The Latest: Jun 2, 2015

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Alexis’ “Love at First Sight” Apartment in a Big Old Historic Home

Name: Alexis Location: Victoria, British Columbia About a year ago, I found a space advertised on Craigslist- I made an appointment to see it with little information and virtually no pictures. As cliche as it sounds, I just had a really good feeling about it… The moment I pulled up to the home, I instantly fell in love. I’m one of nine apartments in a designated heritage house, which sits on over an acre of land.

Janel Laban

Jun 2, 2015

Before & After: Table Saved By a Week of Sanding

With a strange paste and layers of paint, this table looks almost unsalvageable. But Laura was determined to replace her card table on her student budget, and $5 was the right price.

Tara Bellucci

Jun 2, 2015

Before & After: Butler’s Pantry Gets Glossed Over

When Sue De Chiara first saw the butler’s pantry in her (now) new house, this was what it looked like: Storage for miles, dark wood cabinetry, and black countertops. It’s undoubtedly a phenomenal space, but Sue found a way to make it a total showstopper. Leaving the countertops and sink as is, she painted the cabinets a glossy deep blue and switched out the hardware. It just goes to show how dramatic a change can be made with just paint!

Dabney Frake

Jun 2, 2015

Eat the Trend: Yogurt Ombré Popsicles

(Image credit: Molly Yeh) From The Kitchn → Recipe: Chocolate Yogurt Ombré Popsicles

Apartment Therapy

Jun 2, 2015