Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh - posts by Rachael Grad

Look! Creative Wall Hook Decor

Jackie and Joe, the owners of this Washington, DC home, cleverly repurposed hooks found throughout their old house into decor. They carefully hung the wall hooks throughout the entryway and kitchen. The old wood base and neatly arranged hooks make for pleasing decor. The hooks also help keep the kids' clothes and knapsacks organized. Click through to see more photos...

Jonathan Adler Got His Style from His Dad
NPR

In honor of father's day, designers Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan discuss the influence their fathers had on their design aesthetic. Both have lost their fathers and honor the role their father's played in sparking their creativity. Simon Doonan's father taught him to be resourceful. Jonathan Adler credits his father with passing on a passion for art. How did your father influence your design style? Click below for the NPR links on Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan ...

Nursery Tour: Jackie & Joe's Creative Repurposing

Names: Jackie, Joe
Ages: 4-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son
Location: Washington, DC

Since buying their Mount Pleasant house a year and a half ago, Jackie and Joe have completed many major projects and renovations themselves. With two young children, they spend a lot of time at home and want the house to be minimal yet cozy and warm. The kids currently share a room filled with light, space, and lots of toys...

Survey: A Stylish and Comfortable Rocker?

Our cousins with a 4-month old have yet to find the perfect rocker. Comfort is top priority. They also want a rocker that feels like "something your grandmother would have used." Note the emphasis on your grandmother, not ours, as our beloved grandparents favored the plastic-coated upholstery look. Can you help our cousins pick a great rocker, and change our family's decor tradition? We've rounded up a few rocker choices and hope you will vote on your favorite - or suggest something else. Survey below the jump...

Learning about The White House

Taking your kids to the White House this summer? If you can't make the trip, many books and online resources make it easy to explore the White House from home. Shown here is the Zweifel family's 50-foot replica of the White House in 1:12 scale. The miniature White House has working televisions, hand-carved chairs and tables, crystal chandeliers, accurate portraits, and is constantly updated to reflect the current White House decor. More on the White House replica and our list of White House resources for kids below the jump...

My Great Outdoors: The Danish Ambassador's Garden Paradise

Name: Friis Arne Petersen, Danish Ambassador to the United States, and his family Location: Washington, DC Type of space: Garden, terrace, swimming pool How did you do it?: The Embassy building and residence was designed by Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen in 1947. The garden playhouse and soccer nets were added for the Ambassador's children. The playhouse has a Danish flag, of course.

Family Life in a Mid-Century Modern House

Jim and Amy carefully mix modern pieces with vintage finds in their mid-century modern house. Located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, the house was unchanged from the 1950's when it was built until Jim and Amy moved in last year. Click through to see how they keep the mid-century modern house stylish and kid-friendly...