Sori Yanagi Home Collection
Sori Yanagi might not be a name you may recognize right off the bat, but you'll probably be acquainted with his iconic 1954 bentwood masterpiece, the butterfly stool. Or perhaps you may recognize his ...
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LA Good Questions: Replacing Outdoor Canopy Fabric
Alex writes in asking about how to replace an outdoor canopy cover with a custom fabric. Anyone out there have experience working with custom fabrics and a large scale canopy? I have a 10x10 EZ UP ca...
Roundup: Best Space Saving Fold-up Home Furnishings
Space saving solutions from in many shapes and devices, but there's often nothing simpler than something that folds up and packs away. So we scoured online and found various home furnishing solutions ...
Daybed by Doshi Levien
Flashes of warm weather invite us to change our decor. Perhaps it's the yearning to visit exotic places but when it heats up, we notice we're drawn to exotic patterns and pieces that underscore that ...
Knoll Classic Sale Starts Tomorrow
AT:SF mentioned it as a part of their sales calendar, but we though this sale needed a dedicated mention. If you're anything like us, you've been drooling over Knoll classics like Bertoia, Saarninen...
RD Imports Public Warehouse Sale
Sneaking in one more local sales addition. Normally a trade-only resource, RD Imports is opening their doors to the public this weekend (5/3-5/4), offering over 4000 items in Indonesian, Antique, Chin...
Look! Book Art with Binder Clips
One of our favorite children's books is Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day, and a huge part of it is the awesome cut-paper illustrations. While we've contemplated getting some of the drawings blown up and...
Shaker Style
The Shakers are known for making simple, durable furniture that has become an American classic. We love some of the timeless pieces that we found in the Shaker Workshops Catalog: ...
Bradley Bookcase from Plummers
We’re always intrigued when we find something well done at some place unlikely. One of those sources is Plummers. You won’t find high design here. What you will find is solidly crafted furnitur...
LA Times H&G 5.01.08
In addition to the Venice Garden & Home Tour preview article, today's LA times Home & Garden section features a tour of a Spanish Revival home in Pasadena (which has a slideshow that shows this crazy ...
LA Sales Calendar: 05.01.08
Mitchell Gold SaleMay Sales... Mitchell Gold 20% off all special orders through May 11th 7960 West 3rd Street Art Sale at Santa Fe Art Studios May 3rd and 4th, 12-6pm Downtown...
Finding Apartments Online
Apartment hunting is both an exciting and frustrating endevour...but mostly time consuming. We've been fortunate enough to find almost all of our apartments by either word of mouth or via Craigslist (...
LA Event: Art Book Swap at LACMA Sat. May 3, 2008
We must confess, we have an addiction. An art book addiction. Every time we go by Hennessy and Ingalls, we're in trouble, since we can't seem to leave without picking up a few more! Well, this Saturda...
Design Inspiration: Family
Yesterday's question, who was your first designer influence? stumped me. I couldn't think of a 'designer'. Then I realized that I've been profoundly influenced by my family and their design choices...
LA Good Questions: Outdoor Fabric for Indoor Furniture?
AT reader Brandi is thinking about reupholstering her classic wingback chair in something a bit more durable: I would love to see a piece on how people are using outdoor fabrics such as Sunbrella for...
Wowo 1 Series Pet Feeder
Love your pet? Hate their bowl? We're with you. They’re either cutesy or utilitarian and they always look like...well...bowls on the floor. The rest of our house is sleek and elegant. We'd like...
How To: Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
Sure, purchasing store laundry detergent is easy. But sometimes making something for yourself can be a satisfying project, even with the extra time and effort involved. And since the nearby 99 Cents ...
Venice Garden & Home Tour Preview
LA Times 5.01.08
Today's LA Times Home & Garden features a preview of some of the homes that will be participating in the 2008 Venice Garden & Home Tour. The tour is this Saturday from 10am to 5 pm. Some more pics aft...
Look! Orchid In the Bathroom?
We've been told that orchids flourish in humid environments, so we're wondering if we can salvage our dying orchid by sticking it in the bathroom on the windowsill? Or is the kitchen a better idea? ...
LA Scavenger: Beautiful Leather, Tufted Chesterfield Sofa for $1695
This is for all of you Chesterfield fans out there: one beautiful, leather tufted vintage Chesterfield sofa in fantastic condition. Love the nailhead detail, and the size is a wee bit smaller than the...
Vintage Furniture of a Sort: Coffin Couches
Call us crazy (and I know plenty of you will), but I'm loving these couches made of 18 gauge steel coffins salvaged from local funeral homes primarily in Southern California (keep recycling local!). T...
