simple living: reading labels
Reading labels on food & personal goods can make your head spin, so we love the idea that less is better, & in general...
union station and olvera street
Free museums, art all around, live music & dancing, & the rich history of Angelenos & Los Angeles everywhere - make Union Station and...
exploring beautiful malibu
exploring beautiful Malibu - whether on the beach, on a trail, or a loungey day with foods & drinks, is always a fun day...
boyle heights urban hike
Boyle Heights is one of our favorite, old school L.A. neighborhoods; nestled just across the bridge from DTLA - it’s inviting, full of...
central avenue farmers market
Central Avenue Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables (organic, too!), breads, prepared foods, cooking demonstrations & neighborhood resources.
street art in L.A.
We love looking up - down - around & about - always looking for new art to appreciate - knowing what we see today...
smith and tait coffee shop
Smith and Tait is in an efficiently designed, sun-lit space on Huntley Drive and is West Hollywood’s newest coffee shop worth visiting.
lincoln heights farmers market
Walk & explore Lincoln Heights and you'll see the coolest things - including the Wednesday farmer's market.
why farmers markets REALLY matter
Besides being fun places to meet friends in your neighborhood, farmer's markets positively impact Los Angeles communities in so many ways.
adams & vermont farmers market
Adams Vermont Farmers Market in Los Angeles is a fun, community-driven market - a great spot to explore old school L.A. and get...
street art in jefferson park
street art in Jefferson Park is pretty rad, mostly right off the Metro Station - & keep your eyes open for projects from #SmileSouthCentral.
no selfie summer giveaway
Are you over summer selfies filling your social media feed? We totally understand - don't worry.
gifts! made in LA
We're confident we can find pretty much anything made-in-L.A.
alfred coffee shop
Alfred Coffee & Kitchen {Melrose Place} in West Hollywood (near La Cienega and Melrose Ave) is one of the true West Hollywood coffee shop...
culver city farmers market
Seriously, if we can offer up one tip to navigating Culver City in a relaxed, not scrambling-for-parking way - take Metro & walk.
uptown whittier walk
Uptown Whittier, with its main street charm, historic district, nature vibe, & selection of locally-owned shops & restaurants is a rad spot for a...
museum of ice cream
The second we saw pictures of the pink walls, gummy bears & sprinkle-filled pool - we added Museum of Ice Cream to our summer...
summer nights in LA
KCRW Summer Nights in LA returns this summer, with their usually lineup of local musicians, DJ's, & great fun & food to enjoy for...
melrose umbrella company
First opened as a speakeasy, Melrose Umbrella Company was originally conceived as a place to have just a really good cocktail.
altadena farmers market
The Altadena Farmers Market is a great starting point for a Wednesday hike, as there are amazing trails & canyons all around the area.
the shops at Adams Gateway
THE SHOPS at Adams Gateway is a collection of cool, eclectic shops housed in 9 shipping containers in the L.A. neighborhood of West Adams....
atwater village farmers market
The Atwater Village Farmers Market happens weekly on Sundays - & has a chill, totally unassuming crowd, a good mix of food & fresh...
highland park farmers market
The Highland Park farmers market is one of our favorites for so many reasons... you can literally walk right off the Metro Gold Line...