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[@Sooz1234]

Thank you for supporting small businesses AND for the idea of not always buying mass produced stuff from overseas.

[@joycependleton4117]

Exactly!

[@nancyhoskins197]

Thank you, Nick, for supporting the creative individuals who strive to succeed in their craft and livelihoods. Their endeavors are to be applauded and supported, including yours. As a retired decorator, I know pulling ideas, resources and visions together is hard, arduous work. It is awe inspiring when it comes together with the cohesive and pleasing design you intended. That is why your work is admired by so many.

[@RitaVernoy]

“Nature always looks good because she does it best” True!

[@apocketfulofprose]

Love this video, thanks Nick! I think it makes a difference to have a couple of “splurge” pieces from small companies mixed in with some of the more affordable IKEA-like furniture, a couple quality pieces elevates everything.

[@SamSmithVev0]

Love this video. I find it interesting you say “how can I make these accessible for more people”, well you can’t. It depends on the person, and their level of budget or even willingness to prioritise their spend on home decor. I personally make many sacrifices to be able to buy a specific item for my home. I would rather save my butt off for ages to be able to buy expensive, high quality and unique items. Other people wouldn’t care so much.. so thanks for sharing more bespoke businesses and making us aware of them.

[@caroltanzi29]

Nick: the fact that my profession is interior design and I have had my own business since 1972, I have watched you with a close eye. You crack me up! However, your presentation although it moves fast, I find you to be a breath of fresh air. I like things straight up and direct. It hasn’t failed me yet and I don’t think it will. I have built a nice practice and I’m still passionate about my work. So with that said, I do compliment you on the info you are giving your viewers, although, I do question you on several different things. If we were to ever meet, there would be good involved discussions about several things. That would be fun in itself. Carol from California

[@chipperscientist]

I. LOVE. THIS. VIDEO. Thank you!! More of this please! ❤

[@wendykornfein3337]

I'm glad that you mention sites that you pick out and like. Unusual gift!

[@writerinfact1768]

Nick, I get such a kick out of your style. Granted, not all of the things you like would find their way into my Primitive Rustic Dream House (just a few, maybe, for contrast). But I love your approach to space, and there is always inspiration - with minor adjustments, of course. And "you do you," right back at you.

[@alliproc]

Have you considered doing a video about different window treatments? UPVC vs Wood vs Aluminum? Double glazing vs single? Advantages and disadvantages.

[@cinderelli3192]

Love the adorable small table lamp, would look amazing on my kitchen counter ! thanks Nick, you rock as usual

[@jessicawery3939]

ok - why are we just now hearing about Ollie Nickel? sell it friend! I just did a few bathrooms and would have preferred to have bought these!

[@darlene9154]

Huey lighting, the Margaux Sconce is gorgeous. It looks like a seashell.❤️

[@themodernmanor]

"If you don't like my style, you're wrong." 😂 omg I adore you.

[@karenzack2726]

You are so good at this, Nick! In fact, you are the only home decor KZbinr I subscribe to. Thanks for sharing!

[@natasha8302]

I appreciate the upfront heads up about that these smaller retailers aren't cheap. I also appreciate the suggestI aon to look at smaller retailers and/ or craftsmen. Generally I try to find a balance between financial responsibilities, craftsmanship and supporting artists. So for example with my everyday dishes I go with a well established company that is known for their quality...... okay my everyday dishes are made by Noritake from their Colorwave collection. The dishes aren't cheap but nor are the over priced for quality stoneware. I will then buy pieces from artists or small retailers to add to our dishes. Full disclosure I have a friends who are potters and I tend to buy from them. So I will buy unique bowls for fruit or bread just to add something different and special to my otherwise run of the mill dishes. We have a variety of mugs, jars and a variety sizes of bowels to add diversity to our dishware. I would also suggest checking out art prints from independent artists. Not everyone can afford an original but a good art print is more affordable while still supporting the artists. Check out near by festivals and even local colleges. Occasionally colleges will have art sales from their art department.

