It only comes one time per year! The Hold It Contemporary Home Annual Labor Day sale!!  Take advantage of 30-65% savings on special purchases, one of a kinds, discontinued items, model returns and more.  It all starts at 10AM on Friday 9.3 and ends Monday 9.6 at 5PM.  Don’t miss the biggest savings of the year!! Read more …

Built on the Rincon Indian reservation in the picturesque back country of San Diego, local design team Kevin deFreitas Architects recently completed the beautiful new St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The small historic Chapel was destroyed by a wildfire in late 2007. The only surviving elements were the adobe bell tower and the Mission bell, which would serve as the main anchor in the redesign plan. The new design knit together past traditions, while acknowledging and offering relevance to current and future generations. Read more …

It seems that lately everyone in San Diego has been talking about Barrio Star, the newest addition to culture and cuisine in a city full of delicious restaurants. Barrio Star is Banker’s Hill new Mexican soul food eatery by restaurateur Isabel Cruz. Though it’s only been open a few weeks, already the reviews are raving! With a fun atmosphere, amazing food, and great service, Barrio Star makes for a great place to stop for a quick bite during lunch with your co-workers, a fun date night with that special person on a Wednesday night, or a great spot to celebrate a special occasion with all your closest friends. Read more …

Hold It Contemporary Home is proud to present the Modern Living Pavilion, a collection of the latest in European contemporary and modern home furnishings from leading brands such as Gus* Modern, BDI, Calligaris, Copeland Furniture, Delos Rugs, Humanscale and Pablo Design. New for 2010, Hold It Contemporary Home is introducing Reclaimed Modern, a collection of sustainable designs for living, dining, bedroom and office. Read more …

As seen in Apartment Therapy, when Scott moved from Brooklyn to San Diego to join his partner, an anthropology professor at UCSD, he was sure they wouldn’t be able to instill a real sense of style and interest in their tiny beach bungalow. They are Brooklyn cyclists, not SoCal surfer boys. But with a little paint and creativity, and open- Read more …