LA Store: Pico Modern Furnishings
Tuesday night, we took a writing class that met near Pico and Hauser. When we stepped outside at the break, our eyes were drawn to the beautiful display in the windows of the nearby furniture shop. ...
Tuesday night, we took a writing class that met near Pico and Hauser. When we stepped outside at the break, our eyes were drawn to the beautiful display in the windows of the nearby furniture shop. ...
With a history steeped in the tradition of modern luxury, France's largest furniture manufacturer has been family owned and operated since the 1930's. Ligne Roset's iconic Togo sofa put them on the m...
The original French 50's and 60's on Abbot Kinney has reopened after an intensive remodel of the building. Located next to the new newsstand, this incarnation of the mid-century storefront is in addi...
We've visited this store before but we thought we'd get another look at it for those of you who haven't yet gotten up the courage to venture inside... Although we live within walking distance of Nick ...
This weekend, we're planning to visit the Rosebowl Flea Market. One of the booths we'll visit belongs to Long Beach store Xcape. Full of fabulous mid-century finds, it was one of the resources used ...
Life is Short, Live Simply. That's the motto for local Marina del Rey woodworker and custom furniture and cabinetry maker, Cliff Spencer. Working with reclaimed wood, low voc paints and finishes and...
We're totally intrigued by this store we read about on LAist: Cipher Gallery on Fairfax. A gallery and home decor store filled with "framed insects, vintage biology charts, and antique funeral wreath...
What a busy weekend we had. We spent all of Sunday in historic downtown again, this time participating in Dwell on Design's Downtown Los Angeles architectural tour (photos and post coming later). Whil...
Here's an idea for the long weekend: Take a stroll down Abbot Kinney and check out the new, expanded Firefly. With more space they have even more housewares, nice smelling soaps, design books and gr...
The original Tortoise store on Abbot Kinney has long been a favorite stop of ours for inspiration. Now they've opened a second location, a little further south on the block where they carry larger pi...
We recently got a chance to check out a store that's been on our list since reading about it on Apartment Therapy: OC Modern. We had such a great experience all around that we just can't say enough...
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,...
We got a reader tip a while ago about a new French 50's and 60's warehouse location. Alors! It was so much bigger than we had imagined and bursting with fabulous mid century finds from Europe and Ca...
Just down the block from Berbere Imports is another warehouse, this time full of Chinese Antiques. Though not quite as big as its neighbor, Baoku Inc is piled high with furnishings from China and all...
ATLA reader Samuel wrote in with the glowing review of a neighborhood store: I recently moved to South Pasadena, right next to the Metro Gold line station. I am totally in love with this neighborhoo...
If you take La Cienega south of Washington Boulevard you end up in a sea of warehouses. One of them is filled to the brim with all things Moroccan. ...
It's a holiday for many of us, and something that's always fun during a holiday is to go vintage shopping! One of my favorite places here in Orange County is the Old Chicago Antique Market in Fountain...
Where do you go when you need a vintage stove rebuilt, re-porcelined and rechromed? Or if you want an era specific replacement for the kitchen from O'Keefe & Merritt or Wedgewood? SAVON Appliance in B...
Owned and operated by the most charming couple, A+R (which we're guessing stands for Andy and Rose, said charming couple) is a perfect Valentines Day love story. We had a chance to ask them some ques...
Full of non-toxic, energy efficient, recycled, all natural and sustainable products for the home. What more can we say? ...
Steve Melendrez (the former managing partner of Civilization in Culver City) and Rebecca Cox of Living Room invited us yesterday for a sneak peek of their showroom in preparation of their two year ann...
Here's a special House Tour showcasing the professional collaboration of an interior design firm and an architect, including before & after photos: Name: FORM (design firm) and John Hadley Jr. (arch...
Sometimes Calgon just isn't enough to take you away. Sure, plain old Ivory is a fantastic daily soap, and there a plenty of excellent organic and scent free bathing and beauty products for your everyd...
Long Beach’s antique market is a little gem. We recommend it. It houses everything from plants, Arts and Crafts furniture, vintage clothes and more. Many of the vendors at this location also visit t...
Lawson-Fenning has only been around for a few years but the store has really settled in as an LA staple. The store specializes in indoor/outdoor furnishings that have a distinctive west coast vibe. ...