[@Xandycane]

I love the little shop shout out. So sweet. FYI LA, you're not missing much except for shops and good Mexican food. I grew up in Orange County and the actual city of LA? Bleh. Good for Universal Studios and if you want to see the sign and stars stuff.

[@cassieroy2469]

Toronto designer here! Also adding Bettencourt Manor & Arcade Home 🤍

[@sarahmarti141]

I live in a suburb of LA (near the Rose Bowl). The suburbs are great. But like any city, the retail areas tend to look strip-mall-y. Please come visit. I’ll show you around. :-)

[@kevinabram6155]

Me mentally adding everything up in my cart in my head haha! But seriously LOVEEEE the awareness of local brands and they are amazingly beautiful, we have similar taste so that helps 😂

[@emmawold7083]

Fun feature having coordinates from the tree. Gives me episode 1 of Portlandia vibes.

[@DonnetteStewart]

So glad I found your channel! That keen sarcastic wit of yours always makes me grin. "Brutalist"? I think I found my style.😂 Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@kennethbailey9853]

Your taste keeps You in Your own Beautiful life. Thank you for sharing !🙂

[@lucybraun8969]

For inspiration,I love going to this high-end home decor boutique where I live. One concept I was able to incorporate in my decor is a special magnifying glass piece for a table top vignette I put together at about 1/10 the price of theirs. But my vignette still looks ultra classy with its "mug rug." And I have a peace about not throwing out outlandish prices to get me there.

[@andreavanda5402]

Nice choices Nick. Hey, you should go to LA because it's really ABSOLUTELY NOT a strip mall. There are many different neighborhoods all with their own character. Of course, where the furniture manufacturers are, may be in the industrial part of the city, which may indeed look like a strip mall. However, I assure you there are many interesting and lovely parts of Los Angeles. It is truly an eclectic place. I lived there for 15 years and I could not see it all, that's how big it is. I actually really enjoyed living there - except for the traffic - and miss it very much.

[@connied8507]

If I saw a chair like yours at a friend's house, that's the chair I'd want to sit in. Love them.

[@plushieangela]

I think buying solid hard wood furniture for a bnb is actually a really smart option. Like any dents can be sanded out, and as the trends change it has the potential to be restained or painted to readjust as opposed to just looking broken and needing replacing. Even if a hardwood piece isn't purchased new there's lots of second hand options out there that are really affordable.

[@plumkat]

I have the tulip table from Eternity Modern and it's really good quality.

[@r0secm]

it’s not just you, I have visited LA (some family lived out there) many times and I never understood why people paid top dollar to stay there. The air is dirty with pollution, there’s litter everywhere, and going anywhere is a huge hassle. Orange County can be fun if you like the beach though!

[@bethanymangan6648]

This didn’t come up in my feed! So frustrating and I’m sorry that I’m sure it’s impacted viewership. Thank you for such great content!

[@edwigehelmer1906]

thank you Nick ! always a pleasure to learn from your videos. your english is a pleasure to listen !

[@hoedown175]

Mother Nature definitely does it best

[@yaxbax9171]

Thank you very much for your great work in introducing these smaller craft businesses. Beautiful things are made there and they aren't that much more expensive when you consider the work that goes into it and how it also affects the look. Besides, it is really difficult to find these beautiful products and it takes a lot of time, if we didn't have you ❤ It would be a good idea if you brought these smaller manufacturers together to create a home platform for their home-made beautiful creations (not made in China). You can probably think of a good name for the platform as creatively committed as you are. You are a sunshine sent from the universe of good taste and creativity. All the best ❤️

[@leeman7003]

Great video as always! Regarding LA - you should definitely give it a visit. The stores work with pieces where the scale seems insane - because of the large homes in LA. Always super interesting things for the eye - and I've found the stores always very welcoming, even when I am obviously a Looky Lou. Blackman Cruz and Just One Eye are but two super interesting stores, and the whole Culver City scene has quite a lot worth dropping in on. Even Ron Sherman (the old Fred Segal) has an ever changing inteior that seems to get rebuilt every few years. LA stores sometimes pride themselves as being quite non-descript from the outsite - I think its that whole Hollywood behind the scenes. But there is good stuff there!

