What an amazing job Stephanie's Art Gallery did in framing our artwork. Super reasonably priced and…read morethe craftsmanship was amazing. Most highly recommended.

My elderly mom and i needed to find a reasonable but good quality place to frame my mom's painting…read more We looked at what was near us in La Crescenta/La Cañada and discovered this wonderful place right on foothill across the street from Trader Joe's in La Cañada. The owner Linda, and her husband have been in business for over 28 years. That tells me it is a quality place. Secondly she was very receptive to our needs and so kind showing us all the artwork and her beautifully arranged artwork for customers to see. It was akin to being in an art museum. Some famous artwork was there and yet she wasn't pretentious or snobby. She was lovely and so sweet to my mom. She also is having an art showing for a famous artist named Koko. His paintings were outstanding and we will definitely be there. She had invitations to it if you would like to pop by and pick one up. The first showing will be Thursday October 22nd from 6-9 pm. The second showing will be Saturday October 24th from 12-5 pm. They are also a few doors up from one of my new favorite restaurants called the Proper. So if you want to have a meal or a drink, they are a short walk east. Look at my photos to get a taste of this little gem in our lovely foothills neighborhood.

There are all sorts of beautiful gifts in the shop, the patio or the adorable shed in back…read more I know I will definitely come in to J. Stern Home and Garden if I am looking for a nice gift. They have beautiful decorator items like pillows, pottery, candles, plants and many other things. I met Jenny, the extremely nice owner, and she says she can insert orchids in any pot that you bring in as well. She has quite a nice seleciton of potted orchids in her shop. Check out some of my photos to get an idea. The business has facebook page that refers to a website that I listed on the business set up, however when I tried to access the website it did not work.

Jenny is a Jem! Has something for every season. My favorite things are the adorable little silk…read morepumpkins

We went all over downtown jewelry district could not find what we were looking for . One of my…read morefriend recommended Eli at EGA diamond . We called and made an appointment and told him what we were looking for . He had the exactly diamond we wanted at the best price and had the ring made for us all custom with the superior quality of workmanship . Happy customer for ever , definitely coming back and referring you to my friends . We are still in downtown eating lunch , I'm showing my ring off to other shoppers ...

This is where I got my wedding band and engagement ring. I…read morealso got my husbands ring from here. My husband and I casually knew Elie G. Aboujaoude from church so we decided to check out his business. The place is in the heart of downtown, so as all know its kinda hard to find parking. We parked in the lot underground the building but you have to pay. We went up this really weird elevator and over to Elie's office. The office was just a plain office. . . .so I was a little worried about what I was getting myself into. Elie is a really courteous man. We showed him pictures of the design we wanted and told him that I like a vintage look. He brought out some rings for me to look at. There was one similar to what I wanted. I told him exactly what I wanted and he said it could be done. He gave us a pretty good deal though I dont know if its because we go to the same church. Anyway, it was a relief to finally find THE ring. My husband (then fiance) and I had looked everywhere! Big stores, little ones, online. Try this guy out. He has a good eye for detail and if you cant find what you want then I suggest you go to this guy and design your own.

Westsidemediaguy@aol.com posted a fake job on Craigslist to fish for story ideas. Pitched them a…read morestory and months later they ran the profile of the person I mentioned. This person who worked for the magazine never revealed his name in the emails. Definitely don't trust this publication.

You wonder if local news is dead. I mean with the Internet, television and radio, do people still…read moreread the newspaper, let alone a paper or magazine that is geared towards a certain geographic area? According to the top dog's at the Brentwood News at Westsidetoday, people do. Jeff Hall has been the editor and chief for the lifespan of this paper, which also publishes 5 other magazines in the area. If you want information on the Westside of Los Angeles, this is the magazine you reach for.

I am completely dissatisfied with the service and manner in which the Studio City store handled a…read moremistake they made during a recent transaction. I could not recommend this store to anyone, and will tell everyone I know that they do not practice good customer service. After purchasing 4 curtain panels and paying in full, I was contacted by the store that they made a mistake and that they charged me only half of the actual total. This seemed odd, given that my receipt clear showed that I purchased 4 curtain panels for a specific price. When I bought the curtains, I even questioned the sales associate about the price and she assured me the price was for 4 curtain panels. After dealing with an associate on the phone, they informed me they could charge me again the same amount, or refund my credit card for the previous amount. I offered to split the difference, even go as low as 20% off, and the best they could do was offer me a candle. Legally, they are in the wrong, but it's not worth my time to take this further--especially since I questioned the sales person at the time of the sale on the price. They have a temporary sign on the building, and based on their handling of this mistake, I doubt they will be here for long.

