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Shop the Room: Max's Modern Nursery

Jason Loper — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

The nursery in Aimee, Rene and Max's Sweet and Sophisticated Family Home has some serious grown up style going on. Except for the crib, all of these pieces could be transferred to an adult room. Or, make like Aimee and Rene and give your baby a stylish space to slumber.

Ultimate Ears Boom Wireless Speaker Is All About Sharing Sounds — Daily Tech Find

Gregory Han — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Ultimate Ears Boom
• $199.99
• Ultimate Ears

Designed for sharing music amongst friends in 360º with a water-resistant exterior, the Boom was designed to be used poolside and beyond. A rechargeable battery is good up to 15 hours (depending on how loud you like your music) and there's an interesting option to connect to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time, allowing two people to share DJing duty, or the ability to connect to two Booms at once. Quite the social little bird, isn't it?

Coming to Terms with a Knockoff: Original vs. Reproduction Furniture Design

Theresa Gonzalez — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

My friend Britt recently agonized over choosing between the sofa of her dreams, which was beyond her budget, and a sofa that she liked well enough that also had the benefit of being affordable. She asked for my advice.

Small Scale Landscaping: Reel Mowers

Jason Loper — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Spring showers and abundant sunshine bring beautiful green grass ... and that grass is going to have to be mowed. Small yards are ideal for old fashioned reel mowers, which rely on blades powered by your own energy. Reel mowers are smaller than bulky gas and electric mowers and you can pretend it's the 1950's while you push one around.

Summer Break: Day Camp Gear for Kids

Mari Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Summertime is just around the bend, and my first thought is thank the heavens above! Then, my second thought: what are we doing with our summer? As my daughter grows older - she's the ripe old age of 4 now - I'm realizing we have to think more serously about summer camps and programs. Swim classes? Soccer? Day camp?

Wicked Wicker: Basket Chair, Porch Swing & Rectangular Mirror — The Thursday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Lightweight, affordable and durable. Wicker for the win!

Los Angeles, CA: Mid Century Basket Chair - $75
Leesburg, VA: Wicker Porch Swing - $1250
Larchmont, NY: Woven Storage Trunk - $75
Des Moines, WA: Rectangular Mirror - $75
Long Beach, CA: Peacock Twin Headboard - $75

Say Ahhhh: Additions to a Play Doctor's Kit

Beth Callaghan — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

If your child wants to play doctor (or if you're trying to give them a little career nudge!), you'll probably want to invest in a play doctor's kit. But a doctor's kit can only hold so many tools, so you may want to supplement with some of these cute additions I've rounded up.

Pogo 3-in-1 Step Stool by Bloom — Family Find

Carrie McBride — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Pogo 3-in-1 Step Stool

• $89
• All Modern

One of the best strategies for small space living is multifunctional furniture. The Pogo can be used as a step-stool/booster, a small table or a toddler seat. It comes in 6 color/wood combinations.

Say Ahhhh: Additions to a Play Doctor's Kit

Beth Callaghan — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Best Height Adjustable Tables 2013 — Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide

Jason Loper — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:00 GMT

Living in a small space often means giving up a dining table in favor of extra floor space for other furniture. Thanks to a crop of height adjustable coffee and side tables, you're no longer forced to eat with your plate balanced precariously on your lap.

The Future of Furniture Shopping: Augmented Reality Furnish App

Gregory Han — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

What looks good in a showroom or catalog doesn't always live up to expectations once you've put the Allen wrench down. So you might want to fire up the iPhone, Android phone, or iPad before even setting foot inside a store, and try using an augmented reality app to "try on" furniture before buying...

Trend Alert: Wire Accents

Dabney Frake — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

These tables are part industrial cage, part nod to Platner. They are also like the mullets of home decor: closed and useful up top (all business), and an open free for all on the bottom (the party). Okay, maybe that wasn't the best analogy in the world, but I think you catch my drift.

Connected Life: XBox One as All-in-One Entertainment & Communication Home Hub

Janel Laban — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Yesterday, at launches in Seattle and London, Microsoft just may have staked its claim to space in your future living room. Hoping to take on the laptop as your home-based center of connectivity to the world, they introduced their new console, the Xbox One. Below, some details on the system that aims to be an indispensable part of homelife...

Get This Look: Star Trek Into Darkness

Elizabeth Giorgi — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

If you've seen the new Star Trek Into Darkness, you know two things: 1. John Harrison is not who he says he is, and 2. the sets are seriously drool worthy. So although I won't be boarding the Enterprise any time soon, that doesn't mean I can't borrow some of set design as inspiration to go boldly...well, you know.

Top Trends at Brimfield — Brimfield Antique Show 2013

Tara Bellucci — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

You can find almost anything at Brimfield, from sleek antiques to the weird and wacky. And while each field and booth is often quite different, I spotted a few trends during my two days at the famous outdoor fair.

