Apartment Therapy: green ideas

Jennifer's Woodsy Tablescape

We frequently talk about using our own backyard for bringing the greenery indoors. Succulent cuttings grow to make a welcoming entryway and colorful sprigs from blooming plants always cheer our spa...

New Clocks Made From Old Stuff

We started wearing a watch again for the first time in years. This single act has freed us from locating our cell phone when we need to know what time it is. Using a wall clock in the home affords...

Rock-N-Platnium Showcase in Los Angeles

Music is a great way to relax in your home and Apartment Therapy has featured some awesome musical interpretations + living through our own talented writer, Grace (rock on, girl!). If you are looking ...

Flying Solo: The Simplicity of Living Single

"This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that's what I had," so says Steve Jobs pictured here at his home in 1982. ...

Luxuries vs. Essentials

We brought you some great small kitchen advice from local architect Cindy Black on Wednesday, and were a little surprised by the passionate outcries against removing your dishwasher to reclaim space ...

3 Unconventional Jewelry Storage Ideas

We love seeing unconventional storage in action (especially when containers are being repurposed). In addition, we've never been drawn to the traditional jewelry box for storing our trinkets (alway...

Repurposed Light Fixtures As Terrariums

We attended a wedding over the weekend here (which we'll post about later this week). At the reception, each table had a terrarium as the centerpiece which added color and texture. We loved the id...

Affordable and Handmade Pops of Color!
Austin

It’s not often you find the perfect blend of local art and affordable handmade accessory, but we think we’ve done it with the gorgeous ceramic work of artist Melanie Schopper. If your space needs...

Regretsy: The Worst of Etsy

Practically everyone knows about Etsy, the marketplace of numerous wonderful handcrafted creations sold by the designers, artists and artisans themselves. But do you know about Regretsy, a site dedi...

RAD'S Cool and Clever Furniture Designs!
Austin

Last week we mentioned local Austin furniture company Ryan Anderson Design in the post about Aviary's new in-store wine bar. Sleek and with a sense of humor, RAD's furniture pieces are a statement in...

Small Space and Budget Ideas from Mark Odom Studio!
Austin

We’re big fans of modern designers who work on affordable and sustainable projects, so when we came across Mark Odom Studio’s work we had to share. Full of suggestions for homes of all sizes, we...

Mod Green Pod's New Organic Solid Fabrics!
Austin

We just love the gorgeous fabrics from Austin fabric and wallpaper company Mod Green Pod. Made with fun colors, pretty patterns and 100% certified organic cotton, we can't wait to see projects made w...

LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 09.26.09
Los Angeles

With our temperate climate the phrase "winter garden" is less of an oxymoron in southern California than in might be in other places. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section takes a look ...

LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 09.19.09
Los Angeles

Is it state of the economy or the environment that's given us a new way of looking at things? We don't know about you but we've noticed that lately we're less about the new and more about the re-purp...

Glass Jars: Our Favorite Thing to Repurpose

We don't cook that often but when we do, we always make sure to save glass jars for repurposing. They're sturdier than plastic bags for toting items and look great in a group displaying flowers or c...

How To: Create Yarn From Plastic Bags

We keep a small supply of plastic bags on hand for kitty litter detail when our compostable bags run out. We try not to use plastic bags for anything else but we're really liking Helle's idea for re...

Consider New Uses For Old Furniture

Being thoughtful about what items you have in a smaller space is important. As you start editing, consider taking the things you don't use or want anymore and try to find a new use for them before thr...

Fun and Easy DIY Doorstop Idea

We love it when we find new ways to use stuff we've already got around the house. In this case some left over fabric and a brick helps the door from going bang bang bang....

3 Austin Properties Featured in Dwell!
Austin

Because we just can’t get enough of inspiring, modern homes and can’t help bragging about all the awesome architectural projects going on around Austin, we must mention that Austin has three stor...

Ottomans from Iron Thread Design!
Austin

We're smitten with these locally produced ottomans from Iron Thread Design. Fun shapes, adorable fabrics and fresh designs abound in these multi-use furniture pieces......

Sustainable Building Ideas from Austin's CMPBS!
Austin

If you’re into the latest innovations in green building design, you must check out this local non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging more sustainable design and building practices …...

Etsy Find: Repurposed Wall Hooks

There's something to be said about having a place to hang your belongings at the end of the day. For us, a picked up and tidy apartment before bedtime always helps ensure smooth sailing for the upco...

4 Easy Ways to Keep Bugs and Pests Out of The Garden

A garden is a labor of love, even if it's just a couple of containers on a balcony. It takes time, attention and love. And normally it pays us back 3 fold with beauty, fruit and a sense of having ...

Eco Friendly Gift Wrap: Erin Ruth

Don't put it past us to wrap gifts in magazines, newspapers or a pretty tea towel--but sometimes an occasion calls for something a little more fancy. Because we'd still like the effort to be eco fri...

3 Inspiring Garden Ideas at The Camp

Last week we met up with a retired Apartment Therapy editor while shooting a house tour down in Costa Mesa. He showed us some sights and we stopped in at The Camp, an outdoor mall, for a quick bit ...

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