Name: Sam, Anne, new baby Tesla and Pup Indiana
Location: South Austin, Texas
Size: 2200 square feet
Years lived in: Owned; 8 months

Sam and Anne never intended to make this house in South Austin their home. They had been living in a gorgeous modern home we featured on Apartment Therapy last year, and purchased this 1927 bungalow with the intention of flipping it. But once this creative couple starting adding their signature style (and some exciting modern additions) to the house, its unique charms won them over.

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Name: Caroline and Jose Vasquez-Corbalan of Paloma's Nest
Location: Austin Texas
Size: 1,000 square feet plus 600 square feet of studio/office space in the back.
Years lived in: 10 years

Caroline and Jose embody the true spirit of creativity. They spent their first date drawing furniture design ideas on the back of their dinner napkins — after realizing they both shared the same dream of wanting to make things for a living. Years later, Caroline and Jose are still creating, most recently building two incredible outdoor studio spaces for themselves and by themselves. Come take a look inside a home and workspace built by heart and hand.

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Name: Kate Payne, educator and author of "The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking", her documentary photographer wife Jo Ann Santangelo, pup Isobel (and the occasional Airbnb guest, including Husky Ada).
Location: East Austin, Texas
Size: 1100 square feet
Years lived in: Rented almost 1 year

We first took note of Kate Payne's hypnotizing and down-to-earth brand of home style when we covered her cheery and colorful kitchen last year. One look at the warm and welcoming home she shares with her wife and it's obvious Kate loves the lost of art of homemaking (and luckily for everyone, she teaches those skills as an author and educator).

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What: Austin Modern Home Tour
When: Saturday, February 2nd, from 11:00am - 6:00pm

Get your design fix before Super Bowl Sunday by checking out the 6th Annual Austin Modern Home Tour on Saturday. Fifteen inspiring homes will be on the tour, with a special focus on sustainable design. It's also your chance to see (in person!) a couple of homes we've featured right here on Apartment Therapy. More

Today's Scavenger is all about fun finds for families and chasing the winter blahs away. These are cheerful and guaranteed to brighten up a dull day indoors.

• Chicago, IL: Butterfly String Art - $45
• New York, NY: Giraffe Rocker - $50
• Brooklyn, NY: Balloon Dog Bank - $50
• Austin, TX: Sheet Tent - $145
• Chicago, IL: Orange Locker - $375
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Name: Laurel Kinney (& Margot Wolf)
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 1700 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years

In a quaint home on the edge of East Austin reside two very talented women. Laurel Kinney, owner of her own personal styling business (Trophy Boutique), and roommate Margot Wolf, jewelry maker and designer (Margot Wolf Jewelry), are helping to shape the city's style and individuality. As you may have imagined, the home which houses these creative talents is brimming with inspiration.

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Name: Knoxy Knox, owner and photographer at Knox Photographics, and her sweet little pup Edie.
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: Rented; 3 years

It's hard not to be jealous of Knoxy as soon as you walk into her impeccably decorated house, catch a glimpse of her adorable outfit and taste her waffles and homemade whipped cream. But the wonderful thing about Knoxy is that though you'd have every right to be dripping with envy around her, she's created such a warm and inviting home and is so nice and welcoming that you're left with no choice but to ask to move in/be her best friend.

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When it comes to the holidays, turn to vintage gifts for your little ones. Just think of all those stores you can avoid in the process.

• Bethany, OK: Heywood Wakefield Chair - $100
• Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Circus Print - $200
• Austin, TX: Upcycled Play Tent - $145
• Chicago, IL: Owl Latch Hook - $26
• Chicago, IL: Mid Century Pull Toy - $38
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