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Jessica & Jonathan's 'Like-Eich' Ranch House Tour. Name: Jonathan and Jessica GalbreathLocation: Krisana Park, Denver, Colorado Size: 1,700 square feetYears lived in: 2 years; Own When Jonathan and Jessica decided to purchase a home, they had a good idea of what they wanted; "We searched for an Eichler-style home for the floor to ceiling courtyard windows and roofline clerestory windows.

Jessica & Jonathan's 'Like-Eich' Ranch House Tour

" Their realtor took them to Krisana Park in Denver, and they fell in love with the 1955 3-D Contemporary they now call home. Enter House Tour Jonathan is an Art Director, musician and "so-called photographer" (so-called? He's legit, check out his amazing work) as well as an avid cyclist with a 20 mile per day commute to work. Travel is the true inspiration for the design of their home, "We like to purchase for our home on our travels. The Eichler-esque home has had a few tweaks and nudges over the years, including a 70's carport conversion (now the theater) and more recently, window replacements. Apartment Therapy Survey: Inspiration: Travel.

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My new desk. House Tours. How To: Create a Gallery Wall. Previous image Next image Ah, the gallery wall.

How To: Create a Gallery Wall

So ubiquitous in shelter mags and on blogs, they've become a staple of modern home decor. I know several people who think the curated wall is on its way "out", and feel that individual pieces of art never get to shine anymore. But for someone like me, who accumulates art like some people accumulate paperbacks, gallery walls aren't just a necessity- they're a way of life.This liking for art-stuffed walls seems to be a family trait. 1. 2. Of course, a whole collection of similarly-themed art isn't necessary. 3. 4. If there's a metal hook or a hole to work with, you'll have to flip the template face-down to match the picture, and use a pin to pierce it where the hook is. 5.

When you're happy with your layout (which can take anywhere from ten minutes to several days), you'll be ready to hang the originals. Images: Eleanor Büsing. Learning a New Language @ Home: Teaching Yourself Web Design. Looking at a page full of code might seem pretty daunting to the untrained eye.

Learning a New Language @ Home: Teaching Yourself Web Design

In fact the very foundation of any site, including this one, depends upon the brick and mortar of code (what you're looking at right now is the furnishings and decor). We'd like to help introduce you to the idea learning how to read and write code is not unlike learning a foreign language, and fluency may prove not only practical, but maybe even fun! The internet is still growing at a breakneck speed, with plenty of potential still out there. The problem is in order to realize that potential, it is important to be fluent in the language spoken online...languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript... all used to create the visible "front end" of site (web development deals with the back-end functionality of the site, the "plumbing" and "electrical", requiring an equal amount of expertise before poking around).

Although it's beneficial to know both, it's much easier to teach oneself the design portion. 1. 2. 3. 7 Apps I Always Want On Both My Work and Home Computers. I recently got a new laptop from my employer, and the first thing I did was installing the same applications I use on a daily basis on my personal setup at home.

7 Apps I Always Want On Both My Work and Home Computers

Setting up a new computer is like having a second apartment for work: I want to add as many personal touches to it as possible to make it feel comfortable. Here are the applications, shortcuts, and utilities that are on my "must have" list...Because I work in public relations, I have a specific go-to toolbox that I need in order to get things done. It contains the following apps: 1. Skitch: Skitch is my favorite screen capture app because I can get the most accurate shots I need and the app also lets you edit your image.