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Style At Home: Cassidy June Of O My Darlings
The Glitter Guide - 19 Dec 2013 15:47
Cassidy June may just be a super woman. While parenting her daughter Rylie, she is also a full time PhD student and a contributor to us here at Glitter ...
French Toast Hash Crumble Casserole
Miami Herald - 19 Dec 2013 07:00
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Get the Look: A Simple Scandinavian Christmas in Black and White
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 20:30
Everyone has go-to holiday colors. Some go for the classic red-and-green combo, but I think non-traditional holiday decor feels modern and fresh (just ask my black Christmas tree). These shapshots from homes decorated fo...
DIY Christmas Tree Alternatives
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 23:00
Whether you're lacking in space or are opting out of a traditional Christmas tree for any number of reasons (the fact that they tend to become a fire hazard before they make it to the curb in my case), a DIY option might...
Trio Galilei: Music to the ears of wounded veterans recuperating at Walter Reed
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 22:46
Lt. Col. Samantha Nerove, U.S. Army, retired, remembers the day she started recovering from PTSD as the same day she stopped and listened to the music. Since being airlifted out of Iraq in September 2008 with a badly man...
Style Blog: Christmas used to be so much merrier, now with data to prove it
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 22:23
"Where Are You Christmas?," one of the few Christmas songs of the past 15 years to crack the holiday lexicon, is not, strictly speaking, much of a Christmas song at all. It's wistful and world-weary and includes not a si...
Christmas used to be so much merrier, now with data to prove it
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 22:23
"Where Are You Christmas?," one of the few Christmas songs of the past 15 years to crack the holiday lexicon, is not, strictly speaking, much of a Christmas song at all. It's wistful and world-weary and includes not a si...
Parker Quartet uses Stradivari treasures to splendid effect at Library of Congress
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 21:33
The Library of Congress is more than a little proud of its historical musical instruments, particularly the violins, violas and cellos made by Antonio Stradivari at the turn of the 18th century. It's a rare treat to hear...
Style Invitational Week 1052: Clue Us In -- a backward crossword; plus Ask Backwards
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 21:28
Exactly 100 years ago Saturday, the New York World published a diamond-shaped "word-cross" puzzle containing such clues as "a talon" and "the fibre of the gomuti palm," and untold millions of enthusiasts have been fillin...
Stocking Stuffers (that Aren't Socks) -- Small Gifts Guide
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 20:00
Not to knock socks -- they are always the things I stock up on this time of year, and my mom and dad always put a pair in our stockings growing up. Now, though, my sister and I are looking for things to fill my mom's sto...
Tips & Tricks: The Secret Behind This DIY Holiday Kissing Ball
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 20:00
Have you ever had found yourself with a moment of free time and a last minute idea? I feel like this happens to me every so often, but usually when it does it's late at night and the stores are closed or I don't feel lik...
Enter for a Chance to Win: Elko Credenza from Horne -- Holiday Giveaway
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 19:30
Name: Elko Credenza in White Oak with Gray/Silver BaseStore: HorneValue: $1990.00 Want! There isn't a room anywhere (small spaces included) that wouldn't benefit from the addition of this super stylish, beautifully made ...
It's Back! Join Us & Get Organized in 2014: The January Cure
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 19:00
Do you want 2014 to be your best year so far? We believe that when your home is under control, fresh, clean and organized, good things happen throughout your life. If you are ready to really get your place in shape the v...
'Elf the Musical': Like the Will Ferrell hit, but noisier and faster
Washington Post - 19 Dec 2013 18:47
The main thing to know about "Elf the Musical" is that it makes the 2003 Will Ferrell movie look nuanced. This hyperactive version of the popular film is as over-sugared as Ferrell's syrup-guzzling character was, only wi...
Bobby Berk of Bobby Berk Home -- November Design Evening
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 18:00
Bobby Berk was one of our three November Pitch Presenters. We've been huge fans of his wallpaper, furniture, and home goods over here at Apartment Therapy since way back in 2007, and he has come a long way since then. He...
Bold in the Bedroom: 8 Perfect Paint Colors for a Moody Sleep Space
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 18:00
Whether you're into deep, rich wall colors or not, going for a dark color in the bedroom may seem scary -- after all, no one wants to feel like they're sleeping in a cave! But with dark grays, rich browns, tantalizing je...
Fake Babies for Discounts? Amazon Mom is an Honor System -- Design News 12.19.13
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:45
Temper tantrums are flaring about Amazon Mom, a service that offers parents and caregivers of small children discounts on household items. A Slate writer claimed non-parents should invent a fake baby to take advantage of...
DIY Ideas: New Year's Party Favors
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:30
Are you hosting a New Year's Party this year? If you're planning to stay up way past midnight with your friends to ring in 2014, consider making some DIY party favors that will add some sparkle to your get-together. We'v...
SPONSORED POST: Innovators & Icons of Design: The Championship Round -- Presented by Dyson
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:15
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. It's time for you to vote to crown our top icon of design. The Apartment Therapy team voted on the early round of our Innovators & Icons tournament, but it's up to y...
How Do I Bring Color into My Living Room? -- Good Questions
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:00
Q: I live in a practical but uncharming 70s house. It's great, since it provides much needed space for small and big kids, but we have been living here for a year and now I'm itching for color. The current interior is mo...
Before & After: This London Renovation Flip Gets Fresh
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:00
Kris' apartment in Brixton is an LA style bungalow bang in the middle of downtown South London. Kris renovated it to sell, and, after seeing the after pics, we can see why it was such a hot commodity.
French Farmhouse Decor: 10 DIY Projects for a Rustic, Relaxed & Refined Look
Apartment Therapy - 19 Dec 2013 17:00
If you love the romantic idea of living in the French countryside, rattling around in a creaky, rustic farmhouse, this is for you: 10 DIY projects that capture the best of this style and help you get the look you love.