Bride in lace gown holding dress, groom in gray suit with brown shoes, holding white floral bouquet on terracotta tiles.
Good News, Bulk Buying Brides: Costco Now Has a Wedding Registry
Have you ever wandered the massive aisles of your local warehouse store, wondering why you can’t easily ask your friends and family to buy you a 120-pack of coffee pods or a 36-pack of water pitcher replacement filters? Well, now it’s only a click away, because Costco has recently announced its new gift registry.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
This Quirky Art Deco Home In Portland Can Be Yours For Under $600K
Do the Charleston, because this Art Deco inspired pad will bring you all the way back to the roaring 20s. Though it doesn’t actually date back to the style’s heyday; according to The Oregonian, the Sunnyside home was built in 1992 by Paul Wenner, founder of Gardenburger, to resemble an Art Deco skyscraper. And that’s just the outside.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Here’s What $1500 Will Rent You in Each of NYC’s Boroughs
Yep, living in New York City is expensive, especially when it comes to real estate. Even $1 million doesn’t get everything on your wishlist. Yet, over 8.5 million people live in the Big Apple, and at least some of them live in relatively affordable, non-rent controlled apartments. So we scoured what’s currently on the market, and came up with ten rentals across the five boroughs for around $1,500 a month. What does that get you in Manhattan versus Staten Island? Let’s find out.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
This Polynesian-Inspired Palm Springs Pad Is For Sale
Want to live permanently on island time, but in the middle of the desert? This two bedroom home in Palm Springs really plays up its tiki culture history. Take a look inside. The 1,289 square foot two bedroom, two bathroom condo is located in Palm Springs’ famed Royal Hawaiian Estates.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Real Estate Rewind: The Weirdest, Wildest & Most Memorable Houses for Sale This Year
If you’ve ever browsed homes for sale, you know that after awhile, they definitely all start to blend together. However, these nine properties are ones that—for better or worse—we’ll never forget. From untouched time capsules to the sets of our favorite childhood sitcoms, these are the listings that made us smile, laugh, and even cringe this year. This Virginia estate has been in the same family since it was built in 1856.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
SMEG Adds Even More Appliances That Are Actual Works of Art
It’s Design Week in Milan and SMEG and Dolce & Gabbana are back with even more appliances turned art. If you thought the fridges were extra, just wait until you have a hand painted oven and range hood to match. The collection, called Sicily Is My Love, started as an exhibit at Milan Design Week in 2016. The fashion brand enlisted artists to paint traditional imagery on one hundred of the appliance maker’s hugely popular retro style refrigerators.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Here’s How You Can Help Make a Gilmore Girls LEGO Set Happen
People love LEGO. They also love Gilmore Girls. Now the two have come together in an idea so pure and beautiful that we can’t help but love it. Behold, a replica Luke’s Diner made from the toy blocks. While we’re waiting for Netflix, the showrunners, and cast to figure out if there will be more episodes of the revival or not, GG fans now have something else to possibly look forward to.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Home Again Is Out Today, And With It, A New Nancy Meyers Kitchen To Love
If your weekend calls for a dose of interior eye candy, allow us to alert you to the existence of Home Again. The latest Nancy Meyers produced film with droolworthy sets (including a stellar kitchen, obviously) is in theaters today. The film is produced by Meyers and written and directed by her daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, in effect making it sort of like but not quite your average Meyers rom com.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
DIY Pegboard Headboard
Short on space and lack a headboard? Pegboard, our favorite kitchen and workshop workhorse, may just be the solution you’ve been looking for. Carmel from Our Fifth House transforms her boy’s bedroom from bland to brilliant with a Union Jack paint job and inexpensive material.Carmel’s 8 year old son needed some easy access storage, so when she planned to DIY a headboard, pegboard won.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Tupac’s $2.6 Million Los Angeles Mansion Is For Sale
The Los Angeles mansion rapper Tupac Shakur once called home is now on the market for $2.6 million, and includes a relic of his time there. Before his tragic death in 1996, Tupac lived in this Woodland Hills manse with his fiancée, Kidada Jones, the daughter of Quincy Jones.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
World Sleep Day: 73 of Our Best Tips for Better Shut Eye
No matter which side of the bed you got up on this morning, chances are, you could probably use a little more shut eye. Today is the tenth annual World Sleep Day, an event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep related issues. We do our fair share of talking about snoozing around here, so today, we’ve rounded up our best tips for a better night’s sleep. Don’t let your space steal your sleep.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Forget Fireworks, I’m Celebrating the Fourth of July with ‘Hamilton’ On Disney+
“Hamilton” is exactly the kind of joy I'm looking for during this global pandemic.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 2, 2020
Before and After: “Queer Eye” Gave This Bare Loft a Bold Transformation
Editor’s Note: Spoilers for “Queer Eye” Season 5, Episode 9.The latest season of “Queer Eye” premiered on Friday, and it’s a beautiful gift to start off Pride Month. This time, the Fab Five are taking over Philadelphia and making over a new batch of ten heroes. There are tears, tender moments, and of course, dramatic transformations. In episode 9, we meet Dr.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 9, 2020
Joanna Gaines Created This New Paint Color Specifically For Her Coffee Shop, and Now You Can Buy It
Jo says the color "balances depth and sophistication with familiarity and comfort.”
