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This week we have four great giveaways for you. Please don't forget that you have to go to each linked post in order to a...
O at Home recently asked 25 decorators, landscape architects, and artists to share titles that inspire them. Of course, the bulk of them are design-related, but there are a few titles that we didn'...
We absolutely love this new elephant bookshelf from DwellStudio. The form, the canary yellow, the fact that both kids and adults can enjoy it. It's perfect....
Face it, San Francisco is a city of renters. And as renters, we all know of some of the hideous things that can come with an apartment. Like those tacky brass and faux wood ceiling fans. Yuck! Tha...
AT:SF, What affordable coffee table for this high ceiling loft living room? (Never mind the tv, we'll replace it eventually). This is a West Elm rug, 'furniture envy' couch, and IKEA entertainment ce...
We're always hearing about how Oakland is the Brooklyn of the West - lots of creative folks, cheaper rent, more space - but we haven't actually explored it enough to concur. Now that we've checked out...
To us this seems like torture for an indoor cat, but for an animal with the right temperament (not to mention owners willing to make the commitment) the Cat Veranda could be a godsend. ...
While everyone around us seems to be welcoming the fact that fall is coming, we're personally mourning the end of summer. These colorful lanterns might just help us hang on for a few more weeks - we'r...
Naelyn wrote to us today: I am an Interior Stylist... and was totally moved by the recent post Mads' Scrap Wood Wall. I recently finished a commercial project where I did a scrap wood desk and painte...
Maison d'Etre is one of our very favorite stores. We were trying to pinpoint what makes shopping there (or merely browsing) such a satisfying experience: it's a domestic sensualist's delight. ...
Adding new pillows to a room is so satisfying - it's an affordable way to instantly change the tone of a space. Well, usually, at least. Lately we've been shocked at the hefty price tags attached to s...
In our recent post about our updated bathroom shelving, a reader noticed our toilet paper holder, which does double duty as a magazine rack. We know that not everyone is a fan of a magazine rack in th...
Generally speaking, kitchens have little room for art. The walls are covered with cabinets; the surfaces, with everything from coffee makers to hand towels. Spotting these glassy options provides insp...
The icy blues and purples at the bottom of this mural alone send us, but the burst of pinks and greens above make this color combination something really special. There's something fresh and almost ...
Hello: I have a '50s-ish Scandinavian jute chair with some damage on the wooden arms. I love the shape of the chair. Is this a well-known designer and how would I repair the finish on the arms? Thanks...
Here are a few of our favorite things: fallen leaves, knit blankets, brisk afternoons and hot tea... it makes us wrinkle our nose in excitement! There's almost nothing we like better than the start ...
A common dilemma among cat owners is where to put the litter box. Here's a simple solution -- if you have extra cabinet space, and can cut a hole into the wall of the end cabinet, that is. ...
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Buying artwork, whether purely for aesthetics or as an investment, can be an intimidating process. Thankfully, those of us in the Bay Area who are...
This Design Within Reach OFFI Window Desk is a great example of clean modern design - we'd love to see it in someone's house. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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These four homes were the Northwest regional winners from last year's Fall Colors Contest. And now that fall is (well, al...
Yesterday we blogged Madshome's Hunde Hus Indoor Dog House/Bedside Table. And while we think the pet retreat is very cool, it's that wall that wowed everyone. So we went right to the source. Here's...
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Minouette found this TULLSTA Chair on the street. Even though it was filthy and had been clawed by a cat, she saw the potential. Jump below for a look at the transformation......
The day after Labor Day, Halloween displays go up. Given that, clearly you should already be thinking about setting your Thanksgiving table. No? Don't worry -- Potluck Studios can get you ready with s...
No, not that Kelly Osborne. This Kelly Osborne's absolutely stunning home was just featured on Hatch, Design Public's blog. The house itself is gorgeous, but what we can't seem to stop staring at is...
Hi AT:SF. I am looking for an adjustable height coffee table.
-Nora...
We saw this glass hand today, and while it would work quite well serving its original purpose as a jewelry stand, we think with a little imagination it could be useful in other areas of the house, as ...
We have a guilty confession to make: we have not yet fully completed our transition away from paper towels. We still use them, albeit as a last resort for spills and particularly terrible tasks, lik...
Earlier this week we posted a photo of our new bedroom light fixture, and readers had several questions that we thought we'd answer today. Namely, how it looks at night, and how we put it together. Cl...
For whatever reason, lately we've been noticing the lighting in commercial environments here in San Francisco. Maybe because, uhm, the majority are pretty decent? While the entire remodel of the Kab...
