Apartment Therapy

Wendy & Gavin's Bright White Cottage House Tour

Bethany Nauert — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Name: Wendy Withers + Gavin Lester, their two sons Boots + Oscar, two dogs Olive + Bear
Location: Mar Vista — Los Angeles, CA
Size: 1,100 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years — own

Wendy and Gavin share this incredible and cozy cottage with their two boys and their two dogs. As an art producer and creative director they have built a joyous home full of artwork and inspiration. Designing their home with traditional and eclectic elements, they have created an adorable family home.

The Weekend Guide: February 10, 2012 National, Local & Online Sales and Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:15:00 -0500

TGIF! It's Friday again and that means it's time for another edition of The Weekend Guide. This week we're seeing some big pretty sales from the likes of Homesite, Unison, Lightology and Cuddledown, all shown above. Check out these and many more sales and events in The Weekend Guide. Then, pass it on and send us your sale or event.

Shown Above: Homesite Winter Clearance, Unison Online Warehouse Sale,
Cuddledown.com Annual Comforter Sale, Lightology Bathroom Lighting Sale

H.Bloom: Personal Flower Service Store Profile

Jason Loper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:45:00 -0500

Specialty: Luxury flowers by subscription
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

It's almost Valentine's Day — the one holiday of the year for which flowers are practically mandatory. Take it to the next level and give your sweetest a subscription to a flower service for a gift that keeps on giving...
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Vioski: Functional Works Of Art Store Profile

Bethany Nauert — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500

Speciality: Modern Furniture Design
Price Range: ($$$) High End

Vioski is a 4,000 square foot showroom that opened in Los Angeles in June of 2004. With two other nationwide showrooms, they house some of today's freshest designs and artwork.

Clare & Thierry's 1905 Echo Park CraftsmanHouse Tour

Marcia Prentice — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0500

Name: Clare Vivier & Thierry Vivier
Location: Echo Park - Los Angeles, California
Size: 2000 square feet
Years lived in: 10 years

Clare and Thierry did what many of us love to see - restored and appreciated the character of an over 100-year-old Craftsman home. They made the home comfortable and contemporary for their needs, but also complemented its original architecture. Thierry even built two bungalows in the backyard, which look like they were original to the home, for extra storage and his office.

12 Hyperlocal Apps: Yelp Alternatives for Urban Dwellers Weekly Smartphone App Roundup

Jason Rodway — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0500

Where would you like to go? A good question, especially when you're in a city rich with choices and opportunities like New York, LA or San Francisco. 'If you want it, I will find it' your smartphone beckons and it certainly will with the help of point of interest apps like these. Whether you're an out of towner experiencing new territory or an adventurer searching for a pot of gold on your very own turf, these apps can find an amazing Italian restaurant that was under your nose the whole time. Exploration hasn't died yet, it just changed into a new form we can all appreciate. More

Lulu's Art-Filled Dogtown Digs Kids Tour

Carrie McBride — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:45:00 -0500

Name: Lulu (2)
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Ocean Park)
Room Size: 11' x 11'

Souris Hong-Porretta's home is infused with personality, art and a sense of time and place. Her daughter Lulu's room is no different. It's charmingly hip and playful and mature enough to last for years (take out the crib and this room can take Lulu through her teen years). Souris has covered the walls in art (both framed and...in the form of skateboards) - grouping them so harmoniously I'd say is an art in itself.

Aiden's "Modern Preppy" NurseryNursery Tour

Marcia Prentice — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:00 -0500

Name: Aiden (14 months)
Location: Stevenson Ranch, California
Room Size: 11' x 11 1/2'

Interior designer, Jennifer Hsu, recently finished a project for a very special client - her son. I have heard many interior designers say that they are their toughest client. Jennifer and her husband put in the extra care to make sure everything was just perfect for their little man. I am in love with the results; so calming and so perfect!

Thrive Home Furnishings: Mid-Century for the Modern Heart Store Profile

Jason Loper — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 -0500

Specialty: Mid-Century inspired home furnishings made in Los Angeles.
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

It's not just the design of the products at Thrive Home Furnishings that are a throwback to the 1950s. So is the fact that all of the company's furniture is designed and manufactured in the United States — Los Angeles to be exact…
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Mila's Fun, Music Inspired Nursery Nursery Tour

Marcia Prentice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:50:00 -0500

Name: Mila (6 weeks)
Location: Glendora, California
Room Size: 9 1/2' x 14'

Designing the perfect nursery can be a little overwhelming. Alex and Jackie decided to let interior designer Jenika Kurtz take over the process. Jenika has experience designing nurseries for friends, so they were really excited to get her help and advice on their special room.