Budget Breakdown: Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Reno
Last week we unveiled Seth & Allison’snew kitchen. Now we’re digging deeper into their budget, comparing the final numbers with their projections. What cost less? What cost more? • Budget BreakdownApartment Therapy
May 1, 2013
The “I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry” Card
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry The Kitchn
Apr 30, 2013
What Kitchen Light Would You Choose?
Which lighting would YOU choose for this kitchen? Just for fun we photoshopped out what the owners actually chose, so you can pick your ceiling light, and vote for your selection after the jump. • What Light Would You Choose Apartment Therapy
Apr 30, 2013
Inspiration for Organizing Garden Supplies
If you are planning to garden this year, you probably have supplies that need organizing. Here are some creative storage ideas for a variety of spaces using things you might already have at home. • Organizing Garden Supplies Apartment Therapy
Apr 30, 2013
Apps To Help Your Garden Grow
Whether you have a large plot or a tiny indoor garden here are a few tablet apps for the iPad, Android, and Windows 8 tablets focusing on plotting, planting, and nurturing a garden. • Apps To Help Your Garden Apartment Therapy
Apr 29, 2013
A Visit To a Za’atar Farm in Lebanon
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • A Visit To a Za’atar Farm The Kitchn
Apr 29, 2013
A Sweet & Savory Dessert Bar Crostini
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Sometimes good ideas strike at the oddest of times. This early morning craving for chocolate and bread inspired my most recent party idea: a gathering where everyone builds their own dessert! • Dessert Bar Crostini The Kitchn
Apr 26, 2013
Claire & Jeffrey’s Reno: Let’s Talk Money
Last week we posted the impressive results of Claire & Jeffreys kitchen reno. This week, we’re going behind the scenes to answer the big question: how much did it all cost? • Kitchen Reno Budget Apartment Therapy
Apr 26, 2013
Bee’s Wrap: An Alternative to Plastic Wrap
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Plastic wrap is just so convenient and there aren’t any good substitutes on the market. Until now. Bee’s Wrap is a fantastic new, organic, reusable product that will replace many of plastic wrap’s uses… • Bee’s Wrap: An Alternative to Plastic Wrap The Kitchn
Apr 26, 2013
Annual Guide to Outdoor Dining Tables
There are a lot of great options for outdoor tables in a range of modern styles. There are a couple of repeats here from previous years but all the others are brand new for 2013. •Outdoor Dining Tables Apartment Therapy
Apr 25, 2013
A Smart, Cheap Garden for Small Spaces
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)It’s high time to start a garden, but what if you have almost no outdoor space or, as in the case of this reader, Jean, clumsy roommates? Sew a hanging herb garden, that’s what. • A Smart, Cheap Garden for Small Spaces The Kitchn
Apr 25, 2013
Having a Party? A Guide to Outdoor Audio
Bring tech outside for your gatherings so you can all share the joyous sounds of music. Let’s talk about your options for bringing audio outdoors. • A Guide to Outdoor Audio Apartment Therapy
Apr 25, 2013
How To Make Homemade Tortellini
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)No matter how tricky these tortellini look right now, I guarantee you will feel like a serious pasta-making pro once you step up to the pasta roller and turn out your first tray. • How To Make Homemade Tortellini The Kitchn
Apr 25, 2013
Cathy’s Kitchen Before & After
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Kitchen Before & After The Kitchn
Apr 24, 2013
Seth & Allison’s Reno Reveal
We’ve been following along withSeth and Allison’s Ventura, California renovationfor some time, and now that the work is over and the dust has settled, it’s time for the big reveal. • Seth Allison’s Reno Reveal Apartment Therapy
Apr 24, 2013
Low Cost Ideas for a Spring Fling
We’ve been focused on getting our yards, patios and decks ready for warmer weather, but that’s only half of the equation. How about enjoying the fruits of your labor by throwing an outdoor party? • Outdoor Spring Fling Apartment Therapy
Apr 23, 2013
Springtime Finds for Alfresco Dining
Eating outdoors adds an extra dimension to your meals. Enjoy the smells and the breeze while you nibble on lunch. There’s always time for a lawn game or two as well. • Alfresco Dining Finds Apartment Therapy
Apr 22, 2013
New Recipes from The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Is it 5:00 yet? Because the drinks and snacky bites from this past week are lookingmightytempting. Go full-on springtime with a strawberry gin smash and a plate of risotto studded with asparagus spears. Bring on cocktail hour! • New Recipes from The Kitchn The Kitchn
