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How Do You Gracefully Get Out of Plans? (When You’re Overbooked or Just Really Don’t Want to Go)
Because sometimes you're overbooked or just don't want to go.
Julia Brenner
Nov 29, 2016
Can We Move Into This Gingerbread House?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → This Is the Most Extravagant Gingerbread House You’ve Ever Seen
Apartment Therapy
Nov 29, 2016
BuJo Curious? The Things to Know About Bullet Journaling Before You Get Started
Bullet journals (or BuJos for short) are definitely having a moment right now. Everywhere you look—Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest—there’s bullet journal fever. If the cult-favorite organizational system has piqued your curiosity but you are not quite sure if it’s for you, we’re walking you through a few key things you need to know before you decide to BuJo or not to BuJo. First off, don’t let the word journal fool you.
Jessica Estrada
Nov 29, 2016
What I’ve Learned About Christmas Trees (& Life) From Dolly Parton
I’m a life-long Dolly Parton fan and recently went to her concert here in St Louis. As always, she charmed me with her humor and humility, and her unapologetic “what you see is what you get” attitude, combined with love and acceptance for others. She’s brassy in the best possible way, and the queen of one-liners. Here are some of my favorite Dolly quotes from over the years, peppered with a bunch of Christmas trees that would make her proud.
Dabney Frake
Nov 29, 2016
DIY Orange Pomanders for the Holidays
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 29, 2016
Life Coach Tips On: How To Add More Hygge to Your Home & Life
Bonnie Rasmussen‘s profession and passion as a life coach is all about increasing her clients’ “well-being, performance, resilience and resourcefulness.” It’s not surprising in the slightest, then that her UK home is a stunning space that increases the well-being of all that live in and visit it. Having grown up in Denmark (and an obvious expert at crafting soothing, stylish spaces), I asked Bonnie to share what the Danish word “hygge” means to her.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 29, 2016
9 Smart Storage Solutions for Things You Have Too Many Of
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 29, 2016
5 Super Stylish Finds for Your Sink
(Image credit: Susanna Hopler) From Kitchn → The Best Dish Soap Bottle & 4 More Fun Finds for Your Sink
Apartment Therapy
Nov 29, 2016
Partner
Throw a Holiday Party in Under 24 Hours
By mid-November, our Saturday nights are booked until 2017. It’s wonderful, but also overwhelming. So, we love to pull out an entirely different trick this time of year: the midweek party. We know what you’re thinking: There is nothing festive about a Wednesday. All the more reason to throw a low-key Christmas fete! Just keep the emphasis on the “low-key.” You don’t need to deep clean your house or cover every surface with tinsel for a chill afterwork holiday hang.
Sponsored Post
Nov 29, 2016
An Apartment Full of Historical Charm, DIY Projects and Perfectly Blended Style
Name: Teri Location: Arlington, Virginia Our condo building was built in the 1930s and has beautiful architecture and detail. It was actually marked a historical building this year! I was very attracted to the charm throughout the whole space. The working wood fireplace wasn’t so bad either! When re-designing our home, my inspiration was mostly my relationship. Before my boyfriend Patrick moved in, my apartment was very youthful and feminine.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 28, 2016
This Designer Trick Will Make Any Small Space Look Larger
Try this over the weekend.
Nancy Mitchell
Nov 28, 2016
10 Gifts for Coffee’s Number One Fan
(Image credit: Susanna Hopler) From Kitchn → 10 Gifts for the Coffee-Obsessed
Apartment Therapy
Nov 28, 2016
8 Dark, Moody Kitchens with a Little Drama
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 28, 2016
Retailers to the Rescue: Your Guide to a Headache-Free Holiday
It’s indisputably the best time of the year—the season for spending time with loved ones, giving to those who are in need, and, of course, festive decorating and fêting. The latter part, well, it can sometimes creep up on you and throw some unwanted stress your way, particularly if you want everything to be just right.
Allie M. Harper
Nov 28, 2016
A Case for Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets Green
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 28, 2016
Getting the Dirt on Dirty Coffee Mugs
(Image credit: jakkapan) shutterstock From Kitchn → Is It Really OK to Not Wash Your Coffee Cup?
Apartment Therapy
Nov 28, 2016
Partner
4 Home Decorating Tips You (and Your Pet) Will Love
Any pet owner will tell you that there’s nothing like having a furry friend around the house. But even the best-trained animal can be hard on your home, so it’s important to make smart but stylish decorating choices that meet your needs and theirs. Here are four easy tips you can apply to make sure that your décor is pet purrfect. 1. Pick a material you can trust. Not all upholstery is created equal.
Sponsored Post
Nov 28, 2016
This Budget Buy Is The Only Holiday Decoration You Really Need
The holidays are here, and if the more traditional combos of red and green or blue and silver aren’t your ideal color schemes, you can still add some festivity to your decor by taking it in a more neutral, simple-chic direction. One way to do that is with strands of simple white lights. If you still want a bit of color, natural elements like greenery and branches are the perfect complement to twinkling lights.