This idea, though applied to a lowly trash can, is just what we need to see on a dreary Thursday afternoon. Colorful tin can rejects are hammered out into one colorful bin to brighten the corner of ...
AT, We just painted our living room in Benjamin Moore's Simply White (walls and ceiling), with one wall in Kensington Blue. The blue is really dramatic, without overwhelming the room, but now I need h...
As we've seen in many homes and in even more creative applications, chalkboards can be very useful for leaving notes for loved ones and keeping lists in busy and stylish abodes. Blue Bell Bazaar giv...
While we're lucky enough to have a working fireplace in our apartment, most Bay Area residents can't say the same. Enter the fireplace rack - a surface to fill with candles or decorative objects and m...
We first spied Greenspace during a day trip to Santa Cruz. Greenspace makes it easy to transform any corner of the home into an eco-friendly zone. ...
Call us crazy, but we're digging the look of this rock wall we stumbled upon last week. It reminds us vaguely of the Lew French mantel we posted a while back. The entire building covered in rocks is...
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What home can't use this beautiful high style Danish chair? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Yesterday I wrote about my mother's blue bedroom. You all had such wonderful things to say, so I thought I'd show you just one more shot. Possibly my favorite photo of the bunch, as it really shows ...
Congratulations to Daddyo, who's the winner of our Thursday Giveaway: Apartment Block Photograph by Mark Wallace!
We're so happy that this gorgeous photo has found a home where, we hope, it will act...
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Whether you're mad for Mikasa or flip for Fire King, we suspect you'll fall head over heels for designlabshop, a new home for retro housewares online....
Hi there, A month or so ago, you spotlighted a folding extra bed that folds up into an ottoman. I've been looking for the post, but can't find it. Any chance you can help? Thank you!
-Jessica...
beforeMore often than not, pet furniture is pretty hideous. Although we've seen some great exceptions to the rule this month on AT, we just have to think about the typical cat post, hamster maze, or d...
We had to look up nixie tubes on Wikipedia to fully understand this clock. When we did, what we took away was that the device is essentially a glowing gas tube shaped like a numeral, developed in the...
It's the kind of stuff our dreams are made of - working with the ceramic geniuses over at Heath create custom tiles for a bathroom project. Amy Lau was lucky enough to work with the Sausalito company ...
This modern home is not actually in San Francisco... It's in San Lorenzo, and it's the house where owner Pat Barker grew up. She returned almost 40 years later (which reminds us of our House Tour: Je...
Here at AT, we love IKEA's EXPEDIT. Whenever we post about them quite a bit of chatter happens. So, imagine our delight when we revisited one of our first posts, House Tour: Philip and Tania's Noe V...
We're always intrigued to see the color trends for each season from Pantone. It gives us a glimpse into what the future holds for retail decor, and also gets us thinking about what colors we'd want to...
There's a fantastic denim shop in Oakland called Drift. And although we mainly go there for the clothes, we can't help but gawk at the cool and funky wall they have that separates the selling floor f...
Hi! I just bought this 1950's love seat--everything is original, even the gorgeous upholstery. I'm having trouble figuring out what chairs and rug will work well with it in our living room... ...
White lacquer just gets to us - something about the smooth, clean finish makes us want to move into a downtown loft and decorate it purely in white. So we love the Matchbox collection from CB2. ...
As the fall weather rolls in and we sadly say goodbye to the hot days of summer, we decided a summer-send-off party was in order. And what better place to say adieu than the fantastic Fentons Creamery...
It turns out our dog's missing out on some pretty cool places to hang out because she's too big......
We're really pleased that San Francisco's been trying so hard to promote responsible disposal of hazardous waste, batteries, and electronic devices. The other day, we received a handy brochure in the ...
This mid century Credenza and mirror is beautiful, and a total steal at $250 - someone jump on this one. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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Name: Lisa Solomon
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Size: 1800 sq. ft. total
Years lived in: 9 years
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As most all y'all know 'round these parts, we here at AT:SF are enormous fans of local artist...
Yes, I broke the "we" rule. But really, she is my mother. Anyway, mother dearest has an absolutely beautiful blue bedroom that we just adore. Our reasoning? Check it out (and a night shot) after th...
We've always wished we had the knack for knowing how to style things, how to make things on shelves and mantels look, well, good. Luckily for us, Benita Larsson does, and she recently blogged some gr...
Hi AT:SF, I'd love to get some advice on how I should reupholster these old chairs. I'm torn between going with a bold fabric print (that I'm yet to find) or going with a neutral tone and using a bol...
Ah fall. It seems the weather barely begins to shift, and all of a sudden there are gourds decorating every table and pumpkin flavored everything added to the menu (not that we're complaining on the l...