Southwest Finalists: Fantasy League Thread
You chose 'em, now click on any pic above to see the full post. We want to thank all of our contestants and congratulate the Final Four in the East above. N...
Footflush Hands-free Toilet Flush Pedal
Ignoring the form factor, this is really a great product for germaphobes who detest touching toilet handles, even their own (I worked with a young lady who had never once cleaned her own bathroom beca...
Ivanka Trump, decorator Glamour, May 08
While the Donald takes care of the outside, his daughter takes care of the inside. In this month’s Glamour, Ivanka puts a glamourous spin on her assistant’s apartment and shares her decorating se...
Machine Gallery Presents: Machine Sewing 101
Remember back when I was attempting to sew? I got through it but really could have used some basic knowledge of a sewing machine and a little bit of practice before I started. I have a feeling I'm n...
Ronen Kadushin Designs available through Open Design
Fancy yourself an accomplished "Do-It-Yourselfer"? Ever try your hand at fabricating your favorite furniture? Now might be a good time to set the bar high. Ronen Kadushin offers his designs, availa...
Aura Credenza
Whether large or small, in most living rooms, where the clutter of daily life quickly collects (think coffee cups, magazines, newspapers, books, dvds to start the list off), storage is at a premium an...
Bookmarked: Jean-Michel Frank: The Strange and Subtle Luxury of the Parisian Haute-Monde in the Art Deco Period
When we went looking for a sofa, we wanted something strong and contemporary. Our driving image was Jean-Michel Frank, a French designer from the 30s and 40s. A contradiction in terms? Nope. Fra...
How To: Squeeze Out All the Toothpaste
Here's a great idea we saw recently online: using an art paint tube wringer to get every little bit of toothpaste out of your tube. We'd like to make wall mount this and just give a slight twist each ...
Look! Black Study Room
We might start going goth in our house: first there was Laure's intriguing black bathroom...and now this: a black study room/library. A color choice we haven't considered since our angst-ridden teens...
Liseuse Lamp
Ever wanted a bedside light you could just put away when not in use? Mélanie Vandenhecke and Hugo Cociani's Liseuse lamp replaces an on/off switch with the closing and opening action of a drawer, tur...
How To: Make Your Own Photo Cube
Recently, we blogged displaying family photos. Although a modified version of that look may work for some, we're looking for something a little less formal. Photojojo’s suggestion for a DIY projec...
Inspiration: Who was Your First Designer Influence?
The first designer we really had a thing for was Vicente Wolf. We were decorating our first apartment and we had seen a spread on an apartment that he had done and we thought, this is it! We leaned...
LA Store: Big Daddy's Antiques
Over at BeachBungalow8 blog, Megan (whose lovely home we've featured as an LA housetour) gave a great review of this amazing looking store called Big Daddy's Antiques. It's famous for having tons of v...
Best Plant Containers for Small Spaces
Going vertical isn't just for organization, try using wall-mounted and hanging plant containers to create a garden in a small space like a deck or a balcony: ...
Weekly LA Events Calendar: 4.30.08
Takashi Murakami New Paintings at Blum and Poe Art & Design Events...April is Smallest Coolest Month and The Cure at Apartment Therapy AIA Los Angeles Home Tour of Modern Hillside Homes in...
LA Wednesday Giveaway: 04.30.08
Giveaway: We've been posting about stairs and staircases all week, culminating today in a giveaway brought to you by Liza Phillips Design, the company that fancies up your home step-by-step with thei...
LA Event: West 3rd Street Web Launch/Spring Street Party 5.01.08
There's a ton of great shops on West Third Street (from Fairfax to La Cienega). Some of our favorites include Zipper, Plastica, OK, and Flight 001- and that's not even mentioning all the clothing shop...
LA Good Questions: A Similar to Sofa To This?
AT reader sfbbqueen's on the hunt to find a similar sofa to the one pictured here from Living Etc. Where in Southern California can I find a sofa like this one by Espacio? Since Espacio doesn't seem...
Look! Painted Ceiling
Although, as Laure pointed out recently, we're a big fan of colour here at ATLA (perhaps it's our sunny climes), if you prefer neutrals, there are subtle ways to bring in colour. Adding colour to you...
"Feel It" and "Battalion" bedding from Quiksilver
You don't have to be a boardrider to appreciate the graphic quality of these bedding collections from Quiksilver. A nice alternative option for anyone looking for something besides florals or traditio...
