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Before & After: A Bathroom Goes From Pinky Peach to Sleek and Chic

Catrin Morris — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:30:00 -0400

When Josh, Lauren and their twins moved into their new townhouse in Washington DC's historic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, they knew right away they had to change the bathroom. The retro pink, peach and black tiled bathroom, while quaint and vintage, was not their style. And in a smallish townhouse the room felt too busy and crowded. (Perhaps they also knew that once their daughters got old enough to talk they would fall in love with the bathroom's perky pink: time was of the essence!) More

The Weekend Guide: May 25, 2012 National, Local & Online Sales and Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Three cheers for the three-day weekend! While it's important to set aside time to drink beer and barbecue, there's also plenty of time to get out and kick off summer! In addition to the sales this weekend, there are a number of great outdoor events across the country. Check them all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event.
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Beautiful Bamboo from Our Classifieds The AFTERNOON Scavenger: May 25, 2012

Dabney Frake & Ann Manubay — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:45:00 -0400

Bamboo (both faux and real) is one of those enduring materials that comes around again and again over time. Thank the Golden Girls if you must, but it's here to stay. See what's available below, or in a town near you.

• Scottsdale, AZ: Vintage Living Room Set - $2000
• San Francisco, CA: Bamboo Coffee Table - $750
• Arlington, VA: Bamboo Dresser - $40
• Raleigh, NC: Bamboo Shelves - $476
• Bixby Knolls, CA: Faux Bamboo Lamp - $100
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Fill Your Walls from Our Classifieds The AFTERNOON Scavenger: May 15, 2012

Dabney Frake & Ann Manubay — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:00 -0400

Pop art, oil portraits, framed chinoiserie, or vintage French posters - our new classified section isn't just for furniture. There's art too, no matter what your style is. Find something to take up the blank space in your place, in an area near you!

• San Francisco: Calligraphy Painting - $35
• Washington, DC: Portrait of Young Man - $85
• Hoboken, NJ: Framed Hollywood Regency Prints- $60
• New York: Vintage Offset Print - $80
• Los Angeles: Vintage French Advertising Poster - $700 More

The Weekend Guide: May 11, 2012 National, Local & Online Sales and Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

No doubt you're taking your mama out this weekend, but there will still be time to take advantage of the sales and events in our Weekend Guide. If you're in the East, you'll definitely want to check out the Harvard Ceramics Program Spring Sale and the ABC Carpet & Home South Hackensack Sale. Los Angeles is hopping with activities this week too – from the Heath Ceramics Sample Sale to the Alt Build Expo. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and send us your own sale or event. More

Tufted Bench, West Elm Desk, & More Eastern Daily Scavenger 05.11.2012

Tara Bellucci — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:45:00 -0400

This oversized tufted bench in Washington, DC could use a little love, but after some new upholstery, it could be a great statement piece. Check out a bunch of task lamps in New York to complete your office. For more of today's finds, the best of the East is after the jump! More

Creative Inspiration: Trohv Window Display

Kimber Watson — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:00 -0400

Nothing brightens my morning dog walks more than spying a new window display at Trohv, and this installation was no exception. It's simple yet striking, and until I crossed the street for a closer look, I would have never guessed what created this stunning ikat design. Can you figure it out? More

Moroccan Tables, Leather Sofa & More Eastern Daily Scavenger 05.10.2012

Tara Bellucci — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:45:00 -0400

5 months into 2012 and tangerine tango is still going strong. If you're riding the TT train, here's a pair of moroccan side tables in Washington, DC and a rocking chair in Boston. For something a little more neutral, there's a sleek leather sofa in New York. Check out the best of the East, after the jump! More

Industrial Butcher Block Cart, Le Corbusier-Style Chairs, Mitchell Gold Table & More Eastern Daily Scavenger 05.09.2012

Tara Bellucci — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:45:00 -0400

Good morning! Today's best finds lean masculine: industrial, leather, chrome, and the like. If you're outfitting a bachelor pad or a man cave, check out this butcher block cart in New York, a pair of Le Courbusier-style chairs in Boston, or leather armchairs in Philadelphia. The best of the East is after the jump! More

Mid Century Loveseat, Room & Board Sofa, Stiffel Lamps & More Eastern Daily Scavenger 05.08.2012

Tara Bellucci — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:45:00 -0400

So many sofas! We start in New York with this charming mid century loveseat with vinyl seat covers. There's a mahogany settee in Boston, a sleek daybed in Philadelphia, and a leather sofa in Washington, DC. There's some non-sofas, too, so check out more after the jump! More