Apr 22, 2013
Cocktail Recipe: Pure Mexican Margarita
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Pure Mexican Margarita The Kitchn
Apr 22, 2013
DIY Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)With their bright colors and futuristic appeal, Dippin’ Dots are a kid favorite at carnivals and beyond, but we’re much more interested in this adult-friendly update: alcoholic Dippin’ Dots! Gizmodo has the full step-by-step instructions: • DIY Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots The Kitchn
Apr 19, 2013
It’s Done! Claire & Jeffrey’s Kitchen Redo
We’ve been following along as Claire & Jeffrey renovated their kitchen step-by-step. They put in a lot of hard work, and they results were totally worth it. Take a look… • Claire & Jeffrey’s Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Apr 19, 2013
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: The Big Reveal!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I’ve been sharing my kitchen renovation with you (see all the posts and the progression here). Today’s finally the day: the big reveal! We are thrilled and feel so lucky — hope you enjoy the peek! • Faith’s Big Kitchen Reveal! The Kitchn
Apr 19, 2013
How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • How To Make Crunchy Caramel Popcorn The Kitchn
Apr 18, 2013
Favorite 3-Ingredient Cocktails
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)A trimmed-down cocktail ingredient list will still yield some of the most classic and enjoyable drinks. I asked some food writer friends, all well-versed in cooking and the ways of the bar, about their simplest go-to cocktails… • 3-Ingredient Cocktails The Kitchn
Apr 18, 2013
Backyard Chickens: the Good & the Bad
Chickens require a lot of work and loving attention, but with the right know-how you can raise and utilize backyard chickens quite successfully. Here are some pros and cons to consider… • Backyard Chickens Apartment Therapy
Apr 17, 2013
Party Appetizer Recipe: Cheddar Olives
(Image credit: Emma Christensen)With these cheddar olives, my favorite straight-from-freezer-to-oven recipe, there are never any leftovers. Ever. No matter how many I make. • Cheddar Olives The Kitchn
Apr 17, 2013
Get a Faux Marble Look
When Jan of Poppytalk realized her table was in need of a makeover, she came up with this surprisingly simple hack to cover up the stains, scuffs and dings on the surface of the table. • Get a Faux Marble Look Apartment Therapy
Apr 17, 2013
A Dramatic Brooklyn Makeover
Billy and Sally renovated their whole apartment, but it’s the new kitchen, with hickory floors and a soapstone counter, that perhaps makes the biggest impact. Check it out… • Dramatic Brooklyn Makeover Apartment Therapy
Apr 16, 2013
15 Fabulous Pitcher Drinks for a Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)What’s a party without a cocktail? But shaking them to order just isn’t practical when there are guests to enjoy and dinner to finish. Two words for you: pitcher drinks. • 15 Fabulous Pitcher Drinks The Kitchn
Apr 15, 2013
How To Make Coffee Concentrate
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • Coffee Concentrate The Kitchn
Apr 12, 2013
Andi’s Reno Progress: Zinc Countertop
Are you following Andi’s kitchen reno? This week she put in zinc countertops and wrestled with IKEA cabinets… • Andi’s Reno: Zinc Countertop Apartment Therapy
Apr 11, 2013
A Book Club Brunch Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Here’s a look at the full party and the recipes I used, beginning with fresh strawberry-basil cocktails and ending with a buttery lemon cake with elderflower whipped cream.Can you think of a better way to spend a sunny weekend morning? • A Book Club Brunch Party The Kitchn
Apr 11, 2013
RubĂ©n’s Paella-Making Spanish Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Rubén’s rented kitchen in Somerville, MA doesn’t scream his ancestry when you first enter, but once you start walking around, Spain resonates everywhere — from the wineskin to his collection of paella pans… • Kitchen Tour The Kitchn
Apr 10, 2013
How To Make Classic Egg Salad
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I just love a good egg salad sandwich: the creaminess of the eggs and mayo, the crunch of celery, the faint but not overwhelming tang of raw onion. So perfect! So let’s nail the classic, uncomplicated egg salad recipe. • Make Classic Egg Salad The Kitchn
Apr 10, 2013
We’re Writing The Kitchn Cookbook!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)For the last several months we’ve been hard at work on the biggest book yet. This 150-recipe cookbook will feature new recipes we developed in the spirit of everything our readers love about The Kitchn: ease, accessibility, flavor, and fun. • The Kitchn Cookbook! The Kitchn
Apr 9, 2013
What Does 2,000 Calories Look Like?
