Name: Katie Bernhisel, Director of Operations - Korovilas Clothing
Location: Venice - Los Angeles, California
Size: 450 square feet
Years lived in: Almost 9 years

Living by the beach is the ultimate California dream! When Katie was looking for her own place she had a pretty steep list of requirements. She didn't want roommates, definitely wanted a house and had to live by the beach - after all, if she was going to move to California, then why not completely indulge in the lifestyle? She was very lucky to find a very cute bungalow in Venice. It's small, but perfect for her needs.

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Name: Anne & Tahoe O'Connor
Location: Barnum neighborhood - Denver, Colorado
Size: 2,100 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years; Owned

Anne & Tahoe (along with cats Dexter & Chevy) occupy a spacious 1927 bungalow in what used to be P.T Barnum's (of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey) "Barnum Town". Established in 1871, the neighborhood has a rich history and is currently one of the most affordable up-and-coming Denver neighborhoods.

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Name: Michelle Tisdale (and her chocolate lab Beau)
Location: Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; owned

While it's not universal, it is often true that folks gifted with the "good-fashion" gene are gifted with similarly good taste in home design. In the case of Michelle, a radiant seamstress/fashionista, one can certainly see this aesthetic cross-pollination. Her personal style and that of her home generally tend toward the classic, but she manages to keep it updated, fresh and interesting with a bit of glitz and whimsy.

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Name: Traci Fleming and her kids Mason and Piper
Location: South Pasadena, CA
Size:2300 square feet
Years lived in: 4 years — own

Traci Fleming, president of Nursery Works, shares an adorable three bedroom craftsman home with her son Mason and daughter Piper. This lovely family home has been refurbished and remodeled to honor the original architectural features. Traci entrusted her vision to the design savvy of Tamara Honey of House of Honey. Together they were able to bring together new modern touches to quite traditional features.

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Name: Mark Brosmer
Location: Eagle Rock - Los Angeles, California
Size: 1200 square feet
Years lived in: 11 years

Mark's home is one of six Spanish style bungalows, built in the 1930's and 1940's, that surround the historic Eagle Rock in Northeast Los Angeles. The house sits on a long private driveway that is shared with his neighbors. Everyone is very friendly and even the dogs stop by to say hello. It feels like one big commune and Mark loves it!

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Name: Budi and Andrew, and their two cats
Location: Beckenham, South London, United Kingdom
Size: 1100 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years, owned

Wandering through Budi and Andrew's house and garden is akin to taking a trip around the world, starting in Southeast Asia and taking in Africa, Hong Kong, and continental Europe before ending up in London. The furniture, art and accessories the couple have collected on their many combined travels are as numerous as they are fascinating. When I tell them that their home feels a million miles away from London, Andrew laughs and responds, "that was the point".

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Name: Roman, Christine and Izzy Martinez
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Size: 2,600 square foot plus Studio
Years lived in: 15 years; Owned

Fifteen years ago, Roman and Christine Martinez had a vision: the 450 square foot turkey coop they had just purchased would one day be their multi-level, treehouse-style, dream home. The beautiful neighborhood and close proximity to shops, schools and the heart of downtown Boulder was the big draw.

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Name: Reese and Sarah Hazel (and dog Tilly)
Location: Rice University Area, Houston, Texas
Size: 2300 square feet
Years lived in: 14 years

People often tell Sarah Hazel that her home reminds them of their grandmother's house. Sarah says it's because she loves estate sales — "it's actually quite possible that I've bought some of their grandmother's stuff somewhere along the way." I think it's more than just that — the Hazels' house is lively, warm and welcoming, just like the best places from your childhood.

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Name: Peter Hassler: web producer by day, designer by night
Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York
Size: Whole house roughly 4,000 square feet, owner living area roughly 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: 9 years

What I love most about the East Coast is the really old architecture, especially brownstones! Peter lives in my dream home, with tall ceilings, original moulding, and stunning woodwork everywhere. His mix of old and new and how it plays off each other really works in his home.

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Name: Cheyenne Weaver
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 960 square feet
Years lived in: 5 months

Join us today for dinner and a house tour with Cheyenne Weaver and The Girls Guild. Cheyenne has only been living in the quaint 2-1 for a few months, but she's already managed to put her artistic touch on the overall aesthetic. I toured the home while she and her boyfriend prepare a kick-off dinner for The Girls Guild — a collaborative arts club for girls, by girls, in Austin.

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