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Why I Became a 1-Gallon Homebrewer
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 1-Gallon Homebrewer The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 24, 2013
Before & After: Emily Henderson Transforms a Senior’s Studio Space
Here at Apartment Therapy, we talk a lot about small spaces, but we don’t often get a chance to look at design for a group of people who often find themselves living in smaller spaces — senior citizens. That’s why we’re so excited to share this Before and After with you. Designer Emily Henderson partnered with Sunrise Senior Living to make over the home of Fran Ferguson, an 81-year-old military widow, grandmother of 8, and all-around active, creative lady.
Nancy Mitchell
May 23, 2013
Lessons Learned from Andi’s Kitchen Reno
Andi’s kitchen reno is finally complete. We’ve been there every step of the way and in this final installment of their Renovation Diary, Andi (and bf Dean) share what they’ve learned along the way. • Andi’s Lessons Learned Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 23, 2013
10 Adjustable Height Tables
Living in a small space often means giving up a dining table in favor of extra floor space for other furniture. Thanks to a crop of height adjustable tables, you’re no longer forced to eat with your plate balanced precariously on your lap. • 10 Adjustable Height Tables Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 23, 2013
10 Low-Budget Pantry Staples
(Image credit: Emma Christensen)Many meals are grab-what-you-can endeavors or thrown together affairs. In these instances, it’s nice to have a well-rounded pantry to supplement and build a meal from not a whole lot. Here are 10 of our own low-budget pantry staples. • 10 Pantry Staples The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 23, 2013
Eileen’s Beachside Oasis Kitchen
(Image credit: Leela Cyd)Eileenand her husband Mark live about a block from the beach in Venice, California. The proximity to the ocean and access to bountiful fresh produce is the best part about her modern, cozy 250-square-foot kitchen. • Eileen’s Beachside Kitchen The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 22, 2013
10 Designs Tips for Small Spaces
I’ve been so inspired by Small Cool 2013 that I’ve even begun visiting the archives to get more ideas. Here are some of my favorite small space tricks, drawn from last year’s Small Cool entries. • Designs Tips for Small Spaces Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 22, 2013
10 Picnic-Ready Salads to Eat Outside
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Food just tastes better outside, doesn’t it? With Memorial Day next week, we feel the outdoor eating season is officially open. Here are ten of our favorite seasonal salads to pack up and take on a picnic. • 10 Picnic-Ready Salads to Eat Outside The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 21, 2013
Summer Supplies: Modern Grills
With Memorial Day coming up I’m thinking about summer grilling and weekend parties. That means it’s time to shop for summer entertaining essentials, starting with a fun modern grill. •Modern Grills Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 21, 2013
More Ideas for Small Space Gardening
We’ve seen vertical gardening, rooftop plants, and balcony containers as clever solutions for small spaces. But I went looking for other tiny spots to add a little green — in other words, where to garden when you don’t have a garden. • Small Space Gardening Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 21, 2013
What To Order at a Bad Bar
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)What do you drink when you’re stuck in a tired airport lounge, or at a restaurant hundreds of miles away from an artisanal cocktail menu, eyeing a bartender who doesn’t look old enough to drink? Here 25 food writers share their safety drinks: • What To Order at a Bad Bar
Cambria Bold
May 21, 2013
Find Your Style: 20 Inspiring Kitchens
It’s a good thing I’m a renter because if I wasn’t, I’d have to decide on a kitchen design.And with all of the options out there, how would I ever choose? Here are a few I find inspiring – find your favorites and pin away! • 20 Inspiring Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 20, 2013
Dinner Party in a Small Apartment: 5 Tips
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 5 Tips for a Dinner Party The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 20, 2013
Before & After: Old Audio Speakers Transformed Into Bookshelf System
From what I’ve seen at garage and yard sales, bookshelf speakers are amongst the most common audio gear components readily available for DIY projects on the cheap. And how many of us have old audio speakers gathering dust in a closet or in the garage?
