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Looking Out for No. 1

Melissa Herrington, a 35-year-old artist who lives in Venice, Calif., recently moved into a 2,000-square-foot, three-story loft-style home after a divorce. Her designer's directive: "to reflect 100% Melissa." Bachelor and Bachelorette Pads The loft is an open, sunny space that includes a large second-floor studio where she paints and a third-floor master suite.

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