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<span style="font-size: small;">We finally launched over at <a href="http://www.misterboffin.com/" style="color: #999999;" target="_blank">Mister Boffin</a> and this is your official invitation to join us. We'll be sharing farm fresh cocktail concoctions, excellent eco edibles, and fantastic finds in Los Angeles and beyond. See you there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Eva</span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-41067453807700316842011-11-13T22:08:00.000-08:002011-11-13T22:38:36.668-08:00See You in 2012!<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6343415034/" title="32c892cc07e811e1abb01231381b65e3_7 by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6342764439/" title="colette by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="colette" height="502" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6342764439_5ab657febf_z.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello friends-</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">After much consideration, I have decided to take Monkey in LA in a direction much more aligned with my philosophy: to be clearly cognizant of my own impact on our shared planet—particularly by making recommendations. Sure I love design-forward, "pretty" things, but it's worth it to properly dig a bit further and share goods I can truly stand behind. Come 2012, I'll be bringing you Gift Guides, Monkey Style and others (plus some new features) with a citizen global/local spin (greenwashing not included). I may pop in with a Swell Sip around the holidays or a couple of snaps from Paris (whether here or on Instagram), but until then, I'll be taking a break to spend time with Colette (with yogurt on her face) and the rest of the brood.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Best,</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eva </span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-20151353733531003912011-11-11T19:33:00.000-08:002011-11-11T19:33:08.658-08:00Swell Sip: Seattle's Best<div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Seattle's best citizen blogger, that is. This week's SWELL SIP is an ode to and collaboration with Ms. Shannon Eileen, the beauty and brains behind <a href="http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/" style="color: #666666;">Happiness Is</a>, a blog of good things and her labor of love that brings her musical life in Seattle to life for us all. And what might she be sipping come the grey days in the Emerald City? A concoction crafted from coffee (of course) with a hint of almond and a spoonful of cream. Wrapped up in a <a href="http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/2011/11/rust.html" style="color: #666666;">rust</a> colored scarf, proper rain boots and a poncho to stay dry, and this is how they sip in style in the Northwest. (That being said, she's visiting Los Angeles as we speak. Should you see her, give her a big welcome). Cheers Shannon!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6336421012/" title="Shannon by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="Shannon" height="840" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6336421012_2b058acfeb_b.jpg" width="620" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">8.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESBOOTS/boots/PRDOVR%7E53153/53153.jsp">Seavees Off Shore Tall Rain Boots</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 9. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=13700&sid=185&pid=#">Rag & Bone Tompkin Scarf</a> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">10. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.monki.com/Shop/Accessories/Jorun/6897-278667.1">Monki Jorun Bag</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 11. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://usa.shop.lomography.com/cameras/la-sardina-camera-domino">La Sardina Camera Domino</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 12. <a href="http://www.stevenalan.com/womens/jackets/outdoor-poncho">Steven Alan Outdoor Poncho</a></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.monki.com/Shop/Accessories/Jorun/6897-278667.1"><br />
</a></span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-39431207664131396932011-11-10T19:01:00.000-08:002011-11-11T19:01:29.753-08:00Space Monkey: La Corde a Linge<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am sure that you have probably laid your eyes upon <a href="http://www.lacordealinge.com/" style="color: #666666;">La Corde a Linge</a> at some point with all of the adoration going around for this 1930's laundry-turned-restaurant in Strasbourg, France. I mean, of course people love it! Just look at the petit clothes hanging from the line! And since it's so sweet and I can't currently catch a wink of sleep in anticipation of my French holiday, I thought I would share the obsession by giving you a little look into this enchanting eatery. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6335618313/" title="LAcordealinge by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="LAcordealinge" height="911" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6335618313_87307c90bc_b.jpg" width="620" /></a></span></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-60294458539328164342011-11-09T12:12:00.000-08:002011-11-10T12:36:13.817-08:00Monkey Style: Sober<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">Out of Amsterdam, the designers of <a href="http://studiosober.nl/">Sober</a> subscribe to a philosophy of finding the beauty in form and function, celebrating rich color and simple lines, and crafting understated pieces that are effortlessly worn by those who value quality. And while I appreciate this mantra, this aesthetic, this point of view. . . I am simply bewitched by the color of her hair. Damn if I will ever pull off a cape with such striking grace.