Healthy Spot

Oct 14, 08 Healthy Spot

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Serviced, Shop

Everyone in LA seems to be on a health kick so it only makes sense that dogs are getting in on the organic action, too. And Healthy Spot is bringing good old fashioned pet care to a hip, organic pet shop world. Part store, part spa, part pet community center, this store has it all – if it’s good for your pet, it’ll...

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Brentwood Country Mart

Feb 20, 06 Brentwood Country Mart

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Shop

There’s no way around it – it’s a big, red barn which makes Brentwood Country Mart so, well, un-Brentwood. But perhaps that’s part of it’s charm and why it’s been a staple in LA shopping and hanging out since the 1948 when Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Lancaster made it hip to eat take-away chicken ...

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Bountiful

Oct 03, 05 Bountiful

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Fancy, Shop

As a young girl I often dreamed of living in a massive store with knooks and crannies everywhere. Every turn would expose more and more unique antique furniture and tucked in some loft spaces would be my living quarters, which would change depending on the inventory. Sue Balmforth made this dream real when she created her store...

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Vintageweave Interiors

Sep 02, 05 Vintageweave Interiors

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Shop

Hold those plane tickets to Paris ladies – Vintageweave on Fairfax can save you the trip. Owner Kathy Delgado has taken her passion for French antiques, design, and arranging custom baskets and opened up shop – and Hollywood is taking note. It’s where A-list celebs such as Debra Messing, David Duchovny and Anne Heche...

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Prada

We wouldn’t have known what the store was (it’s unmarked and has no window displays) had we literally not tripped into it (there’s mannequins in the ground which you walk over and can be quite alarming). But once inside, there was no mistaking that this was Prada; the designs, the colour, the prices. But more...

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Cozi Couch

Over the years I’ve had couches from friends, from garage sales, from Ikea and yes, even dumpsters. None have ever been what I wanted; pretty, washable, sturdy, and cosy. And after months of searching, it seemed like I was destined to be without the perfect couch. Just when I was about to give up, I stumbled into Cozi Couch...

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