The Latest: Aug 25, 2015

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Topaz’s Basement “Burrow” Retreat

Name: Topaz Location: Downtown Wheaton, Illinois I work as an Art Director in the Chicagoland area and about two months ago moved into a gorgeous, half-basement nook. In the style of one of my favorite authors, L.M. Montgomery, I like to name my homes. However, accurately naming a home that is partially underground turned out to be more difficult than expected. After many word searches and some rather depressing synonym discoveries, I settled on “The Burrow.

Carrie McBride

Aug 25, 2015

Let Your Bedroom Breathe: 5 Things to Consider Getting Rid Of

I had the most transforming (literally) moment not too long ago when I took a bench out of my bedroom. While I had styled it lovingly with a comforting and cozy vignette and it technically fit in the spot it was in, it made my room feel cramped. Or at least, I didn’t realize it felt cramped until I moved it to another room in my home and breathed in the fresh air of a roomier, more wonderful bedroom!

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 25, 2015

Before & After: ’70s Fireplace Gets a Facelift

Rachel’s home hadn’t been updated since it was built in 1975, and it was evident in the dark fieldstone fireplace. Not having the funds for a full renovation, she got creative with paint—and boy, does it look great. From Rachel: We painted the 1970’s field stone fireplace. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and watered it down quite a bit which allows the texture and various colors to still come through.

Tara Bellucci

Aug 25, 2015

Tip Testing: Can You Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes?

(Image credit: Kelli Foster) From The Kitchn → Can You Really Ripen an Avocado in Just 10 Minutes?

Apartment Therapy

Aug 25, 2015