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Affordable Cocktail Party Basics to Keep on Hand

With some affordable basics like champagne flutes,you can always set a pretty party table for not much cash. Yesterday I wrote about a few bold accent pieces to glam up your parties, so today let's t...

Restored Church Converted Into Home

High ceilings, dramatic rooms, period details and stained glass are just some of the benefits of living in a recently restored church. This one was recently restored by a couple in Kyloe, Northumberla...

Need Help Defining Your Personal Style?
HomeGoods StyleScope Quiz

Deborah Needleman (also known as the former editor of Domino, but you already knew that) recently teamed up with HomeGoods to create StyleScope, an online quiz to help you get a better sense of your...

Etsy Finds: Handmade Table Linens

Do you entertain dinner guests with real napkins or paper? Or maybe the napkins are the forgotten afterthought – until your guest’s face is dripping with gravy? ...

Crocheted Hanging Vases

For those of us with little room to garden, these crocheted hanging vases open up a whole new world of plant positioning! They are adorable and so versatile! We are dying to hang some up around our ho...

Mirror on a Hook

For the small entryway, take a look at this little mirror hanging from a coat hook. Perfect for a quick check on the way out the door......

High & Low: Caboche Chandelier

When we spotted this chandelier on the new sitcom Modern Family, we immediately put the tv on pause and began investigating. It turns out to be the Fosarini Caboche Chandelier designed by Patricia Ur...

This Weekend in Craft Fairs
Roundup

This weekend Portland area craft enthusiasts will be gathering at the last monthly Crafty Wonderland hosted at Doug Fir. As a way of thanking them for their 3.5 years of monthly DIY encouragement, I'...

Emeco Navy Chairs - $60
San Francisco Scavenger

These Emeco Navy Chairs are being sold for $60 for the two. The owner of these chairs says they are from the Martha Stewart collection of furniture, so perhaps it is more accurate to say that ...

Colorful Baskets Made of Recycled Telephone Wire

A traditionally woven basket made of out of a completely modern material may be a contradiction in terms, but upon one viewing there is no denying that this seemingly incongruous relationship works ...

What Color Would You Paint This Room?
Good Questions

Q: What color would you paint this room? The yellow-beige has to go! I’m in graphic design and work from this home office that we recently refurnished. The room doesn’t get much natural lig...

The Weekend Guide: Sales and Events
San Francisco 11.6.09

THIS WEEK • Wooden Duck • Rare Device • DZINE • Infinity - 30 More Days of Design Inspiration • The Container Store • Kartell • Propeller ....and more below the jum...

Josh and Jen's Blank Canvas
House Tour

Name: Josh Ganshorn and Jen Zahigian Location: Oakland, California (near Jack London Square) Owned/Rented: Owned Size: 1650 sq. feet Type: Loft Years Lived: Owned 5 years, lived in 3+ years (took a ...

Touch of Glam: Personalized Partyware From iomoi

The practical host keeps a store of basic partyware for last-minute gatherings, but it's also fun to indulge in a few brash statement items for some instant glamour. The designers at iomoi do a l...

How To: Make A Scrap Wood Table

We just got a great tip about a new DIY on Instructables. This wood scrap table was made completely of salvaged wood rescued from decaying buildings in and around Hale County, Alabama... All told, the...

Dark Walls, Light Space

Committing to blacks walls in any space can be a bit scary. If paired with dark ceilings and floors, you may feel as if your walls are crowding in on you. But when balanced with a light colored...

Scavenger: Formal Entertaining
Seattle

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we bet you’ve been adding up your guest list and realizing that your mismatched plates and uneven number of utensils may not work for a crowd. Look ...

Vinyl Bathroom Fun

Vinyl wall decals have been all the rage for a while, but we love this new take that brings the fun into the bathroom......

Pine Cone Decor

Pine cones are a sure sign of the season. And nothing new when it comes to holiday decorating: It's not uncommon to see them embroidered into a hand towel, painted onto a ceramic platter, or sc...

