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A Small Southwestern Modern Studio in Downtown Oklahoma City

“I’ve been into interior design for awhile and living in a studio has been a fun challenge,” writes Lyndsey, who shares this small studio apartment with her rescue dog Tux. “A lot of people couldn’t handle living in one large room, but Tux and I seem to make it work! Leaving out room dividers makes the space more open and bright but I have to be mindful about anything I bring in the space. If it isn’t useful or beautiful, its got to go!

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 15, 2017

100+ Years of Tradition: Vintage Retail Holiday Window Displays Through the Years

Long ago, before anybody had even dreamed of the internet, people did their holiday shopping in a charmingly analog way: by scoping out gifts in store windows. Then, in 1883, the smart folks at the Macy’s department store in New York City realized that they could draw even more people to their store windows by putting on a show.

Nancy Mitchell

Dec 15, 2017

7 Things You Need to Know About the 2018 Housing Market

It’s that time of year when we reflect on the last 12 months, look dreamily out the coffee shop window, and think… “To hell with you, 2017! You were the [bleeping] worst. Let’s hope 2018 isn’t such a slimy armpit stain of a year.” Ahem, er… right. It was a tough year for homebuyers, and lots of other people, too. Is there any relief in store? It looks that way.

Jon Gorey

Dec 15, 2017

Easy Gifts to Make That Your Furry Friend Will Flip Out Over

Because face it: when they're happy, you're happy.

Cat Meschia

Dec 15, 2017

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How I Found the Window Treatments for Apartment Therapy’s HQ

This year at Apartment Therapy, we expanded our growing offices into a new space. As project manager for the job, I oversaw everything from getting the lease signed to getting the gas turned on in our new studio kitchen. My very last step was to find and order the window treatments. A minor detail, I thought, until we started working in shadeless offices. Turns out, it’s anything but.

Karis Danish

Dec 15, 2017

Check Out These Amazing Ocean Sculptures Made From Glass and Concrete

The ocean has a well-deserved reputation as an instant mood calmer, so it’s no surprise that these ethereal glass and concrete sea sculptures by artist Ben Young have us feeling especially centered and relaxed. Young used bronze, concrete and laminated float glass to create the hand-cut pieces, which look like super realistic three-dimensional ocean topography diagrams. Each sculpture offers a unique perspective of the water’s surface as well as features of the ocean floor.

Kenya Foy

Dec 15, 2017

This Country’s Homes Master Effortlessly Cool, Casual Vibes

Nothing is really worse than a too stiff and stuffy home. When a home feels more like a museum and less like a place you doing your living in, it’s hard for you — or your guests — to relax. But these homes below are the very opposite of stiff; they’re beautiful spaces that are also casual and comfy, with an energy that feels vibrant and motivating.

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 15, 2017

5 Things You Can Clean With Denture Tablets

Dec 15, 2017

DIY The Perfect Ribbon Bow

Dec 15, 2017