3 Easy Ways to Peel Tomatoes
(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From The Kitchn → The 3 Best Ways to Peel a Tomato
Aug 15, 2014
Before & After: A Beat-Up Peacock Chair Gets Pretty
When Barbara found this beat-up but beautiful chair in a thrift store, she already had two peacock chairs, but something about this one was different. It wasn’t very exciting to look at, but the chair was so sturdy and strong that she couldn’t help but bring it home. We just love Barbara’s thoughtful take on preowned furniture. Every DIYer can relate to these sentiments. Barbara says: Secondhand furniture can sometimes be like people.
Aug 14, 2014
Danielle’s Good Look’n Live/Work Loft
Name: Danielle of Good Look’n Location: West Midtown; Atlanta, GA Size: 900 square feet Years lived in: 5 Months Moving from Boston just four months ago, Danielle has just recently settled into her industrial style loft. She hasn’t let that stop her from creating a space that is all her own. After all, she also has made a business out of making things look, well, good!
Aug 14, 2014
A Factory Tour of Lodge Cast Iron
(Image credit: Erika Tracy) From The Kitchn → How Lodge Cast Iron Skillets Are Made in Tennessee
Aug 14, 2014
Juliana’s Dream of an Apartment in the South of France
Name: Juliana Location: Montpelier, France A few years ago, I quit my old job and back to school to become interior architect. I was 30, people thought I was crazy, but when I found this old apartment from sixties I started to imagine how many things we could do in there and how I would love to work in a design job! Dreams can come true! It’s a 82 square meter apartment near historic center, with 2 rooms and a 14 square meter balcony.
Aug 13, 2014
Apartment Therapy Blogger Style: Erin’s Own Kitchen
Welcome to the most chaotic, most used, most loved room in my home, my kitchen! Now, this kitchen certainly isn’t the biggest I’ve lived with (That award goes to my first place in Houston. It only had one cabinet, but technically the kitchen was 12 by 15 feet!) or fanciest I’ve ever had (That would be my first kitchen in NYC.
Aug 13, 2014
Make V8 Juice at Home
(Image credit: Michaela Cisney) From The Kitchn → Recipe: Homemade V8 Juice
Aug 13, 2014
6 DIY Ideas for Cramped Kitchen Counters
From Apartment Therapy → 6 DIY Ideas for Cramped Kitchen Counters Everyone needs more kitchen counter space, so here are some easy ideas that don’t involve any major renovations!
Aug 13, 2014
What You Need to Know About Water Towers (It’s Grosser Than You Think)
They’re a familiar scene dotting the city skyline — sleekly conical yet distinctly old-world — but just how much do you know about how water towers work, why we still use them and exactly how safe the tanks where we store our drinking water really are? The municipal water mains of New York City provide enough pressure to lift water roughly six stories up in the air. As turn-of-the-century buildings grew taller and taller, so did the demand for water at higher elevations.
Aug 13, 2014
How Should You Store Tomatoes?
(Image credit: Christine Gallary) From The Kitchn → The Best Way to Store Tomatoes
Aug 13, 2014
Andie’s Bright, Functional Kitchen
Aug 13, 2014
A Peek Inside a Beautiful Budapest Apartment
Name: Roderick of Beautiful Budapest Apartments Location: Budapest I am an American owner of a real estate business in Budapest. We create apartments in 19th century buildings that are beautiful, highly comfortable, and have very low energy costs (Passivhaus technology). This most recent project is a 100 sq meter apartment. The interior designer is Judit Koczoh. More info on Roderick’s business: Beautiful Budapest Thanks, Roderick!
Aug 12, 2014
How Your Cell Phone Can Save You Hundreds of Headaches
From Apartment Therapy → How Your Cell Phone & 1 Simple Tip Will Save You 100s of Headaches Instead of writing things down, use your cell phone to easily capture ideas or things you need to reference in the near future!
