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Keep the Oven Off! Slow Cooker Bread

(Image credit: Emma Christensen)From The Kitchn→ How To Make Bread in the Slow Cooker

Carrie McBride

Jul 23, 2013

Rustic Meets Luxe in a Los Angeles Home

Name: Jeannie Mai and Freddy Harteis Location: Los Angeles, California Size: 2,400 square feet Years lived in: 1 year; Owned You may recognize this lovely lady from “How Do I Look” on The Style Network, or from her new shows “Style Pop” or “The Real.” Jeannie Mai has a fun spunky spirit and a distinct bold style. She is married to Freddy Harteis, who is also in the entertainment industry and has a show called “The Hollywood Hunter.

Monica Wang

Jul 23, 2013

Martha Stewart Kitchen Cabinets: Reviews?

“I was wondering if anyone had experience with Martha Stewart’s kitchen cabinet line… I love the style of Martha’s cabinets and all of the organizational options. And the cabinets seem to be a great value…” From Apartment Therapy→ Martha Stewart Kitchen Cabinets?

Cambria Bold

Jul 23, 2013

Chris’ Sunny & Simple Austin Abode

Name: Chris Apollo Lynn Location: Bouldin Creek; Austin, Texas Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; Rented Chris Apollo Lynn always smiles when he speaks. A calming personality, he’s equal parts exuberance and enthusiasm, especially about the city of Austin and its community.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 22, 2013

How To Update This Dining Room Light Fixture Without Replacing It?

“What ideas do you have for hiding/updating/bedazzling the existing light fixture without just putting up a new one?” From Apartment Therapy→How To Update Our Dining Room Light Fixture?

Cambria Bold

Jul 22, 2013

Behind the Beer: A Hops & Grain Farm in North Carolina

(Image credit: Lisa Pepin)From the Kitchn→ Growing Beer: A Visit to Farm Boy Farms’ Hops Grain Farm in North Carolina

Carrie McBride

Jul 19, 2013

A Dreamy New England Houseboat

Name: Kristen Coates & Chris Wyllie Location: Newport Harbor, Rhode Island Size: 34′ Houseboat Years lived in: 18 months; owned It all started with a wildly imaginative dream, sketched on a cocktail napkin one summer night in 2011. Chris and Kristen wanted to design a boat to use as a creative outlet and a place for entertaining summer guests. Never mind the fact that neither had experience with boat building.

Jacqueline Marque

Jul 18, 2013

A Colorful, Loving Renovation in Manhattan

Name: Anne and Richard Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York Size: 2,500 square feet, 2 bedroom Years lived in: 2 years; Owned “I think that you go astray when you aim for perfection,” declares Anne when discussing her approach to home decor. Anne and Richard’s relatively new home is filled with a mix of the old and the new, the damaged and the pristine. For Anne, these charming inconsistencies make her home a much more comfortable place in which to live.

Jill Slater

Jul 18, 2013

5 Essential Salad Dressing Recipes Worth Memorizing

(Image credit: Faith Durand)From The Kitchn→ 5 Salad Dressings To Know By Heart

Carrie McBride

Jul 18, 2013

A Joyful, Colorful Berlin Apartment

Name: Mireille and Simon Location: Alt-Moabit, Berlin, Germany Size: 1,140 square feet/106 square meters Years lived in: 8 months; rented Entering Mireille and Simon’s rambling, open-concept living space, it’s easy to forget for a moment that you’re standing on the top floor of a Deco-era building situated just north of Berlin’s Tiergarten and Brandenburger Tor.

Lydia Brotherton

Jul 16, 2013

Before & After: Vintage Table Turned Pretty and Patterned

One of the regular readers of Meg’s blog, Radical Possibility, found this little Lane end table at a flea market, and needed her help to transform it. About $30 and three hours of TLC later, this little table had a totally new look. The pattern on top is based on the Forest Flowers iPhone cover by Rifle Paper Company.

