ALAN SMART and Michael Uhlenkott are resourceful when it comes to period furnishing and decorating. Here are some of their Southern California favorites:
SPANISH REVIVAL AND VINTAGE
Don & Dee's Old California Store: 1528 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura; (805) 643-4217.
Native Tile & Ceramics: 2317 Border Ave., Torrance; (310) 533-8684; www.nativetile.com.
Pasadena Antique Center: 444 and 480 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; (626) 449-7706; www.pasadenaantiquecenter.com. Dealer Eric Berg specializes in vintage California pieces.
T.L. Gurley Antiques: 512 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; (626) 432-4811; www.gurleyantiques.com.
TIKI INSPIRATION
"The Book of Tiki" by Sven Kirsten (Taschen).
Oceanic Arts: 12414 Whittier Blvd., Whittier; (562) 698-6960; www.oceanicarts.net. Tiki paraphernalia resource for party hosts, restaurants and movie set designers.
Tiki Tony: (805) 889-6999; www.tikitony.com. Custom tiki carving and one-of-a-kind tiki designs.
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Debra Prinzing
SPANISH REVIVAL AND VINTAGE
Don & Dee's Old California Store: 1528 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura; (805) 643-4217.
Native Tile & Ceramics: 2317 Border Ave., Torrance; (310) 533-8684; www.nativetile.com.
Pasadena Antique Center: 444 and 480 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; (626) 449-7706; www.pasadenaantiquecenter.com. Dealer Eric Berg specializes in vintage California pieces.
T.L. Gurley Antiques: 512 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; (626) 432-4811; www.gurleyantiques.com.
TIKI INSPIRATION
"The Book of Tiki" by Sven Kirsten (Taschen).
Oceanic Arts: 12414 Whittier Blvd., Whittier; (562) 698-6960; www.oceanicarts.net. Tiki paraphernalia resource for party hosts, restaurants and movie set designers.
Tiki Tony: (805) 889-6999; www.tikitony.com. Custom tiki carving and one-of-a-kind tiki designs.
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Debra Prinzing
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