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This has been a financially challenging year for many people and quite a few adult children made the decision to give up their apartments and move back home with their parents in order to get back on their feet. If you are dealing with this, consider these tips to make this transitional period easier to get through as you get your life back on track.

We recently learned about The Inside Source, an online magazine newly launched by eBay about trends in shopping for fashion, home, accessories, collectibles and anything else you can find on eBay. Very cool idea! There are tons of amazing home design items up for grabs on eBay and it can sometimes

Los Angeles-based interior designer, Tobi Tobin, recently opened her flagship shop on Sunset Blvd and it's like walking into a beautifully curated museum full of vintage gems, high-end design, colorful art and thoughtful accessories. Walking through the shop is a pretty special experience with the amazing textures and style. It almost left us speechless.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and if you are entertaining your friends and family this year, add an extra element of fun to a day giving thanks by giving your guests a fun way to find their seat.

When buying a couch for your home, comfort is key although style and design also play key roles. A deep couch with a lot of seating room is super comfy - but not for everyone.

While Los Angeles is often in the news for entertainment and tabloid fodder, there is an incredible creative and strong design community here. Many of these designers are highlighted in the newest issue of Los Angeles Magazine, focusing on handmade designs.

We visited our friend this week and hadn't been over to her cute home in a while. When we walked in, we were greeted by the most amazing scent.

We remember watching Apartment Therapy fave, Ron Marvin's, episode of Small Space, Big Style years ago and how he had a thing for lamps and lighting. In just 300 square feet he has over ten. We also have

We bumped into an old friend the other day and she was sharing about her small home and small shed-turned-office. (House tour very soon!) We could tell by the way she was talking that she cared about her home and her dedication to making it functional and stylish. In our conversation she said "I am living in the house I want right now!"

Southern California really offers outdoor living year round so take your upcoming holiday party outside and enjoy the cool evening air. Here is a round up of neat outdoor accessories to add flavor and design to any outdoor soiree.

We've posted about the classic styles of Bauhaus before on Apartment Therapy and continue to see the influence of these designs in modern day. Interpreted through architecture, art and furniture design, Bauhaus has definitely made a creative mark that continues to provoke design inspiration as we prepare to embark on the new year in a few weeks.

We've been talking this week about small space solutions and rethinking the use of space. On Monday, we posted tips to handle small space cabin fever and one of the ideas was to rearrange your floor plan when you feel like your space is closing in a bit. Since the holidays are coming and entertaining friends and family is upon us, now is

We shared Joe and Kristin's Craftsman house tour with you yesterday and wanted to point out how the couple handled an oddly placed window in their bedroom. Since the only bare wall in the room was too small to

Name: Joe DiSanto & Kristin McCasey
Location: West Adams, California
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 5.5 years

Creative couple, Joe and Kristin, bought their house in April 2004. Located in the historic West Adams area of Los Angeles, the neighborhood is a combination of medium to large Craftsman and Victorian homes, along with other assorted styles. Although the house is a restored Craftsman (which the couple loves), they also love the look of Danish style and have slowly been adding pieces into their home. They particularly like the mix of a contemporary design with the warmth of rich wood colors and textures. Now Joe and Kristen's home is full of an interesting mix of styles and they love how it all works altogether.