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Apartment Therapy Archive: Feb 1, 2017

A Modern and Family-Friendly Farmhouse
名称:劳伦地点:印第安纳州奥斯古德a two story modern farmhouse on about five acres of land just outside of a little town with one stoplight, Napoleon, Indiana. My husband and I were both born and raised here and went to the same school. So, we purchased the land and we have been living in our home for just a little over a year. We have three little boys Blake (8), Callen (6) and Nash (2).
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 1, 2017
Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Hartwig Answers 8 Most-Asked Questions
(Image credit: @melissa_hartwig) From Kitchn → 8 Questions for Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Hartwig
Apartment Therapy
Feb 1, 2017
Survey Reveals That People Want Bigger Homes—Except in this One Country
For many people, bigger is still better—especially when it comes to their homes. Sure, that motorized monstrosity known as the Hummer is no longer in production, and McMansions have fallen out of favor in recent years as tiny homes tickle our imaginations. But according to a new survey, in much of America, size still matters—and big isn’t big enough.
Jon Gorey
Feb 1, 2017
Shop for a Cause: 6 Items That Give Back
The holidays are long over, but whether you’ve got a New Year’s Resolution to support charities more or you just want a unique gift that gives right back, there are some options out there. From candles and decorative trays to jewelry and tees, here’s a round-up of some great home goods and clothing items that donate part of proceeds to organizations doing good works across the country and globe.
Meryl Williams
Feb 1, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Biedermeier Style
More than a century before the Eameses created their simple, honest furniture designed to appeal to the everyman, a style of furnishings emerged in Germany, one whose simplicity, visual lightness, and playful geometries were a herald of things to come. Biedermeier is notable for being the first decorative movement that was created by and for the middle class, and even today, after two centuries, these pieces still feel surprisingly fresh and modern.
Nancy Mitchell
Feb 1, 2017
The Natural Beauty of Reclaimed Wood
A common concern when designing your home can be accidentally creating The Over-Editorialized Space: you’ve added so many well-styled elements that it begins to read as more of a “look, don’t touch” setup, rather than a comfortable home. Any easy remedy for this? Taking a more natural approach. Reclaimed wood is kind of an interior design savior.
Lauren Hannel
Feb 1, 2017
A Mini “Beatnik Chic” Studio Apartment
Name: Courtney Croxdale Location: Old Louisville — Louisville, KY Size: 330 square feet Years lived in: Renting 1.5 years Artist and writer Courtney Croxdale lives in a tiny studio apartment in historic Old Louisville. It’s the location, the neighbors and great landlords that Courtney describes as her home’s “best attributes.” But I think it’s how she has created a cozy, beautiful home in only 330 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 1, 2017
How To Battle the Forces of Home Tech Evil
Endless entertainment, working and shopping from home, Facetiming and sending gifs of a cat in a monkey suit eating a banana: it’s an enchanting time to be virtually connected. But as we’ve learned from every Disney movie ever, everything tantalizing comes with a potential dark side—in this case, things like malicious viruses, eye strain, and crappy battery life. But fear not!
Julia Brenner
Feb 1, 2017
9 Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Actually Want to Take Home
The Kitchn Editors
Feb 1, 2017
5 New Shows We Can’t Wait To Watch
Light some candles, grab a cup of tea and your comfiest blanket—it’s time to rejoice in the hygge cultivated by your nearest streaming device. Here are five new shows we can’t wait to watch in February. Fabulous jazz age frocks? Check. Lavish art deco sets? Yup.
Marni Epstein-Mervis
Feb 1, 2017
Before and After: A Dreary Rental Bathroom Gets A Fresh Makeover for Just $60
Perhaps the next best thing to your landlord offering to fix up your rental bathroom (which rarely happens), is your landlord granting their blessing for you to fix it up yourself. Justyna was thrilled to get the green light from her landlord to make some bathroom improvements and she got straight to work. See what she accomplished on a small budget in this small rental: From Justyna: This summer I decided I couldn’t live with my rental bathroom any longer.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 1, 2017
3 Looks, 1 (Small) Budget: Makeover Your Bed for Under $100
Buying budget-friendly bedding is like walking aisle-by-aisle through the dollar store: “Everything’s so cheap!” you’ll say, as you grab handfuls of votive candles and duct tape. Before you know it, you’ve tallied up a $60 bill on nothing more than silly putty and plastic hangers. Okay, so it’s not exactly like that, but the sentiment is the same.
Arlyn Hernandez
Feb 1, 2017
6 Products That Are Cheap at First, but Are Actually Expensive over Time
The Kitchn Editors
Feb 1, 2017
3 Storage Solutions to Steal from This Under-the-Stairs Pantry
(Image credit: Shawna’s Glamorous Custom Kitchen, photographed by Gina Bianciello for The Kitchn) From Kitchn → 3 Ideas to Steal from This Under-the-Stairs Pantry
Apartment Therapy
Feb 1, 2017
Want to Move to Europe? Real Life Advice on How To Make an International Move
Morgan’s dream of living in Europe was a topic even on her first date with her partner Matt. “Matt had never been to Europe before, but it wasn’t long until we booked out first trip together and he caught the travel bug,” writes Morgan. Three years after that first date, Matt got the opportunity to open his company’s European office. And they had a pick of pre-approved countries like Ireland, England, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands!
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 1, 2017
Radical Self-Love Goes With EVERYTHING: Positivity Promoting Prints
Impossible standards suck. We’re so used to being beaten down with art and media that reinforce unrealistic beauty norms… it might be time to flip the world on its head and turn your home into a beautifully-decorated safe haven for body positivity instead. It doesn’t matter what your decor style is: Radical self-love goes with everything.
Brittney Morgan
Feb 1, 2017