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There is a difference between a home that is "designed" and a home that is lived in - don't you think? I love the idea of personal treasure! When you have pieces that are of great value to you in your home, not necessarily valuable, but that hold memories or give you a feeling of specialness, your house becomes a home. I love a designed space with a great mix of fun, found, sometimes mismatched items. It is a great pleasure to shop for your home while you travel or collect an item of interest to you. So remember you can take something home with you where ever you go. This is what makes up personal treasure and makes your house a home.

Not to mention life is better when you are surrounded by wonderful things- shoes included!

Loving everything here!  I will take the dog too!!

What a comfortable and inspiring place.

Dan Marty is one of my all time favorite designers and shop keepers and has been for a very long time.  At one time he owned a shop in Costa Mesa called Les Interiors and that is where I feel in love.  His look makes me feel comfortable and alive.  Yesterday I came across an old publication that showed his home when he lived in Orange County.  (I am sorry it was just a torn out piece with no label on it.)  To look at his home then and now is really fun.  He carried so many of his treasures over and I love that.  Things can look wonderful mixed and moved.  The bottle collections and the lamps and don't forget the beautiful bamboo bed that has a new look.  The thing is that I still love the old look too.  Just amazing the slight progression but not a major change like we often see with designers.  I am looking forward to the opportunity to see his new store in LA.  Maison au Natural I am sure it is just wonderful too!

I am loving this dark collection of hats and plates...  

On a less fun note...  please remember fellow bloggers that many of us work very hard to find unique images to share with you on our blogs, and we are happy to share, please just note where these images came from.

When I think of what it might have been like to live in a city apartment this is what I wish for!

I am loving this collected look for the beach cottage..