[@natalyanavotnaya1392]

Thank you. Loved all of these.

[@bluesteve124]

Glad to see you are also a fan of the Frame tv. 😉

[@Aye.Marie.90]

I got my sofa at Apt 2b. They're awesome!

[@JessieBanana]

I like that you highlighted smaller retailers and manufacturers. Modern is a style I appreciate, but it clashes with my more rococo tastes. I do have some simpler lines , some traditional things, but modern is just too pristine.

[@WhaleTank]

If you got to LA, I hope there is an Arvin+Nick collab

[@GilliMarieMoody]

L.A. ROCKS, especially Beverly Hills and other surrounding neighb’s. Enjoy!

[@brookeheartsmakeup4040]

Love!! You’ve inspired to get to estate sales tomorrow.♥️

[@dissolved29]

Niiick, I know you won’t take it the wrong way: the light fixtures with the wallnut ball on top give me sophisticated boob lamp vibe! 😂😂😂 Also, new vid idea: you mentioned air bnb and I was wondering if you could give some recommendations for setting up an air bnb/booking flat? I’m in the process and for example the company that we’re working with on managing the flat told me that it is best to have as much floating furniture as possible for easier cleaning. Would love to see some tips on stuff to put in that doesn’t scream Ikea but also doesn’t brake the bank!

[@AnInvitationToTheTru]

Love berber and moroccan stuff

[@Halbmond]

In terms of reproduction companies, I really like SwivelUK. I got a reproduction La Chaise from them in matte eggshell and walnut wood - they offer much more variety than Vitra, and at least with this piece, I don’t think there are differences in quality. Unfortunately, they don’t ship to the EU anymore due to legal reasons and Brexit.

[@gtraum01]

I DO love your style❤

[@Omonike88]

Thank you so much! Love your taste, and I support small businesses!!❤

[@murielbaith5445]

Nature always looks good, because God does it best. Love your channel, Nick. And your opinions.

[@morganlafey7704]

I absolutely love the little lamp you have in the background and have wondering for a long time where did you get it. Thanks for sharing the info! 😊

[@gabrielmolina8096]

Ha ha, LA does look like a giant strip mall. If you do come down to LA, go to the Grove at miracle mile. You may like that!

[@andreabenson2491]

Love this video👍👏😊

[@ZenKaS]

Love your style!

[@vickylee290]

Can confirm LA is basically one giant strip mall

[@jd9351]

You are correct. L.A. is a huge strip mall.

[@il42]

I understand the idea behind modern organic style, but sometimes I feel like some of these vintage vases and distressed bowls look out of place in modern setting. It's like saying - look, I travelled to Italy and I brought this vase, but not really. And most definitely there will be lots of dupes that will try to recreate the style, but will end up looking like those distressed farmhouse signs.

[@Katjaneway]

I think Kristen McGowen has gone Berber Imports in one of her videos. She lives in LA.

[@P.Galore]

When has someone of your stature quibbled over a few thousand dollars? Remember that quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten. :)

[@gailtryon1453]

I don't want to go to LA either. And I only live about 15 miles away. LA does have great design stories, though.

[@peanutgallery3493]

I live in LA and am an architecture buff. If one is willing to open their mind to certain architects like FLW/Neutra/Schindler etc, this city is a design destination. It’s everywhere and the city is getting better at understanding that and trying to preserve this legacy here. Then take a drive out to nearby Palm Springs and your mind will be blown. I’ve been to Toronto a few times and it’s lovely too, friends live in a loft downtown. Love Vancouver too. I’ll take LA though.

[@georgemohr7532]

I have not experience with any of these retailer. I do have an experience with LA. My thoughts on LA pretty much matched your's. Wrong! A beautiful place to be. Almost so beautiful to relocate. Now that you are single, be careful.

