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There's No Place Like Here: Something's Hiding In Here
Story by somethingshidinghere, TeenAngster, weirdwolf
Published on March 13, 2009 in Spotlight

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(music by The And Group, animation by JuliaPott)

There's No Place Like Here...Welcome to our new video series, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect.

Today design duo Something's Hiding In Here give us a tour of their incredible, renovated Philadelphia loft, full of woodland goodies, refinished furniture, faux bois aplenty, a woodshop, and even an indoor porch swing. This veritable wonderland of turquoise and woodgrain is the not only a cozy place to come home to—it also houses the studios where Something's Hiding in Here produce all of their work.

Shauna Alterio and Stephen Loidolt met while attending the Kansas City Art Institute. With Stephen's background in sculpture and Shauna's in printmaking, they decided to share their skills and start collaborating. The resulting built-out loft is a testament to their do-it-yourself spirit and crafty abilities, as well as their meticulous and obsessive natures. (Collections aren't built in a day!)

Shauna and Stephen's home is a modern-meets-rustic mix that melds their many varied talents with vintage and handmade finds, rounded out by the color palette of their globe collection. Though the loft is only a rental, the couple has managed to make their mark and transform the raw space into a cozy home that's reflective of their unique aesthetic.

For more on Shauna and Stephen's projects, artwork and decorating inspirations, check out their blog and Flickr stream.

Open your door to There's No Place Like Here! If you have a beautiful space (studio, home, or boutique — not craft spaces), let us know. Add photos of your space or suggest photos to us through our new flickr pool. You never know, you might need to bust out the welcome wagon for the Etsy video crew!

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Tags apartments, art, colors, decor, decorating, deer, faux bois, furniture, globes, homes, house tours, housewares, lofts, modern, PA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Shauna Alterio, shopping, somethingshidinghere, Something's Hiding Here, Something's Hiding In Here, Stephen Loidolt, Tara Young, There's No Place Like Here, Theres No Place Like Here, turquoise, video, Vintage, weirdwolf, Woodworking
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March 13, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. minta77

great space, guys! thanks for sharing :)

March 13, 2009 at 1:13 p.m. PeppermintDaydreams

that place is wonderfully insane!!! i would never ever leave home!
thanks for giving us a peek into your world.

March 13, 2009 at 1:13 p.m. PoPkO

oh you're all over the blogs today with your message board project. Congratulations!

March 13, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. missbatch

What a charming couple-- just like their space! Beautiful video too, very inspiring!

March 13, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. isewcute

What a beautiful creative living space!

:o)

March 13, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. EpicBones

ummm, no fair!!! that philly loft is AMAZING!!! so jealous!

March 13, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. jkldesign

I would love to live there. SO creative!! and inspiring :)

March 13, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. BROOKLYNrehab

I love their work and sense of humor. Two is better than one. I'm searching for my Stephen! Any crafty single guys out there in Etsy-land? You know where to find me (at the flea markets or ceramic studio)!!! LOL maybe *that* is why I'm single. Maybe I should pick-up golf!

March 13, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. EJPcreations

I love the elephant I love the elephant I love the elephant!!!!

March 13, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. ManoCelebrates

Can I move in plz. LOL

March 13, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. maryink

I love your stuff, and your space is perfect! Really inspiring, thanks for sharing!

March 13, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. shabbyvintagemom

That is possibly the most amazing, inspiring, eclectic space EVER!! I don't think I'd bother to go outside :)

March 13, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. FancifulForm

Aw!! So much cute!

March 13, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. IlluminatedPerfume

What a great series! I love this and can't wait for more.

March 13, 2009 at 2:14 p.m. waysideviolet

love.

March 13, 2009 at 2:16 p.m. EthelandIris

I love this new video series, looking through the keyhole to find so much inspiration. Julia Pott's animation is a real treat as well! Lx

March 13, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. RachelLovesPeace

oh my deer that is lovely.

March 13, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. livefunky

What an amazing, artFULL space! I love that every inch has been thoughtfully considered. I am so inspired to transform my home now! Thank you for this peek into your fascinating world. :)

March 13, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. uncharted

great space! thanks for sharing!

March 13, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. lucybluestudio

That is a wonderful space! Thanks for showing us and inspiring us!

March 13, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. happydayvintage

These two are adorable!!!! not to mention have a great and unique eye. I wish you both the best.

March 13, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. shavingkitsuppplies

I love how well the items in this collection go with the video. The twig sign and the dog photo especially - so great. I didn't know I needed a twig name sign, but apparently I do...very much!

March 13, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. TheCottageCheese

What a fun loft! The deer collection and wall of green shelves, the old photos of people with their dogs. I love it! I want to live here...