FiveDot is a Seattle-based sustainable design firm with a growing portfolio of modern, green residences. Among the projects featured on their website is their own light-filled office space, convert...
Recently we suggested a product from Pottery Barn's teenage line to a client of ours who happens to be a teenager, and found ourselves assuring them that we're weren't pigeon holing them for their age...
When we think of home, the word that usually springs to mind is "cozy." But when we caught a glimpse of this one, all we could manage was "disorienting." Nonetheless, the upside down house, which open...
We don't usually think "charming!" when we think of abandoned buildings, but designer Nobuhiro Sato's little planters both evoke crumbling tenements, and are absolutely adorable....
A reader pointed us in the direction of Aubuchon Hardware's unusually large selection of contact papers, and all the options there. Their selection got us thinking about this sticky substance....
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Remember Daisy's request for help revamping her closet? She writes, I just wanted to share my completed revamping. What say you? Jump below for the after...
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AT:SF,
Does anyone know where to source this hardware?
Thanks!
-Luke...
It makes sense that cats are able to take care of their scratching needs in the absence of a human-made scratching post, usually in the form of scratching the bark off of a tree. With that in mind, H...
We're a fan of quirky lighting solutions, and right now are wishing we could rewire our kitchen to hang a few of these pendants above the sink....
We really love the Smith & Hawken store over in Marin. We recently stopped in because we heard they had a sale on their copper planters, and being that we're copper fanatics we wanted to see it for o...
Every so often we debate trading up from our dog's neutral-colored donut bed (yawn), but it wasn't until we saw Harry Barker's Hemp Striped Dog Bed that we seriously moved "dog bed" up further on our ...
Perhaps your dining room is in need of some Modern chairs by Jorge Pensi? Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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When it comes to mixing different design styles and eras, there's a fine line between inspired and overwhelming. We think this room manages to dance all over that line, though, for a magical result....
We've enjoyed the "Designs on Portland" events thus far, but the next one seems destined to be a favorite. The focus this time is on Portland's mid-century marvels, coinciding with the release of Atom...
Due to some changes in our living situation, we're currently making some changes to our living space. Our latest project has been replacing the large white paper lantern above the bed with this new fi...
Hi. I recently received an email about Christiana Coop from Ferm Living's place. WOW! What a lovely place. I would love to know the color of paint she used in her dining area... ...
A long time ago (maybe a year?) we were wandering around LIMN and we came across this interesting piece of art that had been placed behind a bed as some type of makeshift headboard. Although we know ...
Our cat ate, clawed and slowly destroyed every plant in our apartment, until we finally gave up and keep not a single plant inside. Domino has a great collection of tips for folks like us, from the ...
Perfect for presenting more than just food, a pretty tray can pull together the contents on any table with ease. We like them used on a vanity for containing jewelry or for remotes and magazines on th...
Over the weekend we had a chance to catch a movie and have a meal at the Westfield. The Westfield itself calls for more design discussion (how do you feel about those interiors?), but today we're goi...
When considering furniture so massive as a sideboard, simplicity can be key. Once that is achieved, we can appreciate the details that make such a piece unique....
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We've been itching to replace this functional, but not so attractive, rolly cart in our bathroom. Over the weekend, we finally decided to replace the shelf with an old etagere that we made over...
It's no secret that we're huge fans of San Francisco-based Design Public. We love poking around their site, looking for fun and interesting products. Recently we checked out their Exclusives page, a...
Hi, I've got a Russell Woodard Sculptura wire mesh chair that I would like to repaint myself. I'm assuming spray paint would be best. What paint and what finish -- satin, semi-gloss, gloss -- would ...
Upturned metal nesting bowls underneath a wall-mounted credenza make for a clever way to softly break the long parallel line between the credenza and the floor. This idea works best when both bowls ...
OK, so this set would be a little pricey for its original use - we can already picture the carafe crashing to the floor as we poured from it. While perhaps not the most creative repurposing, we can't ...
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You may remember the new backyard stairs that we showed off a few months ago? We were mighty proud of our accomplishment but failed to mention that it was onl...
Let us draw your attention to the bottom of this built-in bookcase. When the owners of a 1940s cottage renovated their home, their Cavalier King Charles spaniel "got a cozy nook away from foot traffi...
When we ran into The Curiosity Shoppe recently to pick up a "Beauty" letterpress art print for a friend, we noticed this lovely "Grace" print......
The DWR Havana Couch made by Tacchini is not only a sofa, it's a sofabed, a daybed, and it has storage, too. Jump below for links to this and other good finds.
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