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The Live/Work Studio of Robert Siegel Handmade Ceramics — Workspace Tour

Marcia Prentice — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Robert Siegel Handmade Ceramics
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years in business: almost 3 years

Ceramic artist Robert Siegel's name kept coming up on blogs, with everyone raving about his handmade designs. I was curious to take a peek inside his studio and see his work process, and then I found out that he actually lives in the studio as well!

Vintage Kids: Dick and Jane, Truck & Chalkboard — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Just because they're young doesn't mean they're not old souls.

Los Angeles, CA: Dick & Jane Prints - $180
Baltimore, MD: Texaco Truck - $25
Chicago, IL: School Chair - $60
Chicago, IL: Vintage Chalkboard - $30
Leesburg, VA: Three Bears Rug - $635

Yeah! Rentals — Store Profile

Kim Lucian — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Beautifully curated and stylish events can seem unattainable with the usual options of either purchasing/creating the decor yourself, or falling back on generic party rentals with vanilla personalities that say, "Sure you don't really love me, but you don't really hate me either."

Mark Your Calendar: Dwell on Design Home Tours

Abby Stone — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:30:00 GMT

It's June. Time for weddings, graduations...and Dwell on Design. Curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, the three-day celebration, which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center June 21-23, showcases the best in modern design.

Tami Pardee's Clean and Simple Office — Creative Workspace Tour

Bethany Nauert — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties Real Estate
Location: Venice, CA
Size: 1,400 square Feet
Years lived in: 6 months- own

Tami Pardee and her real estate associates just completed the renovation of this Venice bungalow located right in the heart of Abbott Kinney, a vibrant section of the Southern California beach community. Keeping the lines clean and the decor modern, the space functions as both a gorgeous office and showroom for her business and clientele.

Mid Century Marble: Maitland Smith, Pearsall & Saarinen — The Thursday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

The 50s, 60s, and 70s were really good to marble, and vice versa. Like two peas in a stone pod.

Los Angeles, CA: Maitland Smith Bookends - $225
Sacramento, CA: Vintage Coffee Table - $249
Los Angeles, CA: Adrian Pearsall Side Table - $250
Somerville, MA: Marble Coffee Table - $450
New York, NY: Tulip Dining Table - $1000

Black & White: Mod, Damask & Upholstered Chairs — The Wednesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Yesterday was neon, but today it's back to the basics in black and white.

Queens, NY: Mod Side Tables - $140
Chicago, IL: Upholstered Chairs - $325
Los Angeles, CA: Mid Century Dresser - $600
New York, NY: Judy Ross Pillows - $149
Brooklyn, NY: Damask High Chair - $70

Raimud's Hollywood Hills Home & Garden — House Tour

Marcia Prentice — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Raimud Becker, Designer
Location: Hollywood Hills; Los Angeles, California
Size: 3,500 square feet
Years lived in: 39 years

I love discovering the city through walking the streets. I found Raimud's home when out with a friend who was walking his dog. When we stopped at this home, with the bold and graphic exterior and lush garden peaking through, I was determined to find out who lived here. The house definitely stood out, and reminded me of many of the homes I have seen in Mexico City.

Paola and Steve's Light-Filled Modern Home — House Tour

Bridget Pizzo — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Paola, Steve, and their twin baby sons
Location: Venice Beach, California
Size: 2500 square feet
Years Lived In: 1.5

When Paola and Steve purchased their Venice Beach home, it was essentially a blank canvas. More specifically, a boxy blank canvas with impressively high ceilings, a wide open floorplan, copious natural light, wood floors, and exposed beams. It had all the makings of an enviable modernist dream home. However, there was no separation of rooms, as the space’s previous occupant was an advertising agency. Enter Paola and Steve, both trained architects, who gracefully tackled the challenge of converting the anonymous space into a home that embodies their family and personal style.

Nearly Neon: Ball Chair, Channel Letters & Lucite — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

The future's so bright, you gotta wear shades.

New York, NY: Eero Ball Chair - $600
Richmond, VA: Orange Horse Statues - $60
Los Angeles, CA: Lucite Chair - $245
Hollywood, CA: Neon Letters - $950
Los Angeles, CA: Bark Paintings - $50

Working Modern: Office Lamp, Desks & Storage — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Everything you need to be clean, organized and ready for the workday.

Somerville, MA: Eames Office Chair - $650
Los Angeles, CA: Walnut Desk - $225
Oakland, CA: Cone Shape Table Lamp - $250
Palisades, NY: White Modern Cabinet - $175
San Francisco, CA: Office Table - $500

Heavy Metal: Stainless Cabinet, Sign & Shelf — The Thursday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Hard core metal, without any plastic filler.

Brooklyn, NY: Stainless Cabinet - $1500
San Francisco: Antique Fireplace - $125
Boston, MA: NYC Subway Sign - $499
Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Shelf - $40
New York, NY: Handmade Metal Art - $84

Beatriz & Fernando's Eclectic Mix + Match — House Tour

Bethany Nauert — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Name: Beatriz Macias, husband Fernando Gonzalez and son Nicolas
Location: Mission Viejo, Orange County, California
Size: 1,800 Square Feet
Years lived in: 10 years; Owned

Beatriz and her family have lived in this adorable cottage home for about ten years, with a 3.5 year hiatus while living in Italy. Worldly collectibles, distinct artwork and highly personal effects add heavy charm to this wonderful house. Beatriz searches for beauty and meaning for every detail she puts into their home.

