photos by Discorat at foto-amateurHappy New Year!!
cheers,
Marion & Kelly
cheers,
Marion & Kelly
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Christmas wish list
Batchel bag from la train bleu
Nuala wrap sweater from Toast UK
Live Forever by Elizabeth Peyton
Cecil Beaton tote by Rodarte for Opening Ceremony
Vanessa Bruno Tassel Boot from Totokaelo
Eskuche Headphones from Blackbird
~M
Monday, December 14, 2009
The L.A. List
One of my favorite design duos, Vena Cava, posted on their blog a lovely list of things they like to do in Los Angeles, and we decided we are going to do all of them. When moving to a new city it's always nice to have a little checklist of spots that are tried and true. At the end we will compile our own list, and feel that we have done some justice to this beautiful sprawling city/county that we call home. We have highlighted the things we've already done, and we will occasionally be posting about some of the favorites.
- Rose Bowl Flea Market
- HMS Bounty
- Lucy’s El Adobe
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Alhambra Drive-In
- Museum of Jurassic Technology
- Larchmont Village
- King Taco
- El Gran Burrito
- Joans
- OK
- Julian Vintage
- Amoeba
- Farmers Market
- Apple Pan
- Tommy’s at 3am
- Pinks
- Canters
- Magic Castle
- Korean BBQ
- Noshi Sushi
- Studio Wardrobe
- St. Vincents Thrift
- Hidden Treasures
- Johnny Reb’s
- Philips BBQ
- Phillipes
- MOCA
- LACMA (I've been, Kelly hasn't)
- Wax Museum
- HIdden Treasures
- Aardvarks
- Animal House
- El Coyote
- The Palm on Santa Monica
- Venice Beach Canals
- Monte’s
- Roscoes
- Stir Crazy
- Musso’s
- Gollyester
- Fairfax Flea
- Jet Rag parking lot sale
- Moshty Malones
- Patricks Roadhouse
- Coles
- The Cave
- The Pantry
- Langers
- Label’s Tables
- McArthur Park paddle boats
- Biltmore Bar
- Griffith Park Hiking
- Observatory
- The New Beverly
- Central Market
- Ocean Seafood
- PDC
- Loehmans
- Congo Room
- Hollywood Cemetery outdoor movies
- Aarons Records (closed)
- Marios Peruvian Fish
- Neutra House tours
- Arclight
- New Beverly Theater
- Disney Hall
- The Wiltern (I've been, Kelly hasn't)
- Trails Cafe
- The Silent movie theater
- Zankou Chicken
- Taylors Steak
- Huntington Gardens
- Muscle Beach
- Topanga Canyon
- Zuma Beach
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Sweet & Spicy
Given that the holidays are here and one finds oneself tossing back a fair share of Old Fashioneds and Toddies, as they come, we've decided this year to experiment a little and *ahem* spice things up... This is an easy syrup to throw into cocktails, tea, or hot lemon water.
Spiced Simple Syrup
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cinnamon sticks, broken up
5 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 star anise
1/2 cup demerara sugar
Just boil some water, add sugar and spices. Stir with gusto to dissolve sugar and simmer merrily for eight or so minutes, stirring as the mood strikes you. Turn off heat and allow everything to cool and get to know each other. Strain before bottling. This should keep for about a month in the fridge.
Now one can make something cheery, like a...
Big Spender
2 1/4 oz. Partida añejo tequila
1 oz. 10-year tawny port
Dash of Angostura bitters
Several good dashes of Spiced Syrup
And garnish with a lovely brandied cherry
Cheers!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
my darling
For inspiration this week I'm peeking into the diary of the incomparable Candy Darling...
~M
~M
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