City Life Home Blog

January Vendor Co-Op Sale

2011-01-06T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

I would like to announce our latest sale for this weekend, our 2nd annual Vendor Co-Op Sale! This year our participating Vendors are:

Gus Design Group

Star International Furniture

Classic Home Furnishings

BDI (Becker Designed Inc.)

Rowe and Robin Bruce

We will have discounts from 15- 20% off our normal retail and this applies to any special order in any of these Vendors entire catalogs.

Happy New Year! Hope to see you this weekend!

December Eye Candy

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Cute Critter Ornaments

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Add some of these cute little critters to your Christmas tree!

Holiday Gift Ideas

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Don't wait until the last minute! Start your holiday shopping now. City Life has a gift for every budget and everyone on your list.

Hundreds of Voluspa candles

Jonathan Adler match strike.

Adorable numbered 12 wine glass set.

Wine holder

Soiree glasses and bottle openers

Lollipop Peacock

Advent Christmas tree and glass Christmas trees

Lovely Bird Ornaments

Woodland Critter ornaments

Jonathan Adler ornaments come in a perfect gift box

Everyone loves owls!

Recent Store Shots

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October Sale!

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20% Off all Bedroom sets, Dining sets, Candles and Accessories.

PLUS many floor samples on sale.

Sale lasts now through November 7th so hurry in!

Just in..

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Beautiful Zoey Sofa and Chair

Freeform console

Enigma 8' Dining Table

Freeform coffee tables

Clift Bed

Delicious and beautiful Voluspa candles

Side Table Stumps

Advent Tree and Glass Tier Trees

Milky way vases, and driftwood trees shown with the adorable Jonathan Adler fox.

The News... Fall 2010!

2010-10-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! We are back from a very exciting weekend of re-merchandising the store and placing some great new pieces! Even more to come but here is a peek at what is new at City Life this week!

This is a great new T.V. stand by Classic Home called the Mesa Plasma Stand.

New Succulent pots all over the store, just back in!

Vintage and Mid-Century accessories now available. Includes 1950's glass and ceramic bowls, bottles, and ashtrays galore. Need some more "Mad Men" in your life?

1950's glass. (Some Morono)

Interesting vintage ashtray.

Cute new armless side chairs by Archetype

Barcelona Beauty... Also available in white.

Tons of new Jonathan Adler to choose from! Mr. Foxy here.

Seattle T.V. stand.

Great new Swivel chair.

Cupcake/cookie platters... Looking good! (Would look much better with some cupcakes on it!)

Jewelry box... Very manly.

BDI Avion TV Stand in Cherry.

Tons of new books to choose from! Including "The Selby is in Your Place" which I could not put down!

Jonathan Adler owl just hanging out. What a HOOT.

Great TV stand for the minimalist...

Bludot Minimalista Console shown in honed stone.

Matching Side Table (Coffee Table also available)

FALL FLOOR SAMPLE SALE

2010-09-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

Check out all this product just marked down! We have some killer deals right now, come in and see for yourself!

The News

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New Arrivals at City Life!

New Product

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Customer Appreciation Sale

2010-08-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

This weekend is our annual Customer Appreciation Sale when we show you all how much you mean to us! We are going to have some great offers, a raffle, and sangria and food available for you to enjoy.

The first 200 customers to come in get one of these super cute Voluspa Saijo Persimmon candles for free.

The offers are 15% off any special order, buy one painting get one 80% off, and take an additional 15% off any floor sample already marked down.

Sale starts Saturday August 28. Doors open at 10:30 and close at 7. 11-6 on Sunday. Sale lasts for two days only so don't miss out! We'd love to see you!

New to City Life

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Smart Sofa $2199

Hampton Reclaimed bed.

Charleton Sofa by Archetype

Draper Stripe Bedding by Dwell Studio

Summer Promos

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I'm in love with a table...