LA Good Quotes: On The Right Accessories
Lobby of the Hampshire House, completed in 1937. “It is just as disastrous to have the wrong accessories in your room as it is to wear sport shoes with an evening dress.” - Dorothy Draper [ Phot...
LA Scavenger: Saarinen Tulip table mid century danish modern dining kitchen table for $300
Here's the REAL deal, not a modern reproduction: The highly coveted Saarinen dining table! This one comes with a 47" wood laminate top and a price tag of $300. ($300!?!) Happy Wednesday: ...
Miele Canister Vacuum: Callisto S5280 Canister Vacuum In the Test Lab
Product: Callisto S5280 Canister Vacuum Price: $799 Rating: Simply Irresistible Miele vacuums have always been on short list of "if we had the money" appliances, garnering praise from neat freaks and...
New Pillows and Grand Opening from Henry Road
LA-based designer Paula Small of Henry Road (who was an entrant in our 2006 Fall Colors contest) has some new prints out. If you're looking for some easy ways to freshen up your decor for the summer, ...
Small Space Solution: Going Vertical
While we normally look at the footprint of a space to find more room, when space is tight, don't forget to look up. If you're lucky enough to have an upstairs, Gregory pointed out that you can use th...
Look! Harley Motorcycle in the Home
So how about this as a dramatic display in the home. Ronaldo of São Paulo, Brazil not only seems to have an eye for two wheel transportation, but also for displaying it inside his modern appointed lo...
Eero Aarnio Swan Lamp
We've always been drawn to objects inspired by natural forms; soft curvalinear lines that mimic an organic shape are naturally pleasing to the eye and usually sidestep the coming and goings of trends ...
City Slicker Side Table from CB2
As Abby mentioned yesterday, our mantra for small spaces is "double duty, double duty, double duty!". That's why we love any kind of ottoman that can double as a table, or chair that can turn into ki...
How To...Dress Up An Alcove
We've received some Good Questions about what to do with alcoves, so when we found this article at From House To Home, we had to share. While it goes through some quick tips like adding accessories o...
Best Garden Tool: Felco Pruners
Working in the garden (whether it's a container garden or an 800 square foot greenhouse) can be one of the joys of nice weather and a free weekend. Not only can you make huge progress in a short time...
Stop Stairing: Stairs or No Stairs?
One thing I particularly remember while visiting and staying in Paris was the challenging amount of stairs in many apartment buildings (even more so than NYC). I ended up loving my morning and evening...
Pottery Barn's Red Chalkboard
We love how bright and happy this office is with its bright whites, yellows and what's that? Yes, a red chalkboard for notes! Did you know you can make your own?...
Blogging... Trading Spaces Epsiode 13
Over the weekend, we had some time to catch up on some recorded shows and watched a recent episode of Trading Spaces. This time, two Los Angeles couples swapped houses. Both homeowners had some sort o...
Look! Marianne Cotterill's Eclectic Victorian
London-based soprano singer Marianne Cotterill recently opened her home to Living Etc., showing off her taste that's a mix of well...everything. From ornate French wallpaper to classic tufted sofas t...
Look! Painting a Pocket Door
If you're space is neutral or you just don't want too much color around and you're lucky enough to have a pocket door, try containing an accent color by painting the door. When it's open no one would...
Hot or Not? Scolpisce Il Tappo, the Timepiece Drain Stopper
We’re always late. Bad habit we know. We need to incorporate a clock into our bathroom. Murano House offers one way to do it with the Scolpisce Il Tappo, the timepiece drain stopper. ...
Look! Using the Wall Above Stairs
LiveJournal user Katie and boyfriend Sean give an example of utilizing the space above their stairs, an area ripe for showcasing art, collections or rarely used items (although, we're considering conv...
Sun Melamine Serveware at West Elm
We've been getting an early taste of summer here in So Cal the past couple days. And like Laure mentioned yesterday, we've got some outdoor entertaining on the mind. We just spotted this fun Sun servi...
LA Good Questions: Make Your Own Pebble Bath Mat?
AT reader Alison got inspired from the latest CB2 catalogue which featured a bath mat constructed of pebbles: I saw this new Pebble Bath Mat at CB2 and I'm in love. But at $39, there's got to be a c...
LA Scavenger: Mid Century Hans Wegner Wood Upholstered Arm Chairs for $30
Not one, but TWO matching mid century modern Danish chairs upholstered in black vinyl which probably should be replaced (has some tears in the corners). These tickle your fancy? $30 a pop. Check ou...
