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How To Have Fun When You’re Staying Home on Halloween

Going out on Halloween night is always a good time, but if you live in a neighborhood or apartment complex where kids go trick-or-treating on Halloween, sometimes it’s fun to stay home and pass out candy instead. And if you have kids or want to have some fun with your nieces and nephews, taking them around to go trick-or-treating can be a good time too, if you really get into the spirit.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 28, 2016

Easy, Last-Minute Costumes That are a Lot of Pun

(Image credit: Rachel Joy Barehl) From Kitchn → These 10 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes Are Super Punny

Apartment Therapy

Oct 28, 2016

Forgiveness, Not Permission: Inspiration & Advice for Living Your Best (Creative!) Life

Inside an old box factory in Baltimore, in a loft apartment with minimalist decor and structured industrial features, lies a studio bursting with color, erratic splatters of paint, and a kaleidoscope of paper scraps. This is artist Nicole Mueller‘s think space, a celebration of paradox. After an inspiring house tour with Nicole and Dave, I wanted to learn more about Nicole’s artwork and her relationship with the apartment as a living space, a working space, and a revolving gallery.

Liz Calka

Oct 28, 2016

Smart Hacks: 7 Ways to Add More Storage in the Living Room

A living room closet is a godsend, a convenient place to cram all your belongings so your living room can be clutter-free for relaxing and entertaining. But if yours doesn’t have a closet, storing things in the living room can be tricky. You don’t want all your belongings strewn randomly across the most aesthetically important room in your home. Luckily, with a little creativity, you can make a lot of space in your living room without sacrificing any elegance or organization.

Candace Bryan

Oct 28, 2016

This Beautiful Coffee-Brewer Combines 3 Methods in One

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 28, 2016

10 Snapshots of Home Life in France (as Told By a Parisian Blogger)

In search of the secrets behind the je ne sais quoi of all things French, we turned to Céline of Frenchy Fancy, a blog whose beautiful images often land on our inspiration posts. After chatting with her about her home decor style, favorite shops, and morning routine, we’re feeling tempted to buy a one-way ticket to the City of Light.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 28, 2016

Before & After: A Totally ’80s Dining Room Gets an Eclectic, Glamorous Update

Project by: Whitney Jones of Whitney J Decor Homeowner: Coletha Kennedy Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Coletha Kennedy’s dining room in her New Orleans home was in desperate need of reinvention. Dated wallpaper and dingy wall-to-wall carpeting just wouldn’t do for the mother of two, who owns a fashion boutique in town. Designer Whitney Jones of Whitney J Decor stepped in to help her bring her maximalist, glamorous dream to life.

Arlyn Hernandez

Oct 28, 2016

A Smart Approach to Cleaning, Inspired by French Chefs

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 28, 2016

Before and After: Six Kids and a Bright White Kitchen

When tasked with updating a kitchen for a family with six kids, Syd and Shay of Studio McGee wanted to create a “next level” monochromatic kitchen, that could still house a large brood. From Studio McGee: When it comes to a bright, monochromatic kitchen, it’s all in the details. All-white kitchens are the number one request we receive. You might see a lot of people churning out white kitchens, but it’s the subtle design decisions that can take a kitchen to the next level.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 28, 2016

10 Containers That Will Help You Pass Out Halloween Candy in Style

(Image credit: World Market) From Kitchn → 10 Cool Containers for Passing Out Halloween Candy

Apartment Therapy

Oct 28, 2016

Budget-Busting Red Flags to Look for When Buying an Older Home

Wooed by its close proximity to our favorite beach, my husband and I bought an older home in Charleston, SC, last spring. One year and tons of cash later, we’ve learned the hard way that it isn’t always the big, glaring problems with older homes that’ll bite you right in the butt—er, budget. In our experience, it’s the little red flags that sneak up and rob you blind before you can close the front door.

Julie Sprankles

Oct 28, 2016

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What Does It Take for a Small Space to Work?

A smaller space can actually be an urban homeowner’s dream: a beautiful, functional answer to the busy chaos of everyday life. With an eye for efficiency, square footage becomes irrelevant — and the old adage “less is more” becomes decidedly modern. So what does it take for a small space to work? When it is intentional.