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10 Stylish Family Dining Rooms
Just because your kids have temporarily hijacked adult dinnertime rituals doesn’t mean that having kids has to mean eating in a dining room void of style. • Stylish Family Dining Rooms Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 22, 2012
5 African Spice Blends To Make Yourself
It isn’t always easy to find premade versions of common African spice blends like Ras el Hanout at the local supermarket, but the truth is, if you have a well-stocked spice rack, you likely have almost all the components to make these mixtures on your own. • 5 African Spice Blends The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 22, 2012
Budget & Bargain Sources for Furniture, Rugs, & More
Whether you are looking to dress your floors, stock up for an end of summer cocktail party or create a fresh bed for the fall season, here are roundups of places to do so, on the cheap… • Budget & Bargain Sources Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 21, 2012
Eliminate Excuses for Not Hosting Gatherings
If you’re anything like me, you don’t host gatherings at your place nearly as much as you would like. Here are tips to create an excuse-free zone so you can have your friends over. • Eliminate Excuses Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 21, 2012
An Outdoor Dinner for 200 at Quail Hill Farm
On Saturday Maxwell attended the Peconic Land Trust’s annual fundraiser at Quail Hill Farm. If these folks can do dinner for 200 in an orchard, think of what you can do at home next weekend. • Outdoor Dinner for 200 Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 20, 2012
Where To Buy Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Shopping for cabinet hardware can be overwhelming, so to help ease the stress we’ve provided a list of 10 online shopping sources for cabinet knobs and pulls to get you started. We think you’re bound to find what you’re looking for at one of these places! • Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
Cambria Bold
Aug 20, 2012
Cookie Monster’s Famous Cookie Recipe!
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Cookie Monster’s famous cookie dough recipe first appeared in Big Bird’s Busy Book, from the 1970’s. If you like a bit of nostalgia mixed in with your sugar and eggs, this recipe is for you! • Cookie Monster’s Cookie Recipe The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 20, 2012
A Look at Kitchens in Studio Apartments
The owners of these studio kitchens understand the effort it takes to live large in a small space. Some have kitchens with architectural quirks, and some have done their best to add quirk to an otherwise bland space. • Kitchens in Studios Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 20, 2012
Unconventional Ideas for Hanging Art in Your Home
Hanging art makes a house feel like a home. If you want to do something different from just plain hanging pictures on the wall, try one of these unconventional ideas. • Ideas for Hanging Art Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 17, 2012
Think Like a Minimalist
In the words of Francine Jay, thinking like a minimalist can be “a fun little thought-experiment on what’s truly necessary.” Here’s her list of 15 pieces of furniture that you may be able to live without. • Think Like a Minimalist Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 17, 2012
Pros & Cons of Storing Data in the Cloud
Since I work from multiple locations on multiple devices, I have been pushing more and more data to the cloud. The super cloudified life definitely has its pros, but there are also a few cons… • Storing Data in the Cloud Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 16, 2012
3-Ingredient Cocktail Recipe of the Summer
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) “Faith! It’s the cocktail of the summer,” said my colleague Janel last week when she was visiting me in Columbus. Janel quite handily talked me into trying a Gold Rush for myself. Well, it wasn’t that difficult. Do you know this drink? You should. • The Cocktail of the Summer
Cambria Bold
Aug 16, 2012
Inspiring Student Spaces
Some of the most creative, beautiful spaces here on Apartment Therapy have belonged to students, attesting to the power of imagination and enthusiasm when setting up home. • Inspiring Student Spaces Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 16, 2012
One Home: Then and Now
I recently visited my aunt’s new home and she casually mentioned she had photos from the home’s original owners from 1939. I wanted to share them with you along with a photo of the room in its current state. • One Home: Then & Now Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 15, 2012
A Travel-Inspired Kitchen Redo
Using their clients’ wanderlust as inspiration, DC design firm Residents Understood set about transforming a sterile gloomy kitchen to a bold global one. Check out the “after” shots… • Travel-Inspired Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 15, 2012
Stylish Solutions for Dining in a Studio
Having a studio apartment is great for a lot of reasons, but a lack of distinct rooms, can be a drag when you’re trying to entertain or even just fit a dining area in your space. Unless you have some of these small yet stylish studio dining product solutions. • Stylish Dining in a Studio
Carrie McBride
Aug 14, 2012
Flatbread Recipe: Norwegian Potato Lefse
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Some food lovers collect spices, others collect vintage cake stands. I collect recipes for flatbreads. I love them. Can’t get enough. Lefse, in particular, is a flatbread I’ve been eyeing for some time now. You might even say it’s my birthright. • Norwegian Potato Lefse The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 14, 2012
A DIY Play Grill for the Kids
If you’re having a lot of barbecues this summer, maybe it’s time to get some help. Put together this amazing play grill for your kids, and they’ll be flipping burgers in no time. • DIY Kids’ Play Grill Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 14, 2012
Advice for First-Time Painter
