A Hot Pink & Glam Bridal Shower
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Last weekend my sister and I threw our younger sister a bridal shower, and it was a chance to indulge our love for all things hot pink and glam, and make some tasty food, too. • A Hot Pink Glam Bridal Shower The Kitchn
May 3, 2013
Before & After: A Sad Dresser Gets a Second Chance
Sarah took her chances on a very typical dresser at Goodwill — you know, the ones that are a dime a dozen and often get passed up by everyone. Follow me after the jump to see the incredible transformation that turned this sad little piece into a unique gem… She first sanded down all the old paint (always test for lead first) and then stained it with a lovely Mahogany Gloss Stain.
May 3, 2013
A Budget Kitchen Remodel
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Stephanie’s ‘before’ kitchen was dull and colorless, and certainly not the space she’d imagined! But with a budget of under $4000, she completely transformed it. • Before & After: A Low-Budget Kitchen Remodel The Kitchn
May 3, 2013
Reno Diary: Installing Kitchen Tile
Andi has been renovating her SF kitchen and it’s time to put in new tile! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process including her last minute decision to change the grout color. • Installing Kitchen Tile Apartment Therapy
May 2, 2013
How To Make Quesadillas on the Stovetop
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • How To Make Quesadillas The Kitchn
May 2, 2013
The EWG’s 2013 Dirty Dozen List
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)If you want to maximize your grocery shopping budget, the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are essential tools for figuring out when it is worth spending more for organic produce… • 2013 Dirty Dozen List The Kitchn
May 2, 2013
Cheyenne’s Spare City Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)The first thing you notice when you walk into Cheyenne’s loft in the SOMA District of San Francisco is the light. The ceilings are high, the palette is white, but the overall effect is welcoming and warm. • KitchenTour The Kitchn
May 1, 2013
Budget Breakdown: Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Reno
Last week we unveiled Seth & Allison’snew kitchen. Now we’re digging deeper into their budget, comparing the final numbers with their projections. What cost less? What cost more? • Budget BreakdownApartment Therapy
May 1, 2013
10 Dutch Oven Dinners Perfect for Spring
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)So often, we think of meals from the Dutch oven as fall and winter fare. But right now is that in-between time when we can get away with heartier dishes that incorporate fresh ingredients and bright flavors. • 10 Dutch Oven Dinners Perfect for Spring The Kitchn
May 1, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Apr 25, 2013
Cathy’s Kitchen Before & After
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Kitchen Before & After The Kitchn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Apr 22, 2013
Cocktail Recipe: Pure Mexican Margarita
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Pure Mexican Margarita The Kitchn
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
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
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
Apr 19, 2013
How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn The Kitchn
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Apr 16, 2013