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) • What Does 2,000 Calories Look Like? The Kitchn
Apr 8, 2013
What To Do With a Mouse in the Kitchen
Dina recently discovered that a mouse has made her kitchen its new home and she wrote in for advice. See what advice dozens of readers left her… • Mouse in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Apr 8, 2013
Faith’s Carrara Marble Countertops
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)For me, kitchen renovation meant finally having countertops that were beautiful, bright white, and easy to clean.Marble was the natural choice. Right? Right! Here’s the story of how we overcame our fears, and found our honed marble countertops. • Carrara Marble Countertops The Kitchn
Apr 8, 2013
Shared Inspiration: Runway & Room
Last week, I was drooling over the new spring fashions: they’re freshwhile giving a nod to the classics Here’s a look at some of those trends and the rooms that get it right. • Runway Room Apartment Therapy
Apr 8, 2013
9 Build-Your-Own Party Meals
(Image credit: Leela Cyd)We don’t know why, but there is something universally appealing about customizing your own meal — which makes a build-your-own bar an easy dinner or dessert option for youanda fun party experience for your guests. • 9 Build-Your-Own Party Meals The Kitchn
Apr 5, 2013
Vertical Gardening for Small Spaces
There are plenty of vertical garden options to help you scratch your farming itch, most of which can also be used indoors. A living wall in a kitchen brings life inside. • Vertical Gardening Supplies Apartment Therapy
Apr 5, 2013
The Dos & Don’ts of Growing Mint
It’s fragrant, fast-growing, green, and compliments fruits, vegetables and meats. So what’s not to love about mint? Read on for the dos and don’ts of successfully growing mint in your home garden. • How to Grow Mint Apartment Therapy
Apr 5, 2013
Eco Friendly Way to Repel Flies
With warm weather on its way, it’s almost time to dine al fresco. Eating in the open air also means flies making a dive for your meal. Here is a safe and easy way to repel these pests without using harmful sprays. • Eco Friendly Fly Repellant Apartment Therapy
Apr 4, 2013
Simple Centerpieces: Spring Tulips
Easter may have passed, but with warmer weather comes plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether it’s a leisurely brunch with friends or a small dinner party, bring spring to the table with an easy tulip arrangement. • Spring Tulip Centerpieces Apartment Therapy
Apr 4, 2013
Are Ikea Kitchen Cabinets a Good Idea?
The million dollar question: Julia loves the way IKEA cabinets look, but is curious to know how readers feel about theirs. Does it hold up? Are there any bugs? Do you regret yours? • Ikea Kitchen Cabinets? Apartment Therapy
Apr 3, 2013
Your Old Fridge Might be Costing You
Old fridge in your kitchen? You might be wasting a ton of money. The government’s Energy Star website has a nifty calculator to help you figure out how much money you could save by retiring it. • Is Your Fridge Costing You? Apartment Therapy
Apr 3, 2013
Jane’s Kitchen Transformation
Jane’s kitchen wasn’t her cup of tea, but it wasn’t in bad shape. The real issue was the lack of storage and a vent hood. See what she did to make it more functional and lovely. •Jane’s Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Apr 2, 2013
Benjamin’s Dressed Up Fridge
Ben needed a fun and unique way to dress up his renters fridge, without breaking his lease. Enter magnetic photo paper, one pattern, and you get an appliance with a brand new look. • Benjamin’s Rental Fridge Apartment Therapy
Apr 2, 2013
Faith’s Renovation: On Buying Appliances
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Last we checked in with my kitchen renovation, we werewrestling IKEA cabinets… Now I’d like to take a step back and talk about a process thatshouldbe sexy but is actually fraught with confusion, uncertainty, and a lack of resources: buying kitchen appliances. • Buying Appliances The Kitchn
Apr 1, 2013
Wall Color Ideas with Dark Cabinets?
Help Michelle do a quick fix on her rental kitchen. What color paint is the best choice to blend with dark cabinets? See what readers have to say, and chime in yourself! • Wall Color Ideas? Apartment Therapy
Apr 1, 2013
Before & After: Backyard Brought to Life
Christy and Hannah went from having a very uninspired yard to a garden-filled dreamland. See what they did to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with veggies, plants, and flowers. • Before & After: Backyard Apartment Therapy
Apr 1, 2013
Ideas for a Spring Table Top Garden
Are you itching for some spring greenery, despite this late snow? With the holiday weekend ahead, forget spring greens outside and create them inside instead. • Spring Table Top Garden Apartment Therapy
Mar 29, 2013
Why Panna Cotta is the Perfect Dessert
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Panna cotta can always be the right dessert — whether you’re throwing a fancy party or a small one, have lots of time or no time, are gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-prone, vegan, or simply craving a delicious and creamy sweet. • Panna Cotta The Kitchn
Mar 29, 2013
The Best Outdoor String Lights
It’s almost time for outdoor entertaining, and Maxwell’s getting a jump on the game. Today he shares his favorite string lights for the backyard, balcony or patio. • The Best Outdoor Lights Apartment Therapy
Mar 29, 2013
Arjen’s Dutch Curiosity Kitchen
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)Architect Arjenlives with his family in a little corner of Amsterdam. Their kitchen is typical Dutch style, with two walls of parallel kitchen units, divided by a narrow passage, which opens into a wider dining and social area… • Arjen’s Dutch Kitchen The Kitchn
Mar 28, 2013
Storage Solutions for Apartment Kitchens
One of the most frequent problems in a kitchen is a lack of storage, an issue compounded by a rental kitchen. When you can’t renovate, refer to this round up of ideas instead. • Storage for Kitchens Apartment Therapy
Mar 28, 2013
What Household Tasks Do You Hate?
