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malibu. a simpler time 0
i’ve been enjoying roddy macdowell’s home movies of his casual malibu gatherings, shot over the summer of 1965. the films are short, silent and somehow, completely captivating. in an era when movie star candids were rare, when privacy meant private, when even tabloid mags were mostly staged photo ops, seeing so many legends, in their youth, relaxed, chatting, drinking, smoking, doing crossword, with their (never seen in tabloids) kids playing on the beach – sheds a new light on the icons we mostly knew through -dare i say it, their work. this is no e!/mtv “who are these people and why do we care” beach mcmansion set-up. it’s a cavalcade of truly talented stars: actors, writers, directors, studio execs of the day with spouses, kids and pets, hanging, (as we all do, with our friends,) nothing fancy. there’s tuesday weld, natalie wood, jane fonda, paul newman, susanne pleshette, hope lang, ruth gordon(!) to name a few but i will say, for me, the starriest of stars in any of these shorts is the regal, tall, tan and lovely lauren bacall. chic-er than chic, a timeless summer-style inspiration, captivating everyone in her midst. you don’t need to know what she’s saying, the body language says it all…
shelter half 0
shelter half: a ‘made in america’ pop-up on s la brea. featuring out posts from arcana books, m+b gallery, save khaki, rth, tigers to lillies, caitlin wylde, commune -just to name a few of the talented crafts people represented in this ever evolving space assembled by davide berruto, virginie delavaud and the team from environment furniture. join their mailing list to find out more upcoming workshops in their midsummer night series.
161 s la brea ave 90036 info@shelterhalf.com 323 936 0225
meet the designer: this thursday @ plastica! 0
this thursday, 26 july from 5 – 9pm, plastica will be showcasing 5 of their local LA designers! i’ll be there with a fresh batch of everyw’air sprays and partout roll-on oil. artecnica (hanging mobiles), i. ronni kappos (jewelery), p.a.d. outdoor (planters) and my friends from smiling planet (kids dishes and more) will be all in store to meet and see and shop! “meet the designer” will take place during the “west 3rd street summer stroll”. should be a nice night. look forward to seeing you there!
plastica 8405 west 3rd street, la, 90048 323.655.1051
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shout out, part deux 2
recently, i had the pleasure of having an in-store, style play-date at feal mor, one of my favorite shops, run by two of my favorite people – jp and shaheen plunier. if you still haven’t been, go. amidst the gato heroi surf boards, amsterdam wetsuits, the mini dj mixer, vintage military and all sorts of covetable objets, feal mor is known for jp’s whimsical take on traditional breton menswear -all of which are easy enough to mix into my wardrobe. but did you know there are also many gems in the store for the ladies?
the day i saw shaheen, (madame, lady feal mor) rocking their new cap sleeved mariniere i knew i had to a) get one and 2) share the news. big time. and that’s how i happened to do some rearranging and spotlight some lady-looks featuring feal mor, delphine atelier, de rien, some vintage military shirts, sailor pants, j. augur bags and liwan sandals.
fun (and champs) was had by all. and no one was punished. ok, maybe a wallet or two may still be smarting, but, hey…
ps: the cap-sleeve marinieres are flying out the door, so you know what to do about that…
pps: attention fienders: i hear a new stash of ceramics by eric darrow and batik linens by kathryn herrman is imminent.
feal mor 165 s la brea los angeles ca 90036 323.939.6600
Shareshout out 0
yesterday, i awoke to discover that shiva rose, (author of one of my most favorite blogs, the local rose,) included everyw’air sprays in her list of ‘loves’, on a new (to me) site called bungalux. well, thank you and good day to everyone! venus transit, so far, so good.
echo park craft fair: may 12 + 13. see you there. 0
so much goodness: clothing, jewelry, accessories, everyw’air sprays, partout -the roll-on, herbal remedies, flowers, linens, art, stationary, sculpture, posters, stained glass, yummy eat treats + more. be there and meet the makers!
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happy holliday 0
some days i’m all about color, color, color…sun vault color.
other days, i’m happily blue, blue, indigo, denim, chambray, blissed out blue.
gorgoeus paintings by hadley holliday @ taylor cordoba
Sharemoon juice 0
moon juice, 507 rose avenue, venice, ca 90291 310.399.2929 | 7a – 7p, 7 days a week. lovely amanda chantal bacon (w/ rohan) at her lunar libations location . moon juice = high frequency deliciousness.
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capricorn clearing. aries aeration. 2
high above the pch, on my way to visit my friend valerie, i happened upon our friend gretchen, just as she was receiving a herd of visiting goats (and sheep) for seasonal brush clearing.
new goats checking out the all-you-can-eat hillside buffet.
milo meets his neighbors. learns about electricity later.
many varieties. meet billy.(not his real name..)
ramses, again, not his real name…
the goats are domesticated and while non stop grazing, will also stay near your general vicinity. en masse.
the sheep, not so much. they keep to together. mind their own business.
valerie took me on an all too brief ‘highlight tour’ of a few her favorite hiking spots. note to self: get there – crack-of-dawn earlier next time…so many wonderful trails and views and places to just sit and be.