Tara Bellucci
May 19, 2020
My Go-To Mother’s Day Gift Keeps My Mom and I Connected, Even Though We Don’t Live Close By
It's also perfect for last-minute gifting.
Tara Bellucci
May 8, 2020
Martha Stewart’s Post-Cleanout Pantry Is Actually Relatable—Even With 47 Types of Salt
47 types of salt. Yes, really.
Tara Bellucci
May 7, 2020
I Tried 3 Methods For Cleaning My Stove’s Drip Pans and Instead, I’m Never Cooking Again
Was it worth it? Is anything worth it????
Tara Bellucci
Apr 14, 2020
Marie Kondo’s New Netflix Show Will Tidy Your Whole Town
Here's what we know so far.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 24, 2020
What’s New and What’s Leaving Netflix in April 2020
Just a guess, but you might be watching more Netflix than usual these days. If your queue is starting to look a little stale, there's some new content hitting the streaming platform starting in April.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 19, 2020
Brad and Jen’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion For Sale Has a ‘Clueless’ Closet
Give up this closet? As if!
Tara Bellucci
Mar 13, 2020
The $15 Amazon Find That Finally Got Rid of My Home’s Smelliest Spots
It's like magic.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 12, 2020
Get the Look: Liz & John’s Goth Glam Dining Room
There is a lot to learn from Liz and John’s 1926 Craftsman, especially when it comes to tossing out the rules and following your gut. While this “eclectic gothic-glam” dining room is constantly evolving, we’re going to break down the space to elements that work, and show you how to get the look: 89″ x 98.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 11, 2020
Colorful Accents: Framed Scarves
I have a bit of an obsession with scarves. I can’t go into a shop without beelining toward the pretty folded squares or colorful looped displays. They’re a year-round wardrobe staple. Though the season for long knitted types will be here before we know it, I’m looking toward the silky square versions for inspiring wall hangings. I’m off to Brimfield for the final antique show of 2013.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 11, 2020
Before & After: Melissa’s “Cloffice” on a Budget
The challenge (and fun!) of small space living is finding the best use for every inch. Even though tiny apartments are usually short on closet space, a place to stash your suitcases is less useful if what you really need is an office. Melissa put her closet to work for her — for only $130!Melissa Massello is the Stealfinder in Chief of Shoestring Magazine, and with a title like that, you know she’s looking to save a buck.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 11, 2020
Love Living Coral? Here Are the Color Matches from 7 Paint Brands
2019 sure is looking bright—at least when it comes to colors. If you count yourself among the fans of Pantone’s just-revealed Color of the Year, Living Coral, there are myriad ways to bring it into your home. The most straightforward of which would be paint, so we rounded up some matches from 7 paint brands so you can grab a gallon and (literally) get rolling on that new wall.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 11, 2020
This Is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019
It’s the beginning of the holiday season (Happy Hanukkah!), and for design lovers, today there’s a special reason to celebrate. Today, Pantone announces its Color of the Year 2019. It’s the 20th anniversary of the announcement, and last year, the global color authority went with Ultra Violet, a grape-like purple that reminded people of Monica’s apartment on “Friends” and others thought might have a deeper societal meaning.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 11, 2020
The ‘Friends’ Cast is Officially Returning for a Reunion Special
“Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together."
Tara Bellucci
Feb 21, 2020
5 Things I Missed the First Time I Watched ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’
I rewatched Marie Kondo's Netflix show one year later—here's what I learned about decluttering (and life!) the second time around.
Tara Bellucci
Feb 20, 2020
Amazon Prime Has Free ‘Cat TV’ That You Can Stream for Your Pets
This week, I was introduced to the wonders of TV for cats.
Tara Bellucci
Jan 16, 2020
IKEA’s New BORSTAD Collection Has Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tools Starting at $3
IKEA's new collection is meant to tidy up your home in no time.
