Not Too Shabby

First off, Ann is absolutely amazing. Great personality, seriously wanted to hang out w her immediately after meeting her. She helped me find the perfect piece for my coffee station. So many great finds with fabulous colors! Love this little gem and especially Ann! I will definitely be back!

Ann was courteous, extraordinarily knowledgeable, and was able to not only deliver a beautiful piece of work but helped guide my choice of furniture, color, and style based on what I was looking for!
She communicated throughout the process and delivered a play-​by-​play every time we encountered an obstacle. I now am the proud owner of a beautiful nightstand, custom-​painted to match my existing set, and it fits in perfectly.
I highly recommend Not Too Shabby to anyone looking for high-​quality work!

I moved to the area a few months ago and drove by Not too Shabby, I was so excited to check it out that my mom and I stopped in that weekend. The store is filled with so much cute shabby chic décor and furniture. I bought a cute necklace that I wear all the time. Last week I bought a desk at a thrift store and was planning on painting it to look like the furniture I saw at Not too Shabby, but then I realized I had no idea how to do that. I remembered the owner, Ann, telling my mom and I that if we liked a piece she had, but would prefer to change the color, she could do that. So I called to see if she could possibly refinish my desk. I sent her a picture of it and she said I could drop it off the next day. I dropped the desk off this Tuesday and Ann told me it could be done by Friday. I received a text from Ann yesterday, Thursday, letting me know that my desk was ready to be picked up. I just picked up the desk and I couldn’t be more happy! It makes such a difference in my room. I definitely recommend stopping by to check this store out! I’m a college student on a budget and was surprised by how reasonable everything is priced here :)

Not too Shabby is absolutely incredible. The prices are reasonable, the pieces are quality and unique, and the owner is incredibly kind and helpful. I would expect a store like this in LA to be overpriced, but everything was such a steal! I almost don’t want to publicize the store until I finish furnishing my apartment, but I love the owner so much I want her to get as much business as possible. If you love the look of vintage shabby chic furniture but don’t have the time or creativity to do DIY or the money to buy overpriced antiques, this is the place to go.

Wonderful 1^st time experience. Purchased an antique as well as a well restored Stanley end table. Very happy!

It’s a tiny store with not much to offer but unappealing trinkets and miscellaneous jewelry from downtown LA.

I’m kind of obsessed with Not Too Shabby… I seriously feel like if I had my own store, this is the kind of place I’d want to run. Ann, the owner, is a total gem… a real down to earth person who remembers her customers and goes the extra mile. Usually when I go in, she’s somewhere in the store painting one of her latest acquisitions.
To back up, my husband and I recently purchased our first home this past year. He has more of a contemporary sense of style, while I like more of a vintage aesthetic. He actually found Not Too Shabby via Unilocal,so we went in and ended up buying several pieces — a wall cabinet and a floor cabinet for the bathroom, and a vanity and dresser for the master bedroom. Ann graciously helped us customize our orders — changed out hardware for the bathroom cabinets to make them match, and repainted the dresser to match the vanity, no extra charge.
I try and go in every few weeks or so as she is always renovating new pieces or bringing back fun stuff from trade shows (which she sells at wholesale price — I’ve seen tchotchkes from her store sell for ¼ the price I’ve seen at boutiques in the palisades). I’ve gotten little clocks, prints, jewelry, mirrors, candles, glass jars… it’s a small store but she’s really got a little of everything. It’s really such a great little place — love Ann and love Not Too Shabby!

Excellent pieces and great prices.

If you’re imagination can’t be pleased by what you’re finding. If pinterest makes you drool but you’re not the crafty type…
Go skipping through these doors! Trust me, you’ll squeal!
My «sis» and I rarely get time to hang out. But after driving past this place we made a fast u turn and parked in the lot behind the store. We stumbled in to find ADORABLE life given to old things. Our imaginations ran wild with ideas on how to take home everything we saw! Some prices were a little
Pricey but SO reasonable when compared
to furniture stores that may have newer pieces but not even half the charm! We got to meet the owner as we found treasure after treasure. Awesome part? She was willing to keep her eye out for anything specific if we ended up having something else in mind she didn’t currently have.
Long story short? Amazing, happy, beautiful furniture! Supporting small buisness (yay!!) and they can deliver for a small fee, too.

Very cute store with well selected new and vintage items. I found this place just before I left LA and now make it a stop every time
I’m in the area. You never now what you’ll find in there — the inventory seems to change over pretty regularly — and the prices are reasonable. It used to be a great bargain, especially when compared to Venice equivalents, but I have noticed the prices for items at the store have risen quite a bit over the past year or so. It remains on the higher end of reasonable still.