[@choirguy100]

Montana Labelle sounds like a drag queen’s name. No wonder their stuff is Fabulous!!! 😂😂

[@julivee9505]

I need a version of this for poor people😅😂😂😂

[@natalieoj3078]

All about home goods

[@nonfictionfeminist]

I have to ask, what's the deal with painting leather chairs? Seems like a future restoration nightmare

[@carolhathaway5168]

More please!

[@lalunaraggio31]

Some of us live in Africa and don't have access to even ikea 😅

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Great ideas

[@loca8048]

Not sure about Berbere and antiques and such ... buyer beware is how I'd treat this.

[@raccoonfederation]

What do you mean exactly? Are you implying they’re fake antiques?

[@0HellcatMary0]

Fair warning, but if they were trying to pass off mass produced crap as authentically old, I think a bunch of people would be sounding the bell. I don't think they're trying to be highly valuable antique dealers, with like actual appraisals, things you'd insure. Rather, recycled pieces from a bygone era. Trust me, those of us well versed in old shit know the difference when we hold it.

[@pagesculptor]

LA isn't a giant strip mall. It's a giant swap meet.

[@swordfish1929]

I'd like Shopify a lot more if they hadn't made 20% of their workers redundant this year, including my husband

[@Xfhcgnjffhjmjvfg]

No Schoolhouse Electric????!!!!

[@pooperdupes]

I used to work at a furniture store and people were obsessed with Uttermost. What do you think of them? I always loved their aesthetic but would be surprised by the cheaper materials they used. Also, my guilty pleasure is Toscano Home. Sometimes you just need a life-sized giraffe to complete the perfect garden vignette, y'know? Lol

[@miarmiller]

Thanks for dropping these gems 🤍 can’t wait to check them out

[@aaronandrews3059]

Love your quote that "nature does it best." It's so true.

[@clairethompson4736]

i love that you highlighted smaller retailers. The pieces you shared look so unique, beautiful and well made. The natural materials are everything!

[@jd9351]

You've broken 500K subscribers! Yeah!🎉 So proud I joined you long ago at about 25K. Love you, your work, and your taste. Hip, hip, hooray! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks so much! What a ride

[@vickisvisions]

As a small business owner who creates one of a kind statement pieces for the home, I really appreciate this video! Thank you Nick!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Ohhh drop your business name and I will check you out!

[@lizajane1007]

I LOVE this video Nick!!! I try to save up and get one high quality piece for each room (over time, of course), and love to find artisians I can support. So appreciate seeing these retailers so I can find special things from more places than ETSY. Oh, and now I am looking at my lighting ideas in a whole new way 🙃Thanks!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Totally that is how I see it too. These are pieces you save for for sure.

[@jaysonx5576]

Question: when you move into the new house, are you keeping the clock? 😂

[@seaside2001]

You mean the pizza pan clock on the wall? Ha!

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@seaside2001It's not exactly small ;)

[@klsmtnest]

I love your style!!!😍

[@tammybrennan2040]

@@klsmtnest💞👍

[@Fluffcat65]

*cough* Maybe invest in fresh batteries, Nick? 😂

[@deborahmichele]

Great video. None of the items you showed appealed to me personally, but I would love to see a series of videos like this - each one, perhaps, focused on different design styles and the retailers you would find those styles at.

[@ΒύρωναςΛαδιάς]

yup!

[@lizard6444]

I absolutely agree!

[@katherenewedic8076]

yes. and talk about how one might be able to save and plan for a small special piece to enhance their home

[@MyFocusVaries]

I love how your voice breaks over the adorable lamp! "THIS thing is just adorable!" Nick goes through puberty over a lamp. True love. I have to check them out.

[@Nick_Lewis]

It's just so cute!

[@rosegirl9874]

Thank you so much for being so thoughtful about people who have less resources to spend on decor. Your intro was very sensitive and kind and I love that! I stopped following a few major influencers because they post things like 200 dollar pool floaties and have no sense of what the average person is facing financially.

