India H.

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Canister Update!

India H. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 11:56 am
Many of you were on the edge of your seats as I struggled to decide which canisters to buy for my kitchen - orange or avocado (both from Etsy).  After reading your comments both here and on faceb...
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Move over Boring Daybeds...

India H. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:28 am
Talk about a space saver!  The DOC sofa bed from BonBon Trading goes from couch to bunk bed in just a few easy steps.  Now you can fit not one, but two guests this thanksgiving.  Not to...
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Etsy Shop of the Week

India H. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:52 am
This week's shop: jDuct
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The Weekender: Radio Cabinet Help

India H. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 12:08 pm
A couple weeks ago, Jerome and I hit up a garage sale on our way to Home Depot.  At first, it seemed like a bust, until we saw this awesome radio cabinet way in the back.  The radio had alre...
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7 Armoires Under $300

India H. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 4:17 am
I was recently asked for places to find affordable armoires for a college student. After hours of searching, I found 7 armoires under $300. They come in all different sizes and colors so there's s...
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Etsy Shop of the Week

India H. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 4:52 am
Etsy Shop of the Week: Mungo Crafts
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The Weekender: Frame It Up

India H. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 7:00 am
This week's Weekender will help you make a frame for the DIY art you made last week. WARNING: This post is for slackers looking to do things the easy way. If you're making a frame for a non-...
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Garage Sale: Lounging Around

India H. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 4:55 am
I heard on the news that snow's already starting to fall in parts of the country. That means the start of cozy nights in while the temperatures outside slowly start to dip. So grab a book, fire up...
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Etsy Shop of the Week: Decoy Lab

India H. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 8:58 am
Three weeks ago, I started a feature on the main Apt528 website called "Etsy Shop of the Week."  Each week, I highlight a different Etsy shop that I can't live without.  Of course I forg...
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Vintage 528

India H. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 9:24 am
I'm super excited to announce the opening of Vintage 528, a new section of the Apartment 528 Store.  Vintage 528 is your place to go for, well, vintage items!  Check back weekly for new ...
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The Weekender: DIY Art

India H. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 8:38 am
The Weekender is a new weekly DIY series . Check The Weekender every Saturday for easy, affordable DIY projects. For renters, wall art can be the difference between living in a boring box and living ...
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Garage Sale

India H. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:33 am
Thrifty Thursdays have officially ended. Don't worry, I'll still be here to help you find great second hand goods but this time under a weekly post titled Garage Sale. Garage Sale will run on...
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Just a Little Diffraction

India H. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 8:03 am
Today is all about Diffraction Fiber, one of the awesome designers you can find in the Apartment 528 Store. Diffraction Fiber is a master of all things quirky, unique, and incredibly awesome. Need pr...
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The Boston Globe Goes Retro!

India H. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 9:37 am
I'm a big fan of Jenn Ski. Her art is so fantastically retro that you feel like you're traveling back in time. Apparently, I'm not Jenn's only fan...her home was recently featured in t...
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Wedding Stuff: The Reception

India H. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 4:40 am
I've shown you a couple pics from my wedding, now here are a few from our super fun reception. I'm still waiting to get pictures of the food table, our wedding favors, and all that jazz. I'...
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RIP Kramfors

India H. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 4:23 am
We're here today to mourn the loss of a very important part of my life. Ikea's Kramfors modular sofa has been discontinued. The teal color I chose for my Kramfors. Usually, I'm a "retrois...
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Time to Get Fixed

India H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 10:36 am
Whether you just moved in or your still in the same apartment, there's always something that needs to be fixed. Sometimes your landlord will take care of it for you, other times, you're on you...
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Livin' the ModLife

India H. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 4:17 am
I can't stop thinking about ModCloth. I check their website on a weekly basis and eagerly await tweets from @ModCloth everyday. As always, I'm going to share my new obsession with you in hopes...
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Apt528 Reads: Atomic Ranch Magazine

India H. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 4:11 am
Atomic Ranch Magazine Subscription Price: $19.98 Apt528 Rating: 6 out of 10 I had such high hopes for this magazine. As a mid-century lover, I have all the Atomic Ranch books on my Amazon wish list...
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Hello from Ohio

India H. posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 1:01 pm
So I'm in Ohio visiting my family. I'm only here for a couple of days...I had to renew my license before Monday. I planned on doing a mini house tour of my mom's home, but I forgot my came...
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Wood-Fired Goodness!