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...and his name is Hyper. Beautiful Walnut base with clear glass top (different finishes/glass colors available). The best part about it is the glass leaf storage mechanism. So cool! So smooth! Check out this beauty in the store and see it for yourself! Just try not to let your tears of joy fall on the glass... I just cleaned it.

-Caitlin

Eye Candy... New Art just in!

2010-07-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

Gus* Summer Sale Event

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Gus* Design Group is one of our favorite labels here at City Life. Their classic contemporary styles are timeless yet fresh and everyone who walks in the door here stops to stare. This month is their annual Summer Sale which means big savings for everyone!

20% OFF all items in their essentials upholstry collection. Stop by the store to check out their product or go to their website http://www.gusdesigngroup.com/. I've made a collection below of some of my favorite pieces.

Richmond Bi- Sectional - also available in sofa and chair

Rochelle Sofa

Jane Bi-Sectional - also available in sofa and chair

Carmichael Chair

Truss Chair

GT Rocker

Villa Pillows

2010-07-06T11:25:00.000-07:00

Have you been thinking that your room needs a little splash of something colorful and funky? Me too! Good thing Villa Pillows got here just in time! They range from $49 to $69. Check out the photos below and let us know what you think of our newest line!

Featured: Dining sets

2010-06-24T16:39:00.000-07:00

Whether it's casual in a kitchen or formal in a dining space, the table can be the focal point of many great conversations for family and friends alike. With dining table season being just around the corner, I thought I would put together this blog for you to check out some great styles we currently have at the store. If completely re-doing your dining room isn't in the budget this year, consider making smaller upgrades like new chairs or a new centerpiece/chandelier. Good design is all about the details and that is what we specialize in here at City Life!

Logan walnut extension dining table with butterfly leaf $659. Chairs $219.

Free form 10' dining table was $2395 now $1699. Dale metal arm chairs $279.

Corvallis extension dining table $1,199 (made from solid Indian Shesham wood).
Chairs $199 each.

Julia extension dining table (leaf not shown) $679. Ghost side chairs $149 each.

Eiffel base dining table $579 now $439. Cora white leather chairs $229.

Paolo black glass dining table $579. Paolo chair $199. School chair $199.

Ursula B Bar $299 Fortuna Stool $179

Madison extension dining table (leaves not shown) $1499. Metal chairs $149.

Our ever popular Tiffany dining table, also available in square.

$1,649 Rectangle $1999 Square. Portico window back chairs $299 and grey Parker arm chair $269.

Gladstone Dining table by Gus Design Group $1,399.

Sara Chairs $169 each.

Enigma reclaimed dining table was $1,499 now $899.

Rowena metal dining chairs $199 each.

New at City Life

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Interesting new shag.

Morrocan style beauty.

Upholstered Bed by Archetype. Many fabric choices available.

Jute rug by Surya

Gorilla by Jonathan Adler... I love him.

Dragon by Adler

Scissor coffee table by Global Views.

-Caitlin

Lamps R Us... sort of.

2010-06-10T11:55:00.000-07:00

We just received a huge Lamp shipment from Robert Abbey and Nova this past weekend. Here is a little peek at some of the great new styles capable of brightening up any space!

The ventana lamps by Jonathan Adler... one of my favorites!

The capri lamps by Jonathan Adler.... also available in a pendant and many other colors.

This cutie also comes in blue.

Floor lamp version also here.

The buster over sized shades are back! Shown in setting with new Classic Home reclaimed coffee table.

Okay so this isn't a lamp but it's new. Indian Shesham wood book cases and media unit.

There are more in the store so be sure and check them out this weekend!

-C

New at City Life

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Can't figure out what to get Mom this year?

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Here are some ideas! All moms, grandmothers, and aunts recieve 15% off any purchase May 7-10.

Jewelry by Wendy Humphries http://www.wendyhumpreys.etsy.com/

Jewelry Tree $189

Voluspa Candles... dozens of scents available.

Books to relax, amuse, and inspire any mother.

New peacock citrine duvet set by Dwell Studio. Available in King or Queen sizes.

