THURSDAY SUPPER

I had such a fun time hosting an impromptu dinner for friends tonight. Finally pulled out my plates from Fes, attempted a few new recipes, and styled my new cheese board! 

AARON DE LA CRUZ: BOLD MURALS

Driving along La Brea, near the new Arts complex near Beverly, it's hard to miss these murals. Aaron De la Cruz came down from San Francisco to do this mural on La Brea with Retna-esque abstract lettering. I love the large scale and expressive, hand painted style, which reminds me of Keith Haring's work. Black and white can definitely be bold! Check out his Miami murals!

LAMILL COFFEE: GOURMET GLAMOUR

A trip to Silverlake always seems to be a "special occasion" but, really, it's not that far away. When I do visit the Eastside, I try to stop into all my favorite shops. Lamill, the gourmet coffee bar and cafe, is definitely on top of the list. This time I only had the chance to quickly grab an almond latte, but wish I could enjoy the luxurious interior for a bit longer.

The interior is inspired by Glamorous European coffee houses, an eclectic mix of English wallpaper, modern red walls and retro pistachio leather chairs. According to the LA Times review, "The Decor, by Scott Mangan at Rubbish Interiors across the street, practically defines the word eclectic. A hand-painted neoclassical wallpaper mural covers two walls, and an extravagant brass chandelier hangs in the main room. Mid-20th century armchairs are covered in the colorful leathers you'd expect on handbags." It is a beautiful place to relax, meet with friends and savor the morning. 

Bottom photos courtesy of Lamill Coffee

CLEMENTINE: PASTEL FLORALS

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CLEMENTINE: RAINBOW FLORALS

A rainy Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles was the perfect time to hop into Clementine Floral Works. The Floral Artist was crafting gorgeous arrangements for many others who had the same, impromptu idea. Pastel or rainbow, textured or sculptural, each bouquet was a piece of art.