India H. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 9:26 am
I'm a huge fan of Splatgirl and Boy and the many home building adventures that take place on their Modern in MN blog. They've built and AMAZING home from the ground-up. With the house finished...
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Canister Dilema

India H. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 9:47 am
I need your help! I'm trying to find new canisters for my kitchen. I don't have any pictures of the kitchen (I'll post some tomorrow) but I can tell you the shelves are adorned with retro ...
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Wedding Stuff: The Attire

India H. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 5:08 am
I know I've never blogged about clothing on Apt528, but as a lover of all things vintage and awesome, I felt the need to give a big shoutout to 40 South Street in Jamaica Plain for providing the a...
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House Industries Typography

India H. posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 5:58 am
Apartment Therapy Boston recently did a post on typographic prints from House Industries. I loved them so much I had to share them with you. The large 26" x 20" prints (pictured) go for $35/print whil...
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Thrifty Thursday: TV Edition

India H. posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 6:37 am
I'm a HUGE TV junkie which is why I'm so excited for the new TV season to start. Tonight marks the return of fall TV shows like Fringe, The Office, and Bones. To make sure you have everything ...
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And the winner is...

India H. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 6:27 am
Apt528 would like to give a big shout out to Keith for winning the Apartment 528 Store Giveaway. Keith chose the orange Cardinal Rectangle Pillow by Joom to go in his mid-century modern living room. I...
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Bookin' It

India H. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 5:11 am
I'm back with a design that brings new meaning to Read and Roll. No, not the toilet paper holder/magazine rack I told you about earlier this year. This time it's a bookcase chair on the go. Y...
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Wedding Stuff 1: The Announcements

India H. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 5:08 am
Just when I thought my wedding duties were over, it turns out I need to send announcements. It never ends! Paper-Source was my first stop. Walking in to Paper-Source is like walking into a colorful, c...
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Apt528 the Store Giveaway!!

India H. posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 9:10 am
It's another Apt528 giveaway! This time, you'll be able to win ANY PRODUCT from the Apartment 528 Store. With designers such as David Paul Seymour, Joom, and Diffraction Fiber to choose from, ...
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Apartment 528 the Store is Finally Up!!!

India H. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 3:59 pm
Sorry for all the technical difficulties lately. Tuesday the store wouldn't load, and yesterday the blog was down until the afternoon. Crazy! Now that everything's up and running, there's...
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Apt528 Store: Joom and Diffraction Fiber

India H. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 9:39 pm
I'm so excited for the opening of the Apartment 528 Store tomorrow! I've been working like crazy to get things ready. Last week, I introduced you to David Paul Seymour. David's prints, ca...
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Paying too Much?

India H. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 6:06 am
I was reading GadgetCrave.com when I came across a post about Rentometer.com. The headline was "Rentometer: Are you paying too much rent?" How could I not click on that!? Rentometer.com is a tool for...
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Flickr Inspiration: Bedrooms

India H. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 5:57 am
I've been trying to figure out what to do with my bedroom for months now. It never quite seems to go with the rest of the apartment. I've slowly been shuffling some of our vintage pieces upsta...
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My First Etsy Purchase!

India H. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 6:20 am
You know how I keep saying I'm going to buy a new camera? Well, I finally did! A 1963 (I think) Meikai ELX 35mm camera from Gidgettt, one of many awesome sellers on Etsy. I know, I know. I was sup...
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The Apartment 528 Store: Q+A with David Paul Seymour

India H. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 8:23 am
This past month's been a whirlwind trying to get everything ready for the grand opening of the Apartment 528 Store. The store, opening September 1st, will feature products from some of my favorite...
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Lampshade DIY

India H. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2009, 4:21 am
I wrote this post Monday but kept forgetting to publish it. Here goes! One project that I actually completed this weekend is covering my lampshade with fabric. The old lampshade was blue like the wa...
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Ikea Hack of the Year

India H. posted an article on - Aug 7, 2009, 6:01 am
This is my favorite Ikea Hack. It's such a smart idea and yet I don't think I ever would have thought of it. Alex took an old, torn Emmabo rocking chair and turned it into a wood-slatted outdo...
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Apartment Wanted: Rent to Own

India H. posted an article on - Aug 3, 2009, 6:00 am
Here's this week's Apartment Wanted post as I promised yesterday. Today, we're looking at rent-to-own apartments. If you're looking to become a homeowner but don't have the cash r...
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Let There be Fire!

India H. posted an article on - Aug 2, 2009, 8:27 am
I know it's Apartment Wanted time, but this deal is too good to hold on to. If you're looking for a firepit for your yard but don't want to pay big money, check out your local drug store. ...
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Free Rent!

India H. posted an article on - Jul 30, 2009, 6:21 am
It's moving time for most renters, especially if you live in a college town like Boston. What better way to kick off a new year in a new place than by getting FREE RENT for a year! You heard me, ...
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Flickr Inspiration

India H. posted an article on - Jul 28, 2009, 6:20 am
A few of my favorite Flickr Finds. (via Stewf) (via Poetic Home) (via StudioSmith) (via LunaGirl1)
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