Category: la la land

little xj goes to the market

“It’s not about consumerism,” artist Lucy Sparrow says. “It’s about providing emotional and psychological well-being. It’s about happiness and emotional responses and feeling like a kid again.” Took Sunday afternoon errands to a whimsical level at Sparrow Mart…an art installation where everything is made of FELT. Wasn’t on my radar until a colleague posted about…

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descanso gardens

Family in town all month long so lots of activities ahead.  Today we went to Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. It was my first time at the 150+ acre botanical garden. Perfect day for a garden stroll with lots of California sunshine. It’s been cloudy here so definitely loved soaking up the rays and…

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i’ve been missing out

The BF was out of town for work this weekend. He came home on Sunday and inquired about the stamp on my right hand. He thought I had partied it up somewhere. Little did he know. Over sushi tacos, I later confessed it was from Melrose Trading Post also known as the Fairfax Flea Market.…

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(the overhyped) 29 rooms

Described as an “interactive funhouse of style, culture, & technology,” 29 rooms was long awaited by the IG set in Los Angeles. Maybe I’m just too old and/or can’t stand taking 29 selfies, but it just fell flat for me. I admit I had fun and took photos, but def over these fake museums. While I…

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hello, hello kitty

Talk about cuteness overload. Went to the Tanaka Farms x Sanrio Pumpkin Patch and the Hello Kitty Cafe sans kids with barely any shame. I mean I was practically doing professional research. Thank goodness my BFF and her hubby were down with an Irvine adventure. For $10, the Pumpkin Patch admission included entrance with the…

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