Thanksgiving is about home as much as it is about food. It's about hanging out at home, with family, friends and guests, figuring out ways to occupy the kids and where to put the extra guests. This week's Los Angeles Times Home & Garden section swirls around these questions, from a close look at Todd Oldham's new book, with crafts geared towards the modern kid, to ways to section off and create privacy for guests. Plus, there are two house tours, one of which was originally posted here! Links to these stories on the LA Times website and more, after the jump.
LA Times Home & Garden Roundup 11.28.09
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10 Best Gifts for your Furry (or Scaly) Friends
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Who better to get a gift for this holiday season than the one friend who loves you unconditionally? Whether a dog, cat, rabbit, or fish, all our pets deserve a treat. But how do you keep your house from looking like an aisle at Petco? Find items that fit with your décor, and luckily, with pets becoming a $45 billion industry it's now easier than ever to find well designed toys, treats, and even chicken coops for your constant companion.
Tech Laden Hard Rock Suites by Chemical Spaces
We shouldn't be surprised from a city where the word "subtle" has been stricken out of the dictionary. But there's something deliciously decadent about these rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. They're so completely and utterly Las Vegas, complete with an overflow of LED lighting, in-your-face graphics and plenty of reminders what happens in the city should remain there.
Tobi Tobin Home Collection Boutique
Los Angeles-based interior designer, Tobi Tobin, recently opened her flagship shop on Sunset Blvd and it's like walking into a beautifully curated museum full of vintage gems, high-end design, colorful art and thoughtful accessories. Walking through the shop is a pretty special experience with the amazing textures and style. It almost left us speechless.
Library: The Small Space Book Lover's Dream Space
Every bibliophile dreams of having a reading room to get away and really sink into a good read. But what if you live in a small space where every square foot counts and you can't set aside a dedicated area for reading? Aussie design student Guy Eddington tackled the problem by creating a multi-functional solution which combines storage, lighting and seating all into one svelte piece.
The Fall Cure: Sacred Space
Week 7- Show and Tell
soft serve girl/ added a new beautiful blue to her bedroom walls. Anyone else ready for a nap in this calm room?
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There's a moment in the movie Blind Side that's also in the trailer. Leah Anne Touhy (Sandra Bullock) shows Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) where he'll be sleeping. I've never had one before, he says, to which she replies, A bedroom? No, he answers, a bed.
Moses and Jamie's Whimsical Modern
House Tour
Name: Jamie and Moses
Location: Silver Lake, California
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year
There are some houses that you walk into where you immediately feel at home. That was definitely the case when we stopped by Moses and Jamie's delightful home for this Apartment Therapy House Tour. Of course, it also didn't hurt that we were offered a mimosa before we even set our belongings down (not to worry, we didn't partake). It's hard to believe that these two have only lived here one short year--every vignette looks like it took precious time to evolve. We'll definitely be bookmarking this set of pics as inspiration for our next move (and we're guessing you might too).
Happy Los Angeles
Straddling the border of where Los Feliz and Hollywood intersect, right across the street from our favorite mole burrito stand and next door to our local vinyl shop, is a small decor store whose personality and wares is aptly described by its name: Happy. Inside a colorful selection of wares include pillows, candles, vases, kitchen and barware and even a few crates of vinyl awaits to peruse, welcoming one and all.
Hot or Not? Aerialist Convertible Table & Ottoman
The Objeti Aerialist Series converts from a large powder coated table into an ottoman seating option with upholstered wool cushion at the turn of a lever.
Decluttering And Giving Back During The Holiday Season
Our email inbox has been inundated with food and clothing drives this week, looking for support for the homeless. Even though folks are already overextended during the holiday season, we think this is the best time of year for decluttering.
Fun Seating Treat For Your Guests
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and if you are entertaining your friends and family this year, add an extra element of fun to a day giving thanks by giving your guests a fun way to find their seat.
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5 Small Decluttering Projects For The Rest Of The Year
A recent night out with a fellow blogger led to an intense discussion about goal setting. And with the holidays and the new year right around the corner it got us to thinking about how we best lay out our plans for the year ahead and how it usually starts with the sock drawer.
Black Friday: To Go Or Not To Go
We've never been participated in the madness that is Black Friday although we're very intrigued by the idea. It's one of those crazy phenomenons that, being the culture-mad person we are, we feel we should experience once in our lifetime. Our favorite shopping partner has offered to plan the whole day and even take us for breakfast at our favorite spot afterwards. Or maybe we should just stay home, chill out, snack on leftovers? To help us (and you) make a decision, we've rounded up some of our posts that make a case for both sides: the best deals if you're in, ways to spend the day if you're not.
Storing a Hair Dryer with Strip of Ribbon and a Hook
Hair dryers are one of those things that we just never know how to store. It always ends up being the cumbersome item under the sink that gets thrown on top of the rolls of toilet paper, box of tampons, and toilet cleaning supplies. Not the best way to keep things organized down there. What about tying a nice and simple ribbon at the handle and hanging it on a hook?
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