My guess is that I’m not the only first-time painter out there. Luckily, my boyfriend’s dad is a contractor who’s spent many hours roller in hand. Here are a few things I learned on my first go-round. • Advice for First-Time Painters Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 13, 2012
How To Clean and Restore Rusty Cast Iron Skillets
There are tutorials out there for seasoning your cast iron, but not a lot about getting rust off. Many I found used steel wool which I didn’t have handy so I used what I had sitting around and got to it. • Clean Rusty Cast Iron Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 13, 2012
Review: IKEA’s Kitchen Drawer Pull-Outs
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) My wife and I solved our own storage dilemma once and for all by converting all of our lower kitchen cabinets—originally outfitted as cabinets with regular doors—into cupboards made of drawers… • IKEA’s Drawer Pull-Outs The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 10, 2012
Essentials for a New Kitchen
This past year I finally moved into an apartment I could call my own, which meant setting up my first kitchen. Here is what I use weekly, if not daily, and consider essentials for a first kitchen… • Essentials for a New Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 10, 2012
A Smart Shelving Unit for Kitchen Storage
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) We love seeing our readers’ kitchen solutions for storage and organization. This photo and email from a reader named Brent was especially inspiring. He and his wife organized nearly everything in their kitchen on one wire shelving unit… • Kitchen Shelving Unit The Kitchn
Cambria Bold
Aug 9, 2012
Gameplan for an Organized Fridge
While there are lots of things you can do to save money on food, for me it all starts with having an organized fridge. Not to mention a clean one. • Organized Fridge Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 9, 2012
Strategies for Downsizing
My friend Nina called me panicking. She’d decided to drastically downsize her living space. Here are a few tips if you find yourself in a similar situation: • Strategies for Downsizing Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 9, 2012
Apartment Therapy’s Annual Guide to Sleeper Sofas & Sofa Beds
Sofa beds may get a bad rap but they’re lifesavers for small spaces – or any home that is expecting guests, for that matter. Check out this roundup of the best sleeper sofas available today. • Sleepers & Sofa Beds Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 8, 2012
Letting Rooms Evolve Instead of Decorating
Most rooms evolve slowly over time. Above is a glimpse of my own dining area six months after I moved in, followed by a snapshot of the same space, now three years later. • Letting Rooms Evolve Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 8, 2012
The Upside of Schlepping
I love living in a city and I love walking, but sometimes it feels like the schlepping never ends. I try to remind myself what a fabulous workout I’m getting — it makes me feel a little more like a badass, and a little less like a pack mule. • The Upside of Schlepping
Carrie McBride
Aug 7, 2012
Out of the Ordinary Planters
If you’ve been wanting to finally start or expand that fall garden this year, you might need a few planters, and we’ve got a roundup of the most weird and wonderful yet. • Out of the Ordinary Planters Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 7, 2012
The 2012 Olympics from a Design Perspective
The Olympics are off to a smashing start, especially in terms of design. Check out some of London 2012’s design hits so far… • 2012 Olympics Design Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 6, 2012
Tips for Photographing Food: Part 2
Did you practice the the food photography tips from last week? I hope the shutterbugs are having lots of outdoor meals this time of year and documenting them obsessively. • Food Photography Tips Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 6, 2012
Stream Images from DSLR to iPad for On the Fly Proofing
When I’m on a photo shoot I stream photos from my DSLR camera to my iPad so I can proof images on the fly. Nearly every person who sees the setup asks, “How are you doing that?” • DSLR to iPad Streaming Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 3, 2012
Lessons Learned from a First Apartment
In 2007 my new husband and I moved into our first apartment. We ended up staying 3 years and learned many lessons. Here’s what I’m glad I did, and here’s what I wish I’d done differently. • First Apartment Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 3, 2012
Diagnosing and Helping Your Homegrown Tomatoes
When I left for a camping vacation earlier this month, I arranged for a fantastic gardening friend to care for my vegetable patch while I was away. Despite her care, though, I came home to a few troubles with my beloved tomatoes. • Homegrown Tomatoes Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 2, 2012
Home Organization Tips from the Berenstain Bears
What inspires you to get organized? For me, the fire was lit at a tender age by that childhood classic, The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room. • Berenstain Bears Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 2, 2012
Tips for Getting Invited Back
My summer is filled with house sitting, afternoons at friends’ pools, weekends at cabins, and dinner parties. Here’s some wisdom I’ve collected about being a good house guest… and getting invited back. • Get Invited Back Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Aug 1, 2012
Design Infographics & Cheat Sheets
I’m super visual, so when someone draws something for me, I process it ten times faster. Take, for instance, this illustration on how to set a dinner table. • Design Infographics Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 31, 2012
How to Photograph Food: Part I
Food makes the best subject, especially for beginners. Why? It doesn’t move, it doesn’t talk back or give you attitude, it arrives on time and when you are done making art out of it, you can feast! • Photographing Food Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 30, 2012
Are You Ready to Cut the Cable Cord?
