it’s been a while since my last product guide/roundup so i thought it was high time to pick up where i left off and start with a reader request- wardrobes. if you’re like me and are blessed with an apartment completely devoid of sufficient closet space, you may need room for clothing storage- especially something with hanging space. so today’s product guide is dedicated to armoires/wardrobes. i’ve also included a few standing storage options and media armoires that are easily converted to clothing storage. there are 44 examples to choose from in a huge range of styles and prices so i hope you’ll enjoy the full roundup. there are 22 more examples after the jump so click here for the full roundup or just click “read more” below.

looking to make your own? click here for angie’s diy jewelery armoire project. or here for more 46 more product guides

[image above, clockwise from top left: mondo armoire $1899, odda wardrobe $199, elan armoire $2199, vintage french armoire at 1stdibs, mandal wardrobe $499, planar wardrobe $4275]

[image above, clockwise from top left: louis bromate armoire at 1stdibs (would be fun to diy a version of this with an ikea armoire), white mirror armoire $199.99, parisienne armoire $189.99 (my favorite and such a great price!!), sparrow wardrobe $1160, blake armoire $1899]

[image above, clockwise from top left: charlotte armoire $1099, garment rack $140, kids armoire $1540, clarissa armoire $1918, cadet wardrobe $649, empress armoire $1799]

[image above, clockwise from top left: sumatra armoire $1299, eina wardrobe $99.99, shutter armoire $360, iannone armoire $3,995, aneboda wardrobe $99.99, mirrored armoire by lyle and umbach]

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i don’t normally post about things that have already made the blog rounds but i am so digging these decorative candle sleeves from april allison of kaarskoker. the first time i checked them out i wasn’t quite sure they were for me, but after browsing the gallery page of april’s site i’m totally hooked. all of that gorgeous pattern and color in such unexpected places- how can you resist? april’s paper sleeves come in a huge variety of colors and prints for around $12-$23 a pair. i’m so tempted to fancy up my dining room chandelier now- what a fun way to dress up lighting. click here to view the full kaarskoker collection and shop online. [thanks, april!]

humble is an eco-friendly pillow collection designed by california artist kristie thinnes. all of kristen’s designs are 100% organic, vegan and sustainable and full of great color and pattern. her handmade 18″ square pillows are made with non-toxic water-based inks and have a soft matte finish. i’m loving the bold graphic and the elongated bird print especially, but you can view kristie’s full collection and shop online right here (pillows are $144 $92). also, be on the lookout for home furnishing textiles and bedding from humble- kristie has a degree in interior design from FIT and will be expanding the collection in the near future.

today’s city guide comes from laurie of ‘your ill-fitting overcoat‘. she’s bringing us the best shopping, eating, museums and attractions in madison, wisconsin. i hope you’ll enjoy laurie’s guide so click here to full the piece or just click “read more” below. as always, if you have favorite spots to suggest please leave them in the comment section below. thanks, laurie!

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i’m developing a major crush on kimberly at chez sucre chez. first she released a cute pair of pig-themed products (an adorable tea-towel and an even cuter piggy bag) and then she continued to add to her embroidered hoop collection with a series of custom letter designs. my love of lettering is back in a big way (click here for anne’s mini-trend on numbers and letters) and i’m so tempted to pick up the whole lot of letters and pigs. i’m hoping that last year’s owls and birds are replaced with pigs and horses. i’m really feeling farm animals right now for some reason. click here to check out and shop chez sucre chez’ full collection on etsy.

i’m loving billie and tootie’s guest blog posts this week- they’ve got two new posts up this morning about one of my favorite coffee shops (intelligentsia in silverlake) and a great local designers. click here to check them out!

Savanna loves nature and is inspired by it. She also loves old paper, dressing up, pretending, ghosts , indians, rust, very small lines, the smell of vanilla, the sea, oak trees, daydreaming, found clothes, recycled anything, hot peppers …and pugs.

And now you know why we love Savanna! Soon after we opened the shop a few years back, Savanna strolled in and showed us her work. We were smitten from day one and her work just keeps getting better and better. A Silverlake local for years and an Art Center College Of Design alum , Savanna recently relocated to Berkley in Northern California with her beau Michael Eli, whom she often collaborates with.

Whenever we get a batch of goods from Savanna we are always impressed with the selection. We might get paintings, wood carvings, sculptures or mobiles. It’s always a surprise but one thing always remains the same, her commitment to using sustainable materials.

Former assistant to Gary Baseman, Savanna has developed a pretty loyal following of her own. Keep your eye on this gal, she’s definitely going places!!

Good coffee takes time and the coffee at Intelligentsia is definitely worth the wait. We’re not the only ones who think so which is apparent by the huge line of locals that usually wraps around the corner.

Sure, the lines can get long but we wait in them everyday… often twice a day. We admit, we were a tad skeptical when we heard yet another coffee house was opening last year but Intelligentsia is so much more than your average corner coffee shop. Not only is it the best tasting but also the most beautiful cup of coffee we’ve ever had.

One of our favorite Baristas, Jared, always makes sure our lattes & cappuccinos are just as pretty as the last. We’d love to know the secret behind their latte art and we watch intently as each cup is poured. So far… no such luck!

Owner Doug Zell was drawn to L.A for the culture and commitment to sustainability. He knew the city would not only embrace their commitment to making great coffee but also the commitment to doing it in a responsible and progressive way.

Since this is a design blog we should also mention that the space was designed by Los Angeles architect Barbara Bestor.

photo credit Cathy Kim

To learn more about Intelligentsia and their great coffee, check out their blog right here.