Dabney Frake

Jul 16, 2013

10 Recipes to Revel in Tomatoes & Corn

(Image credit: Emma Christensen)From The Kitchn→ 10 Glorious Summer Salads to Celebrate Tomatoes and Corn

Carrie McBride

Jul 16, 2013

15 Ideas to Make Your Life Saner

Cambria Bold

Jul 16, 2013

Tried & True Tips for Banishing Fruit Flies

From The Kitchn→ Fruit Flies, Begone! What’s Your Tried-and-True Way to Get Rid of Fruit Flies?

Carrie McBride

Jul 15, 2013

Before & After: DIY Cooler

Summer’s outdoor entertaining calls for keeping drinks cool, but budget options aren’t all that attractive. Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic turned a basic styrofoam cooler into a stylish solution that doesn’t diminish your décor. Looking for a weekend project that will up the ante on your patio parties? Check out this after:Ashley put together this country chic cooler stand with $50 in supplies and some power tool basics.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 12, 2013

Vanessa’s Vintage Bohemian Hilltop Home

Name: Vanessa Dingwell Location: Eagle Rock, California Size: 2000 square feet Years Lived In: 2; Rented High on a hill, surrounded by dreamy California vistas, is Vanessa’s laid back bohemian home. With its sunny, sexy, romantic, and eclectic vibe, Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin would feel right at home here. In fact, Vanessa owns Honeywood Vintage, a vintage clothing shop specializing in ethnic and cultural textiles that is slated to open in Highland Park next month.

Bridget Pizzo

Jul 11, 2013

Sweet Decor Ideas from Sweet Threads Boutique

Shella Garcia recently opened a children’s boutique for new and vintage clothing, toys and accessories in Long Beach, California. With a color palette akin to a bag of Jordan Almonds, there are some ideas here you could steal for your own child’s room. The pastel frames hung from the ceiling immediately drew my eye and add some nice texture. I also love the nostalgia-inducing metal school lockers and the chairs hanging on the wall which cleverly double as clothes racks.

Carrie McBride

Jul 11, 2013

Tour a Light-Filled Nashville Kitchen

(Image credit: Cambria Bold)From the Kitchn→ Rebekka’s Golden Nashville Kitchen

Carrie McBride

Jul 11, 2013

Is Urban Chicken Keeping On Its Way Out?

“Raising chickens just seems like too much work.Unfortunately, it looks like a lot of chicken owners have come to the same conclusion, and unwanted urban chickens are now flooding into animal shelters.” From Apartment Therapy→The End of the Urban Chicken Trend?

Cambria Bold

Jul 11, 2013

Bridget & Matt’s Coastal Style in the Midwest

Name: Bridget & Matt Location: LaGrange, Illinois My fiance Matt & I purchased this suburban ranch back in November. Since then, we’ve slowly worked to make it feel like home. We believe that we can create a comfortable and homey space…without breaking the bank. Therefore, much of what you see is a do-it-yourself project or thrift store find.

Janel Laban

Jul 10, 2013

Pie Making 101

(Image credit: Emma Christensen)From the Kitchn→ How To Make a Pie from Start to Finish

Carrie McBride

Jul 10, 2013

Before & After: 70s Kitchen Goes Modern Scandinavian

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)From The Kitchn→ Kitchen Before After: A 1970s Toronto Kitchen Gets a Scandinavian Country Twist

Carrie McBride

Jul 9, 2013

How To Cut Up A Whole Watermelon

(Image credit: Faith Durand)From The Kitchn→ The Best Way to Cut Up a Watermelon

Carrie McBride

Jul 8, 2013

Before & After: Heather’s Garage Studio Renovation

To save money for a down payment, Heather and her boyfriend lived in her mother’s garage-turned-studio apartment. They did manage to clean it up from this before, and transform it into a gorgeous space! From Heather: My mother’s garage is converted into a studio apartment with a full bathroom and a cute little kitchen.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 8, 2013

10 Perfect Cheese & Book Pairings

From The Kitchn→ 10 Cheeses and Their Literary Counterparts

Carrie McBride

Jul 8, 2013

Before & After: Sarah’s Sweet Pop-Up Camper

When it comes to camper makeovers, pop-ups don’t get a lot of love. Despite the serious lack of online inspiration, Sarah transformed her camper from totally 90s into red, white, and blue country chic, perfect for summer road trips: From Sarah: I wanted to do a total DIY to the often overlooked humble pop up camper. While searching for pop up re-dos I found literally nothing. The RVs ruled the web, so I was on my own.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 5, 2013

