The Latest: Feb 11, 2015

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Lee’s “First Apartment with a Bedroom Door” in Brooklyn

Name: Lee Location: Carroll Gardens – Brooklyn, NY When I moved to Degraw Street seven years ago, it was my first time living in Brooklyn and also my first “full-size” (meaning it had a bedroom door) apartment in New York. A 700 sq ft, 1.

Janel Laban

Feb 11, 2015

Before & After: A Bar Cart Worth Toasting

Despite its peeling handles and faux wood shelves, Shannon had plans for this thrift store bar cart. With a little love and crafty touches, it now shines: Besides polishing the brass, she painted and stenciled the faux wood, and wrapped the peeling handles with patterned tape. From Shannon: Before the holidays I found a beat up little bar cart at a local thrift store. It was a little grimy and had lost its luster. Not to mention the ugly faux wood shelves and peeling handle grips.

Tara Bellucci

Feb 11, 2015

The Magical MALM: 7 Real-Life Before & After Projects

The MALM line at IKEA is a true furniture workhorse: it’s inexpensive, it’s practical and best of all, it’s endlessly customizable. Just take a look at what these readers did to their chests, dressers and beds. You won’t believe the humble beginning of these unique pieces.

Jennifer Hunter

Feb 11, 2015

5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget

(Image credit: Faith Durand) From The Kitchn → 5 Simple Habits That Help Me Cook on a Budget

Tara Bellucci

Feb 11, 2015