Hello from Los Angeles! LA is home to one of the most diverse populations of any U.S. city, which makes it an incredibly inspiring place to live and visit.
It has been billed as the “Creative Capital of the World” because so many artists, writers, filmmakers, actors and dancers live here. This lends a truly eclectic feel to the art and design being produced.
Because it is so vast, visiting can feel overwhelming, but don’t fret – LA is just waiting to be explored! On the west side, the coast has a laid back bohemian vibe. Malibu has gorgeous scenery where earth meets water, and Santa Monica is always a great day trip. It’s full of stores, cafés, and galleries to explore, all just a stone’s throw from the ocean.
Venice is a short jaunt away, and home to the favourite store of many local designers: Urbanic. While there check out the absurdity that is Venice beach.
Taking in the east side of LA has a decidedly more urban feel. Silver Lake and Los Feliz are two of my favorite neighbourhoods. Here you’ll find great restaurants, design, food and houseware stores, plus tons of vintage shopping.
Tucked away in downtown LA, the up and coming Arts District is quickly becoming a favorite place for many designers and artists to hang out.
There are too many ethnic neighborhoods to list. All have amazing food but for a true LA experience, stop by one of the Taco stands dotted along the roads or hunt down one of the many food trucks via Twitter.
Because it’s such an expansive and varied place, it’s hard to describe LA with a single postcard. One thing is for sure though: no matter how long you’re here, there is always something new to discover.
TOP 3 THINGS TO DO/SEE:
Visit the Getty Museum. The building architecture and city views alone are worth the visit, but it’s also home to a very diverse collection of art
Dine at Café Stella. A warm, eclectic, neighborhood café with fantastic food
Stop in to the newly opened Poketo Store. Poketo has been putting independent designers’ artwork on products for years, and now they have their very own brick and mortar store to call home.
“Vintage Cactus Bloom” by Sarah {A pattern inspired by LA}
“Succulents are a favorite Angelino houseplant, and putting them in a stylish mid-century style pot is always an LA designer’s preference!”
A postcard from LA by Sarah Sarie
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[This first appeared in MOYO Issue 2. We’d love to get a postcard from where YOU live! Check out our submission guidelines here.]
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