L.A. JUICE - HEALTHY & HAPPY

Want to enjoy your juice in-style and feel healthy at the same time?  Stop by L.A. Juice on Melrose.  You will enjoy this little "juice-jewel" box. With catchy names as, Get The Glow, Red Carpet and Malibu Greens, you know you're in L.A.  

Kiel Politt, one of the owners, is not only a holistic health practitioner, he's also an astrologer.  The juices and waters are made from a state of the art alkaline water filtration system to wash all of their produce, and bottle the waters.  Juices are pressed and bottled behind the sales area, so you are served the live, enzyme packed, and unpasteurized juices. You can return your bottle and receive a $1.00 credit (two dollars on Mondays) or refill with water and keep them in the fridge.  (our son loves these stout shaped bottles)  Don't miss the detail of the front desk when you enter this eco-friendly shop, it's recycled leather belts.  Love it!

I left with my three favorites - Rose Water (Alkaline Water & Rose Essence) /  Almond Rose(Almonds, Dates, Cardamom Rose Essence, Sea Salt, Alkaline Water)  / Mulholland Greens (Coconut Water, Cucumber, Celery, Kale)  They also sale these adorable burlap bags for $8.00.

Mulholland Greens - Coconut Water, Cucumber, Celery, and Kale - The coconut water gives an amazing flavor paired with the greens. 

Alkaline Water & Rose Essence /  I am fascinated with the flavor of this Rose Water.  You will truly feel as if you are drinking a Red Rose.  They nailed the flavor on this one,  you even feel pretty drinking it.  The soft pink creates a beautiful presentation for your guest.

 Almond Rose(Almonds, Dates, Cardamom, Rose Essence, Sea Salt, Alkaline Water)   With the essence of the rose, you will feel as if you are having desert.    / Cardamom is native to the evergreen forests of India. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrusy spice are now making their way into modern studies. It’s well worth adding cardamom to your food for the flavor alone, but these health benefits are also something to consider whenever you break out the spices.

this photo courtesy of L.A. JUICE

this photo courtesy of L.A. JUICE

We are so fortunate to have L.A. JUICE here in our neighborhood.  If you are in L.A. do stop by, it's charming.  You will be greeted by positive, happy and informative people.  Thank you L.A. JUICE for delivering us healthy choices.   8360 Melrose Ave. Suite 104 Los Angeles, Ca. 90069

IDV - ILan Dei Venice / Unique Urban Outdoor Living

Welcome to IDV, a truly unique urban outdoor living experience designed right here in the heart of Venice, CA.  You can find products that simplify your life, and inspire you to be creative at the same time. The man behind Ilan Dei Designs has connected modernism with rich color palettes and sleekness for your outdoor lifestyle.  As you stroll along Abbot Kinney don't miss this retail space outside in the middle of the city, right here in Venice, CA.

My morning coffee sure taste great in my hot pink JOCO coffee cup.  Hot or cold, this cup is functional and comes in great colors (took forever to pick one.) You can keep your coffee hot or your ice coffee cold. I think JOCO Cups are a smart gift idea, with a fun presentation.  FYI, these cups are great for any liquid.

Be a kid again with this Hella Slingshot / For the kid who has everything.  

Who doesn't love spending time in a Dot & Bo Hammock?  Rich in color, and oh so cozy,  any tree will be happy to invite you to "hang around"

Fun conversation coasters for your dinner party crowd.  What's your favorite coast?  What coast are you from? 

Beautifully designed step ladders and pictured in the background, a sleek, and simple hothouse for blooming orchids and plants.

  The Cruiser Collection  Designing in Venice for over 25 years.

IDV is Located at 1650 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, CA.  You will find plenty of fantastic gift ideas, and conversation pieces at the right price for you or the person who has everything. 

On the road again with my new to-go JOCO coffee cup.  

Tea For Two

The days of tea and roses are just beginning. I have been a fan of American Tea Room since 2003, Join me in a cup of Victoria Black Rose Tea.  If you feel like cooling down, or warming your heart, American Tea Room will quench your thirst with their lovely aromatic flavors and leave you feeling "un peu French and a bit British"

The American Tea Room is located in the heart of Beverly Hills.  American Tea Room sources teas and teaware from around the world. Here I have one of my favorites, Victoria Organic Black Tea.  This Chinese black tea is a bouquet of bergamot , rose petals, and vanilla beans.  Not only is it lovely to look at, it's elegant in taste.  Think of a rose-scented  Earl Grey with a hint of vanilla, and delicate pink petals mixed in.

The Eva Solo glass tea pot, with the black cover, zips off for easy cleaning, and it looks great on your table.  Anthropologie Bowl.  Pink Canister from American Tea Room.

Victoria Organic Black Tea / My other favorite black tea is Earl Grey Shanghai / A classic bergamot aroma, with undertones of tobacco and cocoa.  

Nippon Hand-Painted Rose Cups

Borsalino Panama Hat /  Calypso Shirt / Hermes Silver Bracelet  Dog / Priceless...

Tea in the morning or the afternoon is always a charming gesture.  If you're solo, with a two legged or four legged friend, enjoy your cup of tea and treasure the little things. Have a beautiful day.      American Tea Room will be opening September in Downtown Los Angeles - Arts District.