The Latest: Feb 21, 2014

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Two beige wooden cube storage shelves, each with sixteen compartments.

IKEA Responds: Expedit Versus Kallax

In response the the uproar about their discontinuation of EXPEDIT, IKEA released photos of the KALLAX yesterday. Like many of you mentioned in the comments, the KALLAX is a slight tweak on the beloved shelving system: a more scratch-resistant surface, slightly rounded corners, and thinner outer boards, but the same internal dimensions (see the full side-by-side image after the jump).

Tara Bellucci

Feb 21, 2014

Peggy’s Bohemian Beach Home

Name: Peggy North, party designer and owner of Fire and Creme Kids Location: Venice; Los Angeles, California Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 11 years We fell in love with Peggy’s home because it is an inspirational example of how to combine Craftsman architecture with a beach aesthetic, while adding in in your own personal artistic and bohemian flair. Peggy moved from Paris, so of course there is also a European vibe happening as well.

Marcia Prentice

Feb 21, 2014

Before & After: A Dresser Gets Dressed Up With Contrast

Scott picked up this dresser years ago, long before he realized he could, “do cool things with his hands.” Just wait until you see what he did. White + gleamy wood has to be one of our favorite combinations ever. Nice choice.

Jennifer Hunter

Feb 21, 2014

We Tried It: Using a Water Bottle to Separate Eggs

(Image credit: Anjali Prasertong) From The Kitchn → Can You Use an Empty Water Bottle to Easily Separate Eggs?

Jennifer Hunter

Feb 21, 2014

7 Stellar Kitchen Wallpaper Looks

Cambria Bold

Feb 21, 2014