Urban Gardening

We've heard a lot about dumpster pools lately but what dumpster gardens? For the urban dweller, this is a great alternative to the rooftop garden. Plus, it's a perfect way to reuse and recycle ...

Philippe Starck Kitchens for Warendorf

Oh la la! Philippe Stark has created 4 different kitchen sets which are meant to inspire healthy living. Because food and culture are so closely connected he's done something quite logical, adde...

Retro Danish Desk - $290
San Francisco Scavenger

This 1950's desk by Costa Mesa is walnut with wood grain formica on top and brass tone metal legs. Also features a cane panel on the back so it would nicely work away from a wall. ...

New Apartment Therapy SF Flickr Group Pool

The team here at Apartment Therapy:SF is notorious for spending hours perusing the Flickr archives in search of amazing images to share with our readers, but we can't deny the bias we have toward im...

Which Colors to Use with New Sofa Set?
Good Questions

Q: Just bought this loveseat (large photo below), couch, & ottoman -- yes, I know it was a bad idea to get all 3 in the same cognac brown leather, but it was the only way I could get the hubby to agre...

The Fall Cure: Retail Therapy
Week 4 - Tips & Tricks

Linanda de-cluttered the top of a dresser and made room for some prettyfresh-picked flowers... a great treat for the halfway point! • Cure Clock: 4 weeks to go • Assignment: Read Week 4: Re...

Rating DIY Projects: What's Worth It and What's Not

After renovating most of my own home, there are certainly some things I'd recommend doing myself, and somethings that are better left to the pros. The renovator of a 1920's bungalow in L.A. recently g...

Bathtubs and Bathrooms Worthy of a Calgon Moment

I've been known to beg Calgon to take me away on occasion (certain months more than others), but somehow my cramped bathroom and uncomfortable bathtub never seem to do the trick. In honor of those t...

Wingback Chairs: Traditional vs. Modern

Wingback chairs, although always in season, seem most appropriate in the Fall and Winter. Visions of sitting near a blazing fire, reading a favorite book – isn’t that what winter hibernating...

Pixelated Decor

As a child of the eighties, having seen video games and graphics evolve from 8-bit basic imagery to amazing, lifelike representations, we have a soft spot for pixelation. It feels like digital no...

Special Little Serving Dishes

When your host has even just one pretty little serving dish on the table, you're made to feel special when it is passed to you. Some ideas for doing the same for your guests......

Orange Kitchens

Halloween may be over but orange is a color we love year round. It is said to stimulate appetite, making it the perfect color for a kitchen. ...

Party Foul Forgiveness: No-Sweat Stain Removal

Tis the season for entertaining, thus all the stains that come along with good times! Don't forgo using your favorite tablecloth or hide away your rugs. I've rounded up some techniques for easy stain...

Danish Teak Credenza - $680
San Francisco Scavenger

This Danish credenza by Clausen Mobler is solid teak with three sliding doors and 2 shelves inside....

Etsy Finds: Vintage Serving Pieces

Living hundreds of miles from my hometown means infrequent visits for family gatherings and holidays. Still, I often crave a taste of home when hosting friends for a big meal. Vintage serving w...

Which Countertop Colors to Suit IKEA SOLAR Cabinets?
Good Questions

Q: I love these cabinets (larger photo below) and will be using them in a small kitchen in a rental unit in my house. The problem is, I don't know what color countertop or backsplash to do with them....

10 Great Spaces for Entertaining
House Tour Roundup

To kick off the party season and our Entertaining month here on Apartment Therapy, we've put together a fun collection of party rooms from past San Francisco house tours. Some of the more spaciou...

5 Felted Wool Projects for Late Fall

Though it may not seem like it here in San Francisco, where we've had a run of strangely warm weather, November marks the transition into winter, and we should soon be in for cool nights and rain...

The Working Proof: Buy Original Art, Support a Charity

Last week we received an email about The Working Proof— an online print gallery and shop showcasing emerging artists. But here's the special part: its mission is to promote both art and social respo...

The Green X-Ray House
South San Francisco

A home remodel in and of itself is a daunting task, but tack on making the home green as well and it can quickly seem too overwhelming to bear. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. The City of South ...

