The Latest: Sep 2014

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An Eclectic Victorian in New Orleans

Name: John Malta Location: Uptown; New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 8 years; Owned In New Orleans, a brief respite from the searing summer sun is always welcome, whether provided by a front porch, a sprawling live oak, or a daily summer thunderstorm. Walking into hairstylist John Malta’s gray-toned uptown cottage has such an effect; one simply feels a breeze has rolled in.

Paul Zansler

Sep 4, 2014

Get Those Knives in Order, 15 Different Ways

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 15 Smart Ways to Organize Your Knives

Jennifer Hunter

Sep 4, 2014

10 Small Ways to Be Healthier Today

From Apartment Therapy → Be Healthier!

The Kitchn Editors

Sep 4, 2014

10 Reasons Car Wax is Your New Best Friend at Home

Car wax is designed to fill in scratches, protect paint jobs, and leave a slick shine on metal finishes. Why limit its use to automobiles? Turns out that the substance is good for all types of things at home. Pick up a jar and start using it throughout the house. Here are ten ways you might not know about… You can buy car wax in either paste or liquid form. Applying the wax requires just elbow grease and a clean, dry cloth.

Dabney Frake

Sep 3, 2014

Before & After: A Graphic IKEA Throw Gets Some Surprising Style

You know we love a good IKEA hack, but Kristi really blew our minds with this one. She started with this black and white IKEA throw, and transformed it into something we were not expecting. Kristi says, “I transformed an IKEA throw into a chic maxi skirt. It’s super simple, and this lil’ piece has become my new favorite thing in my closet.” See more (including instructions for this DIY) at Kristi Murphy. Thank you Kristi! Re-edited from a post originally published 9.3.

Jennifer Hunter

Sep 3, 2014

15 Quotes About Why Coffee is the Best

(Image credit: Rahim Packir Saibo) From The Kitchn → 15 Glorious Quotes About Your Favorite Drink: Coffee

Jennifer Hunter

Sep 3, 2014

Ashley’s Sweet Journey to a Simple Home

Name: Ashley Location: Margaret River, Western Australia We live in a three bedroom, 1 bathroom small home in Western Australia. Built in the early 90s, with a combined open plan living space we carefully turned the interior brick from icky brown to a creamy white and updated with art, plants and furniture we adore. We have been on a journey to simplify our home for a while.

Janel Laban

Sep 2, 2014

An Architect’s Low-Budget Remodel

From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: An Architect’s Own Creative Kitchen Renovation See how this architect opened up and brightened his kitchen on a low budget!

The Kitchn

Sep 2, 2014

Before & After: Anam’s Tables Go Two-Tone

These tables had lived at Anam’s house since before she was born, so it was about time they got an upgrade. She says, “I’m surprised no one threw these tables away and I’m glad they didn’t.” We think paint was great choice for the what-looks-like-laminate tabletops and Aman gave these babies a bunch of inventive flair. Super cute save! From Anam: I painted the entire table — one side gold and the other with pink.

Jennifer Hunter

Sep 1, 2014