Isn’t it incredible that one of the most famous (and coolest) houses in LA, The Stahl House (aka Case Study 22), was commissioned and built for only about eleven thousand bucks? Of course that was back in 1960, when you could get an architect like Pierre Koenig to build you a glass house on a slab of rock that would… Read more →
Category: Design
so pretty.
If you know anyone who’s having a baby – this is about the most beautiful (and absurdly expensive) baby book I’ve ever seen. It’s screen printed and limited edition. From Binth. (If you’re in the market for a baby book, but are looking for one that’s more recession-friendly, check out Nikki McClure’s ‘The First 1000 Days.’) Read more →
Old School DIY
So, a year or so ago Scott and I discovered this dude on eBay who sells vintage issues of Sunset Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens great DIY books. This one recently caught my eye – a book full of fun DIY furniture and storage projects for your modern home. These books aren’t for the faint of heart…they’re more geared… Read more →
I want this.
To put in my bathroom. It’s a magazine stand. See? Read more →
Eagle Rock You Like a Hurricane
Yesterday Scott and I discovered this sweet pad in Eagle Rock. Again, a neighborhood we had formerly ruled out (because, you know, not in the Valley) and are now finding all sorts of merit to but aren’t completely sold on. Still…Imagine this place all cleaned up and looking like an old Hollywood Mansion – painted not a disgusting color –… Read more →
Be Smart, Be Green, Be Awesome.
My Sister-In-Law, Maegan, in addition to being a superstar of the blogosphere, is not only a brilliant graphic designer but actually has her own line of re-useable shopping bags. I’ve put just a few of my favorites for your viewing pleasure above, but check her out @ besmartbegreen.com for a full catalogue of designs, and to find out how to… Read more →
wish you were mine…
Scrolling ebay, longing for the good ‘ol days of disposable income, I came across this funky little number. It’s a mid-century sewing box, but looks like it would make an awesome Jewelry box – all huge with all these nifty little compartments for all your junk (and moderately sized ones, for bangels etc.) My jewelry box (which my husband gave… Read more →
So crazy it might just be awesome.
The UK’s YOUMEHESHE 7.83 Hz house is one of the coolest pieces of pre-fab architecture I’ve ever seen, and at 170k (sans land,) it’s certainly something to fantasize about. Read more →
Business in the front, Party in the back.
It’s a classy mid-century corner unit. Nope, wait, it’s a bar. Nope, wait, it’s a classy mid-century corner unit. During my aimless eBay searching this morning, I stumbled across this piece. I can’t afford this piece, nor do I have anywhere to put it. I also have no idea how I stumbled into a search for this item, but when… Read more →