Warm, Textured & Classic Modern Style in San Francisco — House Tour

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Name: Brian Mitchell and Ericka James
Location: NoPa— San Francisco, California
Size: 1,450 square feet
Years lived in: Owned 1 year

When Brian bought this house in the NoPa neighborhood of San Francisco, there wasn't much left of the two-story structure. Some might have passed up the opportunity, but he saw healthy architectural bones and potential. Within a year, the house transformed into a beautiful, modern California mid-century home.

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The Best Kitchen Trash Cans: Rubbermaid, Simplehuman, IKEA, Brabantia & More — Annual Guide 2016

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Think your stove is the hardest working item in your kitchen? Nope. Refrigerator? Well, it does run all day, but, still no. It's your trash can. With so many options to choose from (from a $5 plastic container to a $300+ designer version), it's not always so obvious which cans are literal garbage and which will change your trash—and recycling—game completely. These 11 picks are functional and stylish (you know, for a trash receptacle), so you can get just the can you need.

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A Match Made in Heaven: Copper + Pink

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Pale pink and copper are like one of those couples that look so good together that once you see them together it's hard to imagine them with anyone else. And like all good couples, they bring out the best in each other: copper gives pink a bit of an edge, and pink brings out the warm, rosy tones in copper, giving it a special glow. Here are a few of our favorite examples.

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Closet Tour Casting Call (Los Angeles) - Be our Next Video Star! — APARTMENT THERAPY VIDEO

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Casting Call!

Are you proud of your closet? Do you have the perfect go-to weekend outfit, know exactly where your Saturday shoes are, or have your workout clothes organized exactly where you need them?

We're producing a brand new video series on closet tours - and we're looking for a few good closets!

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SPONSORED POST: Alice, My Roommate and I Are Locked in a Color War — Ask Alice: Advice for Life at Home

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Dear Alice,

My roommate and I have been sharing our 2-bedroom for a year, and it's been great so far! Since we're doing so well together, we decided to sign a two-year lease this time to lock in a lower rent, and now that we know we'll be settling in, we want to make our place feel homey. We're both on board to start with the walls (currently that boring shade of "Renters White"), but we're not on board with each other's colors.

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A Vibrant, Colorful, Art-Filled New Orleans Home — House Tour

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Name: Brian Huddleston & Emily Casper
Location: Irish Channel; New Orleans, Louisiana
Size: 1,694 square feet
Years lived in: 10 years; Owned

Brian and Emily's New Orleans shotgun will have you smiling before you even take a step inside. The exterior color combination of red, purple, and bright blue is as bold and fun as the city they call home. The couple's vast collection of folk art covers the interior walls like a modern day version of the storied Parisian salons. "We like to pile it on thick," Emily says with a laugh.

Open House Tour

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The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Shop Like a Local in Berlin — Live Like a Local Video Guides

When traveling to another city, finding all the hidden gems to visit can be a time-consuming, especially if you do not know anyone who lives there. On the streets of Berlin, we discovered the best places to eat, drink and shop from the people who know it best - the locals.

From exploring the coolest neighborhoods to checking out the best sights to digging into the best German food, these Berlin residents gave us some insights on the places that make their city a home. The next time you're in Germany's capitol, immerse yourself in their culture by visiting these recommended spots.

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