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10 Corn Husks Crafts to Make This Holiday Season
People have used corn husks for fall crafts and DIY projects since long before the original Thanksgiving dinner. And here’s a tip: you don’t need to shuck a bunch of corn either— just use tamale wrappers from the grocery store. They are inexpensive, easy to work with, and can produce a wide variety of classic, long-lasting decorations. Here are ten to consider: Above, how to make basic corn husk flowers from The House That Lars Built.
Dabney Frake
Nov 19, 2014
What to Put in a Holiday Emergency Cleanup Kit
From Apartment Therapy → Put This In Your Holiday Hosting Arsenal: An Emergency Cleanup Kit Be prepared to deal with holiday drips and spills by making an emergency cleanup kit to handle all that party season throws at you!
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Nov 18, 2014
Modern Kitchens with Vintage Pieces
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Nov 18, 2014
A Tour of AphroChic’s Stylish Show Home at Helms Bakery
On the weekend of October 12th in Los Angeles, global design gurus Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason remixed the Helms Bakery District’s newest showroom space, transforming its interior into a stunning concept home filled with design inspiration. The exhibit, complete with a living room, library, master bedroom, dining room, and back patio, was furnished entirely with items from the Helm’s Bakery District’s various retailers.
Jessica Isaac
Nov 17, 2014
6 Ways to Use Contact Paper on Kitchen Cabinets
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Nov 13, 2014
12 of the World’s Most Beautiful Kitchen Sinks
From Apartment Therapy → The World’s Most Beautiful Kitchen Sinks Here are 12 stunning, eye-catching kitchen sinks from around the world. Check out their unique styles, materials, shapes and sizes!
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Nov 12, 2014
Do You Know Your Cleaner Expiration Dates?
From Apartment Therapy → Has Your Bleach Gone Bad? Cleaner Expiration Dates Surprise! Cleaning products can actually go bad. Check out the expiration dates on this list of common household cleaners and see if what you have is still good to use!
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Nov 11, 2014
Design Inspiration From a Palm Springs Desert Chic Boutique Hotel, The Amado
Name: Jaime Kowal, The Amado Location: Palm Springs, California Size: 3,200 square feet interior space, 11,200 square feet exterior space Years lived in: Purchased and renovated in 2013; opened as a desert chic boutique hotel in 2014. I was heading out to Palm Springs for the weekend with friends; we were nine adults and a half dozen children all in. We wanted some of the amenities of a hotel with the isolation and privacy of a house. The answer to where to stay?
Abby Stone
Nov 1, 2014
7 Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Kitchen
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Oct 31, 2014
Apartment Therapy’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween
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Oct 29, 2014
Janice & Jacob’s Home of Magical Curiosities
Name: Janice Erlacher & Jacob Riesenburger of Bermuda Dream and Flea Market Safari + cats, Vinny & Kitty Location: Historic Howell Station in West Midtown; Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 5 months; Renting A friend of mine in New York heard I had been doing home tours in Atlanta, and immediately said I needed to check out Janice and Jacob’s place.
Selena Kirchhoff
Oct 28, 2014
5 Reasons to Love a Glass Electric Stovetop
From Apartment Therapy → Why I Love My Electric Stovetop Even though gas is a popular stove choice, here are five reasons why glass electric stovetops have their own redeeming merits too!
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Oct 27, 2014
Maxwell Throws a Mystical, Magical Halloween Party
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Oct 24, 2014
Honeywood Boutique and Workspace
Name: Honeywood Boutique and Workspace Location: Highland Park; Los Angeles, California Size: 900 square feet Years worked in: 1 year You may recall your heart skipping a beat when you perused Vanessa’s breathtaking Eagle Rock home last year. Well, prepare the defibrillator because Vanessa and her boyfriend Charlie have outdone themselves once again with their Highland Park shop and workspace, Honeywood.
Bridget Pizzo
Oct 22, 2014
30 Easy Halloween Decorations to Make from Everyday Items
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Oct 20, 2014
How to Dust as Little as Possible
From Apartment Therapy → How To Avoid Dusting (And Still Live Happily Ever After) Here are 10 tips that will help you spend less time dusting and more time enjoying your time at home!
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Oct 7, 2014
Chad’s Tasteful Tennessee Home
Name: Chad James and Josie the Greyhound
 Location: Downtown Nashville, Tennessee Size: 1,200 square feet
 Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Chad James is a Nashville architectural consultant & interior designer with a bit of a reputation. Not the kind of reputation your mother warned you about acquiring, but the kind that lands you some of the most exciting design projects this side of the Mississippi. As the principle of Chad James Group, he’s designed spaces all over the world.
Monique Larroux
Oct 3, 2014
5 Uses for a Tablet in the Kitchen
From Apartment Therapy → 5 Ways to Use Tablets in the Kitchen Your tablet can be a useful kitchen tool: here are five ways that it can help you learn to cook or make meal prep more interactive and exciting!
