Before & After The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 24, 2013
Seth & Allison’s Reno Reveal
We’ve been following along withSeth and Allison’s Ventura, California renovationfor some time, and now that the work is over and the dust has settled, it’s time for the big reveal. • Seth Allison’s Reno Reveal Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 24, 2013
10 Fresh Vegetarian Pasta Dishes for Spring
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)We’ve finally reached the tipping point between yearning for the arrival of fresh green things and actually seeing them start to show up in stores. It’s time to satisfy our cravings for all things crisp, fresh, and green… • Pasta Dishes for Spring The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 23, 2013
Low Cost Ideas for a Spring Fling
We’ve been focused on getting our yards, patios and decks ready for warmer weather, but that’s only half of the equation. How about enjoying the fruits of your labor by throwing an outdoor party? • Outdoor Spring Fling Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 23, 2013
Sam and Judy’s Cozy, Welcoming Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Despite having a relatively small space to work with, Sam and Judy have been entertaining and cranking out effortlessly delicious meals from this kitchen for years… • Sam and Judy’s Cozy, Welcoming Kitchen The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 23, 2013
Springtime Finds for Alfresco Dining
Eating outdoors adds an extra dimension to your meals. Enjoy the smells and the breeze while you nibble on lunch. There’s always time for a lawn game or two as well. • Alfresco Dining Finds Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 22, 2013
New Recipes from The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Is it 5:00 yet? Because the drinks and snacky bites from this past week are lookingmightytempting. Go full-on springtime with a strawberry gin smash and a plate of risotto studded with asparagus spears. Bring on cocktail hour! • New Recipes from The Kitchn The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 22, 2013
Jenna & Jeremy’s Handmade Row House
Name: Jeremy and Jenna Avellino Location: Old Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 10 years; Owned When they first set eyes on this house ten years ago, Jenna and Jeremy knew they were facing the daunting prospect of numerous years of serious rehab work. While this might discourage most home buyers, Jenna and Jeremy leaped at the challenge. And now, finally, the fruits of their labors are blooming into a beautiful, welcoming home.
Bridget Pizzo
Apr 22, 2013
Cocktail Recipe: Pure Mexican Margarita
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Pure Mexican Margarita The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 22, 2013
DIY Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)With their bright colors and futuristic appeal, Dippin’ Dots are a kid favorite at carnivals and beyond, but we’re much more interested in this adult-friendly update: alcoholic Dippin’ Dots! Gizmodo has the full step-by-step instructions: • DIY Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 19, 2013
It’s Done! Claire & Jeffrey’s Kitchen Redo
We’ve been following along as Claire & Jeffrey renovated their kitchen step-by-step. They put in a lot of hard work, and they results were totally worth it. Take a look… • Claire & Jeffrey’s Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 19, 2013
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: The Big Reveal!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I’ve been sharing my kitchen renovation with you (see all the posts and the progression here). Today’s finally the day: the big reveal! We are thrilled and feel so lucky — hope you enjoy the peek! • Faith’s Big Kitchen Reveal! The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 19, 2013
How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 18, 2013
Favorite 3-Ingredient Cocktails
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)A trimmed-down cocktail ingredient list will still yield some of the most classic and enjoyable drinks. I asked some food writer friends, all well-versed in cooking and the ways of the bar, about their simplest go-to cocktails… • 3-Ingredient Cocktails The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 18, 2013
Backyard Chickens: the Good & the Bad
Chickens require a lot of work and loving attention, but with the right know-how you can raise and utilize backyard chickens quite successfully. Here are some pros and cons to consider… • Backyard Chickens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 17, 2013
My Favorite Hangover Cure
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)It’s cocktail week here in the Kitchn! Practical gal that I am, I thought I would just leap to the most important piece of information you’ll need when it comes to cocktails: the hangover cure. • My Favorite Hangover Cure The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 17, 2013
Cass & Carla’s Elegant, Playful Home
Name: Architect Cass Cheesar, Carla Umlauf-Cheesar, Sophie 13, Ella, 11, and Maggie (our lab)Location: Brentwood; Austin, TexasSize: 2,200 square feetYears lived in: 8 years; Owned Architect and builder Cass Cheesar and his wife, Carla Umlauf-Cheesar, a native Austinite and realtor, renovated a 1952 home in the Brentwood neighborhood a few years back.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 17, 2013
Party Appetizer Recipe: Cheddar Olives
(Image credit: Emma Christensen)With these cheddar olives, my favorite straight-from-freezer-to-oven recipe, there are never any leftovers. Ever. No matter how many I make. • Cheddar Olives The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 17, 2013
Get a Faux Marble Look
When Jan of Poppytalk realized her table was in need of a makeover, she came up with this surprisingly simple hack to cover up the stains, scuffs and dings on the surface of the table. • Get a Faux Marble Look Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 17, 2013
Before & After: Natalme’s DIY $7 Nightstand Cable Organizer
Does the sight above look familiar? With the array of mobile devices found in the average household, it’s increasingly common to keep many or all of these portable devices within arm’s reach.