Aug 12, 2014
15 Beautiful High Chairs You’ll Drool Over (& They’ll Drool On)
We spend so much time in the kitchen. We spend so much time on our kitchens. The last thing you want to plonk in that space is a great big hunk of rainforest-themed plastic! Here are some high chairs that are good looking and long wearing, that you will use many kids over and never tire of seeing (and wiping down) day in, day out. 1. Svan Signet’s High Chair. A customizable chair with optional seat cover, wrap around bentwood bucket seat.
Aug 12, 2014
Before & After: Jenn Solves Her Son’s Parking Problems
While packing up her apartment for a move, Jenn asked her three-year-old son, “If you could have anything in the world in your new room, what would it be?” His answer was immediate: “A garage to keep all of my trucks.” So rather than ditch this drab, old shelf in the move, the wheels began turning. Absolutely adorable! We love how Jenn turned those scallop shapes into little-boy-worthy cars! From Jenn: I gave the shelf a quick coat of Pool Blue paint.
Aug 12, 2014
Grape vs Cherry Tomatoes: What’s the Difference?
(Image credit: Christine Gallary) From The Kitchn → What’s the Difference Between Grape and Cherry Tomatoes?
Aug 12, 2014
Brooke’s Best Little Seattle Loft
Name: Brooke Location: Seattle, WA I’m a graphic designer + art director living in Seattle. I moved here a year ago from San Francisco, and found the best little loft apartment. I was working from home, so it was important to make a space I loved being in… all day long. A lot of the my stuff from San Francisco didn’t fit in my apartment (so it’s in my boyfriends equally as awesome apartment), and I bought some new pieces. I’m from Texas, so I love ranch style decor.
Aug 11, 2014
Malene’s Tropical Modern Queen Anne Townhome
Name: Malene Barnett Location: Bedford-Stuyesant; Brooklyn, New York Size: 3,000 square feet Years lived in: 5 years lived in; 6 years owned One barely has to enter the home of luxury carpet designer Malene Barnett to appreciate her eclectic and refined design sensibility. Years before meeting Malene at a book launch in Soho, her home caught my eye. As a neighbor and frequent passerby, several design elements jumped out at me within the few seconds it took to ride my bike or walk past her home.
Aug 11, 2014
Tips for Managing Those Pesky Wires
Aug 11, 2014
Hannah & Tara’s Stylish Student Apartment
Name: Hannah & Tara Location: Denton, Texas (Editor’s note: It’s a delightful coincidence that this weekend’s house calls came from the same stylish spot in Texas.) My best friend Tara and I lived in a student-living apartment together with two other girls for two years before moving into this space for our senior year at The University of North Texas.
Aug 10, 2014
Before & After: A Kitchen Nook Gets a Creative & Clever DIY Makeover!
It’s not that Pauline was ungrateful for her kitchen nook — it was a convenient corner with a desktop that could be a great place to do work. It’s just that it didn’t fit her needs (or aesthetics). So she came up with a plan to mold it to be a space she could use, came across some surprises while tearing out the old stuff, and got clever to finish out what turned into a very creative corner! Bonus: There’s inspiration (and a link to instructions) for DIY art inside!
Aug 10, 2014
Paige & Dwight’s Dramatic, Art-Filled Home
Name: Paige & Dwight Location: Denton, Texas Our little home is located just north of downtown Denton, Texas. The 1100 square foot, 1940s home is one that Dwight bought over a decade ago and he gutted it a couple of years ago, preserving the mantel and as much of the hardwood flooring as possible, but replacing almost every single other detail in the home.
Aug 9, 2014
Before & After: A Porch Gets a $15 Painted, Patterned Facelift
Want to make a more pleasant impression with your porch? You might find inspiration in this subtle but effective porch makeover, involving some bright paint and new pattern! Read More: → 7 Steps to a Fantastic Front Porch (Inspired by Real-Life Makeovers) From Neena: I had been thinking about stenciling our veranda floor for the past three years but never got around to doing it till now.
Aug 9, 2014
Giuliana’s Quirky Echo Park Pad
Name: Giuliana Lomaglio, bartender, musician, and artist Location: Echo Park; Los Angeles, CA Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; rented From her colorful wardrobe to her vibrant spirit, Giuliana oozes character. Her eclectic Echo Park home, which houses a diverse collection of art, reflects her fun-loving attitude and warm personality.
