Best Kept Secret.... and a little story!

I am not one to give all my sources... but for you Glam Readers.... I'll share this one...

So... today - I was on my way to Home Depot, and traffic was weird, so I started going alternate routes to get there.  When I noticed this random mid century-ish sofa sitting outside a store front.  So, I looked and noticed this could be a possible gem.  And of course - my intuition was dead on.  This shop had the most amazing vintage/mid century finds (and some random appliances - but forget that part)!  I grabbed a few pics for you, and a business card and went on my merry way!

So - if you are ever in the LA/Hollywood area - you gotta hit this spot up!

Hernandez Furniture & Appliance

6208 Santa Monica Blvd. 

Los Angeles, CA 90038

323-962-7821

There's a pair of these.  They are even more amazing in person.  

 Everything in this store is in amazing condition.  There is no junk, and the prices are good for how amazing the stuff is!!

These lamps.... all I can say.  They are like art.

this picture is weird. the furniture is all stacked so these are all on top of each other.  

A Budget Friendly Rug Source.

Rugs can be extremely pricey and they really do make such a difference in a room. My bedroom rug I ended up getting cut at a carpet store, and then the one in my living room is a cowhide rug and I love it.

If you are looking for something, bright, cheery, boho, fun - I have the spot for you! World Market! Here are some of my faves (at a price you wont have to flinch. Also - they have a great return policy - so if you are unhappy with it - you can bring it right back with no stress.

Damask Rug - 6x9 ft. $349

Runner 2.5x8ft. $59.99

Micro Jute Rug 5x8 ft.

Tapestry Rose 5x8 $249  -- This is one of my favorites!

3x5 jute rug $40

4x7 ft Kilim Rug $99.99

How to conquer a Vintage/Antique Flea Market

My Upholsterer

I have received several emails in regards to my upholstered dining chairs.... I feel so bad I accidentally deleted someone's email this morning from my blackberry... so hopefully you see this post!!

They are located in the San Gabriel Valley..... its a bit of a drive, but worth it if you are from LA or Orange County - he has great prices and does an amazing job. I have to be honest - I didn't love their furniture - but they re-upholster perfectly!

Acen Furniture and Re-Upholstery
Javier - 626-589-3994
JR. - 626-893-9481
enriquejr22@yahoo.com

*** Tell them Hallie from LA recommended you.

One of My Best Kept Secrets.....

Here is another one for ya.... Nadeau Imports - a furniture store specializing in imported furniture from China, Indonesia, and India. The pieces are of wonderful quality and there is such a range in styles. If you are looking to add an eclectic piece of furniture to your mix, this is a great spot for you. I got my credenza from here and I love it and the prices are pretty great too. http://www.nadeauimports.com/ (check out their huge online catalog as well!) They have 11 locations - so there could be one in your area. The Los Angeles warehouse is pretty fantastic.

Nadeau is a great source for bone in-lay furniture

I would love to see 2 of these paired in a bedroom.

Awesome Parsons table. Great entry piece.

LOVE this! Especially if your place needs a more modernized piece added - this would be it for me.

Love!

Love this bookcase. Very dramatic.

One of My Best Kept Secrets....

Oh, do I have a good one for you.... Custom Sofa Design. Are you looking for the perfect sofa, that doesn't feel generic, that you can truly design and specify exactly what you want, but don't have a crazy budget?

Don - at Custom Sofa Design is your guy, he has the most amazing business will hundreds of different designs that you can tweak to your exact needs. He has different grades of fabric so that you can stick within the budget that works for you - and he gives you options of how you want the seating to be, the type of fill, etc. I got my sofa from him almost 2 years ago and I am so happy with my purchase. I wanted something clean and classic and timeless. You can pay extra to have it scotch guarded too. Check him out! You won't be disappointed! http://www.customsofadesign.com/