The Latest: Nov 5, 2013

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Before & After: From Blank Slate to Simply Stunning

When she moved in, Diana had a lot of books but little else. Considering her tight budget and completely empty room, she faced quite the challenge. From Diana: $4500 sounds like a decent amount of money, but we started with no furniture, no linens, not even a rug liner. To shop wisely, we hunted for the largest pieces of furniture first. The sofa was the biggest challenge — we finally found a red sofabed for $500. We wanted the rug to make an impact so we found one from Urban Outfitters.

Jennifer Hunter

Nov 5, 2013

What’s the Deal With Vermilion?

Often called “Chinese Red,” vermilion actually has a long and storied history throughout many cultures of the ancient world. Read on to find out more about this ancient color. It starts with a mineral, the undisputed champion of cool mineral names: cinnabar. Grinding cinnabar produces the brilliant red powder called vermilion, evidence of which was found as early as 8000 BC in the area that is now Turkey.

Jennifer Hunter

Nov 5, 2013

Before & After: TV Nook Upgraded Into a Home Entertainment Center

Renting almost guarantees you’ll be living and working around compromises, and perhaps nowhere more so than when it comes to planning a home entertainment setup. Awkward layouts can prove a challenge, especially when you can’t move or tear down walls like a home owner.

Gregory Han

Nov 5, 2013

Your Next Favorite: Minimalist, Hand-Made Pottery

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → Melissa Maya Pottery

Jennifer Hunter

Nov 5, 2013