The Latest: Oct 5, 2016

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A House Full of Creatives Somewhere “Between Mid Century Modern Meets Bohemia”

Name: Hannah Location: Mount Washington, California A publicist, a painter and an entrepreneur walk into a bar… Well not quite, but we do all live together. In what feels like a treehouse, tucked up in the hills of Mt. Washington. Although we are just about seven minutes away from Downtown LA, there is something about this 1920’s house that makes you feel like you are much further away than you are.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 5, 2016

Two Explorers Pursuing a Life in Chicago with Small Riches & Big Adventures

Globe-traveling, curio-collecting, working professionals by day and co-creators of an animated series by night. They’re building a life together rooted in a love of travel and exploration, fueled by intellectual curiosity and creativity. They’re smart and warm and possess Jedi-level cocktail making skills. Here’s life with Mark and Noelle… Mark and Noelle live in a flat in Chicago’s Avondale/Logan Square neighborhood.

Julia Brenner

Oct 5, 2016

8 Tips for Hosting a Charitable Dinner Party

(Image credit: Sarah Copeland) From Kitchn → 8 Tips for Hosting a FEED Supper

Apartment Therapy

Oct 5, 2016

Don’t Dilly-Dali: Make this Lobster Costume, Pronto!

You’ve probably seen Dali’s iconic Lobster Telephone, well now we present to you, the lobster bow. Stylishly Surrealist, this fascinator uses an oversized plastic crustacean and excessive amounts of royal blue veiling to full effect. We recommend pairing it with some next-level contouring and a side of butter.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 5, 2016

A Plan (and a Flowchart) for Clearing Out Your Bath and Beauty Products

Your bathroom may possibly be the only division of your small space with four walls and a door, so it’s not totally surprising that a lot of clutter ends up settling inside the bathroom to hide. Couple that with the fact that your bath and beauty kit is likely the last thing that gets refreshed (Do you know when your mascara expires? Do you?), and you’re looking at a bonafide problem area. Today, we clean it out for good.

Taryn Williford

Oct 5, 2016

It’s Complicated: New Yorkers Weigh In on the Realities of NYC Real Estate

Recently, we shared a study that reported the minimum salary you’d need to buy a home in a bunch of cities—New York included. Unsurprisingly, our readers had a lot to say about the subject. Let’s take a closer look at how New Yorkers are reacting to the real estate market in the Big Apple. The mortgage lender that released the study, HSH.com, concluded that the salary needed to buy in New York was $86,215, based on the median home price of $395,400.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 5, 2016

11 Beautiful Glasses for Everyday Drinking

From Apartment Therapy → 11 of Our Favorite Everyday Glasses

The Kitchn

Oct 5, 2016

3 Mind Tricks to Help You Get Started on a Big Cleaning Project

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 5, 2016

Knife Sharpening Basics: The Video

(Image credit: Christine Han) From Kitchn → How To Sharpen a Knife: The Video

Apartment Therapy

Oct 5, 2016

Unexpected Items to Look for When Thrift Shopping (& Things to Avoid!)

Never sure what to snatch up when you’re out thrifting? Or what to put back down? With so much STUFF to see (and potentially purchase) when you’re out second-hand shopping, it can be tough to make the best buying decisions. While everyone’s decor needs are different, it never hurts to hear what the experts are always on the hunt for (and what they would never take home).

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 5, 2016

Could House Shopping in a Different Month Save You Major Money?

What if I told you I had a 10% off coupon for your dream home? You’d grab at the chance to save that much money, right? As the old saying goes, time is money, and your willingness to wait on your home purchase could save you major cash when it’s time to buy. The financial experts at NerdWallet have just released a study that examines the best time to buy a house. They analyzed the past two years’ worth of home listings and home sales (from Realtor.

Taryn Williford

Oct 5, 2016

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3 Things To Consider When Setting Up a Living Room

From 1-bedroom apartments to larger houses, the living room sets the tone for the rest of the home. It should be calming for ourselves and our housemates, as well as any visitors we invite in; it should be equal parts comfort and style. With the right pieces, like those available at Value City Furniture, our houses become homes. So, what should we consider to truly personalize our main living spaces? Ask yourself some basic questions: Do you enjoy having guests over?