Beautiful fantome glass clocks.

Silk orchids

Fill this beautiful beverage dispenser with her favorite sangria recipe, and you'll be her favorite all year long!

Tax Relief Sale this weekend!

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Just arrived...

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We're excited to present a new upholstry line here at City Life this month called Archetype. Check out their sofas below and some other great contemporary pieces new to our store.

Vintage Teak side table $249

Ghost Chair $179

Cora Dining Chair $229 and Stacy Dining Table $579

Carson Desk $629

Ursula B Bar $299 and Fortuna Barstools $179

Bravo Bar $199

Two sofa $1,399 and Art Rug $599

Two Chair $1199

Alister Sofa $1,499

Alister Chair $1,099

Madison Dining Table $1,499

Eighty Eight sofa/chaise $2,195

Sara Side Chair $169

The News........

2010-03-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of new pieces that just arrived at City Life. What do you think?

Does something smell good or is it just me?

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New candles at City Life! We got a brand new shipment from Voluspa the other day full of new scents to make your home smell wonderful. At these low price points they make the perfect gift for a friend's birthday or house warming (but with our buy 2 get one 1/2 off sale this weekend it's a great time to stock up for yourself).

Check out the photos below but you really have to bring your nose in here to get the full effect.

It's that TIME again!

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Time to spring forward in style! What better way to do so than with one of City Life's unique time-machines?

Wooden Wall Clock $49

Striation Wall clock in black and yellow $99

Retro Wall Clock $69

Laser Numbers Wall Clock $39

Starburst Wall Clock $45

Marc Murray Desk Clock $69

Brass sunburst was $129 now 50% off!

Closeouts!

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City Life has some great floor models on sale right now. I have collected some photos of my favorites but there is much more in the store so come in and see for yourself!

Canyon Mahogany TV Armoire $3199 now $995

Normandy 7 piece dining set was $4273 now $2995

Rothko Swivel chair was $1199 now $499

Rusina Concrete top coffee table was $1399 now $699

Nadine Sofa was $1699 now $995

Jesse Chair was $1499 now $599

Harlow Queen bed in black was $1995 now $1299

Townsend sectional in grey tweed was $2499 now $1699

Stella bedroom set includes bed, nightstands, back panels, dresser, and tall chest. Was $5093 now $3495

*Sold as a set only

Flow bar was $849 now $499

Edgar yellow leather chair with chrome arms was $1399 now $599

City Life: Your resource for Modern and Contemporary Lighting

2010-02-27T11:01:00.001-08:00

If you have ever had or wanted to replace or add a fixture in your home and looked for something that doesn't look like EVERYTHING ELSE YOU SEE... then you know how hard it can be to find. Well, you are in luck. We at City Life specialize in the "stuff you don't see every day" pieces. UNFORTUNATELY, we cannot put every fixture on display here at the store. So I have put together a little treat for your eyes -a collection of my personal favorite chandeliers and pendants available through catalog! Keep in mind there is much MUCH more where this came from...

Sergei (aka Sputnik)-- A classic in mid-century modern and now contemporary desgin (Don't hate, I have this one at my house in gold).

Jonathan Adler Ventana Grande Chandelier- available in smaller sizes and matching sconces!

Uppark Linear Chandelier also available in silver.

Of course... The Jonathan Adler Parker Pendant. A staple here at C.L.

The Jonathan Adler Meurice 30 light chandelier. Some great customers here at City Life have this pendant beautifully displayed in their bedroom which is currently on Rate My Space at HGTV.com which you can view here.

The Letizia Pendant by Nuevo. A modern spin on a traditional piece... so beautiful when lit.

Jonathan Adler Havana 3 light pendant. (Shown in our store in a task lamp version).

A hands down customer favorite.... the Crystal Linear Chandelier by Nuevo.

Capri pendant by Jonathan Adler (available in orange, white, powder blue...)