With streaming media, there’s never been more options for watching your favorite shows without paying for cable or satellite. Making the transition can be easy… • Ready to Cut Cable? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 28, 2012
Battling Clutter (Or Not)
We all fight a crusade with clutter. But is this constant crusade actually a healthy way of approaching one’s home? Or is it better to make peace with a little bit of mess? • Battling Clutter (Or Not) Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 27, 2012
Going Automatic and the Lost Connection to Process
Life where I’m house sitting is fully automated with kitchen appliances I don’t have. But I’ve noticed there’s a connection to process that gets lost when everything is automated or made ultra-convenient. • Lost Connection to Progress Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 27, 2012
12 of the Best Outdoor Dining Tables
Midsummer may seem late to buy outdoor furniture but it’s actually kind of perfect because retailers are starting to discount it. We’ve rounded up 12 of the best outdoor dining table options — 6 for small spaces and 6 for spreading out. • Best Outdoor Dining Tables Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 26, 2012
Tips for a Well Organized Kitchen
Whether you’ve just moved into a new space, are settling into a summer rental, or are just frustrated with your kitchen, here are some ideas to help you arrange your kitchen for maximum cooking and cleaning efficiency. • A Well Organized Kitchen Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 26, 2012
Sofa Buying Tips Down to the Bones
Buying a new sofa is always a little bit stressful and we we sometimes forget to look at these important features: how well it’s made, how long it will last and if the cost reflects its quality. • Sofa Buying Tips Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 25, 2012
Managing Housework When You’re Sick
I’ve been sick for less than 24 hours, and already my apartment is trashed. What will this place look like by the time I’m well? I have a few tricks for how to cope, but really I’d love to hear your advice • Housework When You’re Sick Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 25, 2012
White Walls & Wood Open Shelving
One of my very favorite looks in the kitchen is white walls and wood open shelving. This timeless combination is clean and modern but still warm and natural. • White Walls & Wood Shelving Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 23, 2012
A Roundup of Food Tents
I lived in Australia for several years and attended many a picnic or BBQ. At every outdoor meal, food was covered with mesh domes or tents to keep the pesky flies away. • Food Tent Roundup Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 20, 2012
Tips For Successful House Swaps
If you’re new to home exchanges, this summer might be the perfect time to give it a shot. Here are some tips to help get you started. • Tips for House Swaps Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 20, 2012
11 Ways To Make Routines Work For You
It took me a long time to realize that routines are freeing. When you know what has to be done and in what order, your mind performs the tasks automatically, freeing you to mull over more important things. • Make Routines Work Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 19, 2012
Why Do We Stop Liking Something Once It Becomes Popular?
I’m constantly seeing decor darlings that are now routinely dissed. Why? Because they’re “everywhere” or because we’re “so sick of seeing them.” • When Designs Are Popular Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 19, 2012
DIY Idea: Turn Old Chairs Into A Bench
Before you ditch those beat-up dining chairs with the broken seats, consider turning them into a bench! Here are four great examples… • Turn Old Chairs Into A Bench Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 18, 2012
A 127 sq. foot “Tiny House”
Christopher always wanted to own a home in the mountains but never realized how near the possibility was until he started reading about the “Tiny House Movement”. • A 127 sq. foot “Tiny House” Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 18, 2012
Make the Most of Summer
Summer is in full swing. It’ll be gone before you know it, so don’t let it pass you by without taking full advantage of all of its little treasures. Here are 20 posts to help you make the most of it. • Make the Most of Summer Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 17, 2012
What’s Your DIY Personality?