Aug 9, 2014
Before & After: A $7 Vintage Chair Finally Blooms
Stef stumbled on this $7 chair in a thrift store in Iowa while visiting her little brother in grad school. As a resident of California, she didn’t quite know how she was going to get it back home, but for $7, she’d find a way (thankfully her frequent traveling mom helped out). Once home, it sat as-is for another three years.
Aug 9, 2014
12 Little Pleasures That Make You Love Cooking
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → 12 Tiny Food Miracles That Make You Love Your Kitchen
Aug 8, 2014
Micha’s Laurel Canyon Hideaway
Name: Micha Thomas, co-founder of The Made In America Project Location: Laurel Canyon-Los Angeles, CA Years lived in: less than 1 year; rent Micha Thomas is the co-founder of the Made In America Project, a grass roots operation to bring love and attention to small domestic brands and companies. Her home in Laurel Canyon is a perfect mix of Southern California and Santa Fe style and the ultimate Bohemian retreat .
Aug 8, 2014
Before & After: Vintage Dresser Strips Down
Libby bagged this solid wood dresser at a vintage store for $20. She says, “I couldn’t believe it – I thought the price tag would say $200!” Gorgeous! We love how she got rid of what didn’t work (uhhh…layers and layers of paint) but kept what did (those pulls are everything). Great job, Libby. From Libby: I used my orbital sander to take off the three previous layers of paint on the top and edges, to reveal the raw wood underneath.
Aug 8, 2014
Brunch Cocktails? Yes Please
(Image credit: Faith Durand) From The Kitchn → 17 Summery Brunch Cocktails Worth Sipping
Aug 8, 2014
Paul’s Colorful Collector’s Loft in Long Beach
Name: Paul Location: Long Beach, CA My wife and I have been living in lofts since 2005, and bought this loft in 2007. as an artist, it was always really important to me to have my work space in the home, so lofts have been ideal. Our home is in the Temple Lofts, which is a converted Masonic Temple from 1926. our unit is one of the largest in the building at 2322sqft and features original brick work throughout the house.
Aug 7, 2014
The Best Way to Clean the Freezer
(Image credit: Gina Eykemans) From The Kitchn → How To Clean The Freezer
Aug 7, 2014
Can You Use a Drinking Glass to Peel a Mango?
(Image credit: Kelli Foster) From The Kitchn → Can You Really Peel a Mango with a Drinking Glass?
Aug 7, 2014
Kitchen Before & After: A Colonial Eat-In Kitchen Gets Brightened
From Apartment Therapy → Kitchen Before & After: A Colonial Eat-In Kitchen Gets Brightened
Aug 7, 2014
Calvin and Kelly’s Modern Lightbox Home in Atlanta
Name: Calvin and Kelly Location: Atlanta, GA My better half, Kelly and I took on the task of building our dream home on an empty lot in an up and coming neighborhood in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta. We conveniently had close friends that were amazing architects and were willing to go on the journey with us on this creation. We had a few significant hardships along the way, some typical to most building experiences – Builder that took our money, bad sub-contractors, etc. You name it.
Aug 6, 2014
Before & After: A Dressing Table Gets a Dose of Geometry
Beau in Australia is a woman of few words. We don’t know where or how she came across this “little old discarded dressing table,” but her results speak for themselves. Gorgeous! We’re loving that colorful, graphic fabric choice. Great job. Beau says she transformed this piece into a, “small, chippy hall stand using Annie Sloan Duck Egg and geometric style fabric to wrap the drawers.” Check out Beau’s blog, Drip Designs. Thank you Beau!