Capri Saucer by.... you guessed it. Jonathan Adler.

Rico Espinet Candelaria available in 24" and 36" diameters in chrome and bronze (as shown in store).

I'm getting some wacky vibes from this "Filament" pendant by Nuevo... and loving it!

So there you go. I little trip inside my wacky-wonderful design state of mind. Call us at 714-255-9696 or shoot me an email at caitlin@citylifehome.com if you have any questions about pricing or sizes. Hope you enjoyed!

-C

Comfort Sleeper 101

2010-02-26T13:15:00.000-08:00

Ever heard of the American Leather Comfort Sleeper? I'm not surprised if you have... If you haven't, read further and find out about the most comfortable sleeper sofa on the market today... If you have, read further and find out some interesting facts that you may not already know.

American Leather is a Dallas based company founded in 1991 who stands today as a leader in the home furnishings industry. Eight years ago they teamed up with Robert and Barbara Tiffany to create a sleeper that was as comfortable to sleep on as it is to sit on. I know what some of you are thinking... "HA! It cannot be done." Well my friend, they did it.

One of the coolest features about this sleeper is the lack of bars and springs. We all have had at least one of those nights sleeping on a crappy old sofa bed at your great Aunt Mildred's house when you feel like there is a pole constantly sticking in your back... Why put your guests through that? The Comfort Sleeper has a wooden platform that requires none of that nonsense and is topped with five inches of premium comfort high density foam also available in a trademarked Tempur Pedic mattress. Eureka!

Another plus about these beauties is how small their footprint actually is. The mattress is pulled out from the very back of the sofa so it takes up 9 inches LESS than a conventional sleeper, allowing 9 inches MORE room for you to stretch out... Now if you're like me (5'2"), it might not be that significant. If you're like my husband (6'2"), this is a big deal. The Comfort Sleeper is also the only sleeper on the market that gives you 80" in length in a King, Queen, Queen Plus, Full, Twin, and Cot... just like every other bed in your home.

You think I'm done? Not quite.

The mattress is covered in an allergen free Crypton mattress cover. Is that the stuff that can kill Superman? No goof ball it's FABRICTECHNOLOGY! A dust mite barrier and waterproof, stainproof magic that adds years to your mattress life also keeping your mattress fresh for every guest you bring home whether it's in the first year you use it or the tenth.

Now if you have a curved staircase or a narrow door, don't worry about bringing it in through the window because Comfort Sleepers have the ability to break down and come apart piece by piece making delivery... a piece of cake. Seats too firm? Plush cushion option. Mattress too soft? Extra firm foam option. Warrantied against any defect in material or workmanship for three years. Hundreds of fabric and leather options to choose from..... I'm out of breath!

Rated best sleeper on the market by Apartment Therapy in 2008 and 2009 and "Best Value" by Consumers Digest. You are now an expert on the American Leather Comfort Sleeper! Hooray!!

Now what else is there? Oh yeah! Come into City Life and sit on one for yourself!

Savannah Sleeper

My personal fave... the Natasha sleeper

Dickenson Sectional Sleeper

A sneak peak at our new paintings

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All paintings are buy one get the second 80% off this weekend only! Take advantage of this amazing offer!
Sale ends monday the 22nd so hurry in!

Bi-Art Sale Begins Today!

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All artwork is buy one get the second 80% off this weekend only!

Accessories, Lighting and Candles are all 20% off.

Offer expires on the 22nd so hurry in and stock up on all your "finishing touches".

New at City Life

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Announcement! Announcement! We are very pleased to unveil a project we have been working on for quite some time now. City Life is bringing in our very own wood furniture line from Indonesia. All of these pieces are made from reclaimed teak wood and reflect some of our most popular styles from the past but are now available at a much better price point for our customers. Take a look at the photos below and give us your feedback! What do you think?