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Sep 25, 2014
Gold Accents Make a Comeback in the Kitchen
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Sep 25, 2014
7 Alternative Ways to Lay Subway Tile
From Apartment Therapy → Shake it Up: 7 Creative New Ways to Lay Subway Tile Subway tile is gorgeous, but it doesn’t have to always be laid out in the traditional brick pattern. Here are 7 patterns to shake things up!
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Sep 19, 2014
The Inside Scoop on IKEA’s New Kitchen Cabinet System: SEKTION
Important Update: We’ve got all the finalized details on the new IKEA kitchen! Click here for our new post filled with photos, prices and tons of info on sizes, finishes and features. I’m sure you’ve heard the not-so-secret rumor that IKEA is transitioning to a new line of kitchen cabinets in 2015 and it’s all true – it’s definitely happening and the new system, called SEKTION, is on its way and will be in US stores soon.
Janel Laban
Sep 17, 2014
Pot Rails Add Sleek Storage
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Sep 17, 2014
A Late-Summer Bonfire Gathering
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Sep 10, 2014
Chambray Finds a Home in the Kitchen
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Sep 8, 2014
10 Storage Canisters to Use Around the House
From Apartment Therapy → 10 Perfect Canisters for Kitchens, Bathrooms & Laundry Rooms Go for a clean, uncluttered look and transfer household items into stylish canisters instead! Here are our 10 favorites.
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Sep 5, 2014
10 Smart Ways to Use Stock Kitchen Cabinets in Other Parts of the House
From Apartment Therapy → 10 Clever Ways to Use Stock Kitchen Cabinets (Throughout the House) Plain stock kitchen cabinets can be cleverly repurposed into other parts of the house. Here are 10 ideas to make them work!
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Sep 4, 2014
10 Small Ways to Be Healthier Today
From Apartment Therapy → Be Healthier!
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Sep 4, 2014
5 Habits to Help You Be More Organized
From Apartment Therapy → Want to Be More Organized?
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Aug 28, 2014
12 Gorgeous Marble and Wood Kitchens
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Aug 27, 2014
10 Ways to Decorate Like the World’s Most Stylish Restaurants
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Aug 26, 2014
The Important Kitchen Measurements You Need to Know
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Aug 22, 2014
Table Linens On Sale Now
From Apartment Therapy → Dress That Table! Tablecloths, Napkins & Candleholders On Sale Now New table linens can go a long way to freshen up a dining room and table. Take advantage of some of the ones on sale right now!
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Aug 20, 2014
6 DIY Ideas for Cramped Kitchen Counters
From Apartment Therapy → 6 DIY Ideas for Cramped Kitchen Counters Everyone needs more kitchen counter space, so here are some easy ideas that don’t involve any major renovations!
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Aug 13, 2014
Andie’s Bright, Functional Kitchen
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Aug 13, 2014
How Your Cell Phone Can Save You Hundreds of Headaches
From Apartment Therapy → How Your Cell Phone & 1 Simple Tip Will Save You 100s of Headaches Instead of writing things down, use your cell phone to easily capture ideas or things you need to reference in the near future!
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Aug 12, 2014
Tips for Managing Those Pesky Wires
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Aug 11, 2014
Strawberry Crafts & DIY Projects for the Summer
From Apartment Therapy → Strawberry Crafts & DIY Projects for the Summer If you have a party to plan for August, or just want an easy and leisurely activity this summer, take a look at these ten great strawberry ideas and projects.
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Aug 1, 2014
7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots
From Apartment Therapy → 7 Small, Stylish Eating Spots Still need inspiration on how to fit a spot for eating into your small space? We found seven solutions that not only work in small homes, but they’re actually quite simple, stylish ideas that anyone could use.
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Jul 31, 2014
5 Tips for Decorating with Fresh Herbs
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Jul 31, 2014
The Made In America Project
Name: Micha Thomas and Jaime Lawson of The Made In America Project Location: Laurel Canyon- Los Angeles, California Size: Converted sunroom into a home office 400 Square Feet Years lived in: barely a year, rented Merging their backgrounds in public relations and the fashion industry, Micha and Jaime have created The Made In America Project, which offers a badge of certification to 100% American-made products.
Bethany Nauert
Jul 30, 2014
Smart Ways to Make a Rental Kitchen Work
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Jul 30, 2014
Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women”
From Apartment Therapy → Lessons for a Healthy Home from “French Women” I’ve been reading French Women Don’t Get Fat and its sequel, A French Woman For All Seasons… A recent experience made me think that these same lessons could also apply to your home.
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Jul 25, 2014
10 Stunning Standout Kitchens
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Jul 25, 2014
What to Do About This Awkward Space Above the Fridge?
From Apartment Therapy → What to Do About the Awkward Space Above the Fridge?
