I have always enjoyed unearthing hidden gems and particularly in my City of Angels. There are many people who like to explore Los Angeles, but I have been my friends go-to ‘Cultural Czar‘ for some time now, so now you get to be in on the inside beat. I love art, cocktails, delicious delights plus the bizarre and wondrous, equally. All are Welcome.
Jenn Wong

Jenn Wong

Urban Ninja

Renegade Craft Fair – Holiday Edition

If you missed Unique LA’s Holiday Show, don’t fret. Renegade is this weekend…and it’s FREE. Head over to The Cornfields, aka Los Angeles State Park, and find that unique gift that eluded you last weekend. Yes, Renegade is for all you holiday procrastinators who didn’t take advantage of Black Friday or have only been shopping for yourselves (guilty).

Renegade’s roots started in Chicago where its founder, Sue Daly, wanted to show off all the DIY/craft/art community had to offer. From that, Renegade was born and has since spawned offspring in Austin, San Francisco, Brooklyn, and our own City of Angels.

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Ninja Tips
  • Here’s a MAP of the vendors in case you wanted to plan your attack
  • If you wanted to see websites for vendors before going – here is a list of all attendees
  • Some Favorites: PookaQueen, Coldwater Canyon Provisions, Fomato
  • Bring CASH as most vendors will not be able to run credit cards. It’s like the Farmer’s Market y’all.
  • Pets are allowed (as it is a public park) – so keep them on a leash and be respectful of your fellow patrons and your furry friend can enjoy Renegade as well!
  • Check out their FAQ page for parking information and any questions you may have about the show

Unique LA {Christmas Edition}

Unique LA 2011 | Dec 3 & 4

Looking for that perfect gift for your person of interest who has friggin’ everything?  Well, lucky for you, my favorite circus of local hipster-handmades is coming to town!  Unique LA is now a huge deal and has morphed into the STATE OF UNIQUE  which produces shows in NYC and SF as well as our fine City of Angels.  You can read more about the show in my previous post for Unique LA’s Summer Show or you can watch this little video that I put together for you.

My video is from their first ever Summer show which was held in Santa Monica.  The Holiday Show is a little different, in that it is Downtown at the gorgeous Penthouse at the California Market Center and that the vendors will have perfect holiday gifts for your bestie, your Facebook stalker, or your barista secret crush.

The California Market Center (CMC) is where Unique LA calls home for their Spring and Holiday Shows.

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Here are all the big details you need to KNOW…

Admission Includes
  • An exclusive, collectible cotton tote bag (each show features a tote designed by a guest artist)
  • Unlimited re-entry for both days + our printed Vendor Directory & Mini Magazine
  • Free drinks! (Holiday Punch featuring Sailor Jerry Rum, Blackstar Beer, The Naked Grape wine, IZZE, Honest Tea, GT’s Kombucha)
  • Free DIY workshops + crafts by The Urban Craft Center, L.A. Zine Fest and the Craft and Folk Art Museum
  • Free portraits and a print at the Oh Snap Photo Booth
  • Access to Amoeba’s rockin’ downtown Pop-Up Shop – exclusive just for us!
  • Two different cafe areas so you can grab a coffee or enjoy lunch, snacks or a treat
Ninja Tips
  • Try to carpool.  It’s downtown so unless you took the metro, you’ll probably have to pay to park.
    They have a set rate of $6 at the CMC or sometimes the surrounding lots have rates at $3-$5 (however check the signs, as sometimes those are $5 for 15 mins with a max of $10)
  • Try to buy your tickets online before you go.  It usually saves you time at the entrance as the “pay there” line is usually longer.
  • Bring a friend and a re-usable bag.  Your friend can stand in the beer line for you or help you decide which hat looks better on you.  The re-usable bag, well you know, is for all your loot.
  • Here are some of my favorites: Fomato read my post about Fomato here,  Color Blind Cloth, Magic Industrie, P.O.P Candy, Truffle Salt from Hepp’s Salt Barrel, the ahhhmazing hats by Bijou Van Ness

Happy Thanksgiving… and Black Friday

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you spent the day with people you love and ate your fill of savory and sweet.  I brought two dishes to Thanksgiving: bacon scalloped potatoes, to take a few years off your life and a kale brussel sprout salad to add some of those years back to your life.

Thanksgiving weekend kicks off my favorite time of year… SAMPLE SALE SEASON!  The end of the year is when most of the sales happen because designer showrooms and warehouses clear out remaining inventory in preparation of new product, so it is the best time to shop.

Bring CASH as that is usually the only thing people accept.  It is FINAL SALE, so check what you’re buying and make sure it is what you wanted.  So, here’s what I hit up this weekend.

New Coat (Ted Baker of London)

The Saturday Sale: This usually happens one Saturday a month but this time of year they have special holiday hours and have opened extra days to help you out for the holidays.

Hours are 10am to 3:30 pm.
Admission is $1

Saturday November 12

Friday  November 25
Saturday November 26
Thanksgiving Weekend

Saturday December 10

Saturday December 17
Sunday December 18

The New Mart: New Mart, like the Cooper Building and the California Market Center, only opens on select occasions.  On a regular business day, this is where buyers and fashion designers rendez-vous in order to get the finest designer duds into your favorite stores.  However, at the end of the year, the old must go out in order to make room for the next season, so this is the best time to get some great deals.  Sample sales are held at The New Mart Building on the last Friday of each month. This is the only time that they are open to the public. Check their website for hours and which showrooms will be open.

Happy Shopping!  Let me know if you get anything good!

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