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6332904002/" title="Sober by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="Sober" height="977" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6332904002_a1f5c5ffff_b.jpg" width="619" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-83443849624589097052011-11-07T20:28:00.000-08:002011-11-08T20:35:19.336-08:00Notes From: A Birthday<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The photos from Sunday's dinner speak for themselves: it was just as warm, full of light, good food and good company. . . a birthday I and the Mr. will remember. So simple, but spectacularly lovely, you know? </span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6327378297/" title="birthday by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="birthday" height="878" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6327378297_7fbf3f4016_b.jpg" width="619" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-82316493804026699532011-11-04T16:19:00.000-07:002011-11-04T16:19:13.012-07:00Swell Sip: Ginger Cheer<div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">This, friends, is a very special SWELL SIP for a very special mister—the one and only Mr. Goicochea,of course. A fantastic fellow (and a perfect pop to the pups and cats), I am honored to call him the peas to my carrots and the pep in my step. In short, he makes life grand! And being so stylish and snappy, smart and sweet, this ginger-apple-vanilla concoction suits him perfectly. Ian, cheers to your day of birth and to many years to come! I love you, good sir. </span></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6313067325/" title="GingerCheer by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="GingerCheer" height="975" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6313067325_e17cc62d1f_b.jpg" width="620" /></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">6. <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/166072">Gant Rugger Blazer </a>7. <a href="http://www.generalpants.com.au/store/mens/shoes/expedition-boot-1000028266.html">General Pants Expedition Boot</a> 8. <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/301349">Swaine Adeney Brigg Flask Umbrella </a></span></div><div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">9. <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=3839465&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208556&parent_categoryId=204484&pageSize=200&refinements=category%7E[210007%7C208556]&noOfRefinements=1">Topshop Resin Segment Collar</a> 10. <a href="http://webstore-nl.scotch-soda.com/men-collection/accessories/japanese-styled-scarf.html?color=3575">Scoth & Soda Japanese Styled Scarf</a> 11. <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=13030&sid=24&pid=">Peter Jensen Pintuck Dress</a></span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-67806819252536994992011-11-03T23:46:00.000-07:002011-11-03T23:46:55.865-07:00Gift Guide: Birthday Boy<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6311011407/" title="BirthdayBoy by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="BirthdayBoy" height="924" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6311011407_fbd09fd18a_b.jpg" width="619" /></a><br />
<div style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1. <a href="http://shop.dept17.com/products/uniform-wares-200-series-wristwatch-rose">Uniform Wares Watch</a> 2. <a href="http://store.apolisglobal.com/event/store.item/itemGUID/87ecb376%2D7088%2D4971%2Da2a5%2D13deeeaf5ca5/valueGUID/952f70e7%2D0302%2D42d5%2D9ec2%2D9a319ec6b276/">Apolis Indigo Chore Jacket </a>3. <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/175845">Cutler and Gross Square Frames</a> 4. <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2010/10/in-the-kitchen-with-katie-quinn-davies-guinness-cake.html">What Katie Ate Guinness Cake</a> 5. <a href="http://www.linusbike.com/models/roadster-classic/">Linus Roadster Classic</a> 6. <a href="http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/ZZEGNA/dept/tcaccessoriesm/tskay/7B4C1203/rr/1/cod10/46217164RR/sts/sr_tcaccessoriesm3">Zzegna Scarf</a> 7. <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/175707">J.Crew Flask </a>8. <a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/men+accessories/9BAA6/IPAD+CASE.htm">Toast UK iPad </a>Case 9. <a href="http://www.unionmadegoods.com/UNIONMADE_Indigo_Doane_Utility_Notebook_2915.html">Unionmade Notebook</a> 10. <a href="http://zuriick.com/store/featured/nico-dark-brown-m/">Zuriick Nico Boots</a></span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-23618005287458640992011-11-02T22:25:00.000-07:002011-11-02T22:25:51.801-07:00Monkey Find: AM Radio<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6307653711/" title="AMRadio by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="AMRadio" height="878" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6307653711_b2b6a01381_b.jpg" width="619" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">Before you count this as just another Etsy vintage shop, take a closer look. Each piece takes on another use like a metal popover pan repurposed as a knickknack holder or a metal bakers rack turned into a display piece. Additionally, they offer Himmeli mobiles that, even with their modern geometric lines, somehow complement classic antlers perfectly. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Should you be somewhere between wanting traditional and loving the modern, you'll appreciate the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AMradio?page=1" style="color: #666666;">AM Radio</a> collection. </span></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-47660225465584964612011-11-01T20:38:00.000-07:002011-11-02T20:43:19.111-07:00Reading List: New + Old<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6308175082/" title="ReadingListNewOld by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="ReadingListNewOld" height="630" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6308175082_c9d0280751_z.jpg" width="620" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">In continuing the project of transforming my own abode, I have needed some help and inspiration to marry new and old, functional and unusual effortlessly. These reads do the trick. