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P.S. Once that Contact is on, though, it ain't coming off so easy, so I would warn other readers to be careful where you use it.....

Oh Julia!! My grandparents (who were wordly travellers) had one of those geisha figurines too!!!!! I was also fascinated by it as a child, and had completely forgotten about it until I saw them on display in a design store here in LA on 3rd St. All those sentimental memories came flooding back, so I understand your connection to it. When I was back in Australia in February, I asked my mum if she remembered it or knew where it was (my grandparents are long deceased and many of their trinkets were stored or given away). No luck, she can't remember, but she promised to check the attic. In the meantime, you can find them on ebay...or vintage stores. I can't believe that they are back in fashion!!! Check it out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cast-Iron-Japanese-FLOATING-GEISHA-Sculpture-Figurine-Made-JAPAN-/290705679477?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43af68a475

Great job, guys, perfect mix of comfort and design, and yes, totally looks party-suitable. But please, I have a question - adore the CB2 sectional sofa, but alas, looks like they don't make it any more. Can you remember the model name?

Ok, I'm an Australian now living in West Hollywood....don't be fooled, California is NOT as "green" or as sustainable as you think. I was shocked at the water wastage I have seen every day - people still hose their pavements/driveways/courtyards with hoses, which don't even have trigger nozzles; overblown garden sprinklers creating rivers of wasted runoff straight down the street, even in the middle of a rain spell, and I don't think I've seen one residential water tank. Line drying laundry facilities are rare, from what I've seen; the dominance of the grocery chains (who still will double-bag groceries!) means that local butchers/fishmongers/green grocers are hard to find. Yes, there are "farmers markets" but the actual validity of the labelling of "organic" produce from what I've seen is dubious. Public transport is terrible and the lack of money spent on road maintenance means bike riding is treacherous at best. And, yes, the switch-less power outlets are a trip!

Don't get me wrong, there are some fabulous things about living in Los Angeles and I really dig living here - my opinions are based on growing up living (and owning a house) in an area burdened by drought and tough environmental conditions. Just be aware that all is not what it seems in "hip, groovy, California", at least not around where I live.... ;)

Was just having similar problems with our vegies and whole bottles of mineral water freezing in the bottom of our fridge!!! Then the freezer/fridge completely went to fridge-heaven one day....the lady that sold us our new (secondhand) fridge gave us some tips, similar to the ones already given above in regards to adjusting temperature settings. She also said to make sure the air vents in your freezer are NEVER covered, so store food towards the center of your freezer. This will ensure the freezer is not overworking. Who knew the science of refrigeration was so complex? Good luck!!

Your house is as cute as ten buttons. Garden lust here...great job!!

Awesome apartment! I'll be pinching some of the office storage ideas - need a place for my art supplies too, and the hanging rack/cup thingy is perfect and colourful! And who's the cute fur-kid? Sooooooo handsome.

Wow! Looks awesome! Love the new timber top, the colours are so rich. I'm on the lookout for a drawing desk and this looks a goodie...

Anne, you obviously love your house, because you are renovating with honour for it's history. Don't paint the fireplace bricks, they are perfect as they are!! And they match the beautiful original timber features. Bravo, on having a superb eye for good quality Danish teak pieces - they look like they have been beautifully restored too. I inherited a brown kitchen with my old house - and painted it immediately to tide me over until the future kitchen reno. Seriously, it was ghastly!! But your brown kitchen still looks so warm and inviting, and the tile colour really keeps it a bit fresh. Love your house, and Judy is delightful!!

A.