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8 Things I Learned On Vacation in France

This year, more than ever, I'm dying for a vacation. I've been working hard on projects that have really meant a lot to me and now I'd like some time off. My mind immediately wanders over to Franc...

How To: Prep For A House Sitter

Because our cat is somewhat low-maintenance, we have neighbors feed her twice a day when we go out of town. If our trip is for an extended amount of time, we'll have a friend house-sit for us. Howev...

Going On Holiday? Finding a Home Swap

After Kelley and I finished redecorating her apartment a few months back, we began working on Phase II of our summer plans: Finding an appropriate home swap in London. Believe me when I say this: Find...

Good Quotes: Returning Home From Vacation
Los Angeles

“No one needs a vacation more than the person who just had one.” - Unknown [Creative Common Photo: Phineas H]...

Things To Do Before Leaving For The Holidays

Are you staying around for the holidays? Many of us are leaving town -- visiting family, going skiing or to someplace tropical -- and taking advantage of the week long stretch before the New Year whe...

Escapes: Plan A Walkable Day

With Apartment Therapy's month of weekend escapes, staycations and daycations, we have been inspired to create a walkable day away from it all right in our own city. Los Angeles really is a walkable c...

Escapes: Slow Down

We all lead such busy lives that it can be hard to switch into vacation mode. Or, tired of pushing so hard, we collapse into vacation time and wonder how to keep some of that feeling in our regular li...

Reader Escapes: Send Us Your Getaway Photos
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Escapes Month is in full swing and we want to hear from you, our readers, about your favourite summer vacation escapes. Send us your favourite summer escapes photos and description, and if they're ch...

Dream Vacation: Airstream

Small space, open road. Now that's a dream vacation for us. Not only do you get an ever changing landscape but you get to bring your house with you. Check below for some inspiring small space floor...

Thank Goodness for 3 Day Weekends

There is a time for work and a time for rest (and for play!). We hope you all had a wonderful 3 day weekend. While we normally hit the beach, catch up on leisurely magazine reading and maybe a proje...

For Pets and a Long Weekend: Toilet Water Dispenser

It must be one of those days, we've got toilets no the brain. But this weekend we're going away and there's just nothing our kitty likes more than fresh running water. Even if someone comes and feed...

Update On Packing Light

Before we left on our big trip, we talked about packing light for a trip and at home. We're glad to report that packing light totally paid off and has committed us even more to the idea that small is...

Going On Hiatus

So I'm off on my big adventure to China. I'm hoping to come back with lots of inspiration since I won't be able to post while I'm away. That means 3 weeks without (much) internet access and totally ...

Cleaning Before a Trip

So, we fall into the camp of wanting everything absolutely spic and span before we leave on an adventure. There's just something about wanting all our ducks in a row before we feel free to go off and...

Winter Getaway: 395 to June Lake

Idyllic. That's the best way we can describe June Lake. We were seriously craving some new scenery and a trip up the 395 (it has been years since we've been)....