60" Enigma Media Cabinet -$1199

Enigma coffee table $699

72" Enigma Media Cabinet- $1299

Terra free form console table - $1499

Terra free form console table- $1499

72" Enigma Dining Table - $1499

Terra free from coffee table - $995

Terra free-form coffee table- $995

Terra free-form 10 foot dining table -$2395 (also available in 8 feet)

Top view of Terra dining table

Enigma bench/coffee table- $499

Keep on Giving Event!

2010-01-21T11:29:00.000-08:00

This is the last week to purchase a piece of Gus furniture for the Keep on Giving Event!

We are happy to share with you 15% off ALL Gus* Modern essentials.

You can take advantage of the savings by bringing in 3 non-perishable food items to City Life for a donation to our local food bank.

To read more about Gus* Design Group see our "Best Feature" for December 2009. Sale ends January 31st so hurry in and take advantage of these savings!

Your 2010 New Year's resolution.....

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To own great contemporary furniture!

Happy New Year from City Life! Here are some photos of a couple new pieces that just came in in the last week.

Mobican Stella bed shown in Natural Walnut

Stella bed shown in dark espresso (as seen in store)

Gladstone dining table from Gus*

School chairs from Gus* shown with Gladstone (not really new but still very cool).

Be sure to stop by and see them for yourself! Hope you all had a safe and happy New Year and Holiday season!

-Caitlin

New Stuff we're excited about...

2009-12-12T12:34:00.001-08:00

Here are some new arrivals at City Life!

Grisham leather sofa by American Leather shown with the beautiful Smithsonian rug.

Canali Chamber Bed

Danford sofa by American Leather-- first time ever shown in fabric!

New Thomas Paul pillows and Bliss Living throw- super soft!

Driftwood candelabra by Roost.

Do you love everything as much as we do?

Holiday gift ideas at City Life!

2009-12-12T12:01:00.000-08:00

There is no avoiding it! The holidays are officially upon us! Every year there is always the same old question... What do I get my boss/co-worker/employee/sister's boyfriend? Well this year we did the shopping for you!

Check out the photos below and come into the store and see our gift areas for yourself! We have a wide variety of candles, books, ornaments, salt and pepper shakers, Table Topics, pillows, and throws. Something for everyone!

Our Best Feature! Jane Bi-Sectional- Gus* Design Group

2009-12-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

If you are a frequenter of City Life, it is highly likely that at some point you have stopped to admire a Gus* piece in our showroom. It's been a little over a year since we first started to carry Gus Design Group products and we're still loving it! Gus is a Canadian furniture company based out of Toronto that specializes in modern, clean lined, simple home furnishings. The concept of the company stemmed from a retail store that Gus* creator and designer David Podsiadlo owned and operated in Toronto called Style Garage. The store was quite successful so eventually David and his wife decided to create a furniture company that would reflect the classic contemporary styles that they and their customers loved. They got their start in 2000 when Podsiadlo came up with a contemporary line of furniture that was both beautiful and accessible. In August 2002 the company went stateside with their debut in the New York design and retail community. Soon after that, Gus* began making its way into showrooms across North America.

The Style Garage and Gus Studio in Toronto

This month City Life is offering an exclusive special with Gus* for "Our Best Feature" December promotion featuring the Jane Bi-Sectional (pictured above). Any Jane Bi-Sectional purchased between now and December 31 will receive 20% off the total order! We have decided to promote the Jane because of it's versatility and ability to look great anywhere you put it. You can flip the cushions and move the ottoman to the other side of the sofa if you ever want to change which side the chaise is on. This thing is sexy! Not only has it been our best Gus* seller, but it is also one of our best sellers of any company here at City Life! I've also included some other pictures of cool Gus* pieces but you can check out even more on their website www.gusdesigngroup.com.

Two James sleepers pushed together to create a sectional.

GT Rocker... Arriving in City Life soon!

Another City Life new arrival!

Holiday Sale! Toys for Tots!

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Cool new stuff!

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SALE!!

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Be sure to come in after your turkey to check out these awesome Holiday deals!

