Coppy Holzman surrounds himself with an extensive collection of books and eclectic art, making his Manhattan loft a true reflection of his creative passions. The moment you walk into his home you are greeted by his loving dog, Biggie, and then a large contemplative image of the Queen of England. Coppy is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Charitybuzz, a for-profit internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through online charity auctions with celebrities and brands, and most of his art pieces were purchased from these charity auctions.

Regina says: My house was built back when small space living was just living. Nobody had ever heard of the word 'McMansion', and the recommended average square feet per person was 316 (Architect's Small House Service Bureau, 1929), versus the current actual average of 927 square feet (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). There are a number of details around the house that I appreciate, with my interest in small homes. I had nothing to do with most of these elements, as they were simply built into the house originally. They're details, however, that are perfectly relevant to my growing family living here today:

Jennifer writes: A lot of things changed this week. Mainly, the price of every single thing I planned on buying ended up being substantially higher than originally estimated, except for the appliances. The cabinetry was over by $1700, the Caesarstone countertops by $900, the sink, faucet and backsplash tile: all over budget. So I had to make some decisions about what could stay and what had to go so that I could stay even close to my budget.