A Family Wants Your Decor Help!
We received a unique email from a really wonderful family asking for our help from the AT community. Not only did they write in with a warm letter, they also included a house tour amount of photos of ...
LA Spring Cure 08: Week 8 - Celebrate Your Accomplishments
A beautiful use of West Elm block shelves by TranqWell, well, well. Here we are. Week 8. So many weeks ago, when you think back to how things were, who woulda thunk that now, 2 months later, you wo...
Whim by Cynthia Rowley for Target
Turns out Target is expanding their lines of budget friendly wares designed by high fashion designers. This time it's Cynthia Rowley and perfect for outdoor living and summertime....
Peel Convertible Seating by Council
Here's convertible furniture at its most basic and most modular, reminiscent of the furniture available during the early days of NY's Soho and loft living when it first exploded into design conciousne...
16 Abandoned & Decaying Hotels From Around The World
We're mostly homebodies, but in the coming next weeks we'll find ourselves driving north up to San Francisco to visit family, then soon after flying across to New York for ICFF and to see the whole na...
Pick Your Plants: Nurseries, Chains, or Mail Order?
So here's our latest garden status: we've pruned our lemon tree, tied back our wisteria vine, planted two bougainvilleas (one purple, one red), moved our hydrangeas from the front to the back, and pla...
How To: Clean Patio Furniture
It's warm enough in LA to start entertaining outside, but is the furniture up to snuff? Or covered in a haze of winter, smog and...mildew?...
LA Good Questions: Help Identify This Bed Frame
ATLA reader David has a bed frame he's dying to identify. Anyone out there recognize this metal frame? A few more photos of the mystery bed under the jump. I'm having a hard time identifying this bed...
LA Good Questions: Floor, Beams, Fireplace Help
A few weeks ago, readers weighed in on the question of light vs. dark floors. How about in a specific situation? Bonnie writes: My question has three parts: We're redoing our living room. Our fu...
Look! Jeana Sohn's LA "Sneak Peek"
Fans of local artist Jeana Sohn will be happy to see that she has a small "sneak peek" of her Los Angeles home on today's Design*Sponge (she's guest blogging there this week). We love the bright sunny...
Color Inspiration: Playing with Crayons
We got a chance to play around with some kids this weekend and remembered how much we love to play with color and crayons. ...
Roundup: Best Staircase Storage Solutions
Kristin's The Amazing Staircase is not only one of our favourite AT posts of all time, it's a glowing example of utilizing limited space efficiently. Staircases are often overlooked for their storage ...
Table in a Bag
Hot enough for you? We're dreaming of taking some time off work and going for a picnic. At the very least we're going to make a point of eating lunch outside today. It might be handy to have this t...
2008 Southern California Spring Garden Show Re-Cap
Over the weekend, we had a chance to swing by the 19th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, at South Coast Plaza, in Costa Mesa. The place was packed with over 75 specialty garden vendors an...
Best Bookplates
Ever loan out a book from your collection and then completely forget who you loaned it to? Then realize that you didn't even put your name in it? Protect the books you want to hang on to. Consider ...
Displaying Family Portraits
We spied this overwhelming display of family photos in a recent issue of Architectural Digest; and frankly, it looked a lot of like a waterfall of sitting portraits. Our main beef though is that all ...
Look! Hanging Room Dividers: Definitions by Armstrong
Recently, we blogged a good question from a reader hoping to divide her space using hanging window frames. Watching highlights from the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2008 on HGTV this weekend, we no...
LA Hot Posts: 04.28.08
Guide to Houseplants The past week was filled with stylish examples of small space living. But inbetween were some helpful and popular votes having to do with headboards, decor inspiration from a mod...
LA Store: Fred Segal Green
Fashion hot-spot Fred Segal had their grand opening of their new Fred Segal Green store in Santa Monica last week. ATLA reader Siel (who's also the blogger for LAT's Emerald City blog) sent us a tip,...
Blogging...I Found It On Craigslist!
Lately, we've been making an effort in our Scavenger hunts to feature a wider range of furniture. As much as some of us love mid-century modern furniture, we're discovering a newfound love for French...
LA Scavenger: Beautiful Vintage Goldleaf Mirror for $100
Mirror, mirror...we love circular mirrors, and vintage ones like these are few and far between. About 30" in diameter, this beautiful vintage mirror features some pretty hand carved rose details in g...
ATLA Thanks You!
So they're all up now...33 Smallest Coolest Contest Southwest entries (146 total!). A special thanks to each and everyone who entered. And also a very special thanks to all the positive, helpful and c...
