Here's the story: Girl goes on travels. Girl gets inspired by local cultures. Girl learns about plant medicine and natural remedies. Girls starts experimenting in her kitchen -- and just like that, girl creates a line of body and home products inspired by ancient practices. She names it Moon Nectar Apothecary.
Read MoreNeon signs and disco balls. Mirrored walls and framed photos of celebrity clients. Hiding on 4th Street in Santa Monica is John Cassese's dance studio, The Dance Doctor. It's reminiscent of all your favorite New York dance films: Fame, West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever.
Read MoreHappy Friday!
Daniela, here! :) I am so happy that it is Friday. It’s my favorite day of the week mostly because of the anticipation for the weekend. I find the anticipation for something to happen (like a vacation) is almost as good as the thing itself.
Read More100 degrees on the thermostat? Enough. It’s paleta time. Not the kind from a truck or the supermarket fridge. Forget neon colors and ingredients created in a chemist’s laboratory. We prefer icy treats made with natural ingredients, creativity and maybe even a little love.
Read MoreBuongiorno, Los Angeles! We are going to have a quick Italian lesson. This is a term that you are going to need to know from now on: “Pasta dalla forma.” What is it? Pasta dalla forma is the specialty of a new restaurant, Forma, on Montana.
Read MoreLast time you were in LA, you did the tourist thing. You saw the sights, realized you should have rented a car and ate at some awesome food trucks. But this time, you want to experience LA like a true star. Let’s start at square one: where should you stay?
Read MoreYou've been passing by Marion Davies' home for years and didn't know it. It was once a party destination for Hollywood's elite but now it is open to the enjoyment of the public.
Read MoreThis little podcast will give you a whole new appreciation for Los Angeles...even when you are cursing the city while stuck in traffic.
Read MoreThe place to begin your new affair with cocoa is a tiny cafe in Pasadena.
Read MoreFilm Noir is perhaps the quintessential LA film genre. Discover how to get your fix and see some of the best on the big screen.
Read MoreThe three most common cups of coffee in Los Angeles: 1. Joe: made in an old, stained coffee maker in the office corner. Underwhelming. 2. The soy latte served by a hipster barista. Comes with an upturned nose and a plunge in your self esteem. Worth the Instagram photo? Questionable. 3. A frozen mocha with whipped cream that makes up your daily calorie allowance. Hit the gym.
Read MoreThe locals of Culver City are a sneaky group. Ask them about restaurants and things to do in the neighborhood and they will almost surely direct you to their bustling, albeit dazzlingly historical, downtown. What they won’t tell you about is a spot that they have kept to themselves for the last 80 years.
Read MoreWe have a new destination for you. It's bright and sunny. It's overflowing with lattes, flowers and desserts. Everything here is fresh and beautiful. You don't have to hop in your car or take a plane to get there. This one is right in your phone.
Read MoreHere, you may not know the person to your left...nor the one to your right. Shy smiles are exchanged. They will become your friends within the next two hours though. That is because you share the same indisputable obsession. What brings a group of strangers to this tiny shop after hours? It's the love of cheese.
Read MoreThose golden rays are tempting you to spend the day outside. But where to go? Here is our proposal... A bamboo collection to awaken your zen. A jungle to spark your sense of adventure. Waterfalls that transport you to your childhood and a rose garden from your most romantic dreams.
Read MoreRight here in Los Angeles, Queenie Wang created Aenon's, a natural beauty and skincare line for the modern minimalist.
Read MoreFive years ago, Chef Youssef turned his kitchen into a laboratory. He gave up cheese himself and began experimenting. In the end, he created 17 different types of artisanal, dairy and soy-free cheeses.
Read MoreYou've put mayonnaise in your hair. Sticky. You scrubbed your face with sea salt. Ouch! It's time to admit it -- you don't know what the f*!k you're doing when it comes to "clean" beauty.
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