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(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
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
(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
(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
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
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.
(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
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
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
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.
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
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
(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
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
(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
(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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
(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
(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
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
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
(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
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
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.
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
When we first moved into our 1919 Craftsman one of the first things I had my mind set on fixing was the kitchen. I decided to begin with the outdated breakfast nook — follow me to see where it ended up. • Updated Breakfast Nook Apartment Therapy
The “paper cone of death” fruit fly trap is one way to kill those annoying little pests. Having trouble wrestling the paper cone? Here’s an alternate solution that’s just as effective!
(Image credit: Maureen Petrosky) Once a year, usually late December or early January, we receive a case of the sweetest pink grapefruits delivered to our doorstep. As with anything abundant in our culinary arsenal over to the bar they went. • Pink Paloma Cocktail The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Store-bought packages or movie theater boxed treats are so often laden with preservatives and ingredients you can’t pronounce, so why not start thinking about homemade versions of your favorites to do at home? • Movie Night Snacks The Kitchn
Garden Design has done an excellent piece on the gardens of Downton Abbey. What are your favorite parts: the topiaries, the sweeping vistas, the wildflower meadows? • Gardens of Downton Abbey Apartment Therapy
There’s nowhere in the home where it’s as important to be organized as the kitchen. Let these spaces inspire you to have a room that’s a treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds. • Organized Kitchens Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) The other night I cooked Viking Chicken for my mother, brother and daughter, and they all asked for more, so I think the recipe is worth passing on. • Maxwell’s Viking Chicken The Kitchn
I use Pinterest A LOT these days and the more current and relevant the boards are the more useful it is as a tool. It makes sense to tend it as you would your inbox or other paper files • Tidy Up Pinterest Pins Apartment Therapy
Sharon and her husband have had these beech shelves from IKEA for almost 20 years, and had no desire to replace these perfectly functional (if outdated) units while they still have life in them. Luckily Sharon had a vision of how she might update these cabinets — a vision she was able to implement for only $10, thanks to a well-stocked DIY supply cabinet.After a light sanding, Sharon primed the piece with an oil-base primer and then covered it with a latex paint.
“I also need access to hot tea — often peppermint.” That was the artist Jasper Johns telling Vogue what he requires in a studio and it makes me think about what I really want out of a home. • Home Essentials Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Lately, I’ve gotten into the habit of making my own corn chips, a process that has proved to be deeply satisfying on so many levels. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making these lighter, healthier chips at home. • How To Make Tortilla Chips The Kitchn
The holidays are over and Patrón Tequila wants to know what made you happier: giving or receiving? Participants are eligible to win a Patrón Drink Maker book, with over 125 unique cocktail recipes. • Patrón Happiness Survey Apartment Therapy
I know what you’re thinking. Oh man, aren’t there enough things in this world to clean? Now we have to tidy up our Pinterest boards? I’ll leave it up to you to decide if it’s worth your time, but I spent an hour doing some work on mine the other day, and it felt kind of good. I use Pinterest A LOT these days, so the pins build up quickly. The more current and relevant the boards are, and easy to navigate, the more useful it is as a tool.
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) What are the essential ingredients for a happy kitchen? In many ways, this is what every Weekend Meditation is about, but for this week I thought I would get a little more specific. Read on for my 10 suggestions and please offer your own in the comments! • Happier in the
Thankfully strong, irritating cleaners are no longer the only cleaning supply option. Now we have easy access to cleaners that are not only eco-friendly and good smelling, but also a wealth of DIY cleaning recipes. • Natural & Eco Cleansers Apartment Therapy
If you need open storage, it may as well be pretty and versatile — a feat easily accomplished by wire baskets. There are endless ways to display them: hung from branches, tacked to the wall, set on cupboards, and tucked beneath armoires, to name a few. • Wire Basket Storage Apartment Therapy
Can you relate to this “before” image? Standard wire shelving, jumbled up goods…essentially this receives the “keep the door closed” treatment. Check out the refreshing makeover… • Closet Pantry Makeover Apartment Therapy
