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Shopped for lighting lately? You probably found yourself disappointed by the white bread wood veneer choices at Home Depot. Our new sponsor Omega Too Lighting & Design will pull you out of the sad chandelier shopper slump.

Omega Too is run by two big architectural enthusiasts, Vanessa and Mark Bell, who spend their days scouring antique fixtures and piecing together Frankenstein-y constructions.

I LOVED browsing their site. I got a very The Sims vibe, bouncing from art nouveau pieces to gothic chandeliers to candle sconces — you wanna see?

My friend Rachel has a thing for Lustron homes. They're these mod-looking houses built of pre-fabricated enameled steel. And luckily, Lustron has fans.

A Siamese cat, a boyfriend, a girlfriend, and a glittery gold carport: these are just the tip of this bright retro Florida home.

Lindsay and Matt share their tidy retro home with two dogs in Oklahoma.

This house was one of those boarded up sad-and-lonelies. When Colleen and Sam swooped in, they had a total rehab ahead of them. Good thing the house turned out so peacefully lovely!

These montage photos make me SO EXCITED. Y'all have been all about the bright colors, crazy furniture juxtapositions, kitties-watching-chickies goodness.

Adrienne's family uses DIY, thrifting, and hand-me-downs to build an airy Oklahoma home straight outta 1960. After touring this home, I think wall-mounted bottle openers should be the next big home trend.

When you've only got 100 square feet, you've got to make every inch count. Ashley's bedroom is a well-utilized space which miraculously contains a very teeny living space covering all her needs — from work space to relaxation.