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Yeah! Rentals — Store Profile

Kim Lucian — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Beautifully curated and stylish events can seem unattainable with the usual options of either purchasing/creating the decor yourself, or falling back on generic party rentals with vanilla personalities that say, "Sure you don't really love me, but you don't really hate me either."

Friday Favorites: Draper Chest, Blu Dot Table & 1930s Dollhouse — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

Tarrytown, NY: Draper Espana Chest - $450
Brooklyn, NY: Blu Dot Sprout Table - $500
Redwood City, CA: Bird Tapestry - $850
Evanston, IL: Scandinavian Desk - $595
Brooklyn, NY: 1930s Dollhouse - $100

Working Modern: Office Lamp, Desks & Storage — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Everything you need to be clean, organized and ready for the workday.

Somerville, MA: Eames Office Chair - $650
Los Angeles, CA: Walnut Desk - $225
Oakland, CA: Cone Shape Table Lamp - $250
Palisades, NY: White Modern Cabinet - $175
San Francisco, CA: Office Table - $500

Heavy Metal: Stainless Cabinet, Sign & Shelf — The Thursday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Hard core metal, without any plastic filler.

Brooklyn, NY: Stainless Cabinet - $1500
San Francisco: Antique Fireplace - $125
Boston, MA: NYC Subway Sign - $499
Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Shelf - $40
New York, NY: Handmade Metal Art - $84

Artist Spotlight: Jason Borders

Kim Lucian — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

I came across Portland based artist Jason Borders' work when visiting the old fashioned curiosity shop Paxton Gate this week, and haven't been able to get his work out of my head since. His works include skulls, like the one above, that have been ornately carved by hand using a dremel.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 31, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Both the temperatures and the sales are heating up as we move into June. From classics like Herman Miller to contemporary looks from Magis, there are deals to be had along with art, crafts and local goodies at city fests, fairs and fundraisers. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Friday Favorites: Cherner Chair, Moroccan Chandelier & Baker Credenza — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

New York, NY: Cherner Chair - $280
Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Moroccan Chandelier - $350
San Francisco, CA: Aldo Jacober Folding Chair - $100
New York, NY: Navajo Rug - $125
Hyattsville, MD: Baker Credenza - $300

Wheeled Wonders: Lucite Table, Bernhardt Chairs & Metal Shelving Unit — The Thursday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

I know I keep saying it, but wheeled furniture is perfect for small spaces; it lets you mix it up and keep it versatile.

Oakland, CA: Lucite Side Table - $175
New York, NY: Small End Table - $380
Richmond, VA: Red Metal Shelving Unit - $45
Bethany, OK: Bernhardt Vintage Chairs - $289
Occidental, CA: Mobler Tufted Chairs - $400

Janel & Jim Combine Their Creative Ideas — House Tour

Marcia Prentice — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Janel Holiday Huff, Interior Designer and Principal of Janel Holiday Interior Design, and Jim, Freelance Maverick Design Curator and Captain of soon to be opened Blu Dot Showroom in San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, California
Size: 1,350 square feet
Years lived in: 6 1/2 years

Janel and Jim's home is feminine, or maybe it's eclectic, and/or Mid-Century modern — I would say it really can't be defined by one particular style. They've created a mix of objects and decor that they love without pigeonholing themselves into a single look.

Ashley & Ryan's Happy History — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Ashley & Ryan
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 318
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: Our possessions reflect the things and people we love: Ryan's granddad made our coffee table, his mom painted most of our artwork, and we have a great collection of family pictures and furniture from my grandparents' house. The first thing we ever bought together (a Dia de los Muertos diorama) is on the shelf in our bedroom. It reminds us that we created this space together. We are proud that we have taken advantage of the limited space we have, and have created a home that is comfortable and relaxing. We share compatible styles that kind of meld into "mad scientist." We like to show off our taxidermy bugs, comic books, vinyl records, and Star Wars things!

Jennifer's Little Love Shack — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

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Name:: Jennifer
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 550
Division:: Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: It's our cozy little love shack. Our apartment is decorated and filled with things that are equally loved by both of us. And because of its smaller size, The Cozy Shack makes us curate our lives. if we find something we love and bring it home, we have to get rid of something else to accommodate it.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 24, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, this edition of the Weekend Guide is great for two things. First, there are plenty of sales to help you finish up your home decorating projects while saving some money. Second, it's your guide to the outdoor events that are starting to pop up across the country.Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Andi's Kitchen: Real-life Lessons from a Real-life Renovation — Renovation Diary

Guest — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Name: Andi Forker
Type of Project: Kitchen Renovation — full gut remodel
Location: San Francisco, California
Type of building: 1890's Victorian condo

After a lot of hard work (and a few unexpected surprises), Andi's kitchen renovation is finally complete, and the results are truly stunning. We've been there every step of the way, watching the cramped, outdated old kitchen being transformed into a beautiful, light-filled oasis. In this final installment of their Renovation Diary, Andi (and bf Dean) share what they've learned along the way.

