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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

So we got a new coffee table (well, actually an old coffee table) from 2 Bad Vintage in Echo Park. Found it on craigslist. Like the rust colored iron bottom. What color should I paint the top? I'm thinking a cream-ish high gloss. Read more

these shoes from Lady Eagle Rock.Can't decide if they would actually be comfortable though. Perhaps a visit to them in person is in order Read more

He said specifically "don't say on your blog that I never let you have any fun..." Actually, he got to do work on this glorious day (albeit working while lounging on the patio on our new not-yet-upholstered foam cushions), while I went to lunch with the girls at Le Grande Orange in Pasadena. Fun. I can't believe I didn't know about this place before. On Raymond St. Right across from Central Park in... Read more

never lets me have any fun. Read more