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A First-Time Homebuyer’s “Glam-ohemian” Charlotte House
Name: Seana Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Size: 2,600 square feet Years lived in: Own. I am a first-time home owner! Seana does not claim to be a design expert, but she could have fooled us. As a corporate professional she spends her days in a more formal atmosphere, so her first house provides a unique canvas to express her creativity.
Brian and Nicki Rohloff
Oct 3, 2017
An Eclectic First Apartment Full of Heirlooms, Thrifted Finds and a Mannequin Named Doris
Name: Emily Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia The basics: 2 years, rented — 900 square feet Emily’s on her own for the first time, so she decided to create the most uniquely “her” space she could. Filling her home with quirky finds, heirlooms and unique collections her space is homey and warm. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: For as long as I can remember my favorite activity has been decorating.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 3, 2017
The Olsen Twins’ Former NYC Penthouse Is For Sale
Whether you know them better from Full House or their fashion labels, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been trendsetters since childhood. The twin sisters have shared a lot over the years, including a TV role, a media empire, and even this West Village penthouse. According to Curbed, the Olsens bought the property, located at One Morton Square, when the building was under construction in 2009 for $7.2 million and then sold it shortly after in 2010 for $7.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 3, 2017
The Pattern Trends That May Have Overstayed Their Welcome
Before getting down to business, I would like to say no disrespect to any of the prints featured in this article. They are all wonderful motifs in their own right, but for reasons ranging from over saturation to too many knock-off versions, 2017 may be the year to put down the palms. What do you think? I reached out to a couple of well-known designers to get their take on prints they think are too trendy or tired.
Julia Brenner
Oct 3, 2017
Before & After: A Charming Bungalow Kitchen Reno, Courtesy of Big Box Stores
The kitchen in Carrie’s 1950s Chicago bungalow was in desperate need of some updates. By going back to basics and doing most of the shopping at big box stores, she was able to keep the budget to around $15k and save herself the hassle of hiring a contractor. From Carrie: The dark kitchen in our new little home had not been touched in probably 30-40 years. It was horribly outdated, there were soffits galore, and there were a few poorly placed appliances throughout.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 3, 2017
A Tribute to Tom Petty, As Told Through His Homes
The world has lost a rock icon. Heartbreakers frontman Tom Petty died on Monday after suffering a full cardiac arrest. He was 66. Here’s a tribute to the legend, as told through some of the places he’s lived. Born in 1950 in Gainesville, Florida, Petty had a rough childhood, but a handshake from Elvis at age 17 sparked an interest in rock music.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 3, 2017
8 Smart Ways to Create a Pantry in Even the Smallest Kitchen
(Image credit: Federico Paul) From Kitchn → 8 Smart Ways to Create a Pantry in Even the Tiniest Kitchen null
Apartment Therapy
Oct 3, 2017