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Decorating is personal ... If it is your home, then surround yourself with things you love. That advice is dispensed by lifelong antiquarian Sue Jackson, owner of Country Roads Antiques & Gardens at 204 West Chapman Ave. in Orange, Calif. FULL STORY...
Ever wonder what to do with the single socks you are left with when their mates suddenly disappear in the laundry? Artist Pamela Grau has found a use for them. In a series of sculptures now on exhibit at the Loft at Liz's in Los Angeles, Calif., Grau explores the concepts of misfits and morphed natural elements. In her own words: FULL STORY...
Poised to become a "go-to" destination for interior designers looking for that perfect, one-of-a-kind piece, lifestyle store Motif celebrated its Grand Opening on Dec. 6, 2011. Showcasing home decor and furniture items that are timelessly elegant, sometimes fanciful, and often hard-to-find, Motif also offers high-end clothing, jewelry and accessories that appeal to the diverse tastes of Angelenos. The ultimate two-for-one, Motif's complement is Cafe Motif-also celebrating its opening-serving locally-sourced food and beverages made from the freshest seasonal ingredients. FULL STORY...
When Bob Ferraro was a 13-year-old boy in Lovelock, NV, in 1948, his mother began collecting bottles that turned purple with age, known to collectors as "purple glass." She thought they were "pretty" and collected quite a few as Ferraro continued throughout junior high and high school. When he left home to attend college at University of Nevada in Reno (UNR), she urged him to take the bottles with him, but he wasn't much interested. FULL STORY...
Recently, I spent a wonderful day in the town of Whittier , California. Twelve miles south east of Los Angeles, with a population of about 85,000, Whittier has a small town feel and a lot of vintage appeal. FULL STORY...
Although she often works in traditional fibers such as as linen, wool and cotton, all of which have been in use since approximately 2,500 BC, as well as in rayon and the more recently-developed bamboo yarns, it is recyclable materials that bring a definite 21st Century flavor to Katie Hughes-Appel's work. FULL STORY...
Laura Bergman's recycled jewelry is not only handmade - it's organic and handgathered. Other people's "trash" ultimately turned out to be Bergman's "treasure," ushering her into a new career she'd never imagined. FULL STORY...
Eclectic though his domain may be, James "A.J." August is unquestionably master of it. The 58-year-old August, who resides in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, might be considered a hoarder by some. But he's just doing what he loves best: collecting Art Deco. FULL STORY...
Producers of The New World F.E.S.T, a large-scale, outdoor eco-festival and exposition to be held just steps from the sand in Santa Monica, Calif. from October 7 through October 9, have announced they will feature a Tupperware Camel by Cynthia Minet. FULL STORY...
When it comes to good times and great items, the Antique Trove is the place to be. There is a vintage piece for many time periods, and an event or sale for every season. This prosperous mall, with over 240 dealers, was a winner of Best of Antiques Sacramento KCRA A-List earlier in 2011. FULL STORY... |
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