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How Many Macaroni Necklaces Must One Mother Endure?

May 10, 2012

The Answer is None This year you have made each of your children vow that they won’t step near a glue gun on your behalf. Instead, you are going to leave the rugrats with their grandma and treat yourself to french toast and bottomless mimosas. Once you’re filled up with enough bubbles and carbohydrates to power [...]

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For Safe Hotdog Eating, Use a Condiment

April 27, 2012

How Much Is That Doggie from the Vendor? There is something fabulous about buying a hotdog from a street vendor and piling it up with more toppings than you can fit in your mouth. Mayo’s a must, mustard is a necessity ketchup’s a given, and relish is an unforgivable. Never mind that most of it will [...]

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Retail Therapy

April 9, 2012

Just What the Doctor Ordered You never understood why someone would pay to sit in a dreary office with their feet up, divulging every childhood trauma with a complete stranger. Living in sunny Southern California has proven to be the right prescription for all that ails you. You would much rather spend your time with [...]

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No Frills Allowed

March 9, 2012

A Minimalist’s Alternative to Spring Renewal Spring has sprung and you could care less. You despise anything with frills. The moment a doily, frou-frou pillow or floral curtain makes its way in to your house is the moment that you will need to be committed. Committed to an institution that is, NOT a lifetime partner. [...]

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Decadent Decade Sale – 18th & 19th of February

February 1, 2012

20% OFF – Everything In The Store Sat 18th / Sun 19th February 10th Anniversary Sale Time flies when you’re having fun. For the past ten years, Casa Victoria has been your go-to shop for last minute seating emergencies, drab apartment revamping, and unique housewarming gifts. Whether you have been with us from the beginning, [...]

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Cheers to More New Years

January 18, 2012

Was your New Years Celebration a bust? No fear, the Chinese New Year starts on January 23rd. Here is to second chances, new romances, warm embraces, and smiling faces. Learning about the Chinese Zodiac can provide great insight into your relationships with loved ones as well as strengthen those bonds. Unlike the Western Zodiac, the [...]

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When Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas

January 6, 2012

It might be the end of the world at the end of 2012, but you’ll be damned if scurvy succumbs you before then. Arrgh! According to Pantone, two hot new colors for Spring 2012 are Margarita Green and Tangerine Tango. Casa Victoria predicts that you will be seeing splashes of these colors in design magazines [...]

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Vintage Spin to Cliché Gift Giving

November 25, 2011

This holiday season give your finicky friends and family unique, environmentally friendly gifts to go along with the gifts they want most. Casa Victoria has a variety of gift giving options that add a vintage touch to traditional gifting. Casa Victoria has vintage jewelry boxes, globes, book ends, candle sticks and an endless supply of brassy [...]

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Fabric Shopping in Downtown L. A.

September 16, 2011

Chosing a fabric for my home or for the shop used to be a problem for me. After so many mistakes spending unnecessary money and time driving around too much, I have become a better fabric shopper. Just like shoes, perfume or clothing, fabrics are very personal. From texture, color, and pattern to quality and [...]

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Vintage Furniture Upholstery in Los Angeles

September 2, 2011

At Casa Victoria, we believe a great investment is a high quality piece of vintage furniture. A sofa or chair that has been around since Kennedy was President and Pan Am were flying can easily be refreshed with new fabric and paint and provide decades more use and enjoyment. Reupholstering: Make it your own for [...]

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