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aesthetically speaking: faux taxidermy

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we love animals and find their presence to be an essential part of every home. whether a sweet puppy (or three!) to snuggle with, or a more figurative critter, such as a carved owl to accessorize our bookshelves, we love them all! so it is not surprise that we are loving the faux taxidermy trend! not only is faux taxidermy far more humane than the real deal, it is definitely more playful and colorful as well! no eerie ‘deer in headlights’ eyes here.

from a beach front living room to a children’s bedroom, there is a perfect faux animal for every room! love the idea but not sure how to choose? we have narrowed down some our favorite pieces for you below!

1. iron horse head

2. recycled rhino head

3. glittery antler deer head

4. black and gold ram head

5. papier-mâché moose head

6. pink elephant head

happy father’s day!

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still on the hunt for the perfect father’s day gift? rummage has plenty of unique options for the dad who has everything!

top left to right: vintage chalkware white dog, antique shagreen drafting set, vintage distressed tool box

bottom left to right: brass animal skewers, english rolls razor, orrery planetarium

aesthetically speaking: keeping cool in style

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there is no denying it- this california heat can be quite stifling. short of jumping in the pool or the occasional trip to the freezer, there isn’t that much you can do to satisfy your need for a good cool-down. sure you could turn on the air-conditioning but what about when you need that extra boost? cue the good old plug-in fan!

now…before you start telling us how you’ve never seen a good looking plug-in, take a look at the roundup we’ve gathered below. if the below doesn’t change your mind about plug-in floor and table fans forever, we suggest you take a second look! the great thing about plug-in fans is that they come in a variety of different shapes, colors, and styles. from modern to retro to industrial, you can be sure that adding a plug-in fan won’t compromise the overall style and feel of your space.

1- deco breeze retro metal box fan, $50; comes in a bunch of other fun colors like blue & lime green

2- ecco orange desk fan, $82.99; bright and playful, we love the color

 3- italian floor fan, $4,200; the perfect vintage gem

4- eskimo floor fan, $152; can’t get enough of that retro minty green

5- vintage table fan, $35; this industrial number is calling our name

6- otto wooden fan, $199.99;  this sleek looking fan feels right at home in any modern abode

7- fanimation arden floor fan, $329.91; really into this mix of bronze & wood

project diaries: chinatown

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we love searching high and low for inspiration for our clients and los angeles is a not a bad place to explore! one of our fave spots in la happens to be chinatown. we love the vibrant colors and aromas that fill the air in this neighborhood comprising of a few blocks. here are some snaps we took while we were there recently shopping for a client. to explore chinatown for yourself we recommend you check out the chinatown website here for all the latest happenings.

via kishani perera inc.

 

project diaries: animal games

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we love it when objects are re-purposed and used in a unique way in the context of interior design. such is the case with animal masks used as wall art. these unique and one-of-a-kind cultural objects add such whimsy to a room especially when hanging on a wall. we have been particularly fascinated with the colors and textures often seen in cultural masks from africa, thailand, haiti, and mexico, just to name a few. we urge you to try mixing in a mask or two onto a drab wall in your home and see how it is instantly transformed!

available via rummage

available via rummage

via graham and green

via the loaded trunk

below is an example of how we used ethnic animal masks to add color and excitement to a client’s outdoor patio. the result was quite striking!

what do you think about masks as home decor? feel free to share your thoughts with us! we love to hear from you!

beverly blvd series: lawson-fenning

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for the final installment of our beverly series, we thought we’d profile another unique gem in our neighborhood, lawson-fenning. their beverly store houses the perfect mix of modern and vintage furniture, and accessories. owners glenn lawson and grant fenning opened the store in 2000 and have been branching out ever since with the recent addition of a concept store in silverlake. these two have truly captured that scandinavian meets california mid-century feel that we just so happen to love. the duo also are the creators of their own line of furniture which is showcased at the store and  is made locally with high quality materials and sustainable woods. we strongly recommend you pay this store a visit, we guarantee you will leave inspired!

for more about lawson-fenning check out: their website & pinterest

lawson-fenning beverly is located at: 7257 beverly blvd, los angeles 90036

beverly blvd series: gibson showroom

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you know that store that you just can’t wait to visit time and time again? the gibson showroom on beverly is that type of store for us! gary gibson is the ultimate collector extraordinaire and the showroom is where his unique sense of style best manifests itself. once in the store, it seems like everywhere you turn there is a beautiful vignette awaiting, made up of that perfect mix of vintage furniture, found objects and art. the store is layered and planned in a way that makes our hearts flutter because we truly speak the same language. just a few steps away from rummage, we consider ourselves blessed to have such a wonderful gem of a neighbor!

gibson showroom is located at: 7350 beverly blvd, los angeles, 90036

for more on gibson visit their website here!