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Vintage Children's Chair Exhibit Partners & Spade

Elisabeth Wilborn — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400

Partners & Spade in New York City is hosting a swoon-worthy exhibition of vintage children's chairs. A mini Bertoia? An authentic Alvar Aalto? Sign me up.

Best Kids Parties: Garden Tea Party My Party

Carrie McBride — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400

Name: Genevieve (4)
Location: U.S.

My leaning toward natural parenting means that I am always focused on simplicity and environmental stewardship when it comes to family events and my children's milestones. This year at Genevieve's fourth birthday is the first time we have elected to throw her a party, wanting the party to be her idea and about what she wants as opposed to us. It was a great success! More

Apartment Therapy Family Blogger Search

Carrie McBride — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:55:00 -0400

We're looking for a few good... bloggers. Are you passionate about design and the joys and challenges of modern homelife with children? Are you an excellent writer and skillful photographer? Would you like a place to share your ideas and inspirations with a large design-centric community? If this is you, jump below for the details. More

Mason's Playful Woodland Bedroom

Bethany Nauert — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:00 -0400

Mason loves nature, so his mom Traci wanted to work with a woodland theme for his bedroom. With modern bunk beds, hand made book art, and a subtle palette of colors, this room hits the mark. It certainly is one that he can grow into and enjoy for years to come.

Apartment Therapy Is Hiring

Carrie McBride — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:50:00 -0400

Do you have a passion for design and the home? Apartment Therapy has several current openings in the editorial department:

• Tour Contributor
• Tech Contributor
• Family Contributor
• Events Reporter

Visit our Jobs page for more info and to apply!

Ready for Summer: Play Grills & Grub

Roni Shapira Ben-Yoseph — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:00 -0400

With the holiday weekend approaching, families everywhere are stacking their skewers, cleaning off grates and planning their cookout menus. These toys let little grillers get in on the action. More

Help Bring These LEGO Birds to Life

Richard Popovic — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Certain hobbies are not destined to naturally cross paths with each other, but it seems if you wait around long enough, all paths meet at some point. These faithful recreations of British birds done entirely in LEGO blocks are a perfect case in point. When a love of birds is combined with some serious LEGO skills, the results will make you look at LEGOs, and possibly birds, in a whole new way. More

Wren & Owen's Happy Striped Room My Room

Carrie McBride — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:00 -0400

Name: Wren (4) & Owen (17 months)
Location: San Diego, CA

We wanted to create a room that reflected our daughter's personality while staying somewhat gender neutral, since our kids will have to share a room eventually. I did not want to have to redecorate again when our son moves in with our daughter, all I want to do is add another bed! More

Easy DIY: Cityscape Wall Art Lowe's Creative Ideas

Janie Lee — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

I love a DIY art project, but I don't want it to look too homemade. Finding a doable project that matches my skill level while meeting my "hangable" standards is a tall order. More

The Roeders' Modern Life is Beautiful House Tour

Chris Perez — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:30:00 -0400

Name: Vanessa and Jonathan Roeder
Location: Round Rock, TX
Size: A ridiculous 3600 square feet
Years lived in: 2

Welcome to the home of the Roeder family. Homeowners Vanessa and Jonathan — with their children Audrie and Finn — have taken a builder grade home and injected it with personality, imagination, and life. You'll feel the spirit of the place right when you walk in, but it'll continue to inspire long after you leave.