What type of DIY planner are you? I’ve seen some people go to extremes, while others just “throw something together” — beautifully I might add. Here are some of the design types I’ve encountered. • What’s Your DIY Personality? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 17, 2012
Stores with Great Blogs
Designers and retailers are embracing blogging — some are jumping on the DIY bandwagon while others use their blog as a venue for showing off new designs and providing design inspiration. Here are some of our favorite retail blogs this year… • Stores with Great Blogs Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 16, 2012
Keep Bugs Out of Your Food
Tips for keeping away bugs and other pests from your food while dining outdoors are always welcome. I recently came across an easy DIY idea using things you probably already have at home. • Keep Bugs Out of Food Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 16, 2012
Travel Guide Roundup
Whether you’re planning your far away vacation or your summer stay-cation, these guides will help you get from point A to point B and find some unique haunts along the way. • Travel Guide Roundup Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 13, 2012
Sharing Your Home on the Internet
Why are we compelled to invite thousands of strangers into our homes? And why do we feel so strongly about others’ homes, folks that we’ve never met and likely never will? • Sharing on the Internet Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 13, 2012
256GB of Hard Drive Space: Is it Enough?
If you’re considering purchasing a new Macbook that features SSD storage, you may be wondering if the standard 256GB space is going to cut it. I’ve crunched some numbers to help you determine if it’s enough for you. • Is 256GB Enough? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 12, 2012
Merging Styles in Whitley Heights, LA
Kristina and Tyler have been slowly merging styles in their Spanish-style house in the Whitley Heights area of LA. They call their style: “fun/eclectic/colorful, clean and modern.” • Merging Styles in LA Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 12, 2012
Best Tips for Packing Lightly
Whether you’re trying to avoid checked bag fees or heavy lifting, packing lightly doesn’t have to be difficult. Especially in summer, a few tips can help you limit your luggage. • Tips for Packing Lightly Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 11, 2012
Make Life Saner with 15 Crazy Tricks
While some of the things I’m suggesting might sound insane or perhaps a little (okay, a lot) OCD, they’re tricks that work, and hey, isn’t that really the bottom line? • Make Lifer Saner Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 11, 2012
10 Places to Shop for “Happy Modern” Products
Happy modern style takes the best of mid-century and modern design and adds a liberal dollop of color and personality. Check out our list of 10 of happy modern resources along with a slideshow of our favorite products. • “Happy Modern” Sources Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 10, 2012
10 Simple DIY Wall Ideas
Even if you think you don’t have an artistic bone if your body you can still create some pretty beautiful pieces with a little creativity and the some basic materials. Here are 10 wall art ideas from simple enough that anyone can do. • 10 Simple DIY Wall Ideas Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 10, 2012
How Would You Spend a Day with a Decorator?
What if you won a free day with a decorator of your choosing? How would you use the time? Shopping? Sketching layouts? Big picture or single project? I know what mine would be: choosing rugs, paint colors, fabrics and lighting. • Spend a Day with a Decorator Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 9, 2012
How To Kill Weed Seeds in the Garden
Here’s another gardening video from our friend Ben Gould. In this one, he gives us a one minute tip for killing weed seeds. • How To Kill Weed Seeds Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 9, 2012
Tips For Choosing Wall Colors
I’ve seen more people agonize over the perfect wall color than the perfect sofa. It’s harder to visualize, and that’s scary. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ease the process. • Choosing Wall Color Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 6, 2012
Sandbox Repurposed as Planter Box
The sandbox had a great run, but the kids were losing interest just as Dana’s daughter Lucy developed an interest in gardening. The answer was to repurpose it as a planter box. • Sandbox Turned Planter Box Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 6, 2012
Source List for American Made Furnishings
What better time than around the 4th of July to update our list of home furnishings manufactured in the United States. We’ve divided our list into furniture, decor and appliances. • American Made Furnishings Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 5, 2012
Quality or Style: Which Trumps Which?
When faced with the question of whether I prefer quality or style in my furniture, the answer is wholeheartedly, “Both.” But sometimes you can’t have it both ways. • Quality or Style? Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 3, 2012
Mark’s Delicious West Village Home
One of the suggestions to renters I hear most frequently is to treat your rental like a home and put in the effort to make it yours. This home is a perfect example of that advice at work. • Mark’s Delicious Home Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 3, 2012
10 Summertime Drinking Tubs
I love drink tubs. They’re functional because they keep several drinks cool at once, but so awesome because they put your drinks on display rather than hiding them away in a cooler. • 10 Drinking Tubs Apartment Therapy
Carrie McBride
Jul 2, 2012