Hot or Not? Colored Nelson Bubble Lamps

George Nelson designed the iconic Bubble Lamp in 1947. We’re used to seeing this illuminated orb in a wide range of styles and applications: pendant, floor lamp, wall mount, etc. But when we saw t...

Haute Terrariums

We love terrariums, and are super interested in their many manifestations. These, in particular, are super sleek and beautiful twists on the standard dome format......

Pretty Plants: Rooting in Water

Rooting a plant in water allows you to add more green around the house without buying more plants. Simply take a clipping from an existing plant and place it in water......

Inspiration: Playful Office Mural by Rick Albano

Looking to add a creative touch to your office space but are tired of the stick-on decals? A one-of-a-kind mural can make your space stand out from the rest. We love the look of this innocent painti...

Engrave Your Book
Reusable Leather Moleskin Covers

If you are looking for a way to sneak more artful objects into your everyday life, check out these handsome Moleskin book covers by Engrave Your Book. Their artist series provides a vast array o...

Nurseryworks Rocker - $450
San Francisco Scavenger

This gorgeous bright green rocker would be great for a baby's room, but is certainly stylish enough to grace the living room too....

A Unique Plaster Treatment for Your Walls
Charles De Lisle Workshop and Willem Racke Studio

Most DIY-ers have had some experience using trusty painters tape to create straight, clean lines with paint, but have you tried plaster and masking tape used for automotive painting designs? Lucky f...

Ideas for Displaying Holiday Ornaments Without a Tree?
Good Questions

Q: I am looking for ideas that address what to do with collections of ornaments if you are not able to put a holiday tree up. Not round/ball ornaments that can easily just be scattered around or place...

Flea Market Finds: Container Hodgepodge

On a mission to find some containers for a floral project, I was crushed this weekend when the Bay Bridge closure made Alameda a no-go. Instead I grudgingly rolled out of bed and down to the smaller A...

Modern Coconut Doormats by Angela Adams

We've blogged about sustainable Coconut Fiber doormats before but not these from Angela Adams. The newest addition to her modern line of environmentally-sensitive products are these beautiful and simp...

Revisiting a Classic: The Cherner Armchair

Never has plywood made me weak in the knees like the Cherner Armchair, designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. The popularity of the chairs has grown since 1999 when the Cherner Chair Company began usin...

High vs. Low
Mud Room & Entry Essentials

It has begun: the yucky, muddy, cold weather. At least in our neck of the woods. Slimy shoes, drippy umbrellas, gloves for the cold…and it’s only the beginning of Fall. Here is some inspirat...

Etsy Find: Timeless Paper

While looking for beautiful place card ideas online, we stumbled across these unique letterpress pieces. We were struck with the original placement and love the designs that are offered. We're sold......

Colorful Storage Spaces

Want to take a small step in painting a room in a dark color? We've been thinking about it lately and think we may take our first step with a storage space. Here are a few to help give you an i...

Modern Seattle Live/Work Loft

Driving by this new building for sale in central Seattle, we couldn't help but stop and take notice. Upon further investigation, we learned that aside from its good looks, it is also built green ...

Custom Furniture and Fixtures by Dave Seoane

I'm thrilled to show off this handcrafted furniture by Portland, OR artisan, Dave Seoane. His work is full of personality while managing to stay true to clean modern design. Utilizing 3 main ele...

Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Chair - $1250
San Francisco Scavenger

Worthy of a collector, this Hans Wegner and Johannes Hansen chair appears to be in really wonderful condition. There are actually two available if you have the budget to indulge in both they w...

Icons of Design in San Francisco
Inspiration at Millennium Tower

Rising high above the SOMA streets on the 52nd floor, the Icons of Design designer showcase transformed the interiors of four of the luxurious Grand Residences in Millennium Tower. Twenty-five ...

Help! Inlaws Keep Sending Stuff!
Good Questions

Q: I have a problem. Neither my husband nor I are collectors of stuff. We like mostly empty table tops, bookshelves with books in them, and as little clutter as possible. The problem is, my husband wo...

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