Sunday is both Easter and April Fools Day (this also serves as your reminder not to believe anything you see on the internet this weekend). So before you plan your weekend shopping, be sure to check that stores will be open. We've rounded up a short list of national retailers that are closed for the holiday.
With celebs often buying one another's homes, sometimes the world of celebrity real estate can feel like one big episode of Trading Spaces. Such is the case when it comes to the recent sale of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo's home. The Maroon 5 frontman and star of The Voice and his model wife have just sold their sprawling LA ranch — which registers at just over over 7,000 square feet — to fellow musician John Mayer for $13.5 million. That's right, the couple are not coming home to this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate located in Benedict Canyon any longer.
Apparently, catching a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis isn't the easiest exploratory feat to check off your travel bucket list. But one surefire way of increasing the odds of witnessing the shimmery cosmic phenomenon up close and in person is to spend a few nights in the Panorama Glass Lodge, a family-owned seaside retreat in Iceland that grants guests full access to remote relaxation and plenty of aurora-viewing opportunities throughout the duration of their stay.
If spending more time on self-care, being active, and being outdoors is headlining your life goals right now, then you're going to love this tiny home that fits mountains of fitness-loving amenities into a mere 250 square feet.
Name: Ruthie Schulder, her husband and twins.
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Size: 2,500 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years, owned
A house becomes a retreat from the world and a place of comfort when you add meaningful things to it. The elements that reflect what's important to you and your family. Ruthie and her husband's Brooklyn house had space on its side when they purchased it. And a smart, modern renovation made it even more beautiful and functional (not to mention light-filled). But it's the way Ruthie approaches designing her space that makes this such a fresh, remarkable space.
Every once in a while we come across disappointing bits of information about some of our childhood favorites. I'm sorry to say, today is one of those days.
In the modern world, there are a lot of things we take for granted—like electrical and plumbing systems. You turn the tap, water comes out. You flip a switch, the lights come on. But imagine, for a moment, that you're building a vacation house in a location where you don't have any of that. Is it possible to build a comfortable home completely off the grid? Turns out, it is.
You might know Kate Walsh from her roles on Shondaland series staples Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, but did you know she has her own fragrance line? Called Boyfriend, the scent has recently expanded to candles, and we chatted with the star about her home projects, embracing coziness, and how she prefers to relax.
Shiplap is the building material everyone's talking about, thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper, who use it on pratically everything. But what, exactly, is shiplap?
Adulting is overrated, for many reasons (laundry, bills, figuring out how to cancel plans without offending anyone). Another reason? Our rooms are so boring compared to when we were children. Kids bedrooms are vibrant, creative, and, at least these days, surprisingly styling. They're designed to energize and inspire...who doesn't want that? Whether you're looking for a bit of an imaginative take for your own space or just actually have a youngin's space to decorate, here are 20 child-friendly bedroom ideas brimming with some grownup design inspo.
Anyone who has downsized before knows that the process can be daunting. What do you keep and what no longer fits into your life? How do you make your smaller home function as you need it? Will you ever feel comfortable again? And if you're downsizing because all of your assets have been repossessed by the government since your business manager never filed your taxes and ran off with your money, well, that can make the process even more difficult.
Living in a little space, without a dedicated entryway (or even a coat closet) doesn't have to mean having purses and keys and boots and coats strewn all over the place. Here's a little inspiration from small-space entryways, ways to make the space right next to your front door into a little workhorse that will keep the rest of your home pleasantly decluttered.
Name: Elyse
Location: Ville-Marie — Montreal
Size: 700 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months
Elyse's apartment is a museum of small objects that are decorative rather than strictly functional. In fact, she calls it her "tchotchke heaven." The bright light pouring in through big windows and the clean white walls prove to be the perfect gallery for her collection. But the main reason she chose to live in this apartment is the open floor plan and flow, perfect for having people over. This fact was what excited her the most; she hasn't had a place she could entertain in for years.
Tech and tech accessories that are both chic and high-quality are a never-ending quest for us at Apartment Therapy. But there's one company we've long raved about for their ability to create design-forward pieces that are also solution-oriented. One of our favorites from Native Union is the night cable, which helps you charge your devices in style – and keep the cord at hand thanks to a moveable, weighted knot. In fact, we like it so much we made it one of our AT50 top home essentials.
Great news for the overworked people in New York City — you may finally be legally free from taking the office home.