Gregory Han
Apr 16, 2013
10 Meditations for Spring
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Every week I look forward to Dana Velden’sWeekend Meditationhere at The Kitchn. Her small essays always prompt me towards thoughtfulness and gratitude, and peel back new layers of thinking about the kitchen, the home, and living in the world. • 10 Meditations for Spring The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 16, 2013
A Dramatic Brooklyn Makeover
Billy and Sally renovated their whole apartment, but it’s the new kitchen, with hickory floors and a soapstone counter, that perhaps makes the biggest impact. Check it out… • Dramatic Brooklyn Makeover Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 16, 2013
15 Fabulous Pitcher Drinks for a Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)What’s a party without a cocktail? But shaking them to order just isn’t practical when there are guests to enjoy and dinner to finish. Two words for you: pitcher drinks. • 15 Fabulous Pitcher Drinks The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 15, 2013
Menu For a Spring Housewarming Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Spring seems to be the season for moving. As soon as the books are on the shelves, and the forks are back in a drawer, it’s time to invite the masses over to check out your new digs. • Spring Housewarming Menu The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 12, 2013
Before & After: A Room with a View in Taiwan
Project by: Kevin Young of PMK+designersLocation: Kaohsiung, Taiwan   The Story behind my renovation project began sitting in the living room at our previous owned home, with only 66 sq meter of interior space (711 Sq feet), 2 bedroom, one study, living, kitchen and 1 bathroom. We would come home from work each day to find ourselves sit in front of the TV with no room to move and breath.
Janel Laban
Apr 12, 2013
How To Make Coffee Concentrate
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Coffee Concentrate The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 12, 2013
Etiquette Dilemmas: Children at the Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)“Can we bring kids?”Everyone has an opinion about children at parties. I have fond childhood memories of attending grown-up gatherings, for just a few minutes. The rules were clear: children were welcome, only to a point. But things have changed. • Children at the Party The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 11, 2013
Andi’s Reno Progress: Zinc Countertop
Are you following Andi’s kitchen reno? This week she put in zinc countertops and wrestled with IKEA cabinets… • Andi’s Reno: Zinc Countertop Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Apr 11, 2013
Before & After: Ashley’s Pantry Makeover
My bi-fold pantry door is an eyesore. It has a fake woodgrain and blocks the left side of the shelves when it’s opened. But it’s an unusual size, so finding an off-the-shelf or salvage replacement has been impossible. I thought about converting it à la Jason’s closet-door hack, but then I stumbled upon Ashley’s attractive solution. While she didn’t have a bi-fold to begin with, her door replacement would work for just about any ugly door, including mine.
AnnaMaria Stephens
Apr 11, 2013
Use This Cheat Sheet to Identify Almost Any Nut, Screw, Bolt, or Washer
It might have been wrong to refer to a cheat sheet in high school calculus class, but nobody is going to blame you for not being able to identify all of the various types of fasteners, screw heads, drive types, nut and washer styles available today.I ran into this Fastener Type Chart created by Bolt Depot while trying to identify a mystery drive shape used to fasten a part I wanted to remove from a home office task chair (the extraneous piece kept hitting the wall in a narrow space).
Gregory Han
Apr 11, 2013
A Book Club Brunch Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Here’s a look at the full party and the recipes I used, beginning with fresh strawberry-basil cocktails and ending with a buttery lemon cake with elderflower whipped cream.Can you think of a better way to spend a sunny weekend morning? • A Book Club Brunch Party The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Apr 11, 2013