We all have harmless little household tasks that infuriate us for no reason. Nobody likes messy jobs like unclogging drains, but what about simple ones like changing light bulbs? • What Tasks Do You Hate? Apartment Therapy
Mar 28, 2013
Rental Roundups: Our Best Tips
We’re all about rental solutions this month, and here’s a round up of our best tips for making your temporary house a home. • Our Best Rental Tips Apartment Therapy
Mar 27, 2013
Leigh’s ‘One Window Too Many’ Renovation
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)What’s the incentive to undergo a kitchen renovation? For Kitchn reader Leigh, it was a desire to make the most of the view outside. “Our goal from the beginning was to open up the views by having as many windows as possible and no upper cabinets…” • Leigh’s Kitchen Renovation The
Mar 27, 2013
Seth & Allison’s Kitchen Reno Diary
Over on Apartment Therapy, Seth & Allison’s construction crew is hanging drywall in their new kitchen. Three weeks left on the renovation; think they’ll make the deadline? • Seth’s Kitchen Renovation Apartment Therapy
Mar 27, 2013
Life Without a Dishwasher
Are you lazy about doing dishes, and recoil in abject horror at the thought of cleaning them by hand? Here are a few tips for tackling life without a dishwasher. • Life Without a Dishwasher Apartment Therapy
Mar 26, 2013
Perfect Veggies for Window Boxes
Plant veggies in window boxes willy-nilly and most of those poor plants just won’t flourish. Check these out first for some ideas of which plants do best in shallow soils. • Veggies for Window Boxes Apartment Therapy
Mar 26, 2013
Tip: Store Grated Ginger in the Freezer
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)I have a little ritual when I bring fresh ginger home from the market:peel, grate, freeze. Not only is this a great way to keep ginger fresh longer, but it becomes incredibly easy topunch up a sauce, stir fry, or smoothie any time you want some gingery spice. • Grated Ginger in
Mar 26, 2013
Clean Your Copper with Salt and Ketchup!
(Image credit: Dana Velden)I actually don’t care for shiny copper, but occasionally the few pieces I have need a little cleaning up, so I was fascinated to read an article on the Kaufmann Mercantile website that recommends two very unexpected ingredients to clean copper… • Clean Your Copper The Kitchn
Mar 25, 2013
What Not to Compost or Recycle
Composting and recycling seem straightforward, but as with most processes, there are shades of gray. Here’s a nice refresher for those of us who wonder if we were helping the process or muddling it up. • What Not to Compost Apartment Therapy
Mar 25, 2013
Easter Egg Experiments for Children
Easter is coming, and it’s time to have fun with eggs! There are tons of different ways to experiment — here are a few basic ones for all age groups. • Easter Egg Experiments Apartment Therapy
Mar 25, 2013
10 Budget Wine Picks For a Polenta Dinner
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)It was ‘polenta party‘ time at Faith’s house last week, and she served it with a delicious dish of beef braised in red wine. So, the big question we pondered was, what wine or rather what wines to serve alongside this robust, meaty, yet creamy dish? • 10 Budget Wine Picks
Mar 22, 2013
Mini Might: Small Versions of Big Things
This post is dedicated to small versions of big things that make life more convenient and enjoyable, starting with this compact portable dishwasher. It not only fits, but it also frees up counter space! • Mini Versions of Big Things Apartment Therapy
Mar 22, 2013
An Italian Polenta Supper Party
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)This week I’ve beensharing one of the most fun dinner partiesI’ve ever hosted — we invited six friends over and threw an Italian polenta party anchored by a four-foot-long board in the middle of the table! Here’s how it all came together: • Polenta Supper Party The Kitchn
Mar 22, 2013
More Ways to Use Aluminum Foil
Real Simple has a collection of other, possibly-new-to-you uses for aluminum foil. The best little tips and tricks are the ones you can use in a pinch and on the fly, and these definitely apply. • Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Apartment Therapy
Mar 22, 2013
Trending: Gold and Brass in the Kitchen
Brass and gold fixtures give your kitchen a certain je ne sais quoi. They’re warm and luxurious all at the same time, and look just as good in modern interiors as in traditional ones. • Trend: Gold in the Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Mar 21, 2013
Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
Patrón is mixing it up with the Art of Patrón Contest, in which imaginative Patrón fans (such as yourselves) can enter to win$10,000for creating the greatest piece of art using, or inspired by, the iconic Patrón Tequila bottle… • Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron Apartment Therapy
Mar 20, 2013