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">1. </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Home-Mark-Bailey/dp/1849751552/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320291681&sr=1-1" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hand Made Home</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 2. </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Old-Tarnished-Weathered-Character/dp/0847828476/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320291774&sr=1-1" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For the Love of Old</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 3. </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nomad-Global-Approach-Interior-Style/dp/1452104964/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320291713&sr=1-2" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Nomad</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 4. </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handcrafted-Modern-Home-Mid-century-Designers/dp/0847834182" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Handcrafted Modern</a></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-20699142816156795142011-10-28T12:44:00.000-07:002011-10-28T13:37:15.026-07:00Swell Sip: Sleepy Ghost<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">After a spooky and spectacular Halloweekend, there may be a chance that you'll want to hole up in your house on Monday to watch frightening flicks and keep the spirit of All Hallows' Eve low key. Well, at least I might so any good recommendations for films welcome. So may I present to you the right libation for the occasion: the Sleepy Ghost, a <a href="http://www.monkeyinla.com/search/label/Swell%20Sip" style="color: #999999;">SWELL SIP</a> so stiff (pun intended) from vodka, Creme de Menthe Pastille and vanilla schnapps that you'll want to savor it slowly should you end up truly sleepy if you don't. Happy haunting friends!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">6.</span><a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/slippers+and+socks/FPCS6/CABLE+KNIT+SHORT+SOCKS.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dslippers%2520and%2520socks%26seoterm%3dslippers%2520socks%26&pcat=slippers+and+socks&adimage=" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> Toast Cableknit Short Socks</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 7.</span><a href="http://www.cb2.com/throws/accessories/buckley-organic-blanket/f6481" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> CB2 Buckley Organic Blanket</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 8. </span><a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/outdoor/6AHTL/STORM+LANTERN.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3doutdoor%26seoterm%3dOutdoor%26&pcat=outdoor&adimage=" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Toast Storm Lantern </a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">9. </span><a href="http://www.saltoptics.com/detail.php?id=88&pageindex=34&categoryid=1&orderby=4" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">SALT Optics Martin Crystal Glasses</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 10.</span><a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=13211&sid=24&pid=" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Vanessa Bruno Apron Shirtdress</a></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-44942754820618845282011-10-28T12:13:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:13:25.178-07:00Space Monkey: Maison Couturier<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Given a guess, you'd probably never think that <a href="http://www.designhotels.com/hotels/americas/mexico/veracruz/maison_couturier" style="color: #999999;">Maison Couturier</a>, with its French name and 19th century history, is actually a hidden estate in Veracruz, Mexico. That is, until you see photos of the outdoor pool and grounds which are ever basked in the warmth of the sun. While inside you may enjoy a lovingly cooked meal or a quiet read in a rocking chair, outside you can swim in the stone pool and munch on freshly-picked fruit from the region. With such charm and detail, its no wonder that it was restored by the same guys who own the aforementioned <a href="http://www.designhotels.com/hotels/americas/usa/new_york_city/hotel_americano" style="color: #999999;">Hotel Americano</a>. What an eye they have, no? </span></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6288345270/" title="MaisonCouturier by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="MaisonCouturier" height="911" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6288345270_46f357f301_b.jpg" width="620" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-14044501616021380482011-10-26T20:53:00.000-07:002011-11-10T12:36:58.369-08:00Monkey Style: United Arrows<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">In Japan, United Arrows is no obscure brand, but their Fall/Winter 2011 Portrait is thoughtful and leans towards exaggerated and cheeky— so it feels fitting to give it mention so close to Halloween. It's like Sherlock Holmes meets preppy pupil meets Victorian doll all wrapped into one giant line. Oh, and don't miss their happy little <a href="http://store.united-arrows.co.jp/" style="color: #666666;">housewares</a>. