Name: Alina Gonzalez, Project Manager for FDA + Writer for Refinery 29 and her lifestyle blog The Hyperbalist, and Alex White, Internet Strategy Consultant
Location: Meridian Hill, Washington D.C.
Size: 815 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year, 4 months; Renting

It's not easy mixing industrial and geometric graphic prints with an affinity for livestock and pastoral themes. But Alina and her boyfriend Alex seamlessly merge their many influences (his, more coastal, hers, more bohemian) with their shared love for art, history, and travel and their appreciation for four-legged species.

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Location: Pasadena
Specialty: Handcrafted artifacts and furnishings that embrace the cultural and traditional arts of the Indian sub-continent
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

De-Cor's founder, Deepali Pareek, had a vision for bringing global goods to Southern California. To do this, she set up shop in an 8,000 square foot building, outfitting it with the help of AkarStudios to create an open warehouse concept, and stocking it with handcrafted, antique and vintage items from South East Asia.

I love rustic, cabin-y spaces, especially during this part of the year, when all I want to do is curl up in front of a roaring fire. But I also love color, something you typically don't see a lot of in the cabin world. So of course I fell in love with this home in Spain, which is the perfect mixture of rustic warmth and cheerful color. More

Name: Kathleen
Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York
Size: 3000 square foot, 2-unit former carriage house. The upstairs is a 2 bedroom apartment for Kathleen, downstairs is a 1 bedroom rental apartment.
Years Lived In: 7 years

The painstakingly detailed renovation and transportive and exotic atmosphere are some of the first things you'll notice about Kathleen's masterpiece of a home. Inspired by the East's religions, concepts of space, and use of materials, Kathleen took a number of years to transform a sagging carriage house into a luxurious living space.

Name: Will and Ruthie Sayles
Location: East Nashville, Tennessee
Size: 1600 square feet
Years lived in: 8 1/2 years; owned

Ruthie and Will's East Nashville home is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from some of the most unique little stores and cafes in town — I mean that literally; they can cross the street and buy a freshly brewed cup of coffee! That's not the only reason their home is such a jewel; this little place is packed with history and character, and Ruthie has thoughtfully filled it with things that are meaningful to her family.

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Ever like a certain look, but can't quite put your finger on what the style is? This past year we started a catalog of eight distinct decor styles and highlighted everything from kids rooms, to furniture and even light fixtures that fit within these categories. Here we have them all in one place for your browsing pleasure (even more links after the jump!):

• Classic Glam
• Dramatic Modern
• Eclectic Collector
• Happy Modern
• New Traditional
• Organic Modern
• Simple Chic
• Warm Industrial More

Whether you're an eclectic collector or you simply think nothing of quality was made after 1960, shopping for vintage goods can lead to a world of history and discovery. If you like doing your vintage shopping from the comfort of your own home, you're in luck. We covered a lot of vintage ground last year, with finds from every era, for every room in the home.

• Shopping in Your Skivvies: Best Online Vintage & Antique Stores
• 10 Vintage Trays to Keep You Organized
• Vintage Finds for the Home: Under $50
• JT Baldwin's Vintage Audio Decor
• Keep it Cool: 10 Vintage Ice Buckets
• Organize It: Vintage Blue Drawers & Boxes
• Best of Etsy: Vintage Luggage (Plus Tips for Using Old Suitcases at Home)
• Future Primitive Radio & MP3 Speakers Dial in Yesteryear's Style
• Bring It Back: Vintage Brass Accents
• Second Shout Out: Online Curated Vintage & Antique Marketplace More

Name: Robert Harbour, set designer and residential designer, + Tulsa & Chopper
Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, California
Size: 1900 square feet
Years lived in: 6 months

While other potential homebuyers walked away from the house that had too many quirks, Robert instead found much charm in the funky layout and unique character. The home had a basement-like nook right off the entrance, which he turned into a quiet mediation room. It also had an attic, which become his guest bedroom and retreat.

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Looking for a gift for someone who's a fan of the playful, the offbeat, the bizarre? Here's a collection of intriguing gifts inspired by the types of finds sold at brick and mortar curiosity shops, only a bit more practical than specimens floating in jars and sans the shrunken heads. More

Name: Susan MacTavish Best
Location: Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California
Size: 3,000 square feet
Years lived in: 2; rented

Stepping inside Susan's home is a feast for all of the senses. From the front entry to the backyard, every square inch of her space tells a story, while the delicious aromas of a cooking experiment waft from the kitchen. Susan is an entertainer extraordinaire. She's an expert at bringing together an eclectic mix of people over delicious food, fancy cocktails, and live entertainment, all within a soothing, yet tantalizing environment.

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