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Sofa Drama: How West Elm’s Peggy Went from Popular to Discontinued to Refund-Worthy in Under a Week

West Elm’s Peggy sofa has been the source of much controversy this week. Here’s how the affordable mid-century style option went from popular pick to discontinued in just about six days. It all started when Anna Hezel’s piece, Why Does This One Couch From West Elm Suck So Much?, was published on The Awl last Thursday. In it, she details how she and her partner bought the Peggy after moving in together.

Tara Bellucci

Feb 23, 2017

A “Mid-Century Rainbow Bohemian Cottage” in California

Name: Rachelle Location: Berkeley, California Welcome to my mid-century rainbow bohemian cottage in the Berkeley hills! I’ve lived in the Bay Area for over fifteen years, and do a lot of hiking. When the opportunity came about to move a block away from some of my favorite trails, I was thrilled! The cottage is about 525 square feet, and sits behind the main house.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 23, 2017

I Tested 17 Talenti Gelato Flavors and Ranked Them

(Image credit: Talenti Gelato) From Kitchn → I Tried 17 Talenti Gelato Flavors and Ranked Them

Apartment Therapy

Feb 23, 2017

It seems like just yesterday I was bemoaning the ubiquity of granite, hoping and praying it would go the way of the dodo bird and I’d never have to see its speckled self in a kitchen again. Now, after several years of declining use, the day has come: another surface has officially surpassed granite in terms of popularity. Any guesses as to what the new countertop du jour might be? It’s quartz, otherwise known as engineered stone.

Dabney Frake

Feb 23, 2017

Keep It Simple (& Save Money) by Avoiding These Mistakes When Decorating a Rental

Interior designer Alissa of Lenore Design has had the task of turning her family’s rental into a warm home that matches their personality. With an industrial feel (think: overhead pipes meeting very little overhead lighting), the space wasn’t an easy project to tackle. Thankfully, Alissa’s design skills were just what this space needed, to transform it from a standard rental to a warm and welcoming home.

Adrienne Breaux

Feb 23, 2017

This Is The Best Way to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes

(Image credit: Erika Tracy) From Kitchn → Quick Tip: The Best Way to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes

Apartment Therapy

Feb 23, 2017