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
Otherwise known as fmulch or frulch or freechWhere does all that stuff go that you throw into your green bin?Yes, the City of LA provides free mulch. Bring your own shovel and pile it in. Read more
Kind of awesome.1stDibs... oh how I love thee. Read more
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So, I had my second adventure on the LA Metro this morning. Took the Gold Line to work from the Del Mar Stop. I'm starting to brew up a little Gold Line Adventure as a weekend event. Here is what I'm thinking so far, Who's In? - Start at Del Mar in Pasadena and have an early brunch at Le Grande Orange (previously mentioned), Elements Kitchen, or Central Park Cafe. -Hop on the Gold Linetoward... Read more
I think the name says it all.And the logo.In case you are in need of a really large industrial fan for your next loft or warehouse rehab project.Not only that but their "mASScot" is an Ass named Fannie - and you can get your own free Fannie to dress up! Read more
I'm starting a little segment called Weekly Weeds that my friend and Garden Designer Nancy Knapp will be contributing to. Welcome Nancy and Welcome to Weekly Weeds. Ask anyone what is a weed and you'll get a barrowful of different answers. Dandelions..clover..ivy..sunflowers.. Sunflowers?“Weeds” are really in the eye of the beholder. A beautiful peony in a field of corn (don't even get me started... Read more
Gold Bug Pasadena Best way to describe this place is as a cabinet of curiosities. Amazing selection of jewelry a la Halloween in Philly. Fun, funny and slightly-off greeting cards. Accessories. Ridiculous sculpture that everyone needs (think chains with mini skulls and beavers wearing crowns). Very odd, but I dare you not to like it. Read more
If you have any good hair salons in the Pasadena area, let me know. In the meantime I have been collecting ridiculous hair salon names that I've come across over the years. Please feel free to add to the list:Hair AdventureThe Crazy ScissorsTangles SalonHair SpectrumBlaine! School of Beauty (exclamation point must be included in intonation) Read more
Well, if only I had a warehouse where I could store cool furniture, refinish it and gradually sell it off. This coffee table is the perfect candidate. For $100 you can take it home and paint the bottom wood portion a fun bright color: Read more