A BRIGHT BUNGALOW

I love apartment therapy for many reasons, but probably the chief reason being that it's real design. Everyday people creating livable spaces that are testaments to who they are. Take Sonja's Silver Lake, California bungalow for example. Endlessly quirky, full of personal artifacts, pops of trendy patterns, furniture with classic lines.. it comes together stunningly. 

head over heels for this soft houndstooth rug with the ultra fab coffee table.

Its funny the way a few beautiful silhouettes, and some classic books can pair perfectly with a pistol flower vase...

This bungalow is 700 sq feet. I love the see the way that people have utilized these small spaces... in this case a great workspace completes the home.

small kitchens are the perfect place for open shelving - it can make the space feel much bigger. Stylized dishware can make these shelves that much prettier.

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I NEED YOUR HELP!

Pretty Please!?

I am entered in the Apartment Therapy "Room For Color" contest! They just put my entry up today, and the contest is only open for 9 more days! 

If you could pop over there and give me your vote, I would be SO grateful!

I'LL GIVE YOU ONE GUESS...

... where these simple and stunning photos are from

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if you guessed IKEA- then you are right! It looks like the home store is stepping up their game yet again.

The kitchen is especially drool worthy. Don't all of these rooms feel cozy and inviting?

QUIRKY + FUN IN TORONTO

Tommy Smythe is the lucky sidekick to Canadian HGTV maven Sarah Richardson. He is also a master at creating stylish and eclectic vignettes...

The spaces in his home exude masculinity without being overboard, and somehow he creates total eclecticism that feels cohesive and put together. 

the natural elements placed around his Tommy's apartment certainly bring it down to earth, while the sparkling finishes polish it off...

and I simply adore these pony print wingbacks...

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