If you are looking for window panels, bedding, or home decor items, this is the place to go. Villa…read moreFirenze, previously a manufacturer, who has sold to many of the home decor retailers for the past 30 yrs, is now selling to the public at those same low prices. They are tucked into a warehouse area off of Laurel Canyon and Vose St, and it is worth the trip! There is a large supply of beautiful fabrics to choose from, as well as others that can be ordered. The prices are nothing short of amazing, not to mention the quality and service. Florence, the owner, and her staff, are helpful. Whenever I am there, I hear how amazed other customer's are at the low pricing and selection of items. Because they have there own workroom, the turn around time is usually less than two weeks. The prices are lower than anyone in town, and the amazing thing is, you can order custom sizes without a huge price! It has made me realize what a large markup the retailer's have on these items. If there is something that can be made out of fabric, I am pretty sure they can do it. I have bought window panels, pillows, slipcovers for chairs, throws, you name it. It is also a great place to find inexpensive gifts, as there is an ever- changing inventory of items. I bought cute cosmetic bags for fifty cents, bracelets for a few bucks, and also some pretty pillows for $25. If you look at the closeout area, you will find window panels for $5! You need to allow yourself time to look around. Take a look at some of the other home decor catalogs or stores before you go, and you'll really appreciate the prices.

I was considering hiring another company that was about $100-$200 cheaper, but I'm very glad I…read moredecided to go with Swing Set Pros. I reached out to several companies, and most of them install playsets along with all kinds of other structures. Dunstan was the only one who actually responded to my text by calling me directly. He took the time to explain the specific intricacies of my Backyard Discovery Magnolia Falls playset, and after talking with him, I immediately felt confident that he knew exactly what he was doing and would install it correctly. For me, safety was the most important factor. This is a large playset that my kid will be using, so I didn't want to cut corners just to save a couple hundred dollars. I specifically wanted a company that focuses exclusively on playset installation, and that's what ultimately made my decision easy. I'm extremely happy I went with Swing Set Pros. The playset looks fantastic, but more importantly, it feels incredibly sturdy and solid. I even climbed up into the upper fort and crow's nest and went down the slides myself, and there wasn't a single creak or movement that made me question the installation. It felt extremely safe and well-built. If you're spending the money on a quality playset, I highly recommend spending a little more to have it installed properly. I honestly couldn't recommend a better team or company for playset installation. Swing Set Pros did an outstanding job. Thanks!

Thank you, Dunstan and crew! We have a 10+ year old swing set that came with the house that we love…read morehaving for our kids (2 & 5) but lately it's been showing its age. The base posts didn't look great, some of the nuts and bolts were loose for the swings and slide, and not to mention the whole thing was at a 15 degree angle. I had trouble finding anyone that would do the work! Once I got on the phone with Dunstan I knew I had the right company to do the job. I sent over photos and he got back the next day with an understanding of what needed to be done and how much. He answered all my questions and put me at ease. We set up a date when it would finally cool off and the crew arrive a little after 7 and we're done before 2 I think! The set is upright, sturdy, and with a fresh coat and sealer, looks young again! Thank you, Dunstan!

We have been clients of Suzee's since 2009. Suzee is an amazing consultant and has literally…read morechanged our lives around. Our home and lives are quite balanced. I am a licensed realtor in two different states. When we met Suzee our home was in a 20 year lock on people and money, it was a very tough house with alot of struggles. Suzee was able to get us through each year with ease, every year became easier. I was also very sick when we met Suzee and each year I have become stronger and healthier. Our business is solid & steady & each year my business has increased substantially. My husband who was skeptical many years ago is now firm believer in Feng Shui and he looks forward to our consultation every year with anticipation. My husband loves Suzee as if she were family and he continually asks throughout the year when our next consult date will be, he looks forward to his consults. I have learned alot from Suzee about keeping our home and well being balanced. Suzee is one of a kind and brings great positive energy, a wealth of knowledge & direction to every consult. If you are not consulting with Suzee you are really missing out on a happy, healthy & prosperous life!

Suzee was referred by a few friends who only had the absolute best things to say. Our experience…read moreworking with her for the past 2 years as has been amazing. After the first year of working with her, my husband and I both had our best year in our career/business. This year has been full of more blessing as well. She'll do a virtual consult from your photos and measurements and explain everything in detail. If you have questions afterwards, she always takes the time to clarify. Highly recommend Suzee!

Robin was referred through a friend who also travels for work last minute and quite often. I was…read moreable to breath easier knowing that on my 6 week work trip to Canada things that were already scheduled like my refrigerator delivery, Amazon packages being brought into the house, organization and prioritizing bills to be taken care of would not have to be rerouted. I have a lock box with keys on my door so the interaction was easy. She even watered my plants.

Robin at Hatcher Service is excellent at what she does and a true professional. Here's just one…read moreexample: I had a 30 second conversation with her about getting together sometime in the next few days and going over some things I wanted her to help with for my business. Well, the very next morning, she called me and had already talked to the city clerk and gotten answers to all my questions, and then some. And that she was just waiting for a call back for more information about the zoning and permit requirements for my new location. Which she got the next day. Done! She knew what needed to be done and didn't hesitate to get on it, which I really appreciate! Had it been up to me, we wouldn't have even scheduled the time to meet up for a few days! Robin has been an amazing help to me and my business, everything from getting (and staying) organized, staying on track, getting things done in a timely manner, etc. Her organization and professional skills combined with her business know-how have made her an invaluable asset for years to come. Thank you Robin!