While I would give my left arm to have a private backyard, for now a plot of land where I can grow succulents will do just fine. If you recall, all I had before was a stoop--so I've definitely graduated (not to mention, there isn't a lot of upkeep).

Most bedrooms are twice the size but don't offer near as much sex appeal (black floors) combined with a neutral softness that would attract both genders. Lots of big ideas for such a small space, let's break them down after the jump.

Name: Jessica & Scott O’Brien
Location: Robertson / Pico area — Los Angeles, California
Size: 750 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years — rented

From my own experience, moving in with your significant other can be tricky, especially if your decorating tastes are not aligned (we're polar opposites). But what I absolutely loved about Scott and Jessica's home is how they seamlessly managed to display one another's interests through the decor. And although the couple is still in their newlywed phase, their deep, mutual respect is reflected throughout their inspiring home.

Ever had an awkward space or nook in your home that never felt quite right? And then one day, an a-ha moment comes along with all of the answers laid out for you. Initially, Gina of The Daily B was left perplexed on what to do with her home's eyesore — but soon came up with a creative and functional solution.

My living room is bite-sized but the wall behind the TV felt like a large blank and barren land. The wall needed a whole lotta TLC but I kept coming up empty on how to fix it. To start, I looked at Our Best Hide-The-TV-In-Plain-Sight Tricks and New Ways to Hide the Television — but I wanted a solution that didn't involve spending more money.

Name: Al TeMan, Construction
Location: Silver Lake — Los Angeles, CA
Size: 2,000 + square feet
Years lived in: 13 years — owned

Arriving at Al TeMan's house on the day of our Apartment Therapy shoot can only be described as extraordinary. While, yes, Al's house is ginormous in size, it also bursts with a passion for life that most folks work a lifetime to achieve. Al is a charismatic individual himself and was more than happy to show me around (while giving me a history lesson as we walked the property).

It seems like all our friends have moved recently — at least the entire batch of Apartment Therapy LA contributors. Stationery announcing a move is a great to both give and receive as a house warming gift. Here are my 10 favorite finds from Etsy sellers:

Ann and Dan keep busy schedules (Ann's a producer, Dan's a musician) so when it came time to renovate and revamp their 1920's Silver Lake kitchen, they called in the help of a pro. Eco Natalie (aka Natalie Freidberg) guided the pair to a clean and modern new kitchen — and it's environmentally friendly, to boot.

Inspired by Ingrid's stack of vintage sewing boxes (above), we set out to uncover the wide world of vintage sewing containers. It appears that they come in all shapes and sizes and we've got a handful to show off as examples.

In the past, I've used friends to help me move and I remember it being pleasurable experience (if you take out the fact that we had to haul a bunch of heavy stuff). On the other hand I've also helped friends move — and it was chaotic to say the least. So I've rounded up my favorite tips for when friends pitch in and help with a move — weigh in with your own, after the jump!