Design Q&A with Alex Papachristidis

Abby Stone — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Flip through The Age of Elegance and it's clear why Alex Papachristidis has a reputation for elegant and traditional interiors. It's also clear why he's just celebrated 25 years as an interior designer: like the man himself, his interiors also have wit, whimsy and a flair for the dramatic.

Scandinavian Chic: Sheepskin, Pine Chest & Nighstand — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Yep, Scandinavian design never gets old. Not in my book.

New York, NY: Sheepskin Throws - $159
Los Angeles, CA: Swedish Chest - $1000
New York, NY: Flat Weave Rug - $775
Homewood, IL: Finnish Nightstand - $125
Midlothian, IL: Jens Risom Table - $200

Moroccan Magic: Lamps, Tray & Cabinets — The Monday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Each of these can make a room feel at once interesting and elegant.

Jamaica Plain, MA: Moroccan Lamp - $1365
Los Angeles, CA: Brass Tray - $650
Watertown, MA: Wooden Table - $120
New York, NY: Glass Lantern - $150
Santa Monica, CA: Mahogany Cabinets - $350

Design Q&A with Mark D. Sikes

Abby Stone — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Last year, Mark D. Sikes, the-Creative-Director-of-Banana-Republic-turned-Interior-Designer, and I had a full-on conversation about his design work as well as his amazing resource of a blog, Chic People, Glamorous Places, Beautiful Things. Mark's interiors are like his blog, chic and glamorous, but they also possess two elements that are often forgotten in that equation: comfort and function. Think of a great pair of jeans, the perfect white shirt, a great pair of loafers, a beautiful navy cashmere blazer. Simple, elegant, classic, yet, ulimately, highly wearable and easy to live in every day. As in clothes, so in interiors. Mark's are timeless.

The Weekend Guide: National Sales & Events Calendar — May 31, 2013

Jason Loper — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Both the temperatures and the sales are heating up as we move into June. From classics like Herman Miller to contemporary looks from Magis, there are deals to be had along with art, crafts and local goodies at city fests, fairs and fundraisers. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

Heinz & Veronique's Mid-Century Home + Prefab Cabin + Studio — House Tour

Marcia Prentice — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Heinz Legler and Veronique Lievre - Owners of Boutique-Homes.com and Creators of Verana
Location: Topanga; Los Angeles, California
Size: 1,500 square feet
Years lived in: 11 years

Veronique and Heinz purchased their Topanga home 10 years ago. They were looking for land when their realtor showed them a house that was in really bad condition — mice running around, trash everywhere, structure in horrible condition — but with a great view. Fortunately, they were able to look past the deteriorating condition of the property and saw its potential.

Friday Favorites: Cherner Chair, Moroccan Chandelier & Baker Credenza — The Friday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

It's the end of the week, which means my list of favorites from our Classifieds. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy scavenging!

New York, NY: Cherner Chair - $280
Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Moroccan Chandelier - $350
San Francisco, CA: Aldo Jacober Folding Chair - $100
New York, NY: Navajo Rug - $125
Hyattsville, MD: Baker Credenza - $300

Jacey & Grant's Modern Eclectic House — House Tour

Monica Wang — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Jacey Duprie & Grant Leavitt
Location: West Hollywood; Los Angeles, CA
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: Less than 1 year; Rented

Once you enter this inviting Spanish style home, you will never want to leave. Jacey and Grant have transormed their home into the ideal spot for them to entertain, work, and live along with their two adorable English bulldogs, William and Polly.

Stacey's Sweet Small Space — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below!

Name:: Stacy
Location:: Los Angeles, CA
Square Feet:: 361
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: I love the glass paneled wall. I can watch movies from my sofa or my bed! My apartment is also seven minutes from work and in a great neighborhood for walking my two dogs, Page and Molly.

Annah & Benny's Sophisticated Family Home — House Tour

Marcia Prentice — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Annah Zafrani - SVP Media Promotions, Universal Pictures & Co-owner of Loren Stewart, and Benny Zafrani - Owner of Honeydew Intimates
Location: Valley Village; Los Angeles, California
Size: 2,500 square feet
Years lived in: 11 years

When Annah and Benny decided to start a family, they also decided to move to the Valley into a family-friendly neighborhood. They found a new home with a great floor plan with a logical flow, located on a quiet tree lined street. Annah was excited that the house needed some work, and she could make it her project. Adding the pool and cabana in the backyard was just one of her many additions.

Beth & Jeff's Whimsical Vintage-Inspired Home — House Tour

Bridget Pizzo — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Beth, Jeff, Ruby, and Fiona
Location: Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, California
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 6 years; Owned

Set back off of a quiet street in Bixby Knolls is Beth and Jeff’s lovingly crafted one-story 1920s home, shared with daughters Ruby, 4, and Fiona, 9 months. But it wasn’t always so quaint. When they purchased the home six years ago, it was dilapidated and in desperate need of TLC. With Beth’s artistic vision and Jeff’s DIY skills, they redid everything inside and outside the home themselves, as a team.

Design Q&A with David Scott

Abby Stone — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:45:00 GMT

While most designers create moodboards when beginning a project, David Scott takes it a step further, filling boxes with a collections of items — a feather, a rock, a fabric swatch — that inform his, and his client's, inspiration for a space; his book, Outside The Box, illustrates how these tactile elements evolve into rooms. No surprise then that the New York-based designer's (one of the few out-of-staters participating in this year's La Cienega Design Quarter Legends of La Cienega event) work has often been defined as textural, inviting, sensual and lush.