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6332903936/" title="UnitedArrows by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="UnitedArrows" height="948" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6332903936_3e20a38fd9_b.jpg" width="619" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-43955130846230613612011-10-25T00:31:00.000-07:002011-10-26T00:36:50.274-07:00Find Me On Houzz: The Autumn Deck<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6282129351/" title="houzz_autumndeck by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="houzz_autumndeck" height="605" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6282129351_e68258d635_z.jpg" width="619" /></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This third installment on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/824249/thumbs/Guest-Picks--The-Autumn-Deck" style="color: #666666;">Houzz</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>was for the love of the season—the plaid, the woods and the ambers, the warm cider on a cold evening, sitting outside nestled among maples ablaze with color and all other thing autumn. Now if only it lasted for longer than a few days in Los Angeles. (Crossing fingers).</span></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-87900546671660038332011-10-24T17:17:00.000-07:002011-11-08T20:31:07.863-08:00Notes From: Apple Country<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">And so indeed the weekend did take us to an orchard and through the rolling roads of </span><a href="http://www.oakglen.net/" style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Oak Glen</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> looking for apples. What did we find? Apple butter, apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider. . . oh, and a raccoon named Claire. Sure, we rolled back down the hill, but as far as autumnal adventures go, it was pretty unbeatable. Evidence of the fun also </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soxPvgB68Vs&feature=feedu" style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">here</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">. </span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6278488010/" title="Apple by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple" height="878" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6278488010_4e97f767e7_b.jpg" width="619" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-85991590364645106202011-10-21T14:58:00.000-07:002011-10-24T01:21:57.603-07:00Swell Sip: Jolly Pumpkin<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since I fancy autumn so much, I couldn't help but create an outfit for a casual seasonal fete—perhaps a pumpkin-carving party or jabbering around the hearth with plenty of blankets. With a bit of whipping cream, warm notes of spice and a rum base, this <a href="http://pinterest.com/monkeyinla/monkey-in-la-swell-sips/" style="color: #999999;">SWELL SIP </a>is like pumpkin pie in a glass. Meaning, skip dessert and end the night with a Jolly Pumpkin. Here's to a very merry weekend!</span></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6265704874/" title="JollyPumpkin by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="JollyPumpkin" height="822" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6265704874_41c1358996_b.jpg" width="620" /></a><br />
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Once I came upon this petit online and brick and mortar shop, I marked in on my list for when I'm in France over the holidays. Something about the back-to-basics but with rich materials approach by contributing artisans makes you want to jump through the screen and peruse about. Their blog, chalk-full of sweet cat photos, other little must-sees in Paris, plus ways to incorporate Neest offerings into your decor, is simply swell. Check it out <a href="http://www.helloneest.com/" style="color: #999999;">here</a>. </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6263769249/" title="neest by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="neest" height="878" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6263769249_e6a522bd06_b.jpg" width="619" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-87313342342543444922011-10-18T11:01:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:02:06.992-07:00Space Monkey: Tipsy Parson<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tipsy Parson is </span><span style="font-size: small;">cheeky like Ouiser Boudreaux (I mean with a name like Tipsy Parson...), welcoming like Ruth Jamison, with a city sensibility and a lot of character. In short, it's </span><span style="font-size: small;">a charming eatery you'll want to wake up on a Sunday for due to their delicious Southern goodies like Pecan Sticky Buns and Fried Green Tomatoes perfect for sharing with friends like the lovely <a href="http://pullitogether.com/" style="color: #999999;">Mr. Kornegay</a> (because he's a fabulous Southern gentleman, of course). With its whimsical walls covered in plates and book wallpaper, weathered wooden tables and a verdant garden, it's the kind of place that makes me wish I lived in New York. Maybe just one weekend a month. Only in spring or fall. And only if I could eat here and at<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="http://www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com/" style="color: #999999;">Buttermilk Channel</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>each and every time. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6260870343_151bef80b6_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TipsyParson" border="0" height="911" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6260870343_151bef80b6_b.jpg" width="620" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-22283918903608200702011-10-17T23:20:00.000-07:002011-11-08T20:30:25.991-08:00Notes From: Malibu<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Sometimes you need to just get in the car and see where the road takes you. This road led to cups of clam chowder at a picnic table overlooking Point Mugu. Next Sunday it may lead to apple cider and a good walk through an orchard. Who knows?