Tara Bellucci
Jan 14, 2020
How To Make Your Own Pasties
Looking to turn up the sexy this Valentine’s Day? Last week, I was invited to learn how to make nipple pasties by Rogue Burlesque, and I’m here to tell you, it’s just as fun (and not as hard) as you might think. You’ll be shaking your sparkly bits in no time. Brandy Wine is the de facto pasty artist for Rogue’s burlesque dancers, and she also makes bedazzled bowties for those who’d prefer their sparkle north of their nipples.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 20, 2019
Alexandra & John’s Clusters of Color
Names: Alexandra Grenham, her husband, John, and their two daughtersLocation: North End — Boston, MassachusettsSize: 1,336 square feetYears lived in: 1 year; owned When I saw Alexandra’s House Call last month, I was excited to get the job of shooting the full tour. Like you, I couldn’t wait to see more of the beautiful brick and beam loft peppered with bursts of color.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 19, 2019
Etsy Just Announced Their Color of the Year, Plus Other Trends That Will Be Big In 2020
Here's what the maker platform is betting will be big in January and beyond.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 10, 2019
Here’s Your First Look at Target’s Holiday Collections
We have a first look at all the seasonal items that we can't wait to add to cart.
Tara Bellucci
Nov 1, 2019
The Founder of Cabin Porn Shares His Favorite Submissions from the Past 10 Years
Zach Klein is the co-founder of video platform Vimeo, but if you’re reading this here website, he might be more famous for his other project: Cabin Porn. What started in 2009 as a Tumblr quickly morphed into a pre-Instagram vision board for those who dreamt of getting away from it all and experiencing nature firsthand, preferably from a charming little cabin.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 8, 2019
Valspar Announced Not One, But a Dozen Colors of the Year for 2020
The paint company just debuted twelve hues for the coming year, in case you'd like one for each month of 2020.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 4, 2019
Pinterest Says This Is the Trending Color for Halloween
Traditionally, Halloween is all about orange and black, but it need not be. In fact, spooky season has gotten a softer makeover, according to Pinterest.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 3, 2019
This 2020 Color of the Year Is Making Us Blush
While millennial pink mania has died down in some respects, we're all a bit more open to exploring our softer sides.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 25, 2019
Sherwin-Williams’ 2020 Color of the Year Is Inspired by the Roaring ’20s
As we prepare to enter a new decade, one paint brand is looking back to a century another. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2020 Color of the Year, and it's a shade that's inspired by Art Deco and the roaring '20s, as well as nature. Any guesses?
Tara Bellucci
Sep 23, 2019
10 Scandinavian Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following If You Love Design
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 9, 2019
Here’s How To Decorate for Halloween Like a Grown Up, Thanks to Emily Henderson
(If you want to, that is.)
Tara Bellucci
Sep 5, 2019
Henrybuilt’s New Sister Company Helps You Design Your Dream Cook Space
When it comes to kitchen design, there have really only been two options: cookie cutter IKEA or cost prohibitive custom—and not much in between. While the former is getting a lot nicer with the recent crop of third-party sellers creating design-forward cabinet fronts and various other elevated touches, the latter hasn’t seen much in the way of innovation or accessibility.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 28, 2019
Sherwin-Williams On What Color Palettes Will Take Us Into 2020 and Beyond
2020 will be all about wellness.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 15, 2019
Killing Eve’s Set Designer Talks About Creating a Psychopath’s Apartment
Plus, an exclusive behind the scenes clip of the making of Villanelle's apartment.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 10, 2019
Mrs. Meyer’s Created A New Flower For the Best Reason
So sweet.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 8, 2019
7 Genius Small Space Organizing Tips to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
When it comes to decorating—and organizing!—small spaces, IKEA is one of our go-tos. And for good reason: not only are most storage products affordable and customizable, the annual catalog is a treasure trove of smart solutions for storing your stuff in a beautiful way. Here are seven tips from the 2020 IKEA catalog. One of the easiest ways to maximize your space is to look up.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 6, 2019
9 Clever Painting Ideas to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
Paint is one of the easiest ways to transform your home. And while simply picking a new color and rolling it onto your walls will do the trick, sometimes you're looking for something a little more exciting. Thankfully, the 2020 IKEA catalog dropped this week, and it's full of great ideas for your next home project.
Tara Bellucci
Aug 1, 2019
8 Trends That Will Be Huge in 2020, According to the IKEA Catalog
Flipping through the new IKEA catalog each year gives us more than a just peek into what new products the retailer is adding to shelves; it's a window into what will be big in interiors in the next 12 months. The pages are packed with inspiration, and this year we narrowed it down to eight trends we expect to see a lot more of in 2020.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 31, 2019