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It's so hard to find someone who really does beautiful flowers these days. Seems like most centerpieces are relegated to the FTD or 1800flowers crowd. If you want something that's a cut above,...
It's so hard to find someone who really does beautiful flowers these days. Seems like most centerpieces are relegated to the FTD or 1800flowers crowd. If you want something that's a cut above, check out Flowerwild.
My husband bought me a gorgeous bouquet from them for our anniversary and they lit up the room for over a week. They are happy to make up custom designs for you on the spot featuring your favorite fresh blossoms.
The bouquets I have purchased are really impressive and look far more expensive than they are.
Bottomline: Flowerwild is great for any flowerchild.
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I had a couple of things I needed to fix. A dresser drawer was sticking and I needed a spare set of keys for my older car. I walked into Ace, expecting the same sort of help (none) I get when I go...
I had a couple of things I needed to fix. A dresser drawer was sticking and I needed a spare set of keys for my older car. I walked into Ace, expecting the same sort of help (none) I get when I go to Home Depot. I was pleasantly surprised.
They greeted me with a smile and first asked me what I needed. Then I was walked straight to the back of the store for my keys. They had a little trouble making them, as the keys here are still ground by hand and it's quite an art! The manager even walked out to my car with me and made sure that the keys were perfect before I left. This meant several adjustments, but when he was finished the keys were perfect.
I was also told that GULF WAX would fix my sticking drawer problem. I bought some and tried it at home. It worked great! I never would have thought to buy wax if I had not been helped by such great staff.
Bottomline: Leave Home Depot to the experts, for real service go to the little guys at Ace.
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I had my daughter at Little Company of Mary Hospital in May of 2005 and it was a wonderful experience all round. The hospital has a new (3 years old) maternity ward with all private rooms. The rooms...
I had my daughter at Little Company of Mary Hospital in May of 2005 and it was a wonderful experience all round. The hospital has a new (3 years old) maternity ward with all private rooms. The rooms are designed to look as homey as possible with lots of tubes and other necessary hospital items actually hidden behind the artwork!
I found the staff to be very kind and gracious. The meals were better than average hospital food. And my birth experience was just great. I'd highly recommend this hospital to anyone looking for a hospital birth that feels like home.
Bottomline: The hot tub on the maternity floor doesn't look glamorous, but feels great!
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Curve
Category:
Women's Clothing
154 N Robertson
Los Angeles, California 90048
(310) 360-8008
Insiders know there is free parking in the back of this chic boutique. The driveway is on Robertson, just south of the shop. Owned by the same team that brings you Vionnet (lingerie next door),...
Insiders know there is free parking in the back of this chic boutique. The driveway is on Robertson, just south of the shop. Owned by the same team that brings you Vionnet (lingerie next door), this is a great place for finding flouncy feminine wear.
One of my favorite LA places to shop, Curve feels a little like a hip club or art gallery. The wood floors and glass ceiling are a bit trendy, but the garments on the racks are strictly classics.
I shop here for the unique items by local designers. Celebs stop and shop here because the pixie aesthetic fits in well with celebs slim physiques. I've seen Jennifer Aniston here browsing through the selection of dresses by Argentine designer Trosman Churba.
Bottomline: If your body is lacking curves pick some up at Curve.
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Lunar Dust is a unique boutique. They are dedicated to the eco-conscious clothing and lifestyle.
They manage to maintain this crunchy granola vision while maintaining cutting edge fashion on the...
Lunar Dust is a unique boutique. They are dedicated to the eco-conscious clothing and lifestyle.
They manage to maintain this crunchy granola vision while maintaining cutting edge fashion on the racks. Not an easy task. They feature the following designers: Ecoganik, Evolve Universal, Hemp Sisters, IAmdaughtersofisrael, Erudite by Ayanna Henderson, La Beada Loca, Designs by Kandi, Natural Elements, Denisa Rafalowski Jewelry Design, Nikki Mitchel, and Lluvia Designs... plus many more!
