Make your home 'very you' Those glossy furniture catalogs in your mailbox offer a pleasant vision of home decorating. They show how easy it is to order up a stylish, thoughtfully designed living space where everything blends smoothly. But where do you fit in that equation? Many of us live in homes that look ''very Ikea'' or ''very Pottery Barn,'' but express nothing at all about the people who live there.

This bedroom was designed by Brian Patrick Flynn, who is a big fan of mixing old and new items to give a room texture. He suggests searching your attic, basement and garage to find reminders of your family or your childhood.  (AP)