Craigs list - I love this site because you can find all sorts of great things at great prices. Many of the posters need to get rid of everything today and you can get great deals

Big Lots - I love to scour here and find little nick-nacks/assesories for projects. Many times clients run out of money or don’t want to spend anymore money when the big stuff is adding up and going over budgets. It is hard to say no to a $10 vase or great frame for next to nothing.

Marshall’s pick a store near you and go hunting.

Homegoods is owned by TJ Max and is all discount home furnishings. Really good deals, worth the schlep, 27087 Mcbean Pkwy Santa Clarita, CA 91355-5145Phone: (661) 253- 0477

1^st Dibs - This is like being able to shop in every boutique that sells great antiques all over the US and Europe. They have a great website and I have found some amazing pieces at good prices. Also, this is a great website if you want to get inspired. No knockoffs here, this is the real McCoy. Mid-Century design at it’s purest form.

Z Gallerie - No more just bad poster art. They are really keeping up with the trends and getting good design to the masses at great prices.

Chiasso - This is a West Elm-ish catalogue business and they focus more on Italian inspired modern home décor. Some of their stuff can be a bit over designed and too too whimsical but a good place to pick up a thing or two.

CB2 - Crate & Barrel's hip little sister. The prices are dirt cheap and they have some great designs. Very modern and clean.

NOTE: When researching/buying online really make sure that you know what their return policy is. You would think you have not seen it and you would be able to return something. Not the case always.

Hudson Reed - Super cheap and really good looking kitchen and bath hardware. Like a third of the price or less.

Bellacor Lighting - They have a huge selection of lighting. Some is creepy and wrong but there are some cute things and the prices are awesome.

Fantasy Lites - 7126 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 933-7244
I love this store. They have their finger on the pulse, new stock always coming in. They also do a great job of making shades and fixing vintage light fixtures.

Filament Lighting - 1100 S La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 935-7636
If want a unique vintage item check out this store, You will be inspired. Murano glass, chrome, Lucite, you name it. Such beautiful things. Not cheap but not outrageous. The owner has impeccable taste. Also check out Retro on the bottom floor they have great lights too and great tschokes.

Horchow – This is a great place for traditional furniture and garden stuff.  This is an offshoot of Neiman Marcus and they have lovely things.

Pacific Sales – They have a nice selection of appliances and a great place to see things in person.  You may want to compare online as well.  They also sell countertops, faucets, sinks, tubs, and hardware.  The staff know what they are talking about. 

Mission Tile West  -  I love this store, such a great selection, they discount their product and there is something for most projects.  I use Jennifer Wharton (Jennifer@missiontilewest.com) and she is great.  The rest of the staff is super helpful too.

Mission West Kitchen and Bath in S. Pasadena this it the store next door and it is devoted to kitchen and bath hardware, faucets and tubs, sinks, etc.

Farrow and Ball-  This is an English paint company that makes the most divine paint.  A very limited palette so it is easier to choose colors, not so overwhelming.  The paint has so much pigment in it so the colors really have a life of their own.  The staff is super helpful and sweet.  The names of the colors are funny i.e. Dead Salmon, Clunch…  Treat yourself to amazing paint.  They also sell some classic wallpapers. 

Denmark 50 – 323 650 5222 7974 Melrose Avenue, 90046.  If you love Danish Modern furniture, that is all they sell and it is in great condition and reasonably priced.

Fat Chance – They are located on 162 N. La Brea, LA 90036.  323 930 1960.  This store is A-Ma-Zing.  Most of it is very pricey but worth it.  The are all vintage modern pieces that are meticulously restored.   There are some things that are decent but what you can count on is that you will be totally inspired.

From the Hip  - 2818 Rowena Ave  LA, CA 90039 (323) 953-1693  You should definitely call before going.  His hours are sporadic but he has a great eye for things and priced to sell.  Most of the time the pieces are rough and need some refurbishing but he has great stuff at great prices.  He is swell and will deliver locally. 

 9^th Street and Wall -  This is the home fabric area in Downtown Los Angeles.  There you can find tassels, fabric and trims for rock bottom prices.  In some of these stores you can haggle.  It really depends on how much you are buying.  Mostly you will find traditional patterns but you can not beat these prices. 

Linoleum City - 5657 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 469-0063.  They sell to the studios and have a wide selection of fun flooring, carpets, hardwood and cork.  They are reasonably priced and have a great selection.