My opinions, many if not all stated by other posters: I think the easiest way to correct the disharmony you're describing is to paint the picture rail, the wall above it and all the trim white (glo...

Jaw dropping. Stunning. Hands down the BEST example I have ever seen of how to mix great design from many decades and styles. How best to describe the ... perfected lack of perfection...

How about using a glass/bottle cutter? The jar would no longer be a jar, but depending upon the height you'd cut it at, it could have many additional uses.

Balloons! I saw her work in a store on Beverly (in L.A.) and wrote down her name but misplaced it -- thanks for the reminder!

A touch of Louise Nevelson!

Novabass, having lived on Haight at Steiner in 1987, I absolutely concur! There would also have been lots of decapitated baby doll head "art."

Does a Frankenstein's monster come with this table?

Can anyone identify the white sideboard under the television? (Ditto the comments on the pillows... I suspect that this was done for the sake of the photo?)