[@carolebuckle7977]

I find every piece in a home is a piece of art & some pieces are worth investing in be it a lamp, ornament, stool, chair, even a piece of soft furnishing , great video Nick as always 🤛🏻🇬🇧🔥xxx p.s I always try to support the local independent in your area as well x

[@User-s3i6x]

Love this video! It’s not just about buying … It’s great to be introduced to new retailers and beautiful and unique stuff now and then. Thank you!

[@estherolawuyi4204]

As a small business owner, I love that these businesses price their items by their worth because I bet you that "friends and family" told them its too expensive but when it's handmade, it is bound to cost more than mass produced items.

[@firestick4991]

That’s why I love antique and thrift stores. You find unusual stuff if you dig around enough.

[@kaitlincrane_]

I LOVE these kinds of videos. I want to shop American made, but don’t always know where to look or how to find them. Could you do a style video like this in different decor styles? Like if you have traditional modern style this is the best place for sofas, etc.

[@redwoodcottageart]

Love this idea!

[@653j521]

"LA is a great big freeway Put a hundred down and buy a car." BUT...I have heard that downtown LA is interesting. :) I like adobe-look buildings but the upkeep can be difficult if they weren't built or maintained correctly. They were a fashion trend in the Roaring Twenties into the 1930s around the US, whether because of Arts and Craft or the Golden Age of Hollywood, I don't know. I also like wrought iron, either SW or New Orleans. I wonder what you would find in a trip to LA, perhaps even Pueblo or Spanish Revival Style, to show us. I watched the makeover by Lone Fox hunting for ceiling and wall lighting fixtures.

[@MyFocusVaries]

If folks don't like your style, and they're here, they must at least love your sarcasm. ❤ I love the Sunshine Coast as a getaway destination; I'll have to find Barter when we next go there.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Just in Robert's Creek!

[@MyFocusVaries]

@@Nick_Lewis awesome. I'll definitely stop in.

[@cmajor5605]

Always appreciate your vids. My personal style is traditional/academia and the info you provide has given me the education to select quality pieces and really consider how I truly want my home to feel and appear.

[@bohemianscrapgirl]

"Your wrong." Thats so great nick! Love your channel! ❤❤❤

[@Kknightstar]

LA is one big strip mall LOL 😂 feels true but there are little oasis’s all over Southern California that make the trip worth it. Now, Las Vegas?! That’s a strip mall on steroids 😊 Thank you for your work, I so enjoy your videos every Saturday am ❤

[@Neenerella333]

Love this. One of the youtubers I follow does a "Small Business Sunday" once a month. It would be a cool addition to your content.

[@stephenl621]

I feel so vindicated in my design choice on the Kaia table from Eternity Modern! Nick, you are teaching us well.

[@Ebtaylor8]

Do you love it?! We’re super close to buying on ourselves!

[@stephenl621]

@@Ebtaylor8 Yes, it looks fantastic. Know that it is super heavy so have it planned out for three people to move it in.

[@Siss2012]

Loved some of these places, especially Huey Lighting, Lock and Mortice and Eternity Modern are right up my alley. Your marble coffee table is absolutely stunning!

[@TheCostcoWay_withChinwe]

“Keep that constructive feedback to yourself” 😆😆😆. Man I love you and your channel

[@PrinceDuCiel7]

Request/suggestion for a future video! What retailers would be your go to, if you had a client that was more maximalist/eclectic/traditional/boho? 🤔 Edited to say I do enjoy your perspective and eye for quality design! Even if my style isn’t the same as yours, it’s always fascinating to see your opinion!

[@floraposteschild4184]

Good idea!

[@vvitch-mist20]

I think more people should have faith in smaller businesses. People are so ready to throw hundreds on Amazon, but wouldn't put half that into an item or two for a small business.

[@johnnyboyvan]

Bought the marble coffee table. Can't wait till it arrives! 8 to 12 weeks is a long wait. 😊

[@clayandsteel]

YAY! Thanks for the small business and artisan love.

[@jennagagnier1629]

Nick! Have you heard of Slow Roads?! They’re a favorite of mine and based in Upstate NY! I think they have some pieces that you would LOVE.

[@Nick_Lewis]

I'll check them out!