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October 07

Apartment Therapy Archive: Oct 7, 2016

An Apartment in an Old Manhattan Bathtub Factory

Name: Jordana and Bernard Location: South Street Seaport — Manhattan, New York My husband, tuxedo cat and I live in a 100+ year old brick building that was once a bathtub manufacturing company and a sewing factory. Such amazing history and detail line our expansive 1,300 square foot apartment at the South Street Seaport, a historic neighborhood in lower Manhattan.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 7, 2016

How to Actually Rid Your Apartment of The Things You’ve Decided to Donate

Marathon runners will tell you that the last mile is the toughest. And so it goes (in, admittedly, a lesser way) for organizing your apartment. The journey from kitchen or closet to a box by the front door might feel like a mission in itself, but getting that box out to a donation center, resale shop or just to the recycling—that might be even harder.

Taryn Williford

Oct 7, 2016

An Unexpected Truth: Going to Concerts by Yourself is Actually the Best

Concerts and movies are great group activities, sure, but they don’t have to be group outings. It seems like most people wouldn’t (or at least, haven’t) gone to to a concert or to see a movie by themselves—and if you haven’t, you’re missing out. It may sound weird, but giving myself permission to go to things like that alone was one of the best things I could have ever done for myself.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 7, 2016

A Design Historian’s Take on Why You Should Be Buying Antiques Now (Hint: Your Wallet Will Thank You)

There’s been a lot of press about antiques lately, but not the stories we’re so used to reading. It’s not been news about record-setting prices or celebrity auctions; it’s been articles about millennials’ lack of interest in collecting.

Maile Pingel

Oct 7, 2016

Quiz: Are You Living in the Wrong Design Decade?

Does no one seem to appreciate your plaid couch or avocado-green carpeting? Don’t worry, maybe you’re just decorating for the wrong decade. Take our quiz to find out which interior design decade you belong in, and don’t forget to share your results!

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 7, 2016

How to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money Without Even Noticing It’s Gone

This month we’ll be sharing solutions that are so simple and easy—and at times, automated—that they feel like magic. Hocus Pocus celebrates all the small ways you can trick yourself into living a better life. Between bills and expenses, it can feel like your money is just disappearing each month, making saving anything feel totally impossible.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 7, 2016

Boho Blowout: 15 Things We Love from Anthropologie’s Big Sale

Okay Anthro fans, big sale news: the boho brand is offering an additional 40% off current sale items for a limited time, bringing some things to a near 70% discount. We scoured the home section and came up with 15 finds—from furniture to bedding to curtains—that we love, especially at a fraction of the original price. Note: The additional 40% doesn’t require a code, but will only show up once the item is in your cart.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 7, 2016

Organic Minimal Meets the Mediterranean Way of Life in Barcelona

Name: Noemi, Cristian and her dog Mel Location: Barcelona, Spain Size: 539 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1 year A few years ago Noemi and Christian moved to Belgium for a new life. But they missed the pace and the light of Barcelona, so they came back. Though they started with nothing when they moved into this small rental apartment, sometimes new beginnings inspire you to create beautiful things. Christian is a lawyer and Noemi has her own business as a graphic designer.

Alicia Macias

Oct 7, 2016

This Weekend: Don’t Let Your Summer Hard Work Go To Waste

During the summer we garden, landscape and spend a great deal of effort maintaining our outdoor living spaces. When the leaves start to fall, there are just a few more things to do before we are free of our outdoor maintenance routine for the winter. You’re almost there! Take Care of the Living: Protect the time and energy you put in this year and prevent having to start completely over next year, by ensuring disease and frost don’t get the better of your green pals outside.

Dabney Frake

Oct 7, 2016

Get the Look: Intimately Minimal-Modern in Williamsburg

Simone’s Brooklyn apartment is decorated almost exclusively in gray, black, red, and clear, and the effect is unified, uncluttered, and luxurious. Whether or not you’re able to stick to such a strict palette, you can definitely shop the style!

Emma Fiala

Oct 7, 2016

5 Things People with Food Allergies Should Have on Their Phones

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 7, 2016

我的阁楼转换工业建筑n London Gets a Gorgeous Update

Project by: Callender Howorth Location: Shoreditch, London It takes a certain special someone to see the potential in an out-of-date building. In this instance, that special someone was London-based designer Callender Howorth. A former telephone exchange building in Shoreditch, London had long ago been converted into a penthouse apartment by his client.

Hannah Toles

Oct 7, 2016

Is There Anything it Can’t Do? The IKEA RÅSKOG Cart Heads to the Kitchen

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From Kitchn → 10 Smart Ways to Use IKEA’s RÅSKOG Cart in the Kitchen

Apartment Therapy

Oct 7, 2016

A Plant-Packed Apartment in Puerto Rico

名称:阿德里亚娜塞拉和维克多,加上他们的太阳rakeet Fibi Location: El Monte Norte — San Juan, Puerto Rico Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: Rented 2 years When your apartment is surrounded by the lush foliage of Puerto Rico, it’s only natural to bring the outdoors in. Adriana’s San Juan apartment does just that, showcasing thriving plants, natural wood elements, and even a parrot with bright and colorful plumage.

Esteban Cortez

Oct 7, 2016

Before & After: From Dated 1990s to Classic & Cool

Chokers, Tommy Hilfiger, Wynona Rider. The ’90s may be back but Kirsten really wanted them to get out – and stay out – of her kitchen. With a little help from her husband, she was able to create a classically cool galley kitchen that won’t be going out of style anytime soon. From Kirsten: When we first looked at this home to buy, I remember thinking that the biggest transformation needed to be the kitchen. It was dark, too enclosed and feeling very 1990s.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 7, 2016

The Many Questions I Have About This Viral House: A List

Have you seen this house? It went viral this year after being uploaded to Reddit thread /r/funny back in March. User liquidthc is the one who noticed something strange about this South Carolina home—can you spot it? It initially took me awhile to notice this, despite realizing something was “off.” The comments, both on Reddit and Shareably, offer a host of possible scenarios—some of which I share below—but no definitive answers.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 7, 2016

5 Products Perfect for Apple Picking Season

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 7, 2016

10 Movies Perfect for Friend Dates

(Image credit: Leela Cyd) From Kitchn → 10 of the Best Movies to Watch on a Date Night In with Friends

Apartment Therapy

Oct 7, 2016

The Things Most People Don’t Do When They Travel (But They Should!)

What’s the first thing you do when you plan a trip somewhere? If all you’re doing is making a giant list of major attractions to see and restaurants to visit, you might want to rethink your traveling routine. No matter where you’re going, you can learn a lot about your destination by doing these things that many travelers don’t consider—and that includes slowing down and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Brittney Morgan

Oct 7, 2016