</span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6256753744/" title="Malibu by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6256780426/" title="Malibu by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="Malibu" height="878" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6256780426_8414d9e230_b.jpg" width="619" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-1855610868913343642011-10-11T22:33:00.000-07:002011-10-11T22:33:48.886-07:00Blog Find: A Wooden Nest<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">Oh, if only I was as talented as Ms. Lindsay! An Oregonian with a knack for creating anything she sets her mind to, her blog, <a href="http://awoodennest.blogspot.com/" style="color: #666666;">A Wooden Nest</a>, is evidence of her genius. While you explore her fantastic recipes and fit-for-fall knitting, I'm going to take a bit of a break from blogging to nurse a cold, be a single dog mum (Mr. is back on Friday) and get ready for the<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149187248510570" style="color: #666666;">Get Frosted Fete</a>. If you're in Los Angeles, stop by Frosted Cupcakery and get a free cupcake! See you Monday. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6236410239/" title="AWoodenNest by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="AWoodenNest" height="911" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6236410239_07b2166f3d_b.jpg" width="620" /></a>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-81591199731579209132011-10-07T11:30:00.000-07:002011-10-07T14:34:43.135-07:00Swell Sip: Morning, Autumn<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brisk autumn mornings in Los Angeles when the sun is out and the air is clear enough to realize how close we are both to the ocean and the mountains are simply perfection. It makes you wonder how you could ever live anywhere else, no? This <a href="http://www.monkeyinla.com/search/label/Swell%20Sip" style="color: #999999;">SWELL SIP</a>, a coffee and hazelnut concoction that is meant for sipping on any crisp day, is best had after an early Sunday spent munching on pain au chocolat while perusing flea markets and farmers markets. Come home, find the newspaper and enjoy while taking your sweet (and nutmeg-y time). Morning, autumn!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6220489961/" title="MorningAutumn by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="MorningAutumn" height="912" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6220489961_f531e66d3d_b.jpg" width="620" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">8. <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=12274&sid=561#" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Boy by Band of Outsiders Easy Shirt</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 9. </span><a href="http://shop.milkmade.eu/product/the-hill-side-non-selvedge-scalloped-dots-discharge-print-scarf" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hill-side Scarf</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 10. </span><a href="http://store.apolisglobal.com/event/store.category/categoryGUID/e200b435-02de-4866-8608-ed7b8ab1f503/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Apolis Market Bag</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> 11. </span><a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESBOOTS/boots/PRDOVR%7E53152/53152.jsp" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Minnetonka Suede Ankle Boots </a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">12. </span><a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/trousers/C4HL6-C4HR6/BOY+JEAN.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dtrousers%26seoterm%3dtrousers%2520shorts%26&pcat=trousers&adimage=" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Toast Boy Jean</a></span></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-73739525756752679692011-10-06T09:35:00.000-07:002011-10-07T10:09:21.779-07:00Stay In: Spiffy to Ritzy<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6220811166/" title="STAY-IN-spiffy by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="STAY-IN-spiffy" height="427" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6220811166_18e4d156ac_z.jpg" width="620" /></a><br />
Slowly but surely, the former glory of downtown is being restored piece by piece and if you follow my night out, you can taste for an evening how simply grand it can be. This is a <a href="http://www.monkeyinla.com/search/label/Stay%20In" style="color: #999999;">STAY IN</a> meant to transport you to a different era in Los Angeles, where the time was as rich as any other gilded city and the lights burned low with a bit of mystery, a bit of magic and a lot of good fun. But just remember, don't get too splifflicated and take any wooden nickels now, you hear? </span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
EAT: Sitting at 15 stories above Pershing Square in the aptly named Pershing Square Building, <a href="http://perchla.com/" style="color: #999999;">Perch</a> is a majestic eatery where you can experience the 1920s history of the building. With arched windows, a prime terrace and a menu that is a throwback to the Jazz Age, feed yourself well with the Perch au Noisette (perch in a butter bath with spring peas and tomato carpaccio), an Apple Tart Napoleon and a French 64 Cognac. <br />
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DRINK: Tucked away in the back of Cole's, <a href="http://213nightlife.com/thevarnish" style="color: #999999;">The Varnish</a> is a true speakeasy where the drinks are taken seriously and the art of conversation is king. Sitting in one of the dimly-lit booths, you can order up a drink based on your taste whether you're feeling a bit lemony, a bit dark and stormy or if you want, let the bartenders to take the lead and whip you up something special. <br />
