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For all of you Jewish folks, Hanukkah is right around the corner (December 12th); and if you're in a bit of a bind for decorations, Annie from her blog Living with Annie has done a wonderful round up of DIY decorations that are perfect for the holiday.

WIth Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday decorating has officially begun...even if some of us may have started early. As tacky or as cheesy as we may think outdoor holiday decorations are, we have to admit that we enjoy seeing them show up on the lawns when we drive through any of LA's neighborhoods.

Feeling the need to sneak away after all that Family Holiday drama? Then let me just recommend a trip to Belize--and more importantly, a visit to the Bacab Eco Park while you're there. Believe me when I say this: There's something for everyone.

It's no secret that we're huge fans of Emma's Design Blogg; after all, she features some amazing photos of inspiring interiors. Emma recently re-painted her bedroom with Beckers paint and what a difference it makes: Her bedroom went from drabby dirty walls with yellow trim to a pristine white paired with a light grey. Check out more photos after the jump!

Have you seen these amazing clocks? Handcrafted by Jenilyn, these unique clocks pair beautiful dishes with complementary hardware and can be either hung on the wall or displayed on an easel. All these clocks are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition…

"I think hell for men is the Anthropologie dressing room sofa area," so says one of our favorite writer/comedians Mindy Kaling. So for all of you guys who have put in your time on a seafoam chesterfield, this round up is for you!

Sign painting may be a fairly extinct art thanks to the fine makers of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, but we're fairly certain we're not the only ones who are fans of artists who keep this craft alive (a quick Flickr search will yield roughly a bazillion results). We've been on a bit of a binge lately trying to find such artists, and Jeff Canham is currently topping our list of favorites.

You know those old paintings of dogs smoking cigars and playing poker? I secretly love those paintings. I suspect it may stem from really loving Snoop Dogg's music video to "What's My Name" when it first came out and he morphed into a Doberman. That was so awesome. Anyway, my point is that I feel the same way about these Berkley illustration prints; and I'm 99.9% sure that I need six of these for my home.

Let's say that a friend asked you if you could pop over his apartment and feed his cats while he's on holiday. The first two days are fine, but on the third day you notice that one of the cats has gone...missing? After scouring the apartment and coming up empty, you notice that your friend had left one of the windows cracked open before he left. "Oh SH--!"

When AT reader Erika moved into her new apartment along with two other roommates; the three of them weren't sure how long they'd stay. But after deciding to sign on for another two years, they decided to do a few upgrades around the apartment, getting rid of quick fix-its in favor of more efficient, long-term solutions. The first order of business? Revamping the kitchen pantry.

"It makes me really comfortable to be a caretaker," says this celebrity about her hosting duties, "When I'm domestic, I feel empowered." This actress' 5,500 square foot Spanish-style home is put to good use as a place for friends to relax and hang out; and the property is big enough for weekend camp-outs around her makeshift fire pit. Care to make a guess who calls this place home?

If you're tired of all the coverage Swedish interiors and magazines are getting from this site, maybe this will appeal to you: Poland's own decor magazine, Domosfera. After taking a look through some of the interiors this magazine features, we are officially smitten: A lot more color, a plethora of great ideas, and a really nice mix of old and new...

Since November is entertaining month here at AT, we figured it might be beneficial to share some tips on how to handle tough social situations. Say one of your good guy friends starts dating a new girl and he wants to bring her 'round to your party...only to find out that his new girlfriend is a bit difficult to pull out of her shell...

A long, long time ago, I confessed to watching Monster-In-Law while hungover and obsessing over the decor and ignoring the storyline. This was long before we ever started doing On the Set features; so when I received a few emails from folks wanting more details of this lovely Pasadena Craftsman home, I figured: why not? Here's a few photos from the movie of Charlie and Kevin's home...