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Would You Live in a Corner Unit or Home?

We were admiring the photos of this corner situated Santa Monica residence designed by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects (the Ehrlich House) when one of the exterior photos reminded us about an on...

Inside One of Santa Monica's Oldest Homes

Built in 1875 and the oldest wooden structure in all of Santa Monica, this Gothic Revival structure was originally conceived as a house of worship and built for a whopping $683.98. It's been updated t...

The Urban Craft Center
Santa Monica

Those of us with small spaces know how difficult it can be to find space for an ongoing project. In our house it often sits in the corner until we have time to get to it and then it occupies the coff...

Weego Home
Los Angeles

Whenever we need a bit of inspiration we check out what Weego Home has to offer. Started as a an "antidote to the uber-chic minimalist furniture stores that have left you feeling hungry for some colo...

Upcoming Green Events in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has a bunch of great public programs for learning more about living green. This month they're hosting lectures and classes that teach you how to plant an edible garden, put together your...

Look! Unusual Floor Pillows at Linea

We're not sure whether we find these unusual floor pillows keen or disturbing...perhaps a bit of both. But they definitely caught our eyes as we walked past Linea in Santa Monica just recently. The bu...

Store: FLOR Showroom
Los Angeles

Yesterday we ventured west of the 405 (a real trek for us folks living over in the 323) to visit the FLOR Showroom, a one-stop decor idea playland for those of us who like to see, feel, and play aroun...

Store: The Green Life
Los Angeles

We're always on the look out for a store that a) carries the things we use and b) carries stuff we didn't even know about yet, but are glad to be introduced to:...

Local and Organic: EKLA HOME Upholstery Collection

When people mention "local and organic", they're likely discussing the merits of eating consciously, in regards to both our own bodies and the environment. Applying that philosophy to home furnishings...

Southwest #9: Gretchen's "The Place I Call Home"

Enter Here: Contest Page & Entries Name: Gretchen Location: Santa Monica, CA Size: 550 sq. ft. apartment Rent/Own: Rent What is the advantage of SMALL? Less is more, and if you can recreate your des...

Weego Home Chinoiserie Panels at CA Boom 08

We can't say enough how happy we are when we see our local favorites really bringing it design-wise. So when we ran across Weego Home's booth at CA Boom our hearts swelled with pride. They had these...

LA House Tour: Stefanie's Old World Modern

Name: Stefanie (plus 2) Location: Santa Monica, CA Size: 3 Bedroom Years lived in: Almost 3 years Having moved from Germany 3 years ago to Santa Monica with her husband, Stefanie already had some g...

LA Times H&G 1.17.2008

[ Photos by Mark Boster for LA Times ] This week's LA Times House & Garden section feature story is the home of Jerome Dahan, former creative director for denim fashion brand 7 for all Mankind and re...

West Elm On Sale

Ever since West Elm moved in on 4th in Santa Monica, I've felt blessed. Right off of the promenade, it's easier to maneuver and often (in the sale section especially) there are some great finds. N...

House Tour: Laura's Smallest Coolest
Los Angeles

click for more picsAT reader, Laura sent us a quick e-mail letting us know about what she did with her 250 sq ft. studio in Santa Monica! She's come up with some creative space saving solutions. Check...

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