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Book Party: Apartment Therapy Presents...

We're live-blogging the Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Real People, Hundreds of Design Solutions Book Party! We've got snacks from Murray's Cheese and Rick's Picks with drinks from Blue Ice American Vodka (made from Idaho Russet potatoes) and Clos Du Bois California Riesling. We're expecting to see some familiar faces from our book — this party is a chance for those featured to celebrate with all of the Apartment Therapy Media editors, representatives from our publisher Chronicle Books and members of the press. We'll be updating this post with pictures, video and anecdotes from the party-goers (and I'll be sure to taste a pickle-tini!)...

7:40 it's difficult to juggle live-blogging and socializing...

7:28 my pickle-tini is almost gone...and the last bits are extremely pickle-y!

PlantTherapy: Brownstoner's Garden of the Day

All of those gardens tucked away from view behind brownstones. Haven't you always wondered what was hidden behind them? Brownstoner asked for submissions and they seem to be rolling in from all around BKLYN. It's fun to see these spaces get their own showcase - and hats off to everyone gardening outside this season!

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PlantTherapy: AT Plant Roundup

This week we have:
A wicked tiny succulent garden(above), beautiful alternative to a grass lawn, water your plants with the dishes, an enviable veggie garden, and plant scented candles...

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PlantTherapy: Saturday Morning Flowers

"I don't know what it is...they just make me happy!"
-Tracy

We're sending a shout-out to all of you who bring home flowers to brighten up your home. Do YOU have some Sat. morning flowers to share? Let me know! You can drop a line with a small description and some pics at matt at apartment therapy dot com

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International Small Cool: The Winners!

	Nicolas' Mini-Loft, Lille, France
AAD's Compact Dwelling, Rotterdam, The Netherlands	Marcus & Mel's Charming Flat, Helsingborg, Sweden

We were putting together our email this morning while waiting for a plane in Chicago and screwed up the order here (I totally apologize to Aad - you're first in my heart). This above is the proper order from the final tally. Congrats to all our internationals!

Small Cool on CBS TV: Right Now!

Hey all you AT contest junkies (and wannabes) out there. We've got coverage. Tonight - in just a few minutes - on CBS (ch2) here in NYC (and here live on the web), they're covering Small Cool 2008 and featuring a house tour of Tony & Hilary's 3 in 1 Studio. It'll be on at about 6:15 we've been told. Meanwhile, check out the Daily News story this morning of one of our awesome finalists, Family of Four’s “Two Bedroom” Studio in this story: Call the apartments cozy, but these folks made themselves right at home.

Suburbia: Jennifer Loeber, John & Rona Chang

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Title: Full Moon, 2006
Photographer: Jennifer Loeber
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Small Cool 2008: First Place

The judges have spoken - their pick for the smallest, coolest home in the world...

Design Within Reach Annex: Free Shuttle This Weekend!

We've always wanted to check out the Design Within Reach ~~Outlet~~ Annex Store in Secaucus, New Jersey. But without a car or reason to purchase more furniture, it's never been a priority. Starting today and running through Sunday, the West 14th Street DWR Studio is offering a free shuttle bus to the Annex to help people take advantage of the sales...

Small Cool 2008: Second Place

For second place, the judges shifted to the west coast...to LA... and the winner is...

NY Good Questions: How Can I Finish My Apt.?

5.16room2.jpg Dear AT,

Can you please help me finish my apartment?

I moved in over a year ago and have been slowly acquiring furniture etc., but the room just doesn't feel "comfortable".

I know I need a rug, art behind the sofa and possible window treatments, but i just cant seem to find anything that's right!

My colors are very neutral and I know I should add some color, but I'm stuck.

Please help. Thanks! Eric

Small Cool 2008: Third Place

Moving from Chicago to the east....NYC....the third place finisher for 2008 is...

New EXPEDIT Units from IKEA

Checking the IKEA site for new products, we ran across this EXPEDIT tower and EXPEDIT desk — two new shapes for one of IKEA's most popular products. Part of our own list of Top 5 Cheap Furniture Basics, EXPEDIT is a simple storage solution that is very affordable...

