It’s Thursday and here are some home and design stories on local blogs:

Sue and Jared’s loft in Brooklyn: Apartment Therapy

She makes her own laundry soap: Brooklynometry

Cute apartment on 9th Street: Brownstoner

Maximize the energy efficiency of your shades: Reclaimed Home

Beautiful Brooklyn Flea: Brooklyn Brownstone

Real Housewives of previous centuries: Casa Cara