Aug 6, 2014
A Clever Way to Store Whisks
(Image credit: Anne Wolfe Postic) From The Kitchn → The Best Way to Store Whisks in a Drawer
Aug 6, 2014
Kitchen Before & After: Jenny’s Cherry, Compact Kitchen
From Apartment Therapy → Kitchen Before & After: Jenny’s Cherry, Compact Kitchen
Aug 6, 2014
Eva & Philip’s Art-Filled Wanderlust Home
Name: Eva Katz and Philip Sugerman Location: Jamaica Plain; Boston, Massachusetts Size: 2,600 square feet Years lived in: 8 years; Owned No wonder passersby stop to snap photos: Situated on a charming street near Jamaica Pond in Boston’s Emerald Necklace, the exterior of Eva and Philip’s pretty Painted Lady is a total jewel. Inspired by art, food, and worldy travels, the inside shimmers just as brightly.
Aug 5, 2014
How to Organize Your Freezer
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From The Kitchn → The Best Way to Organize Your Freezer
Aug 5, 2014
Pro Organizer Tips: What NOT To Do When Decluttering Your Home
Organizing words of wisdom from a pro.
Aug 4, 2014
10 Ceiling Lights Under $200 That Provide Real Light
From Apartment Therapy → 10 Ceiling Lights Under $200 That Provide Real Light Frustrated with dining room ceiling lights that are stylish but too dim? Check out these 10 light fixtures that are budget-friendly, bright, and beautiful.
Aug 4, 2014
Susan & Herb’s Handmade, Mid-Century Split Level
Name: Susan and Herb Albin, and their two dogs, Owen & Henry Location: Richmond Highlands; Shoreline, Washington Size: 2,300 square feet Years lived in: 21 years; Owned After twenty-one years and a variety of renovations under one roof, Susan and Herb have turned their “empty nest” into a home full of life, color and light.
Aug 4, 2014
Derrick’s Organized Downtown Los Angeles Loft
Name: Derrick Johnson Location: Downtown, Los Angeles, California How did I end up in Downtown Los Angeles? It was all by chance while meeting a friend for lunch. We saw a sign that said loft tours and this loft was the first and last loft on that tour. I instantly fell in love. Its openness, natural light and historical details are the reasons why, five years later, I’m still proud to call Downtown Los Angeles my home.
Aug 3, 2014
Before & After: A Cold, Compact Kitchen Gets Cheery With Color!
Jenny describes the “before” of her compact kitchen best: it was safe. White walls, white cabinets. Not a lot of color, accessories, style or windows. It gave off about as much charm as a doctor’s office. So she decided to add color — but in a practical way. She’d keep the black floor tiles that hide dirt, but add a cheery pop of color in an unexpected place, and throw in some efficient storage ideas for good measure.
Aug 3, 2014
9 Home Truths We Tend to Forget (That Are Worth Remembering)
Home — and what makes it one — is different for all of us. But there are some universal truths that when taken to heart (and kept in mind), make the home we do have that much more enjoyable. These nine truths about home — how to make one and love the one you have — are the kind of simple truths that sometimes slip our busy minds. But they’re lessons worth returning to and remembering. 1.
Aug 3, 2014
Before & After: A Vintage Sideboard Goes Matte & Midnight
What do you do when a wood sideboard — covered in deep scratches and other marks — needs a makeover but you’re not looking to brighten it with a coat of white? You could go with a color, or you could skip straight to something dramatic and do what Suzanne did. From Suzanne: This vintage sideboard was in need of a makeover. It had many deep scratches along the top and other marks and scratches.
Aug 3, 2014
Ildiko’s DIY-Filled Home in Hungary
Name: Ildiko Location: Budapest, Hungary We have a small (37m2 = 398 square foot) one-room apartment in Budapest downtown that we’ve transformed into an Airbnb rental. We had really little money to do it so my husband Andras and I did as much as we could by ourselves. Andras designed and built the cup holder coffee table. And I painted the paintings (except the one above the television, that is by Sara Osgyanyi).
Aug 2, 2014
Before & After: From Dated Dining Room to Bright Delight
Dark, dated wood paneling on the walls. Beige builder’s carpet on the floor. Even the curtains in this room were old news. Cara could have given up when tasked with turning this space into a dining room, but she persevered. And the result is a bright delight! From Cara: There is no question that it took a bit of vision and a large leap of faith to see the potential in our dining room. Paneling, old carpet, dated light fixtures.
Aug 2, 2014