Small Cool 2008: Fourth Place

Last night there was a big round of applause in Room and Board, as the fourth place winner was announced...and she was there to hear it...from Chicago...it's...

Iris Tables by BarberOsgerby

Check out this special edition series of five tables (each table design features 12 editions) from British design duo BarberOsgerby. By using strips of individually dyed and anodized aluminum, the Iris tables echo the iris of the eye and is fascinating to look at. Iris tables are manufactured by Established & Sons...

NY Good Questions: How Can We Lighten Up the Hallway?

5.16room.jpg Dear AT,

I was wondering if I could canvas the creative minds here at AT.

We recently moved into a older cabin (1927) and while the home has a lot of character, some of it is a bit much for our tastes.

The hallway is a perfect example of our conflict.

The entire hallway is lined with knotty pine paneling, which is definitely not our style...

Susan Vecsey: Landscapes on Linen
Email from 5.9.08

Untitled, Oil on Linen, 36" x 36"

I found Susan Vecsey by spotting her card next to the cash register at a liquor store last weekend. Amid the clutter of modern life, I found her small, cloudy landscapes comforting, inspiring and beautiful...

Artfully Crammed Red Hook Rental
New York Magazine 5.19.08

This is the last of the six New York homes featured in New York Magazine's Interiors Issue. Artist Judyth van Amringe loves her stuff...and it fills her Red Hook apartment to the gills. In the author's words, the apartment is "artfully crammed rather than cluttered and claustrophobic." Everything has its place. We're especially curious about the armchair in the photo above (lower left corner) that appears to be upholstered in various citrus-themed textiles...

NY Most Popular Posts: Retiring the Bidet, Mirroring Dressers, Two-Bedrooming a Studio, and Hanging in Helsingborg - 05.16.08

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This week's Hot Posts drew you in and inspired great discussion. Thanks for getting involved, and staying involved, in our community!

Click here to find the answers to burning design questions, great new ideas as well as the hottest of the hot--old posts that AT'ers can't stop reading.

NY Good Questions: Recommendations for a Charcoal Gray Paint?

5.16paint.jpg Dear AT,

I am looking for a dark charcoal gray/grey (I'll never figure that spelling out...) for my office!

I'm going to do mostly white furniture to pop off of it (see pic), but I'm nervous to get something too black or brown.

Can anyone recommend a great dark charcoal gray?

Thanks! Amanda

Today's Email: Small Cool Winners for Early Birds

Today, before any of our sites post the full winners that were revealed last night at our BIG BASH with Room & Board in Chicago, I am going to send out the complete listings for early birds. Can you resist? Can you guess who those winners are up above????

Stay on the pulse with a double shot: blog + email. If you're not signed up, go for it right now (on the upper left nav).

Year-Round City Garden
New York Magazine 5.19.08

We crave outdoor space of our own! Decorator Charlotte Moss has created an outdoor room in the back garden of her Upper East Side town house. Featured in New York Magazine, the outdoor room is furnished with a dining space, and sitting space — complete with a pergola and outdoor gas fireplace!...

NY Scavenger: DWR Recliner Chair in Brown Leather for $1600

This highly coveted DWR flight recliner chair in dark brown leather is the quintessential modern recliner- streamlined, not bulky, and comfortable without being too cushy.

As many on this site have been dismayed to find out, original retail on the leather chair is $2700.

It's for sale in Princeton, but at $1600 it may be worth the drive if you've really been craving one!

-Cambria

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NY Open Thread 632

Now we're into May...
Welcome to Anna at D16, kimg924 and amt230!

AT Europe: Paris - A Colorful Makeover for a Haussmanian Apartment from Christophe D'Aboville

It's unusual to see this amount of color in a Haussmanian apartment, which is most often a study in muted tones. Madame Figaro magazine has before and after photos of a classic Haussmanian apartment that was reborn in technicolor thanks to Christophe D'Aboville, the artistic director of David Hicks France.

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