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Display Name: KatieDoh
Member Since: 7/8/10

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I hauled stuff up to the roof back when I lived in a tiny San Francisco apartment.


How Do You Make Space for a DIY Project in a Small Apartment? Good Questions
1/9/13 1:40 PM

Love this post. Silly how professional cooking is such a male-dominated field but play kitchens are so widely considered to be girl toys.


Get the Look: Classic Style Play Kitchen
12/12/12 11:22 AM

I like to see how fat everybody's getting.


Burning Question for Parents: Do You Put Yourself in Your Holiday Photo Card?
12/5/12 4:49 PM

You went on a month long plasti-dip frenzy? We would so totally get along.


Christi's Creative & Crafty Austin Apartment House Tour
11/20/12 4:17 PM

Thanks, Pi. As I sanded the first railing, the one on top of the spindles that I couldn't remove, I realized that I couldn't sand off all of the old varnish since the oak grain had some deep crevices, and I didn't want to use some kind of chemical stripper indoors. I tried using some regular wood stain on the underside at first, but it turned into a gloppy mess. So I rubbed it all off and tried a gel stain (Minwax gel stain in hickory). The benefit of the gel stain is that it doesn't have to soak in (the can says you can use it on metal?!) but it also doesn't look as translucent as regular stain. I wanted the color to be really dark, though, so it worked out well. The can said to allow it to dry for 24 hours, but I swear it took a week to feel completely cured and not gummy.


Be-foyer and After: An Entryway Makeover
11/16/12 10:27 AM

Thank you so much for the comments! I'll try to answer some of the questions...
The window partition things were indeed just decorative pieces that snap right out. I chose the tile because I knew I wanted black and white but needed the pattern to be a small repeat since the space is pretty tiny. I moved the bottom handrail to the opposite wall to keep that one big wall open. Also, it helps my toddler navigate the stairs to be able to use the same hand on the rail as she goes around the corner. On all the handrails I used Minwax gel stain in hickory. I sanded the rails lightly then applied about 3 coats I think to get it really dark. Took forever to dry and gave me a panic attack. The gray wall color is Valspar filtered shade, and the door color is actually spray paint (Valspar golden maize). I love that the spray paint made the finish completely smooth, but it was a hassle to tape off the area with plastic bags (basically built a tent) and if I ever have to touch it up it's going to be a pain. I painted outside of the door a high gloss lipstick red, and when the door is open it looks really pretty against the tiles. Oh, and the finger is much better now. Thanks!


Be-foyer and After: An Entryway Makeover
11/16/12 10:17 AM

Pussy.


Reading Aloud to Kids: The P Word in Children's Literature
10/26/12 12:49 PM

Pussy.


Reading Aloud to Kids: The P Word in Children's Literature
10/26/12 12:49 PM

So cute! Kids are bad for books anyway. Whadya gonna do?


5 Crazy Bookcases for Your Kids
10/25/12 12:07 PM

It's fresh. Try looking at real estate listings all day. Everything is brown and dark red. Then look at these rooms. Sooo fresh.


Fresh Color Combo: Navy & Pink
10/24/12 12:21 PM

I only see one ad.


Last Chance to Enter: Deadline Tomorrow Room for Color
10/16/12 1:42 PM

LBro, I checked with the Novo's assistant, and she said the lamp is from ABC Home.


Brooklyn New Construction Gets Character Home By Novogratz
9/25/12 10:20 AM

Kingtiny,
I'm nobody. That's the joke. Nobody comes to AT to read about me. We come here to read about you. So you should make sure to leave lots of comments telling us about what your opinions are. I'm really interested in how you feel about bookshelves.


Brooklyn New Construction Gets Character Home By Novogratz
9/24/12 7:00 PM

X is xylograph. Kind of a stretch but I couldn't find a 2 inch xylophone.


How To Make an Alphabet Shadow Box
9/18/12 5:46 PM

I see your point, O Rilley. Do you think that if they had filled the ottomans with, say, bran flakes rather than Jolly Ranchers that the design would have successfully achieved a dual goal of boosting audience spirit as well as audience dental hygiene?


A Rockin' Audience Reception Room Home By Novogratz
9/18/12 5:44 PM

The hairpin belonged to my grandmother. I used to sit at her dressing table as a child and watch her do her hair and makeup. When she passed away, I inherited the dressing table. My daughter was cleaning out the drawers recently and found the hairpin behind a drawer. Made so happy! The hairpin stays.


How To Make an Alphabet Shadow Box
9/18/12 2:06 PM

Aahh the papier mache dolls are amazing! I see a Gemma Taccogna! Love love love.


Piper's Adorable Pink Bedroom
6/19/12 4:47 PM

smariel, the ad is the young designer's product, a modular ceramic planter. it's what he made and he's doing a presentation.


Tonight, 6:30pm: Designers Robert & Cortney Novogratz!
Apartment Therapy Design Evenings
6/14/12 11:20 AM

I made the curtains from fabric I bought at Hancock Fabrics. It's actually apparel fabric, something rayon-esque. I've looked and looked for a link to the fabric but have never been able to find it online. Sorry!


A DIY Mad Men Swag Light
6/7/12 3:42 PM

Oops, sorry! I guess I should've written a full how to. You can see more details and pics at my blog here.


A DIY Mad Men Swag Light
6/7/12 2:45 PM