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An “Old Friendly Farmhouse” in Cape Town

Name: Liesel Location: Vredehoek — Cape Town, South Africa We fell in love with this house the moment we saw it! It felt like an old, friendly farmhouse, surrounded by mountains but just a few blocks away from vibey Cape Town City Centre. After spending a few years in London, we wanted to get back to a simpler lifestyle but were hooked on the high street concept of having grocers and flower sellers within walking distance from your house.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 10, 2016

20+ Two-Person Costumes You Can Totally Pull Off This Halloween

Because every Burt needs an Ernie, Thelma goes with Louise, and who wants to see Siegfried without Roy? It’s more fun to dress up with someone else for Halloween, and it’s doesn’t need to be your honey. Team up with a friend for the party or parade, and use these two-person costumes ideas for inspiration. 1. Mike and Eleven from Stranger Things, from Shrimp Salad Circus 2. Unicorns from Brit & Co. 3. Zoolander and Hansel from Brit & Co. 4.

Dabney Frake

Oct 10, 2016

10 Simple & Tastefully Spooky Ways To Dress Up Your Porch for Halloween

(Image credit: Bambeco) From Kitchn → 10 Easy (Non-Cheesy) Ways to Dress Up Your Porch for Halloween

Apartment Therapy

Oct 10, 2016

A Roadmap to Renting the Place of Your Dreams: Apartment-Hunting Tips from a Serial Mover

I move a lot. Like, a lot. I even wrote an article about the benefits of being a serial mover like myself. And in moving so much, I’ve gotten really good at finding great apartments, the newest one always better than the last. (Ask my friends, they’ll back me up!) I’m currently in my seventh Seattle apartment with a view of the Space Needle from my living room. So I promise, I know a thing or two!

Mackenzie Schieck

Oct 10, 2016

Target’s New Collab with Dwell Is Super Modern & Minimal

Target’s latest collaboration looks like it’s straight from a magazine—because it is. Modern by Dwell Magazine is a 120-piece collection, launching late December. This collection is more minimal and modern than Target’s usual partnerships; they conducted a survey where more than half of respondents expressed a strong interest in integrating modern design into their homes, according to Co.Design.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 10, 2016

Creative Ways to Paint Pumpkins for Halloween

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 10, 2016

Signature Scents, Homemade Headboards & Beyond: 5 Ways to Customize Your Bedroom

Of all the rooms in your home, your bedroom is arguably the most personal. Don’t let it feel bland or generic—read on for some tips on creating a unique oasis which satisfies all the senses. Every kid loves a bed fort, and the big kid version is a DIY canopy bed. Canopies are whimsical, elegant, and can be yours with some curtain rails or industrial pipe, and a few yards of fabric. Nothing ordinary here.

Eleanor Büsing

Oct 10, 2016

On Trend: Gray Hardwood Floors

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 10, 2016

Clear Up Your Biggest Kitchen Clutter Offenders

(Image credit: Leela Cyd) From Kitchn → The 12 Worst Offenders for Kitchen Clutter and How to Deal with Them

Apartment Therapy

Oct 10, 2016

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What to Think About When Setting Up Your 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 American Signature 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?