secret stairs to
a secret spot
good night goats and sheep. hope you have a grand time grazing, clearing and aerating. maybe other neighbors will host you after your time here. don’t get into too much mischief…i have a feeling there will be some tales to share about their adventures…i’ll keep you posted…
1.2.12 where’s everyw’air? 2
when this site launched 1.1.11, 2 stores were championing the 3 everyw’air sprays. and that was extremely nice. very encouraging. what a difference a year makes! 365 days later: 10 stores, 4 cities and a new product – partout. it’s been a slow and steady, sometimes bumpy, often up-hill, always forward, mostly pleasant ride.
love, blessings and gratitude to all the friends, family and shops that helped spread positivity everyw’air in 2011!
and…
lost & found 6320 Yucca Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323 856 5872
feal mor 165 South La Brea Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323.939.6600
post 26, brentwood country mart 225 26th st, #35, Santa Monica, CA 90402 (310) 451-0950
new high (m)art 1720 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 638-0271
vivier and bentley 1404 Micheltorena, Silver Lake, CA 90026 (323) 665-2476
busy-being 913 East Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702P/F: 512.520.9278
art in the age 116 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
beautiful dreamers 326 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (718) 388-4884
yolk 1626 Silver Lake Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026(323) 660-4315
here’s to more good vibe maintaining, optimum health achieving, dream full-filling, talent sharing, creativity flowing, music making, wisdom gaining, nature exploring and up-ful stuff like that, in 2012! peace and blessings, xxxagnes
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everyw’air @ the oaks bazaar + angelino heights craft fair 0
buy local this holiday season! friday: the oaks bazaar…sat/sun: angelino heights craft fair…come on by…tell your friends…xa
songs for an occupation 1
I been thinking about how to talk about greed
I been thinking about how to talk about greed
I been wondering if I could sing about greed
Trying to find a way to talk about greed
I been trying to think about how to talk about greed…
Greed is a poison rising in this land
The soul of the people twisted in its command.
It moves like a virus, seeking out everyone
Greed never stops, its work is never ever done.
A creeping killing choking invading everywhere
There is really no escaping greed’s tricky snare.
Nothing seems to stop it once it enters your soul
It has you buying anything, spending out of control.
Not partial to gender, or your sexual desires
All it wants is you to want to won to possess and to buy.
It moves within the culture, touching us all
Greed really isn’t picky, it’ll make anybody fall.
It’s been around a long time, since way before we began
Before this was a nation, greed drove people to this land.
Greed is a strain in the American Dream
Having more than you need is the essential theme.
Everybody wanting more than they need to survive
Is a perfect indication, greed has settled inside.
Maybe you don’t really know exactly what I mean
You don’t really want to know about your and my greed.
You may wonder whether you are infected by greed
If you have to ask, then this song you really need.
Greed is sneaky and hard to detect in myself
It shows itself clearly in everybody else.
I can see it in you,
You can see it in me
We can see it in big corporations,
All throughout the government,
See it in the banks,
I can see it in the military
See it in church,
I can see it in my neighbor
It all shows up clearly,
You and you and your greed.
I been trying to find a way to talk about greed…
Composed by Bernice Johnson Reagon, copyright: Songtalk Publishing
occupy wall st, los angeles and where ever next may barely be televised but here’s a ‘playlist in progress’ in support of the protesters. it is my hope to see a proposal that challenges wall street and our government to change laws and business practices that benefit of the 99% -in this life time.
babylon system * bob marley
downpressor man * peter tosh
excuse me mr * ben harper
rebel music * bob marley
takin’ it to the streets * the doobie brothers -i know…
tax man * the beatles
how can a poor man stand such times and live * blind alfred reed
let us do something * joe higgs
when will we be paid * the staple singers
…to be continued…eNjoy the music!
“The courage to meet and talk with people is absolutely crucial. Choosing dialogue is itself the triumph of peace and of humanity.” -Daisaku Ikeda
brentwood pitstop 1
whenever i’m west of westwood, i will find any excuse to make a pitstop through the brentwood country mart, see what’s shakin’. an indoor/outdoor cluster of shops and food is a throw back in time -to a calmer, low-key, more relaxed, “village main street” commercial experience. in curating this refined retail + restaurant vortex someone had the good sense to include a mini post office, shoe repair, bookstore and barber shop -real neighborhood necessities with your luxuries, please and thank you. it’s says brentwood but i think it’s really santa monica, at least i feel ocean breezes. my most recent brief tour i stopped in post 26, roberta roller rabbit, pippa small and turpan -for my fashion, linen, jewelry and high design household needs, y’know. making my rounds, i cut thru farmshop but alas, didn’t have time to stop. next visit i intend to indulge -the food is fresh and looks amazing plus there’s prepared foods and a butcher so treats to go. more on the eats later…swing by this thurs 9.8.11, early eve, for their fashion night out event featuring a special screening of bill cunningham new york film and the malia mills documentary short. should be fun…
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art in the streets 0
aug 8 is the last day to view a staggering selection of art in the streets @ moca.-from box car tagging, ny wild style, subway train bombs, stencil art, la calligraphy, photography -it’s exhaustive and invigorating and i cannot believe there’s not enough money to bring this ridunculously awesome, record-breakingly popular show to it’s birthplace -nyc. WTF brooklyn museum??? whatta g’wan? there were lines ’round the block. in LA! downtown was buzzing on a thursday night. parking lots full up at 6 pm! just sayin’. it’s a win-win, popular, all ages, all cultures show. BTW, banksy sponsored “free mondays” so tomorrow should be off the hizzle with peeps…but worth it. N-joy!
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