mod swap is back

Next Sunday, Mod Swap is back. Check it out if you are in San Diego from 10am to 1pm on the corner of Kettner and Kalmia.

surfing cowboys

I am sure you have all heard of or been to the Surfing Cowboys vintage store in Venice Beach. So this isn't new to you. I on the other hand have never been. However, I do check out the web site a lot and I think of how cool it would be to furnish my apartment with the jewels found there. The vintage fireplaces, surf-themed art or just the vintage cowboy boots would all look great in any place. So, whether it's old or new, take some time for a fun distraction. Spend some real or invisible money there. Repeat often. I won't judge you.

Before and After

Doesn't this make you want to re-vamp all of your furniture until you have the perfect mid-century-ish abode?
The idea of doing something like this has occurred to me before but I never expected such fantastic results.

two eames chairs for every boy

Hey everybody, it's ModSwap!
Sunday August 30 from 10am to 1pm.
Located in the parking lot at the corner of Kalmia and Kettner.
It's not the cheapest place to buy modern furniture, but is there really a cheap place to buy modern furniture these days?
Visit ObjectUSA.com for more details. See you there!

House in the Skye and in my dreams

Ever since first seeing her house in Domino Magazine many years ago, I have been obsessed with Ione Skye's home. It is a dream. My dream. I have stared at the pictures in that issue so many times. I guess I am hoping some of the design inspiration will sink in through osmosis. Since the pages from my copy are a bit wrinkled and worn, I found some pics from the Domino issue here.

Also, her ex-boyfriend/decorator, David Netto, designs the most wonderful children's furniture. I spend many a day and night drooling over the Netto Collection while we were looking for nursery furniture.