Since most of the items are made by hand you can always ask the helpful staff if you don't see exactly what you are looking for. They may be able to special order something from their stock of artisans. The garments are gorgeous, comfortable and chic enough for your fashionista friends.
Bottomline: Luna is out of this world!
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Rehoboth
Category:
Retail Shopping
9627 Brighton Way
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(310) 278-2980
This place is great if you want a really impressive gift for a baby shower. Less is absolutely more because quality counts here. This is a high end boutique specializing in European baby brands...
This place is great if you want a really impressive gift for a baby shower. Less is absolutely more because quality counts here. This is a high end boutique specializing in European baby brands for the upscale consumer.
If you own the Preppy Handbook, you will just love the selection of preppy baby and kids clothing in this shop.
Bear in mind when shopping for friends that European (and especially French brands like Absorba) run very small. Buy extra large sizes for American babies!
Bottomline: Tres chic baby clothes for parents who want only the best bringing up baby.
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The concept behind this store is truly unique. Since most households with kids eventually also acquire a family pet or two, the idea of combining kid store and pet shop is genius. This allows the...
The concept behind this store is truly unique. Since most households with kids eventually also acquire a family pet or two, the idea of combining kid store and pet shop is genius. This allows the busy Mom to shop for both in one place, fantastico!
This place is especially great for picking up a baby shower gift for a couple who already has a furry child. That way, you can include a gift for Fido and fend off any jealousies when so many packages arrive just for the new baby in the house.
They are also helpful when searching for that perfect baby outfit to match a doggy outfit for those too adorable Christmas cards.
Bottomline: Who doesn't love puppies and babies?
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Flicka
Category:
Children's Clothing
204 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90004
(323) 466-5822
Every bit of this place is chock full of itsy bitsy things for babies. Located in fashionable Larchmont Village, the clothes are trendy, funky and fun, as expected.
There is a great play area...
Every bit of this place is chock full of itsy bitsy things for babies. Located in fashionable Larchmont Village, the clothes are trendy, funky and fun, as expected.
There is a great play area with couch and videos which keeps your kiddos busy while you sort through the wonderful selection of merch.
Fantastic selection of shoes from popular brands like Pitter Patter and Goody Goody are always well stocked. Baby necessities by Zutano are a great bab shower gift for anyone on your list.
Bottomline: Fashionable friends find favorites at Flicka!
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Wagville
Category:
Animals & Pets
2400 North San Fernando
Los Angeles, California 90001
(323) 222-4442
Wagville is a great doggy day care with holistic healthcare including therapies and massage. Every dog gets individual attention and you can tell the staff really does love dogs.
The facility is...
Wagville is a great doggy day care with holistic healthcare including therapies and massage. Every dog gets individual attention and you can tell the staff really does love dogs.
The facility is clean and full of the kind of things that dogs love. There is even an 8.000 sqare foot playground which is completely doggy safe!
There are no cages, instead dogs sleep overnight with the caretaker or on wagville fluffy beds. It's truly a home away from home for pups of all types.
Prices are very reasonable for this kind of pampering.
Bottomline: No one will love your dog like you do, but Wagville sure comes close.
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If you have a canine pal you absolutely must make a visit to Maxwell Dog. Yes, it's on the pricey side, but the unique doggy items inside are worth it. They stock everything for the truly pampered...
If you have a canine pal you absolutely must make a visit to Maxwell Dog. Yes, it's on the pricey side, but the unique doggy items inside are worth it. They stock everything for the truly pampered pooch.
My mother is one of those women who carries a little toy dog around with her. If this sounds familiar, you should make a stop here for some doggy pearls or maybe a carrier that looks tres chic on any fashionista. Or maybe a fluffy dog bed that any human would be happy to have in the living room.
This stuff won't clash with your Eames furniture. It's really high end and worth it. The only con to this location is the parking. It's on Ventura Blvd... need I say more?
Bottomline: This doggy top shop is the cat's meow!
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