Tommy's Top of the Hill — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

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Name:: Tommy
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 374
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: I'm in love with the windows. With 6 of them (one is 11' wide) there is a ton of natural light, and the space feels much larger than it actually is. I'm centrally located in SF and on the top of a hill. The view is great, overlooking Golden Gate park on the west side and looking up to Twin Peaks/Sutro Tower to the south. You can see all the way out to Ocean Beach on a clear day, and every night I look forward to coming home to a beautiful sunset! My 2 kitties love the windows too, and you can usually find them sitting on one of the ledges.

Hollyanne's Home for Three — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Hollyanne
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 765
Division:: Little
What I Love About My Small Home:: We LOVE the big windows that let in lots of natural light, and the built-ins in the the kitchen are gorgeous. We fell in love at first sight. We also love the French doors leading into every room.

Amal's Victorian Details — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

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Name:: Amal
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 419
Division:: Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: The openness of the space with the tall ceilings, as well as all the natural light that comes in through my main windows. I also love the old Victorian details with the original molding around the archways and windows. Every once in a while I have to pinch myself to remind me that, yes, this is actually my wonderful home!

Bohemian Rhapsody: Brass Lotus Lights, Bench & Mirror — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Anything goes, as long as it's relaxed, colorful and comfortable.

Hawthorne, CA: Tapestry Floor Pouf - $165
San Francisco, CA: Brass Lotus Pendant Lights - $350
Amarillo, TX: Upholstered Bench - $650
Richmond, VA: Rattan Elephant - $150
Phoenix, AZ: Gilt Mirror - $300

Meet the Maker: Derek Chen

Jason Loper — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

We're plenty familiar with Derek Chen and his work. In addition to being profiled on Apartment Therapy, he was also one of our Fall Color Judges back in 2007. While he's making the rounds to promote his newest project in collaboration with Newton Vineyard, he sat down to answer our Meet the Maker survey.

Luz's Lucky Location — Small Cool Contest

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

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Name:: Luz
Location:: San Francisco, CA
Square Feet:: 600
Division:: Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: We love that we're right by Fisherman's Wharf! Our apartment has everything we need, and the lack of space actually helps us keep tidy and not obsess over material things (that we know we wouldn't be able to store). The apartment itself has a great fireplace and an open layout that's perfect for cooking and hanging out with the hubby, all while watching our favorite shows. And we have two skylights! One over the kitchen and one in the bathroom.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 17, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Wherever you are in the country, there's a sale or shopping event to get you out of the house this weekend. From the Modernica Factory Sale in LA to the Renegade Craft Fair in Austin to a host of Design Week events in New York, there are plenty of reasons to get out and freshen up your home. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Beth's Romantic & Retro Residence — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Beth Cook, a personal and professional coach, and writer of a weekly dating column for The Daily Dot
Location: San Francisco, California
Size: about 900 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented

Beth is proud to be the latest in a line of lively ladies to grace this ground floor rental residence in San Francisco. When a friend of hers (who had found the rental initially through a friend of hers) couldn’t turn down the opportunity to move one floor up in the building, Beth jumped right in to transform this space into the living/working/entertaining center of her busy life.

Beth's Romantic & Retro Residence — House Tour

Alexis Buryk — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Favorites: Chrome Table, Handmade Chandelier & Danish Chairs — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

Brooklyn, NY: Chrome Side Table - $150
Brooklyn, NY: Danish Chairs - $200
New York, NY: Handmade Chandelier - $2400
New York, NY: Brass Side Table - $125
San Francisco, CA: Pair of End Tables - $199

Andi's Kitchen Renovation: What it Really Cost - A Budget Breakdown — Renovation Diary

Guest — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Name: Andi Forker
Type of Project: Kitchen Renovation — full gut remodel
Location: San Francisco, California
Type of building: 1890's Victorian condo

Here on Apartment Therapy, we've witnessed step-by-step the transformation of Andi's kitchen, from the original cramped, outdated space to the gorgeous, spacious new kitchen she has now. In this post, Andi goes into detail about an aspect of the project you may have been curious about — what it all cost.

Kyle's Cottage in the City — House Tour

Lindsay Tella — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Kyle Ewing
Location: San Francisco, California
Size: 1,330 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years; Owned

We caught a sneak peak of Kyle’s apartment in her Before and After Kitchen Remodel, and now we’re back for the full tour! Entering this light-filled oasis in the middle of San Francisco, you’re transported from bustling city life to a soothing environment that’s warm, welcoming and feels more like a quaint country cottage than a city apartment. The sound of birds chirping and lawn mowers mowing makes it hard to believe that Kyle's place is just a couple short blocks from the happening city life of Castro Street.