Posts Tagged ‘Downtown LA’

February 5, 2010 3

Katie’s Kite-Themed Baby Shower, Part 2: Food & Favors

By Allison in Shindigs

With kites flying over our heads, Katie’s baby shower was set to be a success. I wanted to serve something light but delicious since it was an afternoon event. Tea was a must so I ordered Katie’s favorite: Cardew’s Black Vanilla Tea from Oxford’s Covered Market. We sipped it out of the pink china teacups [...]

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February 2, 2010 0

Allison’s Guide to Downtown LA, Part 3: Flowers

By Allison in Excursions Near & Far, Supplies

Oh flowers. How could I live without you? I wish I could sit in a room full of your bright colors and delicate petals all the time. You make me smile. You make me happy. You make me feel like having fun. I wish you lived closer. Maybe you should move your magical world of [...]

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February 1, 2010 4

Allison’s Guide to Downtown LA, Part 2: Beads

By Allison in Excursions Near & Far, Supplies

I consider myself a fairly crafty person. In fact, I usually can create things that show up in my head but having the right materials is a must. Downtown LA has become one of the first spots I try when looking for interesting and unique supplies for my projects. I definitely start there when looking [...]

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January 29, 2010 2

Allison’s Guide to Downtown LA, Part 1: Fabric

By Allison in Excursions Near & Far, Supplies

The very first time I went to downtown LA, I was a bride. My seamstress took me to pick out bridesmaid dress fabric with my maid of honor. We strolled through store after store to find the perfect shade of cranberry-colored satin, organza, and thread. It was an intimidating and overwhelming but exciting experience for [...]

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