A California Loft's Palette Feels Like a Surf Trip in Mexico -- House Call

Name: Laakea Laano and my Jack Russell Terrier Location: Oakland, California Size: 720 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned I'm so blessed to live in this neighborhood. My Jack Russell (a.k.a. The Boss) and I can walk to the movie theater, coffee shops, Fenton's, used bookstores (they still exist, yay!), and, of course, the pet store. My apartment gets a lot of natural light but stays cool because of all the redwood trees around the building. I'm inspired by the ocean, and since I no lon...