Ladies If You Want More Than Just A One Night Stand....

Girls, here's the thing: getting a guy to your apartment is as easy as Sunday morning, but getting them to spend more then one night... well, that's up to you. Or is it? Listen, when decorating your place, you can be as girlie-girl as you want- it's your place, so you should be as comfortable as possible. However, I would like to offer up one tip if you really want to wow a guy: your place should have at least two items mixed in with your decor that will say to him, "this girl may be a keeper."

Here are some example of what I am talking about:

• Have a framed picture of you at a Spring Training game when you were a little kid
  
• Have an autographed basketball from Bobby Knight
• Have your ticket stubs from Coachella on your fridge
• Have a poker and chips set
• Have a funny bathroom book like one from here
• Have a messy corner, Like a chair you use to throw all your dirty clothes on (extra points if bras and panties are visible)

"Caveat Emptor" Cause There Ain't No Lemon Law In Furniture!

Stay clear of ads that read, "Everything Must Go", "Closing Our Store Forever", "No Reasonable Offer Refused!". These are signs of the biggest traps in the furniture industry.

The truth is most stores that run a GOB sale (Going Out of Business) make more money during the short length of that sale then they probably do during an entire year of business. It's a total farce, most furniture stores bring in a third party company to run these sales. They load up on inventory rather than trying to sell what they already have and price the furniture at an exuberant mark- up playing and preying on the emotions of the customer who believes a sale, especially a GOB must have have the best deals ever. This is just not true! In addition all items will have a non return policy because the store won't be around anymore to service you.

WATCH, READ, RUN!!!!!!!!!

It's cool to show off your Family Tree. Just make Sure You Don't Plant A Forest!

You absolutely can and should have pictures of your family displayed in your place, but it's important to know the boundaries. Having too many (or not enough) may give the wrong impression, and picture placement is key.

  5 rules of displaying pictures of your family in your place.

1. Pictures of babies are always safe- in fact, they're usually a big hit.  A well-placed baby picture can definitely stir conversation, such as... "awww that baby is so cute is that your nephew?"

2. Pictures are also a great and super cheap way to decorate your apartment. 

You can find this one @ crate&barrel.

3. Don't put pictures of your parents anywhere near your bed. It's just weird.

4. Too many pictures of your family can be a little much, and will send a red flag to anyone you invite over. (It's time to cut the chord. You're a big boy now.)

5. Simply displaying pictures of your family on the refrigerator with magnets is fun, cute, and won't reach overkill. I found some interesting magnets here.
 

Everyone Is Switch Hitting These Days

I have always thought it was neat when I would see unique switchplates replacing those generic white plastic ones. Little did I know there's an entire secret society of places to get them living on-line. You can find some really cool ones @ switchhits.com, wallplatewarehouse.com, and switchplatefactory.com.

I have personally bought some antique ones from Liz's Antique Hardware on La Brea/4th.

I also think I saw them once @ Anthropologie. Believe it or not that place has some really fun hardware like door knobs and coat hooks as well.

The best part is that it's super easy to do yet you still feel like you did a do-it-yourself project in your house!

Are You Ready For Some Football?!?!?!?!

There's nothing better then football season. Tomorrow night, the NFL kicks off with a ridiculous opener as Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints take on the Vikings! The Guy in 2A wants to make sure you're tracking your fantasy teams in comfort. Here are some comfortable chairs that are still stylish for you to armchair quarterback in:

1. This chair has the look of Pottery Barn but reclines like a Lazy-Boy!

You can get it @ Urban Home for just $379!

2. You'll love barking out profanities in this chair that features a 360 degree swivel.

Grab this swivel chair and ottoman @ Plummers.

3. I found these to be surprisingly comfortable @ CB2.

Sleek and sophisticated, yet definitely more suited for a fan who's team plays in a dome stadium- frankly they're just softer.

4. The classic Eames bent plywood and leather chair with ottoman

The real thing can be purchased at places like Design Within Reach but you better nail a 2 team parlay opening weekend cause it retails for a pretty penny. Knock-off Eames are easy to find and may be more practical on your pocketbook.

5. The Cuddler

This thing sits as deep as an Andre Johnson's post route.

The Guy In 2A's "Picks of the Week"

I like the Saints to roll the Vikes

Cleveland over the Bucs

49ers over the Seahawks

Weekend Guide To The Best Labor Day Sales!

1. Culver City has become the go-to furniture destination of Los Angeles.

Check out this sale @ H.D. Buttercup Going on Now!

2. This may be the last big sale @ their Beverly location before the big move.

Blueprint Labor Day Sale.

3. No Tax sale this weekend. With L.A. County taxes pushing 10%, take advantage of this.

CANTONI.COM | MODERN FURNITURE - CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE

4. Labor Day Weekend is a great time to buy a mattress. You're killing me Larry!

Redeem this coupon at any Sit-n-Sleep store.

5 On The Dime......Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Every Wednesday, I'll bring you 5 quick, fun and budget friendly ways to jazz up your place so make sure to come back. In today's post, I'm going to show you how to spruce up your pad with Mirrors that are affordable.

1. Digging this round floating mirror

Affordable and hip @ West Elm.

2. Loving this circle in a square mirror.

It comes in Black or White and you can get it here.

3. The frame of this mirror is made from recycled magazine covers.

You can find it @ Cost Plus along with a lot more mirrors to choose from.

4. Sometimes you just gotta get lucky like when I grabbed this mirror at the flea market for $35

5. Costco is not just for toilet paper.

Grab your buddy's Costco card and check this out.

Perhaps the only thing more bad ass than the Guy In 2A are the bloggers @ toxel.com. Here is a great link to one of their post on unique mirrors.