Gregory Han
May 20, 2013
30 Sundae Toppings That Aren’t Sprinkles
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 30 Sundae Toppings That Aren’t Sprinkles The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 20, 2013
A Trip to the Design Within Reach Annex
In an out-of-the-way NJ industrial parklies the Mecca of off-price designer furniture: the DWR Annex. Inside you’re overwhelmed with the giddy feeling of a child in an ice cream shop—and this ice cream is all 20%-50% off. • A Trip to the DWR Annex Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 20, 2013
15 Warm, Rustic Kitchens
Who says a kitchen has to be cold and clinical? With elements of rough wood, stone, concrete, and brick, these kitchens exude an irresistible rustic warmth. • 15 Warm, Rustic Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 17, 2013
5 Favorite Almost-No-Work Meals
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 5 Almost-No-Work Meals The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 17, 2013
Budget Breakdown: Andi’s Kitchen Reno
Andi’s San Francisco kitchen renovation is complete and it’s gorgeous. But how much did it cost? Was she able to stay in budget? Here’s the breakdown… • Andi’s Kitchen Reno Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 16, 2013
Re-Grow Celery Indoors or Outdoors!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Re-Grow Celery Indoors or Outdoors! The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 16, 2013
No Garden? You Can Still Compost
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)If you don’t have a garden, orcurbside compost, you might think composting isn’t for you. But guess what — you can still join the compost party, even if you’re an apartment dweller or suffer from a black thumb. Here’s how: • No Garden? You Can Still Compost The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 16, 2013
A Spring Vegetarian Dinner for Six
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • A Spring Dinner for Six The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 15, 2013
Before & After: An Art Deco Makeover
When I first looked at this piece I thought, “Oh, just a little polishing and it’ll be good as new.” To my surprise, that is not what the after was about to reveal at all. This piece of furniture got a full on Art Deco Makeover. The original style of this piece didn’t fit into the rest of the home’s decor, so it got sanded, painted and pounded. It took 1300 upholstery nails to get it to its final state. That is some serious dedication.
Alysha Findley
May 15, 2013
3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Knives
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Knives The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 15, 2013
Make a Memorabilia Tray
Party expert David Stark shared this DIY project with us to turn imagery you love (photos, pages from favorite books, etc.) into a fabulous serving tray. Use the tray for your partyand give it to your guest of honor as a souvenir! • Make a Memorabilia Tray Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 15, 2013
A Spring Dinner for 6: The Party Plan
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)This week I’ll be sharing a spring dinner party I hosted in my small Brooklyn apartment. You’ll read about my light, fresh vegetarian menu, my simple flower arrangements, and how I transformed my living room for the occasion. • A Spring Dinner: Party Plan The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 14, 2013
Porcelain Pens: The “It” DIY Tool
Your toilet should be really excited, or very, very afraid. Because porcelain paint pens put fun and custom DIY projects in the palm of your hand. The possibilities are endless, especially with the tabletop. • The “It” DIY Tool Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 14, 2013
New Recipes from The Kitchn
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) • New from The Kitchn The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 14, 2013
A Toast to Gatsby: Champagne Mint Julep
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Last week the alluring Jay Gatsby and his dazzling Daisy hit the box office in Hollywood’s latest version of The Great Gatsby. On Sunday, moms everywhere got to celebrate. That means a delicious 10-Minute Happy Hour just for you. • Champagne Mint Julep The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 13, 2013
7 Vegetarian Cooking Blogs To Read Now
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • 7 Vegetarian Cooking Blogs The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 13, 2013
A Visit to Twenty-Four Blackbirds
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Santa Barbara has great wine and Mexican food, but have you heard there’s a bean-to-bar chocolate maker producing some insanely good chocolate? Look out, Willy Wonka! There’s a new mad chocolate scientist around! • Twenty-Four BlackbirdsTour The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 10, 2013
Q&A with The Balcony Gardener
Isabelle Palmer is the founder of the online shopThe Balcony Gardenerand author ofThe Balcony Gardener. She was kind enough to answer a few questions to help urban gardeners create green spaces to call their own. • QA with Isabelle Palmer Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 10, 2013
Tile Trend: Pattern!
