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Viva Vena Cava blog

The Vena Cava designers have a blog http://vivavenacava.blogspot.com/....the most recent entry is their list of things to do in LA this week on their visit - I started looking a the list for accuracy (just kidding) but seriously that list is long don't know if you could get it all done in a week or even two for that matter.

Take a look:

Rose Bowl Flee 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
Philipes
MOCA
LACMA
Wax Museum
HIdden Treasures
Aardvarks
Animal House
El Coyote
The Palm on Sunset
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
Loemans
Congo Room
Hollywood Cemetery outdoor movies
Aarons Records
Marios Peruvian Fish
Nuetra House tours
Arclight
New Beverly Theatre
Disney Hall
The Wiltern
Trails Cafe
The Silent movie thatre
Zancou Chicken
Taylors Steak
Huntington Gardens
Muscle Beach
Topanga Canyon
Zuma Beach

I'm tired just thinking about it....!

Coveting......

and via photo!! A loup de charmant dress which I think I can purchase via http://trunkshow.bigcartel.com/ still not sure about that part

SSS

who knew Stiff Soled Shoes - my post about my hiking boots back when I broke my foot would be sooooo popular. Seriously - that post gets more hits than possibly all the others combined???? WTF

The Cove

Must see!

Sarahfolkman.com

I was lucky enough to view Sarah Folkman's work at the Corey Helford Gallery. My fav pieces were the birds painted on linen or small blocks of wood. Sarahfolkman.com. The piece above is available for purchase via her website - lovely!!!

Greenbees

While I am not sure how the name ties to the product Greenbees Shoes are pretty sweet.....The soles are made from recycled tires. I like the boots and the sandals....shopgreenbees.com

Colbert says....

'I believe in climate change for a very important reason: so I can market the New Colbert Report Green. It's just like the regular Colbert Report, except we reduce emissions by jumping on the bandwagon.'

Well put Mr. Colbert

My oh my Ms Jones

Wow - what a show last night. This 62 year old woman ROCKS!! 5+ costume changes and this video shown 3 stories high.....

A Time to Get

on this blog....its a great read....http://www.atimetoget.com/
I had a nice image from the blog but blogger has crashed my IE 3x while attempting to add an image- so I am OVER it!


sorry for the minimal post - my energies are focused on a late afternoon meeting and Grace
Jones and Dengue Fever at the hollywoodbowl.com

TGIF!

What a bag, bags....

Beth Springer has a wonderful collection of hangbags, totes and clutches....handmade in my little hood of Venice, CA....I am coveting one myself.

Here's a little more info about her collection which makes her bags all the more beautiful!

My ethos: Do no harm. I am big believer in environmental sustainability, so my bags are made with nature in mind. Because I want to tread lightly on the earth, I employ the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle to every aspect of my business. The goal is to get as close to zero waste as possible.

To that end,

I design:
using no extraneous hardware. Metal feet are absent on the bottom of my bags because

1) those little metal feet use our precious natural resources, require a highly toxic process to coat, and do not biodegrade

2) feet are redundant on my bags because the leather I use can sustain long years of use without wearing through. using all remnants. I endeavor to use the entire hide.
Made using no filler- most leather bags today use a thinner leather to save money, and then back that leather with vinyl. It is a hidden environmental disaster.

Made with vegetable dyed leathers- vegetable dyed leathers are colored with plant dyes. No chrome is used.with leather that is by-product.

No exotics are used.

http://www.bethspringer.com/

Newsworthy???

because there is nothing more pressing in the news today than Prez's choice of jeans.....

“Those jeans are comfortable, and for those of you who want your president to look great in his tight jeans, I’m sorry — I’m not the guy. It just doesn’t fit me. I’m not 20.” President Obama speaking with Meredith Viera in an NBC “Today” show interview

I am a proud American and lived in a few other countries. But jesus, sometimes America, you are an embarrassment!

I Heart ERF

Eco Resplendent Finds for your Environmentally Responsible Future.Rounding up the best of the eco interwebz - erf. RECOGNIZE!

Wow - what a great blog, formatting, info - it has it all. Take a look for yaself....http://thisiserf.com/

Seis

Ollie is 6 - soo crazy that I have managed to take good care of anything for 6 years! Love my pooch!

TGIF and happy weekend to all!

Ask and you shall receive....

