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Where is the little round side table next to one of the armchairs in the living room from? I know the square nesting tables are from PB and the mirrored tables from Target, but what about the small round one? Thanks.


Apartment Therapy DC | House Tour: Laura's Traditional, "No Place Like Home" Washington, DC
2/26/09 5:24 PM

This is good info (although recycled) but how sloppy can the posting be - is it on E. 10th St. or W. 10th St.?!

And yes, I'm sure "it's" Homeware line certainly stands on its on, just like the bad grammar that's so rampant on this site. Sorry to be a grouch; I just can't take the lack of attention to detail by the "writers" on this site....


Apartment Therapy New York | Eskandar
12/16/08 9:41 AM

Heath ceramics?


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Good Questions: Suggestions for Dishes with Mid C Feel?
11/19/08 4:53 PM

p.s. I would probably add that one of the more important decisions would be size of the rug wrt size of room. I have a small-ish living room in a 1BR apt and went for the 8x10 size - rug is really the focal point and fills the room.


Apartment Therapy Boston | Good Questions: OK To Design a Room Around a Rug?
9/19/08 7:56 AM

Completely agree w/all comments so far. I have Angela Adam's Islands rug in midnight. It was the first purchase I made and bought all neutral furniture to match it in case I ever do get tired of it. Furniture people said the process was usually the other way around, e.g., first furniture then accessories, but if you really love a piece, I say go for it!


Apartment Therapy Boston | Good Questions: OK To Design a Room Around a Rug?
9/19/08 7:54 AM

Looks like one that the Door Store used to carry in dark brown.


Apartment Therapy New York | Good Questions: Who Makes This Coffee Table?
8/14/08 12:18 PM

What a timely post as I thought that the collapsing bed issue was solved - until I woke up last Saturday at 3am because the MIDDLE SUPPORT BAR COLLAPSED and I found myself nearly on the ground.

I purchased that same exact tall bed frame in Feb. 2007 (a year and a half ago). We are two people totalling 270 lbs. max. and the bed was assembled properly. I called West Elm customer service the next day, and they sent via UPS a replacement middle bar with no problem or no hassle whatsoever - I received it this past Wed. So they have good, responsive customer service - no questions asked - probably because they know this issue still persists!

I should add that the new middle bar has 3 support blocks that are chunkier and sturdier than the old middle bar with only 2 flimsy blocks. So hopefully this will be the last redesign!

In short, you get what you pay for for the price and if anything goes wrong, you should have no problem getting any replacement parts.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Good Questions: West Elm Tall Wood Bed Frame?
8/8/08 12:24 PM

me want.


Apartment Therapy New York | Thursday Giveaway: Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair in Red
7/11/08 12:07 PM

How about a bundt cake, sprinkled w/confectioners sugar then served w/fresh fruit on the side?


Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Good Question: Easy, Transportable Birthday Cake?
7/11/08 8:16 AM

pick me!


Apartment Therapy New York | Thursday Giveaway: Judy Ross' Seeds Pillow
7/3/08 9:03 AM

As I've posted elsewhere, I just happened to be looking at The Gardener website and it's on sale for 25% off! $900 either size!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Captain's Mirror by BDDW at The Gardener
7/1/08 10:45 AM

I just noticed that the BDDW Captain's Mirror is on sale at The Gardener (as posted last week). $900 for either size! Still not a steal, but they're regularly $1400-$1600, I believe.


Apartment Therapy New York | NY Open Thread 651
7/1/08 10:41 AM

This is a really basic question, but having no DIY skills I have to ask....

Can anyone provide guidance on how to paint natural steel/stainless steel furniture? I want to get the slim console at Room and Board due to small space restrictions, but I need some color. Any ideas? What kind of paint, do I need to prime, etc.?

Or places to go to to have it done? Autobody shop? Any recommendations in Hoboken/Jersey City? Thanks!


Apartment Therapy New York | NY Open Thread 650
6/23/08 6:11 AM

I have the giraffe lamp so now I want the matching wall sconce, naturally!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Thursday Giveaway: Giraffe Sconce by Jonathan Adler
6/13/08 10:59 AM

The bed in the pic reminds me of Martha Stewart's line. Looks pretty classic and could probably go either contemporary or more traditional:

http://www.bernhardt.com/marthastewartfurniture/group.php?COL=&CAT=Bedroom&SUBCAT=Beds&CATABR=BR

Charles P. Rogers also has similarly versatile beds. What is your price range?


Apartment Therapy New York | NY Good Questions: Where Can I Find a Similar Looking Bed?
5/20/08 10:20 AM

Notwithstanding rude friends, you could always cover the Nelson bench with a custom made glass top, maybe at least that would protect the top from getting scratches!


Apartment Therapy New York | NY Open Thread 618
4/28/08 10:39 AM

Searing meat also makes a nice fond at the bottom of the pan that when deglazed, definitely makes the gravy/sauce/braising liquid more flavorful!


Apartment Therapy The Kitchen | Searing Meat Before Cooking: Worth the Extra Effort?
4/8/08 10:25 AM

The Jay desk from West Elm is smaller and cheaper:

http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&partNumber=WE-PRODf355&retainNav=true&parent_category_rn=&cmsrc=SCH&parentId=desk

It's 34"l x 21.5"w x 32"h and the desk is on sale for $150.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | SF Good Questions: Cheaper Alternative to Crate & Barrel's Studio Compact Office?
4/4/08 10:03 AM

The West Elm at 41" one doesn't fit w/in Ruth's size restrictions. I'd also be interested in some ideas. Have been considering a custom Parsons table from Room and Board but no drawers and can be $.


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | SF Good Questions: Cheaper Alternative to Crate & Barrel's Studio Compact Office?
4/4/08 10:00 AM

salt 'n pepper!


Apartment Therapy The Kitchen | Thursday Giveaway: Linden Sweden Double Grinder
4/3/08 12:51 PM