March 13, 2009 at 4:14 p.m. truLuxe

I want to throw out everything I own and start over.

March 13, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. enhabiten

awesome awesome...i am definitely inspired by these guys. they seem to have limitless creativity and motivation.

March 13, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. ElenaMary

What a great loft and you are so organized..could you come over and organize my messy space? Wonderful collections and colors..delightful!!

March 13, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. fieldguided

Oh yay! I have a huge Etsy crush on these two.

March 13, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. Elizaveta

The most amazing space ever!!!! magical!

March 13, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. jewelalchemy

it's not possible to be cuter than those 2, I'm blown away ;)

March 13, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. MiniatureRhino

such an ama-zing space! if only you could see mine-ha! thats a dream space and how its arranged/ painted/ curated with objects is so beautiful! thanks for sharing!

March 13, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. marymary

So inspiring!

March 13, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. SpunRightRound

cutest couple ever! very inspiring!

March 13, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. gloilocksandbody

what a dream home!

March 13, 2009 at 6:19 p.m. atouchofvintage

ths is insane.. and now i'm jealous!

March 13, 2009 at 6:21 p.m. erindollar

too cool. i can't believe they have time to make all those fun items for their shop, as well as time to maintain that amazing loft. so lucky!

March 13, 2009 at 6:22 p.m. FlanneryO

'Polyester will be here until the dinosaurs reign again'

amazing quotes in this piece.

Thanks so much for the peek into your world.

March 13, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. weirdwolf

Shooting this video made me want to redo everything in my apartment! If only I had half the energy of Shauna & Stephen. What a wonderful home these two lovely people have created...

March 13, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. TeenAngster

I'm so jealous of Shauna and Stephen's space! Oh, to have an indoor porch swing...

March 13, 2009 at 7:06 p.m. ravenwren

I remember seeing you guys in a magazine. I thought your place was great! I think you should put out a decorating book on decorating with everything you love. I'd buy it! =0)

March 13, 2009 at 7:20 p.m. blossomnbird

what a sweet couple....gorgeous space they abide in!
Thanks guys

March 13, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. pinksupply

fun! how could you not be inspired?~!

March 13, 2009 at 7:54 p.m. selflesh

Amazing!

March 13, 2009 at 8:11 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

fantastic and wonderful - what a beautiful litle woodland palace - I just love it - and every nook and carnnie is so special and particular!!!
got to be the best interior I have ever seen on etsy yet!
Thank You for bringing this!!

March 13, 2009 at 8:14 p.m. NicoAndMooMoo

love EVERYTHING!!!

March 13, 2009 at 8:27 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

Oh my gosh!!!! Such lovely folks :)

March 13, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. BabbidgePatch

great pics!

March 13, 2009 at 9:04 p.m. pogoshop

Wow, they have a forest mural just like mine! I love that. So neat to get to visit.

March 13, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. LittleGreenSquirrel

Thanks for having me over to your cool pad! Anybody who collects such random whimsy is my kind of folks! :-)

March 13, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. bhangtiez

wow, how fun. great storage, colors & decor. cool swing!

March 13, 2009 at 11:20 p.m. CutieDynamite

Cute doggies!

March 13, 2009 at 11:44 p.m. daniellexo

Somethings hiding in here? Yeah, it's me! I'm moving in! :P

March 14, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. HouseHoldWords

Haha, Nice, Daniellexo ;)

March 14, 2009 at 1:23 a.m. alisburda

What a great place to live! Such cool and inspirational ideas! Thank you for sharing!

March 14, 2009 at 1:37 a.m. CosmicFirefly

wow i like them all

March 14, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. topsyturvydesign

WoWzEr! Gorgeous, inspiring space & fab video!
I feel the need to spring clean...

March 14, 2009 at 5:17 a.m. UtterRubbish

Totally love everything about that place!

March 14, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. robayre

Their space is so beautiful and inspiring.
♥♥♥ their place.

March 14, 2009 at 8:54 a.m. krize

what a beautiful creative space and this collection of people with dogs is just adorable! :)

March 14, 2009 at 10:32 a.m. PoleStar

Beautiful Space. I love the openness of lofts. Very pretty and cozy.

March 14, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. principessaemicranie

a m a z i n g !!

March 14, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. catwalk

That is my dream space! Makes me not feel bad about collecting odd things (globes, figurines). Great!

March 14, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. miccicohan

What a team these two amazing artists make! I was blown away by their space and their art! very inspiring!

March 14, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. paperdaystudio

Great video! I love the pad and shop. They are super-duper.

