Name: Greg Wooten - partner at the design store, The Window & Deirdre Keeley - creative producer/writer (The Food Network, BBC, Sony Pictures, etc.)
Location: Silver Lake, aka "The Circle Guest House" - Los Angeles, California
Size: 1000 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months (rent)

Boy, I was in for a treat when I visited Greg and Deirdre at "The Circle Guest House;" the guest house that they rent from an eclectic artist. When your landlord is this creative and loves displaying art in the front yard, there is never a dull moment. My favorite piece - the human-size hamster wheel (yes, you read that right).

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During the first half of my life growing up in New York, snow days meant waking up early, gripping the radio in hope that my school's name would be called out so I would get to spend the day playing in the snow with my friends. More

What is a garden designer without a dirt level garden to do? Well of course, make the most of the available 150 sq ft balcony. Jenny Peterson, who lives and works in Austin, Texas transformed her 'L' shaped balcony from a mish-mash of outdoor 'stuff' to a cohesive and relaxing southern inspired place for her to enjoy the outdoors. More

Good morning, Scavenger fans! Philadelphia has my favorite finds this morning, including two ornate mirrors and a turquoise Moroccan vase. Check out the goods after the jump!
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Name: Wendy Withers + Gavin Lester, their two sons Boots + Oscar, two dogs Olive + Bear
Location: Mar Vista — Los Angeles, CA
Size: 1,100 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years — own

Wendy and Gavin share this incredible and cozy cottage with their two boys and their two dogs. As an art producer and creative director they have built a joyous home full of artwork and inspiration. Designing their home with traditional and eclectic elements, they have created an adorable family home.

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Most Apartment Therapy readers appreciate a good deal and an affordable find no matter what their budget. But what if even inexpensive items are way out of your price range yet you still want to create a beautiful home? Here are four tips to decorating a home affordably in case you happen to be a bit of a cheapskate - by nature or current budget circumstances... More

Last July, we enjoyed exploring American Style here at Apartment Therapy. In her first book, Fresh American Spaces, designer Annie Selke created a primer with five aesthetics for the modern home. Which are you? More

I had the pleasure of working with my friend Laure Joliet on an exciting project a few months ago. Laure is an incredibly talented interior photographer and was asked to shoot and style for a new housing company in Los Angeles, Sunia Homes.

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Name: Richard
Location: Austin, Texas
Size/Room: 2,056 square feet
Years lived in: 1 and counting

A paragon of residential design, Abode Modern Homes is also the home and home office of owners, Richard, and his wife and two children. The modern Austin one-story is a striking example of contrasts, showcasing a treasure trove of art, relics, Craigslist finds, and some vintage audio items...

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Specialty: Vintage Moroccan Berber rugs - Weaving together history and the present, knot by knot.
Price Range: ($$$) High-End

When husband and wife design team Nathan Ursch and Brin Reinhardt went searching for the perfect rug, they probably didn't imagine it would lead to a business. Yet that's exactly what happened after they discovered the gorgeous rugs from the Berber tribes of Morocco…
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