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Wow, that's ingeniously simple.


How To Move a Large, Fragile Lamp Shade Home Hacks | Apartment Therapy Chicago
2/8/10 11:59 PM

Laura, I'm also in the middle of a bathroom remodel, and I must say that I {heart} IKEA for the fixtures. My bathroom is tiny, and IKEA had the right size cabinet & sink for me. I even got the faucet there, and it's much studier than the Moen fixture I got for my tub. I"m in Chicago, and I'm lucky to live right by Tile Outlet.

Good luck. This is a horrible process. I'm keep thinking about how lovely it will be in the end.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | CHI Good Questions: Help! Lost the Bathroom Floor!
1/22/08 7:16 AM

I have a pink one that's about the size of the green one in the photo. Used to have the big yellow one, but a cat destroyed it. I find that I use my pink pyrex more than the fancy mixing bowls from Williams Sonoma. There's something about it that's very satisfying.


Apartment Therapy - Best Products: Pyrex Nesting Bowls
11/21/07 9:50 AM

For $79 it belongs at the store. It's cute, but a pillow isn't worth that much to me.


Apartment Therapy - Fruit Tree Pillow
8/31/07 10:43 AM

I bought one of these for my folks last year (I"m in the city, they're not), and it's pretty great. It does take up a lot of room; I couldn't put my arms around it. It's a steal at $30.


Compost Bins for Chicagoans
7/11/07 12:26 PM

I would like to live a Calvin Klein sort of life style, but I'm too much of a slob. I get the poor man's Ralph Lauren look by just leaving crap all over the house.


Lunchtime Survey: Ralph Lauren v. Calvin Klein
6/22/07 8:55 AM

No kidding. Looks like I can't afford to recycle.


BlazeStone 100 Percent Recycled Glass Tile
6/12/07 10:51 AM

I think Anne in Chicago has the right idea

But if you can't do that, try some contact paper. You can get it with patterns, or in plain white. It will peel off when it's time to leave & there won't be any residue.


Good Questions: How Can We Fix this Mirror Situation?
6/11/07 11:30 AM

Tree Study works better in cream than in green. The green loses the mid-century appeal.


Best of Three: Doormats at Anthropologie
5/25/07 11:14 AM

This sounds completely delicious, and I"m wondering how it tastes cold. It sounds like it would be an interesting alternative / addition to chips & salsa that could be made the night before a party.


Recipe: Yam and Black Bean Burritos
5/23/07 10:51 AM

Ikea has some cute outdoor stuff. And now is the time of year for yard sales! Some mismatched chairs & a can of spray paint can take you far.


Good Questions: Modern, Fun, Cheap Patio Furniture?
5/21/07 11:39 AM

I love that you are able to have stuff, without making it seem cluttered. There's a lot going on in your space, but it never seems messy or overwhelming. Really well done.


East Semi-Finalist #1: Ron's Hotel "Sweet"
5/14/07 9:49 AM

I love picking up pots & pans used. You can find good bargins at garage sales & thrift stores. If you're worried about germs or the like, just throw it in the oven for 30 minutes & it's sterilized.


Survey: How Much Did You Spend For Your Last Saucepan?
5/9/07 7:27 AM

What are those drawers made of? I'd be concerned about them being insubstantial. I would paint it too, but other than that, I dig this bed.


Hot Tip: MANDAL Bed with Storage
5/9/07 6:39 AM

What exactly is the problem: not enough storage, too little counter space, ugly? From the picture, it looks like bad design. You can't use that cabinet in the corner because of the shelf blocking the door. But you couldn't really get at the cabinet anyway, because it's behind the stove.

I once covered some ugly cabinets with contact paper. Since you're a renter on a low budget, that might be a solution for you. It's definitely easier than painting.


Good Question: Help My Awkward Studio Kitchen!
5/7/07 10:57 AM

Bravo! Nicely written. Love your crap!


#19 - Sara's "Cheesy Retro"
5/2/07 10:01 AM

I would trip over those legs like Inspector Clouseau.


Instant Classic Side Chair
5/1/07 12:33 PM

Where in the apartment is that second picture? I can't figure out where it goes.


#31 - Paullchik's Light Long Views
4/30/07 10:24 AM

Your storage solutions are amazing.


#28 - Daniel's Idiosyncratic Little Pad
4/26/07 1:08 PM

Nice kitchen.


#15 Mike's Soothing Mix
4/26/07 12:32 PM