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Have You Ever Seen These?
By erika
I just bought these chrome stacking candleholders at a thrift store. Has anyone ever seen them before? I can't tell if they are old or new....
There are 3 pieces there that you can move around and rearrange into different possitions.
Where to find these lamps?
By erikaI was just thumbing through the new Toast Uk home catalog and thought the lamps in this photo were pretty awesome. Does anyone know where to find such lamps?

Second Hand So Cal
By erika
When I first moved to California we lived in Oceanside for awhile so I will start there with DAV. We then moved up the coast to San Clemente where you will find Laura's House of Treasures and The Salvation Army , my 2 favorites down there. A little further up the Road you will find a St Vincent dePaul (not the best one tho) and a couple of others not worth mentioning.
Up the 405 to Laguna Hills you will find another St Vincent dePaul.
My favori » READ MORE
How can I acheive this aged look?
By erikaI really like this aged/weathered abstract art. Does anyone know how to
achieve the look? Do you know of any good information resources?
via jen bradford
Looking for some San Franscico Treats
By erikaI'm looking for cool things to do in San Franscico. Is there anything designy or artsy or crafty? Something less touristy? Some cool shopping spots?
Noguchi sofa table?
By erika I saw this table as a tall sofa table 2 years ago at a store in the mid west. Has anyone else ever seen it as a tall sofa table on the net or in So Cal?
Does anyone know where to find napkin rings like this without having to roast 12 chickens?
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Martha Stewert
I'm moving to Seattle and need advice
By erika Fellow Seattle-ites, tell me all about your city! We are moving to Seattle for a minimum of 6 months for a new project and I know nothing about the city! What is a good neighborhood to get a nice apartment? Perhaps a furnished executive suite so I don't have to buy new furniture? Is there a loft district? Or an artists district? Is there an area that is more eco-friendly than another? Or an area that is kid friendly without being dirty? One with » READ MOREVintage Belt Floor Mat
By erikaI have been looking for a nice floor mat for my desk chair. I wanted to find a way to avoid that nasty plastic thing you get from office stores. And low and behold- I found this friggin awesome rug made from old belts! I know i could totally DIY this using old belts (I happen to have a ton on hand since giving birth. I don't think I will ever be a size 2 again) I think perhaps a piece of vinyl flooring and then somehow liquid nail on the belts an » READ MORE
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Does anyone know where I can find the wiener dog pull toy inĀ this picture?
