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I would not keep books this close to the floor; they get really dirty and dusty.

I too have a very well built shabby chic looking couch and have consulted a upholsterer who told me that he could change the arms from curved to straight and make a few other alterations. I think i...

I love how it looks, but really wonder how comfortable it is.

Anyone know where to get the table legs in the picture? Love them

Although this is an improvement over the old Restoration, I do not think it will seduce consumers. There are just not enough of them with the kind of income that can afford these prices, and those...

the bedroom looks like a jail cell.

White furniture can make it so easy to change the look of a room without great expense. There is nothing more practical than a white slipcover.

The sixties were generally more brightly colored and there was a big use of plastics. As is often the case, though, when we think of the 50's or 60's or any other decade, it does not adhere to a...

This is so LA.

I have always heard that it is not good for natural fibers, i.e. wool, silk etc to be stored for long periods in plastic. I use pillow cases and fill with a moth repellent to store winter clothing

Bright yellow accessories and soft gray walls

Maybe it is just me, but Los Angeles Craigslist has the least amount of interesting furniture for sale. Why is that??.

Couldn't the federal government take the pennies back if they wanted? Ironic that the value of the copper in pennies exceeds their monetary worth. Pretty floor.

There are free composting workshops all over LA county where discounts are offered for composting bins. http://dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/sg...

That could be painted "faux" bamboo (wood made to look like bamboo.) Does anyone know where those little round stools are from? I have been looking off and on for something like them.