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Moroccan Rugs

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I recently went rug shopping for myself this time, not for a client.  I really wanted a vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, so I went to see what Badia Design in North Hollywood had. This place is great. They have a big movie prop and party rental business and offer tons of handmade furniture, tiles, and rugs to designers and the general public.

After looking at the shaggy tribal rugs, I realized my cat would rip the sh*t out of those with her claws.  So I checked out the Moroccan wedding blankets as another option.  No good. She’d rip the sequins out of those in a heart beat.  I did settle on this lovely striped flat weave shown on above.  It’s Super Fab, don’t you think?

You should check them out.  Badia Design is located at: 5420 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood,  CA.

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Shop the Store : : Pigeon

With 18 years of restaurateuring in Los Angeles, most notably Cobras and Matadors, Church and State, Potato Chip, and Escuela,  Steven Arroyo turns his hat to one of his long time passions; Design, into a new business venture.

His newly opened Pigeon on Beverly Blvd,  carries his hand picked vintage home furnishings, found curio, and even his own custom designed pieces.  In the few short weeks of being open, the store has already been getting noticed by Design magazines, people who want to collaborate with him, and the many who are intrigued by the diagonal blue and white stipe sign out front who have to stop and find out what’s inside.

I asked Steven to answer a few questions:

What tunes are you listening to right now?

Anything played on 91.5 KUSC.  I’m finding classical music to be the most gangster and rock n roll right now.

What things do you like to collect?

I’ve been collecting books, and old bistro chairs since the turn of the century. That’s about it.  I’ve been selling the chair collection, but I would never sell a book I only have two of.

How do you describe your style?

 ill 🙂

What is your most treasured possession?

I have a few pieces of art, and a few pair of boots I really treasure. But the thing I would  part with last are photos of my children growing up and my parents growing old.

 Pigeon is located at 7613 W. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036  thepigeongalleryla@gmail.com

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Dan Golden




I love the sense of humor that conceptual artist Dan Golden incorporates into his pillow and hand-tufted wool carpet designs using his cartoon drawings. But what really caught my eye is the New Age Collection: Dan Golden for Odegard – Felted wool carpets inspired by the new age movement of the 1970s.
“Good Vibes, was based on a painting I did with Sharpie pens and a pencil. The whole thing was about doing something with art and design that sends out a positive energy. That’s my goal as a designer, to create something that has a benefit-whether it makes someone laugh or think or feel.” ~ Golden via Form
Wait. There’s more from Dan. Check out his lighting, furniture and tile designs on his site.
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Masion de Vacances



I’ve had my eye on a metalized cow hide rug for a while now. But really, what’s not to love about these gorgeous Tibetan goat fur and Pop Art dyed rabbit plush bean bag chairs? don’t hate.
All from the Hippy Birthday Smiley Collection from Masion de Vacances. L O V E