A Perfect Day In Santiago
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Let three savvy locals plan your introduction to Chile’s busy capital
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Well-dressed walls: Retail boutiques showcasing artists’ works
Friday, August 27th, 2010Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Paul Smith, Armani Exchange, Code C and Noni are among the retailers displaying artworks for sale among the fashions. The art-fashion relationship has grown stronger in recent years. When Louis Vuitton’s 20,000-square-foot flagship opened on New Bond Street in London this spring, the coveted fashions and handbags weren’t the only things on display. The mega store, designed …
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DIY interior-design clients get advice for less
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010When Rachel and Mike Rosenblum moved into their San Francisco Edwardian earlier this year, they had an empty house and a serious case of decorator’s block. “Even though I would flip through magazines and occasionally watch shows like HGTV’s ‘Design on a Dime’… Interior design – Home & Garden Television – Design – HGTV – Arts
Conrad takes pride in preservation
Friday, August 20th, 2010Tracy Conrad is a woman of diverse talents and numerous accomplishments a wife, mother, historian, community leader, physician, preservationist, and a documentary filmmaker with one major failing: she shuns any recognition.
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Right at Home: Cottage style’s cosiness is back as a fall home decor trend
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Many dread the first chilly night that signals fall’s approach, but the seasonal shift also can be a welcome relief. Anticipating crisp days and a nice pot of soup on the stove helps shake off the summer doldrums.
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Look what’s in store
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Woven Guatemalan bangles are $5 each at Kukuly’s, 915 S. Santee St. ( Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times / July 30 , 2010 ) Bottega Louie, 700 S. Grand Ave.
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Looks what’s in store
Friday, August 6th, 2010Block after block, a wealth of cool treasures awaits discovery by sophisticates and bargain hunters alike. Bottega Louie, 700 S. Grand Ave. The trendy restaurant/patisserie/bar/market is a terrific place to pick up a hostess or birthday gift, choosing from among all manner of pastries, gift baskets and gourmet goodies. Colorful macarons will give everyone a smile for just $8.78 for a box of 4 or …
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Hair, nails and abs
Friday, August 6th, 2010Businesses are sprouting to meet the needs of the growing number of dwellers. In keeping with the area’s character, these places tend to be ultra-contemporary yet retro. Throughout many booms and busts, the various districts of downtown Los Angeles have climbed ever so close to the peak of residential desirability, only to take a Sisyphean tumble when essential businesses fail to arrive or thrive.
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A lofty approach to design
Friday, August 6th, 2010For downtown L.A.’s dwellers, the decorating options are many: everything from vintage furniture to linens to modern accessories. The loft craze did more than bring thousands of residents to downtown Los Angeles. The boom also delivered some good shopping with it a scattered but surprisingly strong lineup of destinations for vintage furniture, modern accessories, linens and home décor gifts.
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A sneak peek at Cunard’s newest ocean liner, the Queen Elizabeth
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The 2,092-passenger ship, currently under construction in Italy, is scheduled to debut in early October.
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