Disgusting. There is really no other way to describe this company’s business ethics, not to mention the actual furniture. My boyfriend and I purchased a dresser from «Not Too Shabby», and as soon as we brought it into our apartment, the stench coming from the dresser made our eyes burn. What we found (after removing the dresser drawers) was a foul amount of mold, animal feces, spider nests, dirt and rotting wood. We had been mislead, which makes sense as to why the owner, Ann, was overly helpful in the store and even offered to lift the dresser into my boyfriend’s car (without even having to remove the drawers! A real super woman!)
Oh and here’s the kick — we called up our dear friend Ann to explain our experience, surely she could understand, right? Nope. There was not one bit of remorse. We had to file a claim through our bank just to dispute the charge because «Not Too Shabby» would not issue a return, or even take the item back! Clearly their business practice is just as archaic as their furniture. Do yourself a favor and run (unless you’re looking for bedbugs and a real «stinky» experience)!

Amazing second hand shop with brand new items and sample pieces! Excellent home décor items from wall mirrors, clocks and art. Antique glassware, bone China tea cups & gifts galore! Always has seasonal items to make your table centerpiece memorable. Last year I bought 3 bedroom dressers that cost a fraction of what I’ve seen in the PB catalog. If you are a collector, you will find some fabulous heirloom pieces in perfect condition priced to go! I find it impossible to exit the store without a little something that I couldn’t live without. It always absolutely brightens my day for stopping by! I collect silver plated demi tasse spoons and cutlery. I love seeing the owner Anne, who has a wonder way of making you feel special and having a good laugh!

Love this place for its beautiful furniture pieces! Not Too Shabby sells new and used items for the home that add a touch of flair to any room. I purchased a vanity set and dresser that the owner, Ann, personally painted and added beautiful knobs to before selling them to me for a great price! You can request an item be painted in a certain color, and she’ll have it done within days! Ann is an incredibly sweet woman who takes pride in her shop. There are new finds every week, so I’ll definitely be back to explore!

I cannot believe how good the customer service is here.
Ann, the owner, was so genuinely kind to us. She personally delivered our beautiful (and reasonably priced) piece of furniture and treated us as if we were family. She offered her service and connections in every aspect of our lives and went far and above her job as a furniture salesperson.
Additionally, the furniture in the store was all very attractive. Unbelievably good customer service, fantastic quality furniture and affordable prices. PLEASE GO.

This store is such a gem! The pieces are one of a kind and are excellently priced. If you love vintage anything… From
Furniture to jewelry and everything in between please stop in… You won’t be disappointed. I have gotten dressers, night stands, kitchen supplies, art, and presents for friends here. No one, including me, has ever been disappointed. The staff is amazing and makes a point to get to know their customers and often gives discounts or little freebies to their regulars. If you’re into the shabby chic look for a great price this is the store for you!

I was looking for a dining room table for a little apartment with leafs, small but could expand. Found the perfect table and other odds and ends! Very helpful staff and great prices! Found some neat patio chairs as well that were perfect.
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One of my friends has been shopping here for years, so I finally stopped in with her. After easy parking in their lot in the back (yay!), we walked into this darling little cottage that’s chock full of fun gifty things. Some are either secondhand or consignment & others are new, so it’s got an antique-​y kinda vibe.
We were warmly welcomed by a couple of women — one of whom was the owner, Anne. SO SWEET! SO warm! Say hi if you see her!
Since it’s the holidays, the eclectic selection was awesome:
Beaded jewelry
Antique-​looking decorative things
Fun & elegant rings & earrings
Candles & votive holders
Mercury glass-​looking pieces
Gift baskets ($ 20-​ish range)
Special-​looking brandy glasses
Scarves
Dishes & teacups
Belts
Purses & wallets
Vases
There’s a cute patio that separates the hair salon next door — which also has more stuff:
Sweet cottage-​y tablecloths & textiles
Cool spoons that are made into herb plant markers
Picture frames
Pashminas
The selection here changes often, & the prices are really reasonable. Nothing I looked at was more than $ 30, & most were under $ 20.
I really love supporting small, local businesses — exactly like this one. I’m definitely coming back the next time I need some more fun gifty things!

OMG! I have been shopping at Not Too Shabby for years and I can’t believe I have never written a review! I love it in that little house full of amazing gifts. All kinds of things you can find. Anne, the owner is the sweetest person you could ever meet!
I always know I will find something I want, or need. The prices are so reasonable, I mean REASONABLE! Shes got jewelry, furniture, glassware, candles, all kinds of housewares, wall hangings you name it she’s got it. When Anne is there especially, you always get a warm welcome, and actually everyone who works for her is like that!
There is parking in the back of the store, and meter parking in the front. I never have a problem parking.
I was there Tuesday, I was there today, I just can’t stay away!

Ann is like family! She is the most humble, and lovely woman I know. She runs her store with so much love for her customers, above all things. She has mastered the art of taking discarded beautiful pieces of furniture, and making them fresh yet classic. She was nice enough to rent chandeliers to us for our May 4, 2013 wedding, and it really helped complete my dream wedding! I will forever be a customer of Ann’s, and my house will continue to showcase all of my lovely Not Too Shabby finds.
Check out our wedding photos below:

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Not Too Shabby — you’re the BEST!
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