Los Angeles

Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns, Descanso Gardens 2014

October 27, 2014 ♦

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The Rise of the Jack o' Lanterns is a Halloween celebration for people of all ages, especially if you appreciate the art of a well-carved pumpkin. The event is a display of thousands of glowing, carved pumpkins that are set along a quarter mile trail in the Descanso Gardens Rose…

The Corpse Flower at The Huntington Library

August 24, 2014 ♦

Los Angeles, Photography

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The Corpse Flower is more officially known as the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) a flowering plant that is native to Sumatra. It is a flowering plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world - meaning that the flower essentially comes straight out of the seed/roots of the plant. It…

The Flintridge Proper, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

May 30, 2014 ♦

Eat & Drink, Food, Los Angeles

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While we do enjoy viiting a great tiki bar now and again, we're usually more interested in checking out restaurants than bars unless the place has some other appeal to it. That appeal could be great design, a reputation for excellent food or something like the world's largest gin selection…

Tiki-No, North Hollywood, CA

April 10, 2014 ♦

California, Destinations, Eat & Drink, Los Angeles, Spirits, United States

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Tiki bars are one of the most fun types of bars to go to. They have a great aesthetic, fun glassware (and usually tiny drink umbrellas) and a variety of drinks that you won't find anywhere else. We love our Old Fashioneds, but it's a lot of fun to go…

Where to Find Corn Mazes in Los Angeles

October 11, 2013 ♦

Destinations, Los Angeles

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October is the time of year for pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Pumpkin patches are typically a little more fun for kids and avid pumpkin carvers, but corn mazes are fun for all ages. We like the idea of just feeling like you're out of the city and exploring for a…

Visiting the Stahl House

October 8, 2013 ♦

California, Destinations, Los Angeles, United States

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If you have even the slightest bit of interest in architecture or design or Los Angeles, the Stahl House is well worth a visit. The iconic house is open for tours, and a reservation will give you access to the house to explore it and admire the amazing view. We…

4 Must-See Modern House Tours in Los Angeles

October 3, 2013 ♦

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is an amazing place for architecture, especially if you have an interest in mid-century architecture like we do. You can drive through various neighborhoods in both the LA basin and the Valley and see housing tracts build by famous architects in the 1950s and 1960s - and drool…

Wordless Wednesday: Twilight over the Santa Monica Pier

September 25, 2013 ♦

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The Santa Monica Pier is a destination for tourists - both from around the city and all over the world. It's a bustle of people, vendors, games and rides. Sometimes it's nice to take a step back and enjoy it from a distance. As seen from Hotel Casa Del Mar.