March 14, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. MarcellasExcess

Eeeek! My typewriter in such a fab little Storque!

March 14, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. mudpuppy

Oh man, this was my favorite storque article ever! I want to move in with them. My dog and I won't take up much space, really.

March 14, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. WingsDove

What a fun and creative couple. I love the Apple Jacket!

March 14, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. SleepDreamPlay

I have have never felt so inspired before! What an ideal creative space to live and work.

March 14, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. karuski

What a lovely story, thanks for sharing! Your place is really cool & creative!

March 14, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. katiearms

An unbelievably great video!

March 14, 2009 at 11:56 p.m. luckylife

I am just constantly inspired by Stephen and Shauna and their home.....truly unique, beautiful, comfortable and I would love to spend a day in there, just looking around! Plus, the two of them are adorable! Thanks for sharing this, all of you!
xo
Melissa

March 15, 2009 at 2:50 a.m. DewberryVintage

I loved your video! Can I come over? lol.

March 15, 2009 at 11:17 a.m. vella

Great video and subjects! Thanks for sharing.

March 15, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. rockfabricscissors

Love being able to snoop via video! Especially in such a unique home. Can't wait for the next one.

March 15, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. ModernMetalJewelry

What a fun couple! The space is amazing!

March 15, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. somethingshidinghere

you're all invited over!
thanks for the love,
shauna & stephen

March 15, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. bellasparty

Oh my!! I love the lofty. Everything is so wonderful an fun.Great job!

March 15, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. kinchi

Wow I loved this video! Thanks for showing how an inspiring home can lead to fun ideas to work on, that lead to more inspiration to fill the inspiring place! :)

March 15, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Silverstrand

oh WOW! toooooo perfect for me- who dusts all this? favorite thing is the indoor swing. Needs a lil clutter..

March 15, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. redyellowandblueink

so great to watch. I read an article about Somethings Hiding In Here in Readymade-it is cool to see their work and their space in motion-thanks for the great work and insight.

March 15, 2009 at 8:13 p.m. pixiecampbell

i have to watch this again-so inspiring and i just love all of the eclectic collections. and your personalities are so stinking cute.

March 15, 2009 at 9:02 p.m. Pwackets

So nice to see your living/work space. Excellent video and story. I love the photo collection and vintage typewriter.
Very unique and eclectic. I am still hoping to have my own unique space/studio some day!

March 15, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. eclecticmoi

What a Joyful place to create and an equally joyful couple :) Thank you so much for sharing!

March 16, 2009 at 12:32 a.m. designafficionado

I dream of living in such a personal and fun space! This is one great example of how to live with "art" without looking like your in a warehouse or a work studio. Thanks for the amazing inspiration! —designafficionado

March 16, 2009 at 5:40 a.m. missmacau

Love the colors, the deer and everything. I wish I can move in there.

March 16, 2009 at 6:12 a.m. Iammie

nice!

March 16, 2009 at 8:08 a.m. vanessamoore

Wow! So inspiring!! <3 :-)

March 16, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. blackeyedsuzie

Another awesome video by Tara. Thank you all....what an inspiration...I'm trying not to let me envy cloud my admiration!

March 16, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. sheridesthelion

i enjoyed watching this - hey, i have one of those deer!

March 16, 2009 at 2:12 p.m. dessertfirstdesigns

What an inspiring do it yourself apartment. I love it! Now, I see my own pad needs some work.

March 16, 2009 at 9:52 p.m. signsofmylife

neat couple to see living in such a cool place space - love all of the room to move around in - who wouldn't like a porch swing inside their bedroom/home that is also useable? a large studio is every artist's dream - i'm still dreaming! thanks for sharing this awesome place space - love it! peace

March 16, 2009 at 11:08 p.m. UnaOdd

Wow! Such a fun and inspiring couple! Incredible creativity, awesomely realized.

March 17, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. neawear

Oh WOW! What a FAB loft and decor!! I'm in love ;)

March 18, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. melis731

Your apartment is amazing! My favorite part is your collection of vintage photgraphs of people with their dogs. Such a great idea!
Thanks for sharing your story :)

March 19, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. fatlittlesparrow

My apartment is the size of your bathroom. That aside, I think you guys are amazingly talented!

March 21, 2009 at 9:02 a.m. sisply

wow i love this loft!

April 2, 2009 at 6:37 p.m. jenniferramos

It's AWESOME...love that porch swing & the bookshelf...WOW!~ I just posted about their home on my blog.

http://madebygirl.blogspot.com

June 22, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. radishchild

what an amazing space- consider yourself lucky!

July 17, 2009 at 4 p.m. zJayne

Awesomeness!

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