Judging by some of the most creatively upcycled properties on the market, the prospect of going to church and staying there has become increasingly popular. Following in the footsteps of several former houses of worship that are now stylish homes, this converted church on the outskirts of Amsterdam is up for sale, and much like its similarly renovated counterparts, the residence is absolutely fabulous.
Easter catch you off guard this year? Don't panic. You can still pull together a beautiful basket, on a budget, on your way home from work tonight. Have $15 and an extra 15 minutes? Head to your local drugstore and you've got this.
Sorry in advance: I'm about to use the word millennial a whole bunch. Our good researchin' pals over at RentCafe set out to see if the often talked about phenomena of millennials spending a crazy amount of their income on rent is true.
In need of a productivity boost? You don't (necessarily) need more coffee. What you do need is a new frame of mind. If you can train your brain to work harder, you'll be more diligent and get more done. Whether your sluggish moments come at work or around the house, here are five strategies sure to defeat laziness.
Sitting on twelve acres of pristine Western prairie, this upcycled tiny house is really two salvaged shipping containers — combining one Montana architect's wanderlust, sustainable vision, and homesickness into a modern Western retreat that he calls a "stargazer's dream."
Don't want to shell out $60-$120 on a Costco membership, but do want to take advantage of the club's low prices? Well, you're in luck, because these five retailers helpfully offer price-matching to us lowly non-members. Read on for all the details.
Name: Ellen and Jace Krause
Location: SE Portland, Oregon
Size: 2,600 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years, owned
Ellen and Jace's sweeping mid-century ranch home in Southeast Portland is vintage in the most authentic way it can be—it's filled with actual hand-me-down pieces that have been saved from a bunch of different family members! If the couch and chairs in the living room, or the bench in the entry, or even the dining set in the backyard look familiar, that's because they may have once belonged to grandma. This is the way vintage design should be: The pieces that bring you the warmest feelings and memories are front and center.
Whether you're begrudgingly committed to still using snail mail or consider yourself an avid stamp collector, here's a reason to skedaddle down to your local post office ASAP: The United States Postal Service recently released a Mister Rogers postage stamp in honor of TV's most lovable neighbor.
When you're decorating your bedroom, it just comes naturally to add a headboard to your wish list, right? Why not explore what your room could look like without a headboard? Whether you're renting, on a budget, or just want something a little less conventional, you can pass on the headboard purchase and try one of these stylish ideas instead.
Like Honeycomb cereal, America's big, yeah yeah yeah. (It's not small, no no no.) But a new survey shows that maybe we're finally ready to embrace smaller living — or at least the idea of it.
The Chinese money plant (or Pilea) is frequently featured in Scandinavian interiors, where its bright green pancake-shaped leaves provide an adorable and welcome burst of color against white walls. They're said to be easy to grow, but if you've ever tried to find one of your own in a plant shop, you likely came home empty-handed. So before you get your heart set on acquiring a Chinese money plant of your very own, read the following tips and advice on finding one, then caring for your hard-won prize.
Whether you're unwinding after a long day at work or gearing up for a romantic night in, very few things can set the mood like lighting some candles. "It's an easy and cost-effective way to transform your environment into something special," says David Seth Moltz, co-founder of fragrance and candle company D.S. & Durga.
In 2015, the U.S. retail sales of candles—not including accessories like hurricanes, matchboxes, and wick trimmers—were an estimated $3.2 billion. Make no mistake, that's a lot of candles, but when you do the math, it's not as many as you'd think. Though stores like Target, Yankee Candle, and Bath & Body Works offer plenty of options for under $30, the industry is chock-full of candles that cost double or triple the price. And once you light that pricey, luxurious wick, it's easy to feel like you're burning your money away.
So what gives? Why are candles so expensive?
Name: Cory Everett, wife, and infant son
Location: Gramercy — New York City
Size: 800 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned
After living for 10 years in a 375-square-foot studio on the Lower East Side, we finally decided it was time to move to a bigger space (which was any space with more than one room). This meant it was also time to retire our mismatched, hand-me-down furniture that we'd owned since college and start from scratch, which was both exciting and completely daunting.
Cleaning house is fresh on everyone's mind this time of year, and if you're anything like me, you've got a long list of things you'd like to get done before patio weather breezes in.
I'm here to tell you: It's OK if you don't finish everything on your list. The goal with Spring Cleaning isn't a perfectly spotless home. The end game is just feeling like you've done something — anything, really — to renew your space for the year ahead. So this weekend's project is to get one step ahead.
Apartment Therapy Weekend Projects is a guided program designed to help you get the happy, healthy home you've always wanted, one weekend at a time.
