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45 Three Modern Vintage is having a SALE!!! 1051 1/2 S. Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-932-0832 examples of some of their wares Friday 4/9 2 pm - 6 pm Sat 4/10 8 am to 4 pm Read more

I like where this is going. We were looking for a napkin holder, but has anyone noticed how all napkin holders are super ugly, functional and just scream "NAPKIN HOLDER!"? So what better use for the Nambe collection than as a napki holder and fruit bowl. And I like the addition of the Jonathan Adler fishie shakers. Breakfast table to be replaced by this faux Saarinen IKEA table and chairs to be... Read more

I love this graphic by Maharam. Would make a great large painting over our back console in our living room..... hmmm... project? Read more

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