Color Combo: Burgundy and Plum
We are always inspired when we pop into one of our favorite stores on Abbott Kinney, Strange Invisible Perfumes. Aside from the lovely perfumes, bath and body products, the store is simply stunning. W...
We are always inspired when we pop into one of our favorite stores on Abbott Kinney, Strange Invisible Perfumes. Aside from the lovely perfumes, bath and body products, the store is simply stunning. W...
Naylor's has been a staple on the westside since 1962 (that's over 45 years!) and it's our go-to for paint and painting supplies. Not only is it the closest to where we live (and across from Whole Fo...
Big Red Sun has officially opened their Venice location on Rose. We had been eying their progress for a while: installing flying saucer planters, check. Painting the building bright blue, check. Pa...
Looking to really pamper your pooch? The Modern Dog is a one-stop shop for all your canine needs. From grooming products to dog carriers, unique outfits to accessories and doggy beds, this place h...
Bodhi caters to pets, mainly dogs, but cats are welcome too. Maybe more obvious than that though is that Bodhi caters to the stylish owners of pets. They're line of Form Bed come in 3 sizes and 3 ...
The original French 50's and 60's on Abbot Kinney has reopened after an intensive remodel of the building. Located next to the new newsstand, this incarnation of the mid-century storefront is in addi...
Sometimes we just need to sit down and read a magazine. It's soothing, inspiring and a quick way to get some downtime in a busy schedule. So we're pretty excited about the newsstand that's just open...
So a little update on the fridge situation I was having yesterday:...
Here's an idea for the long weekend: Take a stroll down Abbot Kinney and check out the new, expanded Firefly. With more space they have even more housewares, nice smelling soaps, design books and gr...
The original Tortoise store on Abbot Kinney has long been a favorite stop of ours for inspiration. Now they've opened a second location, a little further south on the block where they carry larger pi...
Our bathroom doesn't have any windows. To make things worse, to get the humidity out, the light switch also controls the incredibly loud fan. This means that you cannot have the lights on without th...
Owned and operated by the most charming couple, A+R (which we're guessing stands for Andy and Rose, said charming couple) is a perfect Valentines Day love story. We had a chance to ask them some ques...
It's a brand new year and perfect timing for Turquoise to open up a whole new space on Abbott Kinney (right next to Abbott's Pizza, mmmmm). After their giant sale at the end of last year, they've r...
Tucked away on Lincoln Boulevard begging to be over-looked is Lincoln Hardware. A Venice staple since 1930; privately owned and run for years by the same (some say ornery, some say charming) old ma...
Located in the Windward Circle just at the end of Main Street in Venice is a great furniture store dedicated to green design, named Organic Interior Design. Kelly LaPlante is the principle designe...
The Rose Cafe isn't just a restaurant and a bakery (they make their own cakes and breads) but a great place to pick up a little something from the gift shop. Every time I go there I am easi...
If you haven’t been on Abbot Kinney lately then you haven’t seen all the new hot stores going in up and down the block. One of the newest furniture stores to open is Elizabeth Paige Smith....
Looking for cool new accessories for your dog? Well I think I found the perfect place for all you dog owners to visit…The Modern Dog, located on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach is a one stop sho...
Need a great last minute housewarming gift? Have a baby shower to attend and forgot to grab a little something? or perhaps you might be looking for an unusual piece of jewelry, well Firefly may be the...
While strolling with a friend down Abbot Kenny, we were magically pulled into Neptina by a stunningly restored Haywood Wakefield dining table in the window ($1800). This is the same table we got for...
We fell in love a little at the Caboom show. The object of our desire: Venice Art Tiles, who make the most beautiful hand made tiles we have ever seen. Venice Art Tiles “metamorphosed through many in...
Talk about saying what you mean, French 50s-60's is just what it says it is: great mid century design from France... which doesn't meant the pieces are necessarily French, just that they were found t...
Loja Designs make a beautiful line of custom furniture which they sell along with some classic pieces in their Abbot Kinney Store. Simple and to the point, Loja prides themselves on "quality workman...
Bountiful is a lifestyle store that we really respond to. This is not a store for practicality, but it is a store that practically forces you to take a deep breath and relax. Although the feeling doe...
Tortoise is a lovely little store on Abbot Kinney. Filled with delights from Japan, Tortoise hopes to mirror the animal of the same name, bringing the ideals of "slow and steady" to the store. Both ...