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    The Top 10 Places to Shop for Stylish, Kid-Friendly Rugs
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    Animals and color and polka dots, oh my!
    Mat Sanders
    Jul 27, 2022
    Colorful Curtains: 10 Online Sources
    Oddly enough, some of the best rooms we’ve seen in our annual Mat Sanders
    Apr 3, 2020
    Sources for Online Art Supplies: New & Used
    When searching for art supplies, choices can sometimes be limited on the shelves of your local arts and crafts store. Today the Internet makes tackling art projects easy, thanks to the abundance of supply stores offering hard-to-find items. From megastores and specialty shops to sites offering discounted and used items, check out these sources in our Marketplace for finding art materials online. Blick Art Materials Founded by Mr. and Mrs.
    Mat Sanders
    Mar 11, 2020
    Mike’s Masculine Vintage
    Name: Michael MurphyLocation: Brooklyn — New York, New YorkSize: 615 square feetYears lived in: 5 — ownedAs an interior designer, Mike is used to working on high-end projects for which he might source a sofa for $45,000 without blinking an eye. But when it comes to his own home, he intentionally aims for a more relaxed look through a combination of vintage modern furniture pieces and his own personal handiwork.
    Mat Sanders
    Jun 26, 2019
    Pete & James’ Natural & Neon Loft
    Name: Pete & JamesLocation: Williamsburg — Brooklyn, New YorkSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 1 — rented Skulls and neon lights transcend the biker bar look in the fun and eclectic Brooklyn apartment of Pete and James. When I first saw Pete and James’s apartment featured in a House Call back in March, I knew I was going to love the space.
    Mat Sanders
    Jun 4, 2019
    5 Sources for Uncommon Gifts
    Have you started checking off that holiday shopping list yet? Whether you are planning ideas for co-workers, family members or just in search of a nice host gift, check out these five online shops with assorted items that include a little something for everyone. Kaufmann Mercantile This online store is known for its carefully selected, high-quality products with a focus on functionality and durability.
    Mat Sanders
    May 4, 2019
    Finding the Perfect Pendant Lamp
    Whether you have a dining room table, an open bar or kitchen island, a pendant lamp makes for a great lighting solution. By providing a low, diffused glow, these ceiling lights create cozy atmospheres, ideal for intimate gatherings. Because style options can be seemingly endless and mind-boggling, let us help you choose with these ten high and low recommendations from our Marketplace.
    Mat Sanders
    May 4, 2019
    Good Sources for Modern Tablecloths
    The tabletop is an easy way to make a bright and bold statement in a room, especially if you are a fan of modern and contemporary styles. From tablecloths to runners, check out these sources in our Marketplace for finding cool tabletop textiles. Marimekko If you are lucky enough to live near one of their U.S. locations, you can actually pull signature Marimekko fabrics off the shelves and have goods custom sewn on-premises.
    Mat Sanders
    May 4, 2019
    Paul’s Perfectly Suited Studio
    Name: PaulLocation: Financial District — Manhattan, New YorkSize: 350 square feetYears lived in: 2½ — rented Making the most of a tiny studio apartment, Paul creates a luxurious and inviting living space befitting of his motto to “decorate like your clothes and dress like your bed.
    Mat Sanders
    Apr 14, 2019
    Chris’s 280 Square Foot Mini Modern
    Name: Chris PaulsenLocation: New York, New YorkSize: 280 square feetYears lived in: 4 — rented Nestled between Gramercy and Murray Hill, in one of those nebulous neighborhoods of Manhattan, lives Chris Paulsen, a former model with a propensity for modern design. As I first met him in the doorway of his little apartment to conduct our House Tour that day, I couldn’t help but blurt out my first question, “Where exactly am I?
    Mat Sanders
    Apr 14, 2019
    Simple & Sleek Trash Cans Under $100
    Though we’d all kill for one of those super high tech, robot-like trash receptacles to show off in the corner of the kitchen, we usually shy away from the purchase due to the always-shockingly high price tag. But, to prove that you don’t always have to spend a fortune for style, check out this roundup of basic trash cans we wouldn’t mind leaving out in the open for well under $100.1. Overstock.com : Stainless Steel 17.5-quart Step-open Trash Can, $43.992.
    Mat Sanders
    Jan 3, 2012
    The Boys of Bushwick
    Name: Michael Stout, Joshua Lekwa & Walter ReplogleLocation: Bushwick — Brooklyn, New YorkSize: 1,100 square feetYears lived in: 8½ — rented What do you get when you put a designer, a comedian and an architect in an industrial loft with a notorious reputation? Inspired living!
    Mat Sanders
    Mar 8, 2011
    The Japanese T-Shirt Folding Technique
    Maybe it’s post traumatic stress from my days working at the Gap when I was 16, but to this day I still obsess over my t-shirts looking perfectly merchandised on my closet shelf. Luckily, I recently discovered the Japanese folding technique, which creates a perfect fold in mere seconds. Next step is to add a little magician’s flair so I can give that guy who’s always juggling his socks at the laundromat a run for his money.
    Mat Sanders
    Jan 6, 2011