LA House Call: Shannon Lamden of Aunty Cookie
Shannon Lamden (a.k.a. Aunty Cookie) first came to our attention because of her blog. We enjoyed seeing snippets of her home so much, we just had to ask her to participate in a House Call — all ...
LA Good Questions: For Trade Only Prices?
ATLA reader Toby writes in: Dear AT, I recently hired a professional interior decorator to help redesign my living room. Although they've done an amazing job, the combined cost of their professional ...
Southwest #33: Rebecca's Koreatown Sanctuary
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rebecca Location: Los Angeles, CA Size: 485 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Small fuels my imagination and gets me thinking ...
Redesigned Household Items by Fethi Atakol
Not much detail on Fethi Atakol's site about these designs, but we're loving the reused colander as wall clock idea, alongside the plexiglass+ladder magazine holder. Simple ideas and inspiration to re...
Look! Mix and Match Vintage Chairs
With Earth Day come and gone we realize that one of the nicest things we do for the environment is our budget friendly addiction to vintage furniture. ...
Good Quotes
You can hide things behind veils and ruffles, but when you come to simplicity the truth comes out. - William Haines ...
LA Spring Cure O8: Week 7 - Weekend
We love the yellow light fixture in Ramonah's bedroom.What are you going to do this weekend? Sleep in and enjoy your spiffed up bedroom? Buy some champagne to celebrate your accomplishments with fri...
Andrea Yates Ceramics
We've got roses on the brain and can't resist the whimsical pull of these little bowls from Andrea Yates. The whimsical drawings are done by hand and she also casts each of the porcelain bowls. We'r...
Southwest #32: Sean-Paul's Work in Progress
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Sean-Paul Location: Austin, Texas Size: 500 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? I came from a 3 bedroom house and wanted to live...
Strange Bedfellows: A Bed Frame and A Coffee Table
We've been staring at this photo for the past ten minutes or so, trying to figure out how exactly this aft deck transforms from a double bed to a dining area. It looks like the "bed frame" is actually...
Battery Operated Hanging Lanterns
It promises to be warm this weekend and Laure's post on lanterns reignited our thoughts of using them to light an outdoor party. Since we don't have any electrical outlets available to us outside (an...
LA Good Questions: How remove creases from poster?
Gregory recently posted about alternative wall treatments. I would love to use wallpaper in my home, but my walls have that weird texture on them. I've also been yearning for this great wallpaper from...
Smith and Hawken's Fun in the Sun Table
We're starting to lazily dream about summer picnics and having people over for a quick bite and a trip down to the beach. We love this retro inspired table, small enough for a balcony or our small ga...
Southwest #31: Rachel's Bachelorette Pad
Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Rachel Location: Burbank, CA Size: 620 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? How much space does one person really need? If it sta...
A Swinging Good Time: An Indoor Bedroom Swing
One of things we always wanted growing up was a patio bench swing. Our neighbor and best friend had one installed in their tiny front courtyard and there was no simple pleasure quite as relaxing as ge...
10 Great Vases for Under $25
With Spring happening all around us, it's easier than ever to be inspired to fill the house with plants and flowers. We've rounded up our favorite vases and containers to fill with fresh blooms under...
Moroccan Modern
Vogue Living Australia Jan/Feb 2008
We love ethnic touches, but there's a fine line between "just a touch" to suddenly a bit too "theme-y." This interior from a recent Vogue Living Australia is a great example of the balance between sta...
How To...Make a Sweater Seat
Need a project this weekend? When we first saw these on Danny Seo's blog a few months ago, we were surprised how cozy these looked--and how simple this project is. If you have some sweaters that you'...
Small Room, Tall Bed
Small narrow room, super tall ceiling. Foregoing the obvious (low furniture, using the walls to build shelving or even hanging a chandelier to draw attention to the ceiling), Tom Scheerer plays with ...
Look! Inspiring Inspiration Board
We look at hundreds of images every day, thousands every week, trying to find things to inspire, educate, or just entertain (we're definitely in need of a media fast like Laure recommended). But as st...
LA Event: Southern California Spring Garden Show
This weekend marks the return of the Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show. It's being held again at South Coast Plaza (in the Crate and Barrel/ Macy's Home Store wing) in Costa Mesa. Over 75 ...
LA Scavenger: Fabulous Vintage Couch for $300
If you've got the space for an 8 ft couch and $300, then this fabulous vintage couch could be sitting in your home by the weekend. It dates back to the 40s, and has been upholstered in a rich carmel/...
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