Thomas Paul

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Thomas Paul is a New Yorker, born and raised, who got his start in the fashion world as an intern for DKNY. After completing his degree in textile design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, he got a job with a textile mill as a colorist and designer in the mid 90's. He began designing mostly neckwear and scarves and worked on projects for designers such as Calvin Klein and DKNY. This lead to his own neckwear line that he launched in 1999 that was unfortunately short-lived. An opportunity arose in 2003 for Thomas to start designing his own line of textiles for the home. What began as a few pillows quickly turned into a booming business of items ranging from rugs to plates to tote-bags. On his website one can even order cut yardage of his custom fabrics.

Check out the photos below of the new Thomas Paul merchandise here at City Life and visit his website at www.thomaspaul.com to see more of his beautiful products. There is more to come so keep these great items in mind during your holiday shopping!

Tote-bag, clutch, sunglasses case, camera case, cell phone case.

Sea-life pillows

Laptop case

Laptop case

Thomas Paul

What do you think? Would you like to see more of his products here at City Life?

-Caitlin

Fall Spooktacular

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New Paintings In!

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Check out our latest additions! Sale on paintings is this coming weekend.

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With this wonderful rainy fall weather here, it's time to start getting our homes ready for the cooler temperatures. At this time of year it's easy for our minds to wander outside our daily work and school schedules and imagine ourselves cozy in bed with a book and cup of tea. At least I know I do! As we turn our attention to the best piece of furniture in the house (the bed), let's look at some changes we can make to get it Autumn and Winter ready!

Beautiful "Hedgerow" bedding by Dwell Studio shown in Saffron. Also available in persimmon. This is one of our most popular duvet sets and the fall colors would make it a perfect October addition to your bedroom.

Above is the "Thicket" bedding by Dwell Studio shown with their "Draper Stripe" 320 thread count sateen sheets. I love the moths and caterpillars (look closely)!

"Pia" bedding by BlissLiving shown in our store on our Horizon bed. Would be great teamed with an overstuffed goose down comforter and a charcoal gray sheet set.

Max Peacock silk comforter set by Bliss Living. The gorgeous rich chocolate brown and peacock blue colors would be a luxurious addition to anyone's bedroom. We do not have this set in the store but special orders are available.

If you want to see more, check out Bliss Living's website at www.blisslivinghome.com and Dwell Studio at www.dwellshop.com.

Do you have any great ideas for making the bedroom more fall-ready? Share your design by leaving a comment or posting a photo below!

-Caitlin

Halloween is upon us!

2009-10-11T13:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

Come into the store and check out our new Halloween candles! We are running a special... buy two get one free. Hurry and snatch up our spooky candles for your upcoming Fall party.

Vegas Market Additions

2009-10-06T11:28:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! We’re back from Las Vegas Market with lots of new upholstered and case good pieces to share with you!

We’re excited to announce a new addition to the City Life family with Seven and 7th. Seven and 7th is an American woodworking business based out of Los Angeles, California. Every piece is hand made in the rustic-modern style by one master craftsman and his apprentice using only American hard woods and local materials. Every piece is unique in that no two woods are the same and all would be a great addition to any modern, contemporary, or transitional home.

Also, we have brought in more beautiful upholstery from our friends at Pepperberry Furniture. Keep in mind while looking through these photos that all Pepperberry items can come custom in fabric and size of your choice.

Now here’s the good news- We’re offering 30% off all these floor model pieces right now! Take a look below and then come in and check them out for yourself! Keep in mind that this is just a sampling and there are many more pieces to choose from. Get your house ready for the holidays with any of these ready to take home pieces.

Maxwell media cabinet

Coco Sofa and Tiffany cocktail table

Monte Sofa and Winston wire chairs

Nichole upholstered bed and bench (choice of fabrics available)

Angelica desk

Dorset sofa and chair and Waverly zebra wood coffee table

Parker Chairs and reclaimed coffee table

Sullivan green media Stand

American Black Oak Angelica Dining Table