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  • Rarefied Airs

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Rarefied Airs

    The S.F. Design District got a style boost when dealer Michael Donaldson (formerly of Pottery Barn and Roost) opened his handsome new gallery, Michael Donaldson Antiques, earlier this year. Specializing... Read more

  • Swatch Spot

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Swatch Spot

    Resembling a Left Bank salon, Marcie Bronkar’s new Cloth & Paper is chock-full of tony textiles, chic chairs and custom wallcoverings. 128 1/2 Larchmont Blvd., L.A., 323-336-5626. ANDREA STANFORD [C... Read more

  • Fantastic Plastic

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Fantastic Plastic

    Perfect for California’s mild winters and hot summers, Kartell introduces an outdoor collection that keeps its cool inside or out. Made from the same high-quality plastic materials that made the... Read more

  • Groundwork

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Groundwork

    Modernist architect Stephen Kanner and daughter Caroline joined forces with third-generation Afghan rug weavers, brothers Ahmad and Alex Ahmadi, to create the premier collection for Santa Monica-based A+K Rugs. The... Read more

  • Floral Forecast

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Floral Forecast

    Sure to be seen on every Bay Area social tabletop this spring: sculpted arrangements from Oakland florist Peter St. Lawrence. By appointment, 510-390-4514. ALISON CLARE STEINGOLD [C Home, Outside, March... Read more

  • Petal Pusher

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Petal Pusher

    Embossed on Joseph Free’s rather simple business card: “A Florist, Among Other Things.” This elu­sive artisan of arr­ange­ments can be exceedingly hard to  track down. When he’s not tending to... Read more

  • Canal Plus

    March 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Canal Plus

    California’s Venice canals stand out even in a state known for its un­­ique living. Margaret Bach’s new release Cottages in the Sun (Rizzoli, $45) showcases some of the best bungalows... Read more

  • Nursery News

    January 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Nursery News

    Angelenos have been waiting patiently for a new tenant at the historic Town Tire Company on Beverly Boulevard. A grocery store in the ’30s before becoming a tire store in... Read more

  • Card Clique: Old-School Canasta Sweeping the L.A. Scene

    January 1, 2010  |  3 Comments

    Card Clique: Old-School Canasta Sweeping the L.A. Scene

    What’s sillier than poker, easier than bridge and best enjoyed after a glass (or two) of wine? If you answered canasta, you’d be right—and your grandmother would be very proud.... Read more

  • Keeping Score

    January 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Keeping Score

    Deal some chic into your game room with cards, boards and books geared for winning in style: Asprey backgammon set in alligator, asprey.com. Fashion Game Book, $35, assouline.com. Jonathan Adler... Read more

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