I know this place isn’t really a secret, but it’s still a pretty spectacular place to see if you have never been there before. Going as far back as 1913, the Flower Market has long been a hub for flowers given the agricultural roots of California (from citrus, to strawberries, to the Tournament of Roses […]
My current obsession is a home full of flowers. After planning a beautiful baby shower for our friend Autumn, my house is filled with beautiful white & yellow flowers. There are Ranunculus, Yellow Pom Pom flowers (Billy Balls) & so many different white & yellow arrangements. Stay tuned for […]
In case you didn’t get a chance to take in the action at Artisinal LA in Santa Monica – here are some pictures of the event courtesy of LAPhotoParty (a super fun service if you wanted a Photo Booth at your next party!) And if you were interested in doing a […]
New Artisinal LA! [blackbirdpie id=”57903513061175296″] For info on this cool event – see my original post UPDATE: SPRING 2011 Spring 2011 Artisanal LA (April 16-17) 2011 on the top level of Santa Monica Place. Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Pl Santa Monica, CA 90401-2372 [mappress mapid=”20″]
Didn’t make it to South by Southwest? Not to fear. Shorts are here. “Made in Austin” is a mish mash of rare shorts, features, a bbq and a q+ a with director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Slacker, A Scanner Darkly) at the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax. If you are a Cinephile, then the […]
Frank Geary. Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Langella. If you don’t know which one of these Franks does not belong with the others, this is not the post for you. However, if you do know that FG & FLW are two of the most influential architects of the 20th century (and still into the 21st century), then here’s another one for you.
On the eve of the Ides of March is a day to be celebrated both by the lovers of irrational numbers and the lovers of flaky wholesome goodness a la mode. It is a day that can bring both gluttons and nerds together in the spirit of peace, love and understanding. March 14 is Pi […]
What is the deal with Meltdown? Was I the last person to find out that they have this kick ass back room with comedy? This brightly lit geek congregation across from Toi Thai now has art exhibitions? [blackbirdpie id=”43426624900837376″] I am ashamed to say, the allure of a Meat themed show could not keep me […]
Ever wonder who those faceless “voters” are or who Julia Roberts was referring to when she thanked “the Academy.” Well, said “Academy” actually hosts a number of events during “Awards Season” in spite of my penchant for zealous Hollywood quotation marks. In fact, you can visit the Academy and see their Cinematographers Exhibit in […]
Once again I will appeal to your selfless nature – Need an edge in your Oscar pool? If you want to know the difference between “best sound editing” and “best sound mixing,” keep looking cuz I can’t figure that one out either. So go ahead and just use the eenie meenie miney mo technique when […]