Last week Nancy attended Coverings, the annual show featuring tile and stone from all over the world. One of the biggest trends was a myriad of patterned tiles. Take a look… • Tile Trend: Pattern! Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 10, 2013
Using Lab Beakers in the Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I’m married to a scientist, so the fact that I haven’t thought of this until now is kind of embarrassing.Lab beakers are actuallyperfectprep tools for cooking! Here are 3 reasons why: • Lab Beakers in the Kitchen The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 10, 2013
Ellen and Frank’s Casselhaus Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Ellen and Frank’s Casselhaus Kitchen The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 9, 2013
Small Space Solution: Pegboard
One of the tricks of living in small homes and apartments is making good use of your vertical space — maximizing wall potential and increasing storage. Good ‘ol pegboard is a go-to for every room in the house. • Pegboard Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 9, 2013
Matte Black Kitchen & Dining Products
(Image credit: Cambria Bold)I absolutely love the smooth chicness of anything matte black in the kitchen. With so much that’s already shiny in that room, I find matte textures a welcome diversion. • Matte Black Kitchen Dining Products The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 9, 2013
Daniela & Damon’s History-Filled Home
Name: Daniela, Damon and Sidonie Burton (17 months)Location: Newport, Rhode IslandSize: 1,200 square feetYears lived in: 4 years; owned While a young Czech girl spent her summers at a family cottage built by her great-grandfather in the country outside of Prague, playing hide and seek with her great-grand mum and eating cherries right off the tree, halfway around the globe a young Florida boy, immersed in the world of NASA, was developing a lifelong love of space travel.
Jacqueline Marque
May 8, 2013
Beyond Etsy: 5 Handmade Marketplaces
We’re all well aware of Etsy, the leading online marketplace for handcrafted items. It may be the most popular marketplace but it’s not the only one. Here are 5 more options for handmade goods. • More Handmade Marketplaces Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 8, 2013
Foxes at the Table
I don’t have antlers on my wall. I love owls and sparrows, but don’t own any bird decor. But foxes? Well, they might be my wildlife trend weakness, especially when they’re on dishes as nice as these. • Foxes at the Table Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 7, 2013
15 Best Make-Ahead Brunch Recipes
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)We’re bringing you a round-up of all our favorite make-ahead brunch recipes today, just in time for Mother’s Day — or whatever plans you may have next weekend. • 15 Best Make-Ahead Brunch Recipes The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 7, 2013
Aimee, Rene and Max’s Sweet and Sophisticated Family Home
Name: Aimee, Rene and Max Location: Park Slope; Brooklyn, New York Size: 1100 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented Aimee and her husband, Rene, recently readjusted their Park Slope home to accommodate baby Max, the newest addition to the family. Rene’s a chef and Aimee works as an Account Analyst in Apparel Production, so putting together a beautiful, warm home with plenty of style came naturally to this creative couple.
Liana Hayles Newton
May 7, 2013
New Recipes from The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)If you’re in the mood for spring, we have two desserts that will hit the spot: a rhubarb crumble pie and a creamy coconut-rhubarb tart. • New Recipes from The Kitchn The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 7, 2013
Modern 3-Legged Stools
All good things come in threes. The Three Stooges. The Three Musketeers.Hanson. So naturally these three legged stools are pretty darn great. Maybe not as great as Hanson but what is? • Modern 3-Legged Stools Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
May 6, 2013
9 Kitchen Spots To Really Scrub Clean
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)A new report examined common kitchen items in the homes of 20 families, and found the presence of pathogenic bacteria, mold and yeast in several unexpected places. Here are the areas they identified: • 9 Kitchen Spots To Scrub The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 6, 2013
Before & After: Revisited Old Tricycle
This is what Will had to say about the project: The personal drive to restore the tricycle stems from a general interest I have in refurbishing old, half rusted and seized treasures from the past. This is particularly true when it comes to bicycles (or here a tricycle). As it is, I’m looking at two half assembled bikes both wearing the Wilmas brand and almost ready for their maiden voyage.
Dabney Frake
May 6, 2013
Cooks Who Garden: What Do You Grow?
As home cooks, we know that growing herbs, fruits, and vegetables is a natural extension for many of you. What advice would you giveto a fellow home cook and newbie gardener who wants to try his or her hand at it? • What Do You Grow? The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
May 6, 2013
Before & After: DIY Color-Block Planters
Pretty garden pots make any outdoor space that much more lovely, but those little pots can be mighty pricey. That’s why I love this type of DIY project; it takes standard (and very affordable) plastic planters and turns them into something wonderful.    With a little time and a little spray paint, Monica and Jess from East Coast Creative have created modern color-block planters that add elegance and visual interest for a fraction of the cost of decorative planters.
Julia Brenner
May 6, 2013