Rachel Jacks
Nov 27, 2016
These Brutalist Sandcastles Are Temporary Masterpieces
If you’re jonesing for a beach day, look no further than than sculptor Calvin Seibert’s flickr account. His collection of impressive sandcastles will wow anyone, whether you’re a fan of Brutalism or not. Far from your typical turreted castle, the modern geometric structures take on shapes you don’t often see made out of sand. Check out what Seibert has to say about his creations: Nature will always be against you and time is always running out.
Tara Bellucci
Nov 27, 2016
This App Lets You Play the Lotto (But You’re Actually Saving Instead)
Typically, saving money and lottery tickets don’t go hand in hand (unless you count the loss of savings due to lottery ticket purchases), but a new app called Long Game hopes to develop more of a positive association between the two.
Kenya Foy
Nov 27, 2016
Over-the-Top Decorating Ideas for the Hardcore Holiday Enthusiast
Sometimes, more is more. For many, one of those times is Christmas, and all the decorating opportunities the holiday brings with it. If you’re more of a maximalist than a minimalist when it comes to decking your halls, feast your eyes on the following ideas— they’re a little OTT, but in the best way possible. Above: Why decorate one tree when you can trim six trees?
Eleanor Büsing
Nov 27, 2016
This Charming Swedish Apartment Has a (Genius) Hidden Surprise
The Swedes certainly know how to do small spaces. Case in point: this small but stylish apartment, whose living room cupboard conceals a clever surprise. This little apartment has two cupboards in the living room, one of which opens up to reveal the world’s coziest little bedroom. It’s private, tucked away, and, I would imagine, very warm and snug on a Nordic winter night.
Nancy Mitchell
Nov 26, 2016
A Bright & Unique Labor of Love in Florida
Name: Isabel Location: Emerald Hills — Hollywood, Florida My name is Isabel and I’m so excited to be writing this right now! My husband and I bought this 1600 square foot town home two years ago and trust me when I say IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE THIS! The house had been abandoned for two years when we first came to see it, and even though there were piles of trash, and roaches that belonged in Jurassic Park, I immediately fell in love with it.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 26, 2016
Pack Less When You Travel: How To Do “Laundry” On the Go
The quickest way to overstuff your suitcase? Packing too many clothes. Just because you won’t have access to a washer and dryer or time to visit a laundromat while you’re traveling doesn’t mean you have to pack a new outfit for each day. Doing laundry on the go is actually pretty simple, so long as you pack smart and have the right supplies.
Brittney Morgan
Nov 26, 2016
9 Scent & Container Combos for DIY Candles
From Apartment Therapy → Your New Winter Hobby: Custom Candle & Container Combos
The Kitchn
Nov 26, 2016
Here’s Proof That Sleeping in Your Living Room Can Actually Be Stylish
As part of our quest to bring you the most interesting, unusual, and inspiring small spaces, allow us to present this incredibly stylish, high-ceilinged Italian apartment—that also happens to be a studio. It’s outfitted in that funky, eclectic-yet-streamlined European way that I’m convinced is the Next Big Thing— proof that sleeping in the living room doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. The studio, located in Milan, is the former home of designer Pietro Russo.
Nancy Mitchell
Nov 25, 2016
A Colorful Studio in San Francisco
Name: Adrianne Location: Lower Pacific Heights — San Francisco, California I was drawn to the apartment’s natural light and vintage touches, such as the 1926 ironing board that’s in the kitchen wall, or the onion shaped cutouts in the doorways and pass-through window. I was apprehensive to downsize at first – but once I started, I found myself surrounded by my most meaningful things and suddenly it became personal rather than visual.
Apartment Therapy
Nov 25, 2016
Design Evolution: Two Rounds of Reno for a Coronado Cottage
Karyn and Jessica’s beach bungalow is an ever-evolving small space. This is what Karyn had to say in 2013: I had just moved to the island of Coronado and had the perfect bungalow apartment in mind. I envisioned something small but homey with a comfortable outdoor area. The universe must have been on my side because not two minutes after making my wish list I found the perfect studio apartment. Being a designer has its perks, especially after walking into this place.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 25, 2016
A Charming & Unexpected Way to Keep a Grocery List
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → A Smarter, Cuter Way to Post Your Grocery List
Apartment Therapy
Nov 25, 2016
3 Delicious Recipes That Will Use Up Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
(Image credit: Lauren Volo) From Kitchn → The 3 Post-Thanksgiving Recipes We’d Make All Year Long
Apartment Therapy
Nov 25, 2016
11 Understated (But Still Gorgeous) Holiday Decorating Ideas
"Decorating for the holidays" often feels like an expensive and time-consuming undertaking, but there's another way to do Christmas.
Eleanor Büsing
Nov 25, 2016
A Sneak Peek at IKEA’s Black Friday Deals
From Apartment Therapy → IKEA Black Friday Sale: Sneak Peek at the Deals
The Kitchn
Nov 25, 2016
5 Unexpected Things You Should Buy on Black Friday
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 25, 2016
Partner
Creature Comforts: 4 Tips for Pet-Friendly Decorating
Any pet owner will tell you that there’s nothing like having a furry friend around the house. But even the best-trained animal can be hard on your home, so it’s important to make smart but stylish decorating choices that meet your needs and theirs. Here are four easy tips you can apply to make sure that your décor is pet purrfect. 1. Pick a material you can trust. Not all upholstery is created equal.