Assemble Shop & Studio — Store Profile

Jason Loper — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Assemble Shop & Studio is one of those sites you'll want to bookmark for future gift giving needs. Curated by Andie Powers and Emily Grosse, this online shop stocks adorable handcrafted gifts and housewares, as well as assemble kits, which are pre-packaged craft projects that are perfect for the DIYers in your life.

Chinoiserie Chic: Emperor Chair, Pagoda Lights & Stool — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

So much chinoiserie, so little time.

Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Emperor Chair - $355
Los Angeles, CA: Swap Pagoda Lights - $975
Midlothian, VA: Ming Style Coffee Table - $250
Seattle, WA: Chinoiserie Stool - $75
Los Angeles, CA: Pagoda Lamps - $375

"My Five Year Stretch" Growth Chart — Family Find

Carrie McBride — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

"My Five Year Stretch"

• $31
• Nippaz with Attitude

Giraffe growth charts too tame for you? This Johnny Cash style one adds some edge and humor to a kid's room with space to record height, finger prints, a yearly mugshot and developmental milestones.

Pleygo: Netflix for Lego

Beth Callaghan — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Yes, you read that right. Netflix for LEGO. I swear, we must have at least 10,000 Lego in our house. Wait, maybe 20,000. The desire for new sets never ends, but of course, the old sets are still around. Enter Pleygo, where you can rent Lego sets and then return them for new ones. Would you consider it?

Shoe Storage Solutions: Under $100 — Small Space Shopping Guide

Jason Loper — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT

In my apartment with just one small closet, shoe storage is my biggest challenge. This is compounded by the fact that I have a definite shoe shopping problem. (Why must there be so many great looking shoes!) To help the other space challenged shoe collectors out there, here's a handy shopping guide with storage pieces and ways to use them.

Shop the Room: Hannah & Brandon's Pretty Patterned Living Room

Jason Loper — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

One of the best parts of the house tours here on Apartment Therapy is finding inspiration for our own homes. That inspiration often leads to searching around for the individual pieces to replicate the look, which can feel like an interiors scavenger hunt. We've rounded up some of the key pieces in Hannah & Brandon's "Ever Evolving" Classically Modern Reno living room to help all you design hunters get the look at home.

Bluetooth Bracelet Watch Vibrates to Notify of Incoming Calls — Daily Tech Find

Gregory Han — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Bluetooth Vibrating Bracelet + Watch
• $50.00
• Brando

If I had my way, I'd prefer we'd all keep phone ringers either on low or off with just vibration notification while out in public. But then again, in doing so, there's always the risk of missing an important call when the phone is stowed away in a pocket, bag, or purse. These mod style bracelets solve the conundrum of staying notified without interrupting by offering caller notification via vibration. The bracelet also displays caller ID when someone rings in and notifies you if your phone has left your perimeter by more than 2 meters, helpful for those chronically misplacing their device or while traveling. More

Modern Fire Pit by Greenform — ICFF 2013

Nancy Mitchell — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Cool modern fire pit by Greenform.

Modern Garden: White Pots & Planters

Jason Loper — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

I have a couple pairs of white pants that I always look forward to pulling out of the closet right around Memorial Day. Inspired by my love of white apparel for summer, here's a roundup of white pots and planters. Think of them as white pants for your plants.

Apartment Therapy | Saving the world, one room at a time

Shop the Room: Max's Modern Nursery

Ultimate Ears Boom Wireless Speaker Is All About Sharing Sounds — Daily Tech Find

Coming to Terms with a Knockoff: Original vs. Reproduction Furniture Design

Small Scale Landscaping: Reel Mowers

Summer Break: Day Camp Gear for Kids

Wicked Wicker: Basket Chair, Porch Swing & Rectangular Mirror — The Thursday Scavenger

Say Ahhhh: Additions to a Play Doctor's Kit

Pogo 3-in-1 Step Stool by Bloom — Family Find

Pogo 3-in-1 Step Stool

Say Ahhhh: Additions to a Play Doctor's Kit

Best Height Adjustable Tables 2013 — Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide

The Future of Furniture Shopping: Augmented Reality Furnish App

Trend Alert: Wire Accents

Connected Life: XBox One as All-in-One Entertainment & Communication Home Hub

Get This Look: Star Trek Into Darkness

Top Trends at Brimfield — Brimfield Antique Show 2013

Assemble Shop & Studio — Store Profile

Chinoiserie Chic: Emperor Chair, Pagoda Lights & Stool — The Wednesday Scavenger

"My Five Year Stretch" Growth Chart — Family Find

"My Five Year Stretch"

Pleygo: Netflix for Lego

Shoe Storage Solutions: Under $100 — Small Space Shopping Guide

Shop the Room: Hannah & Brandon's Pretty Patterned Living Room

Bluetooth Bracelet Watch Vibrates to Notify of Incoming Calls — Daily Tech Find

Modern Fire Pit by Greenform — ICFF 2013

Modern Garden: White Pots & Planters

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