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    Teena Apeles
    Teena Apeles is an arts and culture writer and editor who collects vintage pieces and untold stories. Her latest book is 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles (Moon Guides). She is the founder of the creative collective Narrated Objects, which released the anthology Dear Seller: Real Estate Love Letters from Los Angeles, a unique exploration of the lives and homes of Angelenos.
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