Before & After: Ursula’s Guest Corner

If you’re a serial host (or even a regular guest!), you’ll appreciate Ursula’s “guest corner”— a bookshelf in her hallway that houses all the necessities for her visitors. Though it was always practical, she gave it a pretty update to really welcome those out of town-ers. Spa day at Ursula’s, anyone? Color us impressed by those DIY wire baskets! From Ursula: It is amazing what a little paint and a bit of organization can do!

Tara Bellucci

Jul 5, 2013

Everything You Need to Know To Make Delicious Iced Coffee

(Image credit: Chris Perez)From The Kitchn→ It’s Iced Coffee Season! 13 Tips, Recipes and Tutorials for a Better Brew

Carrie McBride

Jul 5, 2013

Can’t Buy Happiness: 5 Simple Ways to Turn Any House Into a Home You Love

What’s the difference between a house and a home? A house is a structure you live in that provides for your basic needs and safety. A home is a place that provides you mental and emotional support, a place you look forward to being in to get away from the outside world. Do you feel that way about your home?

Alysha Findley

Jul 3, 2013

Before & After: Barn Door to Headboard

Turning this barn door into a beautiful headboard was technically pretty simple. All it really required was hours and hours and days and never-ending hours of sanding.Mike Adamick, author of Dad’s Book of Awesome Projects and general dad extraordinaire, worked with his daughter Emme to turn this old barn door into a headboard for their family bed. On his blog, he walks you through the steps from start to completion with a healthy dose of hilarity along the way.

Beth Callaghan

Jul 3, 2013

Dana’s Sleek, Storage-Filled NYC Kitchen

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)From The Kitchn → Dana’s Deluxe Live/Work Kitchen

Carrie McBride

Jul 3, 2013

A Refreshing DIY Kitchen Remodel

(Image credit: The Kitchn)From The Kitchn→ Kitchen Before After: From Dingy White to Warm Wood

Carrie McBride

Jul 2, 2013

The Virtual Barber Shop Makes Your Ears Tingle While Testing Headphones

Those who’ve grown up going to a barbershop will recognize many of the sensations connected to getting a haircut: the scarf-like comfort of the tissue and silk cape wrapped around the neck, the smell of the mysterious blue liquid where combs reside perfuming the air, and of course, the ghostly head and neck tickling sensation of scissors and clippers dancing around the head.

Gregory Han

Jul 1, 2013

Eric’s Stylish, Sunshine-Filled House

Name: Eric Marshall, technical writer Location: Clarksville; Austin, Texas Size: 600 square feet Years lived in: 8 years; Owned Fans of adorable, well-organized and refreshingly decorated small spaces that open out onto green, tree-filled natural wonderlands might want to brace themselves.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 1, 2013

Party Lessons: Don’t DIY Everything

(Image credit: Danielle Tsi)From The Kitchn →When Why Not to DIY: Confessions of a Recovering Dinner Party Maniac

Carrie McBride

Jul 1, 2013

Briana & Dominic’s Beautiful Bungalow

Name: Briana Babani and Dominic Cancilla Location: North Loop; Austin, Texas Size: 1050 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1.5 years Artist Briana Babani and her husband Dominic had to tackle two of the biggest challenges renters face. One: how to combine the homes of two furniture lovers (recently married) and two: how to make a home with a stylish previous owner and very distinctive bones look like you.

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 27, 2013

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How High Should My Countertops Be?

Welcome to Wilsonart Wednesday! We’ve teamed up with the kitchen experts at Wilsonart to answer our readers’ questions about kitchen renovation. We’ll be posting the answers on Wilsonart Wednesdays all summer long, so ask your questions here and check back in for the answers!– Niki R.The ergonomic rule-of-thumb is that your elbows should be bent at a 45-degree angle when your hands are resting on the countertop.