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Green velvet sofa with colorful geometric pillows, set against a concrete wall with abstract portraits.

A Tour of AphroChic’s Stylish Show Home at Helms Bakery

On the weekend of October 12th in Los Angeles, global design gurus Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason remixed the Helms Bakery District’s newest showroom space, transforming its interior into a stunning concept home filled with design inspiration. The exhibit, complete with a living room, library, master bedroom, dining room, and back patio, was furnished entirely with items from the Helm’s Bakery District’s various retailers.

Jessica Isaac

Nov 17, 2014

7 Wines from Trader Joe’s to Drink With Thanksgiving Dinner

(Image credit: Leela Cyd) From The Kitchn → 7 Wines from Trader Joe’s to Drink With Thanksgiving Dinner

Apartment Therapy

Nov 17, 2014

Before & After: From Cat Hair to Chair Flair

Jade got this Swedish chair for $30, not realizing that his cats would quickly use it as their scratching post. So, he decided that this horrible brown, fur-magnet needed an upgrade, stat. Wow! Looks like a certain feline creature still has a soft spot for this chair, but it’s looking so much better. From Jade: Instead of succumbing to our cats, I decided to upholster for the first time using heavy duty outdoor fabric and reducing the buttons because our cats tend to pick on them.

Jennifer Hunter

Nov 17, 2014

A Mistake All First-Time Decorators Make (& How You Can Avoid It)

I did it. Probably everyone you know has done it. But if you’re reading this, and you’re currently working on decorating your first apartment (or home), you can avoid making this classic blunder. The biggest mistake most first-time decorators makes is: buying too much stuff all at once. It’s easy to imagine, when you find yourself in a brand-new, completely empty, apartment or home that you need to fill every nook and cranny right away.

Nancy Mitchell

Nov 17, 2014