Sponsored Post
Nov 25, 2016
The Best Ways to Store The Dishes You (Almost) Never Use
‘Tis the season to be merry—and host dinner parties, of course. It’s time to break out a couple of bottles (or boxes, no judgment here) of wine, about a metric ton of food and, well, the dishes to help you serve said culinary delights. Since most of us don’t host large dinner parties every day, this means some of the extra dinnerware used during the holidays isn’t in regular rotation.
Julie Sprankles
Nov 24, 2016
How I Hosted My Small Space Thanksgiving
(Image credit: Morgan Childs) From Kitchn → How I Hosted Thanksgiving in My 195-Square-Foot Apartment
Apartment Therapy
Nov 24, 2016
This Weekend: Focus On This One Final, Often Forgotten, Thing
Have you been run ragged this week — getting your guest room ready, ensuring the holiday menu is set and special diets are accommodated, or finalizing travel plans? If so, in all the chaos, you might be neglecting this one not-so-little thing… Go Easy On Yourself: Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the busy season. Pace yourself by practicing some self care, making sure you’re tending to yourself as well as others. This is your holiday too.
Dabney Frake
Nov 24, 2016
7 Tips for Meeting The Parents This Holiday Season
The holidays can be a truly lovely time of year, with parties, delicious dinners, and family and friend reunions—but they can also be super stressful (travel and fundamental differences among family members can all lead to disaster). The dynamics change even more when you’re in a brand new relationship, especially if it happens to be the first time you’re meeting your partner’s family. Of course, you want to make a stellar first impression and have a great time.
Brittney Morgan
Nov 24, 2016
Why You Should Stay Home (and Shop Online) This Black Friday
Black Friday is a great time to take advantage of huge sales—and can even be the perfect opportunity to knock out all your holiday shopping in one fell swoop—but it can also be super stressful. Between the crowds and the long checkout lines, there’s a lot that can put a damper on all those deals, but you can avoid a lot of the frustration and save more time and money by shopping online.
Brittney Morgan
Nov 24, 2016
Last Minute Thanksgiving Wine Questions? The Answer Is Bordeaux
(Image credit: Lauren Volo) From Kitchn → The Answer to Your Thanksgiving Wine Questions Is Bordeaux (Yes, Bordeaux)
Apartment Therapy
Nov 24, 2016
The Secret to Serving Up a Stylish Table
If you’re intimidated by the lingering memories of friends or family member’s sophisticated, traditional Thanksgiving tables, take heart. The table setting in Rory and Chris’ LA wonderland is here to inspire and inform you. This holiday season (or any time of year) forget traditional holiday color palettes or minimal vibes. This here is your anatomy of a perfect table setting: a distracting explosion of the color, patterns and textures that you love.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 24, 2016
A Guide to Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Cleanup
From Apartment Therapy → “Can This Go in the Dishwasher?
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 24, 2016
7 Tips for Cutting Your Post-Thanksgiving Cleanup in Half
The Kitchn Editors
Nov 24, 2016
A Cozy Little Studio in a Dream Neighborhood
Name: Emily Location: German Village — Columbus, Ohio When I was first moving to Columbus, people would ask me where I wanted to live. The first place I would say was German Village… followed by a little laugh, because it was silly of me to think I would be able to find/afford a place there. It felt like a long shot, but it was also my dream. The quaint brick streets, historical homes, coffee shops, restaurants, a great park, all within walking distance.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 23, 2016
6 Tips for a Beautiful Thanksgiving Buffet
(Image credit: Leela Cyd) From Kitchn → 6 Tips for Setting Up a Thanksgiving Buffet
Apartment Therapy
Nov 23, 2016
Get the Look: Vintage, Eclectic & Colorful Style
Bold, colorful, and vintage — if that’s your goal, take a peek at Allison’s resource lists from her unforgettable Austin apartment to shop her style and instantly fill your space with colorful kitschy decor! charset="utf-8" src="https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all.prod.min.
Emma Fiala
Nov 23, 2016
Bless Their Heart: Responses to Prying Questions From Nosy People
Oh, bless the nosy relatives and awkward acquaintances that we see this time of year. They mean well, right? They don’t want to hurt our feelings. They don’t mean to pry. And yet, oooof— navigating the holiday table can feel like House of the Flying Daggers, but instead of daggers it’s questions about jobs and housing and love interests and income and life goals and babies, all zinged at us over mashed potatoes and Nana’s famous dinner rolls.
Julia Brenner
Nov 23, 2016
“Can This Go in the Dishwasher?” Your Guide to Post-Thanksgiving Dinner Cleanup
As hard-working as that holiest of appliances is, it can't do it all. Or, rather, it shouldn't.
Julie Sprankles
Nov 23, 2016