Name: Robert Gerner – Agent, Four Corner Realty
Location: Wilshire Corridor, Los Angeles, California
Size:1,450 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rent

Rob's two bedroom apartment overlooks the Wilshire corridor and has a stunning view of the Hollywood Hills. His home is the perfect bachelor pad, with plenty of personal style. Designer Stefani Rosso lent a helping hand in pulling together some of the finishing touches on the interior design.

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Name: Claire & Nick Walton
Location: Hampshire, England
Size: 1,300 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years; Owned

Claire & Nick Walton live in a traditional 17th century thatched cottage with their two young daughters Celeste and Penelope. Set in the village of East Meon in Hampshire, England, their home is filled with characterful details such as rustic beams, traditional leaded lights and solid oak floorboards. The couple have also added a contemporary kitchen extension at the back of the house, creating a light-filled space perfect for busy family life.

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This past week, I went to our friends' very modern and beautifully open house for Thanksgiving. Every year for the past few years they've been taking folks in and growing their meal, until it reached over twenty this past Thursday. I took pics from start to finish to share what was a really beautiful mix of old and new styles and a very modern Thanksgiving. There's a lot here to copy (and you can see more of the house here). Enjoy! More

Today's Favorite Thing comes from Cate Griffin, Office Manager at Apartment Therapy. Her husband's Favorite Thing, Ernie the Cat, was posted last week. More

Apartment Therapy:
• Drexel Heritage Eve Ottoman ($1150 value)
• Cricket Floor Lamp from Room & Board ($429 value)

The Kitchn:
• Chilewich Indoor/Outdoor Mat Set ($200 Value)
• Dreamfarm Extravaganza Gift Pack ($206.60 Value)

Chill out with today's color inspiration. Unlike Vanilla Ice this setup isn't too cold (too cold), but warm and bright. Providing color to a mix of practical office accessories and electronics will ensure our eyes and hands are always in contact with this energizing shade so we can boogie and groove throughout the day. Isn't it time you taught your office how to do the electric slide? More

Perhaps it's a backlash against the new LEDs, or maybe it's just a nod to the past, but the old fashioned Edison style light bulb is a trend that shows now signs of stopping. These vintage style bulbs look great in exposed light fixtures and add an instant warm industrial vibe to any room. Jump on the trend with bulbs from one of these five sources. More

It's time to break out the the holiday decor! This year, add a few elements of sparkle with these simple DIY's. Since they don't scream Christmas, they will last well into the new year and can reemerge for birthdays and celebrations throughout the coming months. More

Name: Noah (8 Months)
Location: Nelson, BC, Canada

We put the nursery together not knowing if we were having a boy or girl. The walls had just been given a fresh coat of white paint when we learned we were pregnant, and we thought it would make the perfect backdrop to add color. More

When you're living with limited space, the thought of giving up precious square footage for a Christmas tree can seem ridiculous – even if it is only temporary. Cramped quarters doesn't necessarily have to mean skipping the tree tradition. These five modern alternatives to the standard Christmas tree are all available in small sizes and can be re-used year after year. More