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Viv’s London Mews Apartment

Name: Viv Location: South East London, UK We live in a 2 bed apartment in South East London, in a converted mews development (used to be a dairy mews in 1880’s). We love it for the interesting layout, tall ceilings in the bedrooms and quirky features like a weird column in the middle of the lounge! We painted everything Farrow and Ball (Cornforth white in the lounge, Downpipe in the hallway, Plummet in the master bedroom and Theresa’s Green in the baby nursery).

Janel Laban

Jul 30, 2014

The Awkward Files: When (and How) to Say No to Hosting Houseguests

If your couch is sagging under the weight of too many surfers this summer, you may need a refresh on the basics of guest/host protocol. Read on for our take on when to welcome guests into your home and how to just say no. Disclaimer: It’s your home, so you’re free to invite (or not invite) anyone, regardless of what we think. But, if you’re looking for a few suggested guidelines, here you go.

Jennifer Hunter

Jul 30, 2014

Before & After: A Damaged Dresser Gets a Dramatic Upgrade

Sara loves to reuse furniture so when she got this damaged dresser from her mom, she knew it had the potential for a gorgeous redo. Wow! That is one handsome dresser. The darker color and sleek new pulls really elevate the look and feel of its basic shape. Sara even tells us that the mirror in the picture used to belong to her great grandmother. Way to keep it in the family and use what you have, Sara. See more at Architecture and a little bit more. Thank you Sara!

Jennifer Hunter

Jul 30, 2014

The Made In America Project

Name: Micha Thomas and Jaime Lawson of The Made In America Project Location: Laurel Canyon- Los Angeles, California Size: Converted sunroom into a home office 400 Square Feet Years lived in: barely a year, rented Merging their backgrounds in public relations and the fashion industry, Micha and Jaime have created The Made In America Project, which offers a badge of certification to 100% American-made products.

Bethany Nauert

Jul 30, 2014

Here’s How To Clean Your Butcher Block

(Image credit: Erika Tracy) From The Kitchn → How To Clean Butcher Block Countertops

Jennifer Hunter

Jul 30, 2014

Smart Ways to Make a Rental Kitchen Work

The Kitchn Editors

Jul 30, 2014