A few blog posts ago I mentioned my interest in sampling Border Grill Mobile Truck - full post is here http://goldandsilverstars.blogspot.com/2009/07/food-trucks.html....while wrapping up a most exciting brainstorming session with Sean Knibb of Knibb (stay tuned with this one!). Lo and Behold up rolls the Border Grill Truck - so of course we had to wrap the meeting with eats and vino - Thumbs up on the BGT!

Very Crafty...

http://www.pixability.com/ - great niche video production service. They should partner up with the Video SEO group.

On a side note, I am dying to get a FLIP chrome!!! Anyone want to gift me one, I am happy to film and blog your event, product, anything in exchange for the FLIP

wow, that didn't sound too desperate did it?

Viva La France

It's Bastille Day...ahhh France, the home of - Champagne, Brie, Macaroons, Pepe Le Pu and fabulous French Fashion.

The Wiki beat on Bastille Day

Bastille Day is the French national holiday, celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is called Fête Nationale ("National Celebration") in official parlance, or more commonly le quatorze juillet ("14 July"). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.

Food Trucks

...are all the rage. I am really excited to cross paths with the new Border Grill truck one of these days.

On Friday, I tried Fish Lips Sushi. I have to say sushi is probably the LAST thing I would be willing to test via truck service. But since the folks from Tortoise brought the truck I figured it was safe.

Safe and GOOD! And very reasonably priced. Check out the website to see when it's heading your way - http://www.fishlips-sushi.com/

Jay Mark Johnson

Exhibit opening Thursday July 16th at Ace Gallery....'Johnson produces photographic images that challenge the norms of perception. Employing a process that is distinct from conventional photography, he creates works that merge the recording of space and time into a single, linear “spacetime” continuum. The resulting photographs are akin to both seismographs and electrocardiograms in that, as timelines, they begin on the left and end on the right. The horizontal length of the image conveys an uninterrupted and fluid measurement of a brief span of time, varying in duration from 10 seconds up to 45 minutes. '

Don't miss out on this exhibit!

Holly Vesecky...

...is a Floral Stylist - but the title really does not do her justice. Her work is incredible and last night I was lucky enough to have a studio tour and leave with some stunning Peonies & Dahlias (thanks Becky and Vicki). Visit her website - http://www.hollyflora.com/

LA Fashion Bloom

Art + Fashion....you know I'm there! As in the case with tonight's opening of LA Fashion Bloom @ Taylor de Cordoba Gallery

Friday, July 10 - Saturday, August 8

Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present L.A. FASHION BLOOM, a temporary fashion boutique installed in a contemporary art gallery setting. In lieu of a traditional "summer group show," gallery co-owner Heather Taylor has curated a selection of artfully installed pieces by five Los Angeles-based fashion designers:Melissa Coker of Wren - clothing designerAnnie Costello Brown - jewelry designerJesse Kamm - clothing designerGregory Parkinson - clothing designer Clare Vivier - handbag and accessory designer

All items will be available for purchase and a portion of proceeds will be donated to P.S. Arts, a local organization dedicated to restoring arts education in public schools. The designers will be featuring pieces from previous seasons in addition to debuting new fall items. Some of L.A.'s most sought after design talent will transform the space from gallery into boutique. Local artist and Reorganica designer, Tony Brown, has created reclaimed wood store fixtures. Vintage lighting and accessories are courtesy Empric with floral landscaping designed by Holly Flora.

L.A. FASHION BLOOM will exist for one month.

Brett Weston, Garrapata

Over the weekend, while in lovely, Santa Barbara. A beautiful weekend of fab weather, shopping, walking, and EATING and DRINKING VINO! I checked out the Brett Weston exhibit (son of Edward). I was mesmerized with this photo and plan to take a road trip to Garrapata Beach as soon as possible.

Really...go see this movie + coupons

I know I already blogged about Food Inc but its worth repeating and there is a free screening coming up for my LA peeps

Thurs., July 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm: Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood

Go to Stonyfield’s website lets you get coupons from a whole bunch of organic companies, from Stonyfield itself to Nature’s Path cereals to Amy’s organic cake.

Happy 4th

I love this flag by Alabama Chanin....it's been a very Americana week thus far with the passing of the Icons Farrah and Michael - R.I.P

Enjoy the holiday however you choose to spend it!

Do you TMZ

Living in LA, the news of MJ's passing was prime time. TMZ was the first to report his death. When I first heard this report, far before LA Times, CNN, AP and many other outlets I was very skeptical. But we all know now, they were the breaking source.

How do you feel about this? Do you even care? Personally, I don't have much of anything nice to say about this operation....