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Jul 24, 2014
A Good Reminder: Rotate Your Kitchen Plates
From Apartment Therapy → A Good Reminder: Rotate Your Kitchen Plates While our “favorite” eight plates are used and abused, we have four pristine place settings collecting dust at the bottom of the stack. The easy solution to our household imbalance? Flip the stack.
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Jul 23, 2014
You’ll Never Guess What This Mirror Is Hiding
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Jul 18, 2014
Tips to Make the Most of a Single Wall Kitchen Layout
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Jul 17, 2014
Take a Visual Tour of IKEA Through the Decades
From Apartment Therapy → Take a Visual Tour of IKEA Through the Decades In June, I traveled to Sweden with IKEA for their Democratic Design Days.
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Jul 11, 2014
Maxwell’s Swedish Midsummer’s Eve Party
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Jul 9, 2014
The Best Sources for Unfinished Wood Furniture
From Apartment Therapy → The Best Sources for Unfinished Wood Furniture “Unfinished wood furniture is great for a bunch of reasons. It’s often more affordable that pre-finished furniture.
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Jul 3, 2014
Practical Travel Souvenir Ideas for Design Lovers
From Apartment Therapy → Practical Travel Souvenir Ideas for Design Lovers “Like many of my fellow design lovers, I try to live with a mindful amount of stuff around me.
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Jul 2, 2014
Video: The Making of IKEA’s BILLY Bookcase
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Jul 1, 2014
How To Choose Paint Colors with Confidence
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Jun 27, 2014
Colorful Chairs in the Dining Room
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Jun 25, 2014
Dark Blue Dining Rooms
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Jun 23, 2014
Check Out This Pantry Hidden Behind a Sliding Barn Door!
From Apartment Therapy → Check Out This Pantry Hidden Behind a Sliding Barn Door!
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Jun 20, 2014
Tips To Get the Best Lighting For Your Outdoor Dining Area
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Jun 17, 2014
Smart Tips For People Who Move A Lot
From Apartment Therapy → Smart Tips For People Who Move A Lot “I’ve been thinking through ways to make frequent moves less stressful.
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Jun 12, 2014
What To Serve at These Four Types of Summer Gatherings
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Jun 10, 2014
Yes, You Can Remember To Bring Your Lunch To Work
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Jun 4, 2014
Why We Love Black & Marble Kitchens
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May 30, 2014
20 DIY Projects Under $10
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May 29, 2014
Ben Franklin’s 13 Tips for Happiness
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May 23, 2014
9 Cheap, Chic IKEA Classics
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May 19, 2014
Chris & Damian’s Updated 1898 Echo Park Home
Name: Christopher Rodriguez, Entertainment Attorney, and Damian Pelliccione, Host/Producer/Event Coordinator, New Media Vault & Boys in Tech Location: Echo Park; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,350 square feet Years lived in: 1 1/2 years Chris and Damian had been living in a loft and wanted to move into a house, so they purchased this small home as a fixer-upper.
Marcia Prentice
May 15, 2014
Inspired By: Succulent & Cactus Gardens
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May 9, 2014
Naomi & Anthony’s Collected Craftsman Home
Name: Gallerist Anthony Cran and fashion stylist Naomi Wilding, owners of Wilding Cran Gallery Location: West Adams; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 5 years It’s no surprise that Naomi Wilding and Anthony Cran have so much style, considering that Naomi’s grandmother is Elizabeth Taylor and Anthony’s father is a prolific painter. Anthony’s father, Chris Cran, has his work represented at the Wilding Cran Gallery.
Marcia Prentice
May 8, 2014
Eating Well When You’re On a Tight Budget
From Apartment Therapy → Eating Well When You’re On a Tight Budget “If you’re low on cash and want to eat well what are your options?
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May 8, 2014
John & Erin’s Mid-Century Modern Ranch Home
Name: John Conneely, general contractor/owner of California Modern, and Erin Sheehan Location: Eagle Rock; Los Angeles, California Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 3 1/2 years John immediately fell in love with this Eagle Rock Mid-Century house, and during its remodel he found a letter in the wall saying that the house was built with lots of love. He felt that good energy when he first walked into the house. Erin knew John for over a year before she saw his home.
Marcia Prentice
May 8, 2014
5 Small, Easy Vegetable Garden Setups
From Apartment Therapy → 5 Small, Easy Vegetable Garden Setups “If you’re thinking about starting a small vegetable garden but feel like a total newbie, here are some simple ideas to get you moving towards growing some vegetables on a small and manageable scale!
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May 7, 2014
Jennifer’s New York Kitchen Renovation: What It Really Cost
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May 7, 2014
5 Natural DIY Wood Cleaning Recipes
From Apartment Therapy → Natural DIY Recipes for Cleaning, Restoring, and Polishing Wood “Those beloved-but-worn salad bowls? The slightly scratched teak table you scored at an antique fair?Make them shiny and new with one of these simple wood cleaning recipes.
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May 6, 2014