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Gotta Have It . . . Has It!

October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment
Gotta Have It . . .  Has It!

Here is a webisode on one of my most favorite vintage stores in Venice: Gotta Have It. Denise Portman has had this gem of a shop here for years. Actually this year marks the 20th anniversary! Yikes I’ve been hitting this place for that long! Since I was ten (wink, wink) When it comes to ...

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Treasures at Tavin

October 5, 2011 | 1 Comment
Treasures at Tavin

                                                Tavin Boutique is a gem of a store in Echo Park in the old Show Pony store front which was Kime Buzzelli’s store and gallery. Erin Tavin has such an incredible eye, ...

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Lady of the Canyon = Gold Dust Dresses

September 25, 2011 | 3 Comments
Lady of the Canyon = Gold Dust Dresses

                               Two lovely roses Roxana Zal and Vanessa Dingwell are making hand sewn bohemian dresses from vintage indian fabric. They come in three lengths mini, maxi, and calf length and are perfect to dress up for a night out, or in ...

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Jewels that Heal

September 16, 2011 | 4 Comments
Jewels that Heal

    I first saw one of Jessica’s rings on my friend Amy Fleetwood’s hand and I was struck by the simple beauty of the stone. Jessica Ranek is using her expertise as an energy worker and student of Vedic astrology to help create high vibrating rings. Stones such as sapphires, diamonds, opals and tourmalines are ...

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Beautiful Moccasins = Beatrice Valenzuela

September 6, 2011 | 0 Comments
Beautiful Moccasins = Beatrice Valenzuela

I walked into Vivier and Bentley www.vivierandbentley.com and there before me were the sweetest green leather moccasins I had ever seen. Alas, the size 7 were sold out, but at least I had stumbled upon this beautiful artisan that makes shoes in the old Mexican tradition.   www.beatricevalenzuela.com                  ...

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Beau and Aero . . . need I say more?

August 26, 2011 | 3 Comments
Beau and Aero . . .  need I say more?

This store on Main Street in Santa Monica is a romantic bohemian sanctuary. The two beautiful curators Boelyn Elspeth and Jessica Seaton have coined their own style as “Native Prep”. They describe it as “a combo of Native American, mixed with equestrian prep and a touch of romance.” The store has taken the old Zen ...

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