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Same Old City, Brand New Perspective

Here's the scenario - you've been living in your city for a few years and although you love it - the people, the architecture, the culture, the vibe - you are itching for a change and don't want to le...

Your Street Name and You

Have you ever thought about the street you live on? Not the homes or the pretty curbside appeal but the name of your street. We grew up right outside Washington, D.C. and moved to Los Angeles in high ...

What's More Important: Apartment or Neighborhood?

It seems that spacious affordable apartments simply don't exist in my neighborhood of choice. A decision is going to have to be made and I just can't decide what's more important--the perfect apartme...

"Staycation" Makes It Into The Dictionary

100 new words have made it into Merriam-Webster this year, including Apartment Therapy fave - staycation. We sure do love this term and have enjoyed sharing staycation ideas during travel and escapes ...

Home Exteriors Offer Design Inspiration

Los Angeles is very spread out and many of the neighborhoods have their own unique and eclectic vibe. We often find ourselves taking a drive around town to pick up some design inspiration that can be ...

Outdoor Inspiration: Delilah Bakery

click for more picsEarlier this week we could be found grumbling about "June Gloom" but our spirits have taken a turn with the light rain that has fallen on Los Angeles today. The smell of rain mixed...

The Perks Of Living In Your Neighborhood

No matter where we've managed to end up living in Los Angeles, we've always tried to put a positive spin on our neighborhood (and we've lived in some questionable areas). Having a place (or two) in y...

Good Questions: MidCentury Neighborhoods in LA?
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Dear AT, I'd like to find a Midcentury modern home in LA and was wondering which neighborhoods in LA have a higher concentration of such homes. I am moving to LA from DC in a month and any help would...

Escapes: Neighborhood Walk

With Maxwell's recent email about how much just saying 'hello' can change the face of a neighborhood it got us to thinking about our daily walk......

LA Marathon This Weekend!

For the first year since we moved into our apartment, we've been able to say "yes!" to plans on the first Sunday in March. The day of the Los Angeles Marathon has always found us prisoners in our own...