Castellana: A visit to the past.

This is a photo from the house that we lived in previously.

As you can see, it is quite different from

Hodge Podge Lodge.

See the orange painting by Daniel Askten.

Differrence and Repetition: Inaugural Exhibition at CB1 Gallery

Detail of untitled painting by HK Zamani installed at home not at CB1.

My better half HK Zamani is half of the two person inaugural exhibition at CB1 Gallery founded and directed by Clyde Beswick.

Difference and Repetition

Daniel Aksten

HK Zamani

February 11 - March 14, 2010

Reception:

Saturday, Feb. 13, 5-8

CB1 GALLERY

207 W. 5th St.

LA, CA 90013

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$3.90 Refund from ELLE DECOR

I rang up this morning to cancel the ELLE DECOR that replaced Metropolitan Home and was told that I may expect one to two more issues and a cash refund of $ 3.90.

This is what was printed on the post card that was sent to me

"ELLE DECOR, published 10 times a year, is the leading interior design magazine in the world. A guide to the best the words of design and architecture have to offer, it showcases inspiring homes, smart ideas, cool objects, fascinating people, and useful entertaining ideas-plus where to travel, what to look for, and where to stay, dine, shop.

We deeply regret any inconvenience, and we hope you enjoy ELLE DECOR."

This magazine needs a big reality check!

No More High End Inspiration From Met Home...

Met Home of the Month for July/August 2009 by designer Amy Lau.

I got the postcard today. My December Met Home was my last. I must be the last to know on the planet. I searched Met Home on Apartment Therapy and sure enough, yup, it was announced early in November. I was "in production" at work! I am glad that I didn't know.

I will be getting Elle Decor instead. I will look at them but will probably pass them on to the youngsters! I plan to re-read all my old issues of Met Home! Good thing I save all of the issues!

The only way for me to feel a little better is to visit the Mid Century Neighborhoods Pool on the flickr slide show and visit Retro Renovation!

Missing my Lane "Acclaim" No More

Wow! I finally have my furniture back from Grot after a rain delay!

I am so pleased with the way they turned out!

But now we need a new couch!

Enough All Ready!

If there could be a Bermuda Triangle on land our hood would be it!

Clouds bellow winds like rushing rivers, between the hills, in several directions at once.