Jenny at Little Green Notebook posted this article about cement counters in lieu of carrera. Interesting idea. But what is more novel is the use of old lockers as a pantry in this kitchen. Also love the blue cabinets and subway tile backsplash. Am I a bad designer if I copy this look completely? Read more
Here is a better image of both lanterns in the room together - and Scott standing precariously on a ladder cleaning one. Read more
When I think of the grilled wild boar bacon at Little Doms Although this looks mighty good too Read more
is coming along Before (ski chalet style) During (sad fireplace with cardboard face)Now (not "After" since it's not done yet - lots of new stuff)And first dinner party under new very large lanterns Read more
New Fave magazine Who's going to make me one of these cute Scandinavian pillows - super easy DIYAnd these moss panels are cool, but more importantly where do I get this dress? Read more
is by far the best BBQ in LA - I would maybe even go so far as to say the best BBQ I've ever had. AND it's in Eagle Rock! not to sweet, perfect spiciness Collard Greens = yumMac and Cheese = yumFried Chicken = yumCute little cottage it is housed in also = yum Read more
A fun room.... It also makes me want to eat an artichoke or an avocado. Read more
One of my favorite stores for fun funky vintage furniture and accessories. The owner Staci gave up a high powered career to follow her dream of owning a furniture store. She shops the flea markets and estate sales for you and curates everything delightfully. Tucked away on Fairfax in Little Etheopia, it's hard to know this little treasure is there. Stop in and say hi and then continue on to Messo... Read more
Carpenteria californica, commonly known as tree anemone, is an oxymoron to be sure. A shy, uncommon weed In nature, it’s found only in a tiny area of 20 square miles in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains here in California. Yet it grows like a weed (if a bit of a sensitive one) in that it survives and reproduces in a harsh environment of annual drought, extreme heat and cold. Th... Read more
Shout out to the ladies at Avenue Design They have created the ultimate one stop shop for accessible hip design services. Check out their site at I Heart Design by Avnue. Pick your style, send in your dimensions, they provide your design and you purchase everything through them. Check out some of their fun looks: Read more
These Jonathan Adler animals are super cute I have been coveting them for my one day future child's bedroom (no, I'm not preggers!)But why are they so expensive? Can anyone explain this? And can anyone find me an alternative source for super cute leather animals? Read more
no, really. OKSo it's a bit out of my "area" persay but it warrants a posting. Friend and fellow design junkie Larry Schaeffer started OK store on 3rd street and has been successfully operating it for several years now. The secret to his success is an artfully curated collection of jewelry, home accessories, gadgets, design books, and gift items from around the globe. It's the perfect place to... Read more