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STAY: Occupying the 10th-12th floors of the 131-year-old <a href="http://www.laac.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=245363&ssid=101356&vnf=1" style="color: #999999;">Los Angeles Athletic Club</a>, the hotel is gloriously decorated in rich grays and warm browns with leather chairs that beckon you to cozy up and beds as big as some New York City apartments. But the real gem of staying here is getting to spend a Sunday taking a dip in the Plunge, the Olympic-sized azure pool that was home to, well, 1932 Olympians. Secret: Go to the 5th floor and walk away from the locker room, turn left and go to the end of the hall. There you'll find a small window that looks into the pool where coaches sat to assess the dives of games-bound divers. </span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-42817152055995544362011-10-05T12:10:00.000-07:002011-10-05T12:16:46.325-07:00Gift Guide: Secret Study<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6213079665/" title="SecretStudy by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6214737527/" title="SecretStudy by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="SecretStudy" height="924" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6214737527_eceda407f2_b.jpg" width="619" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: xx-small;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Last-Tycoon-Penguin-Hardback-Classics/dp/0141194081/ref=pd_sim_b4">Penguin Classics</a> 2. <a href="http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/rabbit-shot-glass-pr-29051.html">Velocity</a> 3. <a href="http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Blackbird_Vintage_Vintage_Balister_Small_Wood_Pipe_20423.html">Blackbird</a> 4. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22539829&catId=HOME-SERVE&pushId=HOME-SERVE&popId=HOME&navCount=12&color=014&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE">Anthropologie</a> 5. <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/gifts/Horn-Magnifier/882709029588-item.html?ref=by-shop%3agifts%3astudydesktop-accessories%3alist%3a12">Chapters Indigo</a> 6. <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Richard-Nixon-Throw/?cat=424&initial=4285">Jonathan Adler</a> 7. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70934202/portrait-of-brutus-ornate-vintage-metal?image_id=230879978">Beat Up Creations </a>8. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Areaware-HARBE-Bestow-Hand-Hook/dp/B002TUEZAU/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317785086&sr=1-13">Areaware</a> 9. <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/product.php?productid=4635">Jayson Home</a> 10. <a href="http://fieldnotesbrand.com/shop/">Field Notes</a> 11. <a href="http://www.burkedecor.com/Set-of-6-Rocking-Whiskey-Glasses-p/5015280.htm">Burke</a></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-33569659176042859962011-10-04T22:57:00.000-07:002011-10-04T22:57:26.830-07:00Reading List: Table Gathering<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44747242@N02/6213593804/" title="ReadingListTableGathering by MonkeyinLA, on Flickr"><img alt="ReadingListTableGathering" height="630" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6213593804_39108f5379_z.jpg" width="620" /></a><br />
<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">While looking forward to an upcoming gastronomic adventure with fellow foodies, I am on the lookout for recipes and stories to guide the way. Soon I will share tales of these gatherings in hopes to inspire others to slow down and sit regularly with wonderful company and food. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Suppers-Underground-Restaurants-Warehouses/dp/1570615462/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317794144&sr=1-1">Secret Suppers</a> 2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Imbibe-Absinthe-Cocktail-Professor-Featuringthe/dp/0399532870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317794156&sr=1-1">Imbibe</a> 3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Book-1926-Reprint-Sideboard/dp/1440413894/ref=pd_sim_b6">The Cocktail Book</a> 4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/VOLT-ink-Recipes-Stories-Brothers/dp/1616281618/ref=sr_1_96?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317793359&sr=1-96">Volt Ink. </a></span></span></div>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422881262629589300.post-59173703915654508832011-09-30T11:20:00.000-07:002011-09-30T18:43:38.963-07:00Swell Sip: Harvest Moon<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">The arrival of October has me overlooking the fickle weather in Los Angeles (Will it be gray? Will it be hot?) to find pieces of autumn like this A.P.C. Tartan Bag that just beckons to be taken away for the weekend. No matter the weather, a tall glass of fresh-pressed apple cider with a suckerpunch of moonshine and a swirl of cinnamon simple syrup and you're going to be feeling fall. Too much of this <a href="http://www.monkeyinla.com/search/label/Swell%20Sip" style="color: #999999;">SWELL SIP</a> and you'll fall. So be careful and drink slowly. Here's to the harvest! </span></div><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: xx-small;">8. <a href="http://www.readsclothingproject.com/products/holden-grey-oxford">R.C.P. Holden Grey Oxford</a> 9. <a href="http://www.saltoptics.com/detail.php?id=139&pageindex=3&categoryid=1&orderby=2">SALT Optics</a> 10. <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=12757&sid=7&pid;=">A.P.C. Tartan Travel Bag</a> 11.<a href="http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/OPENING+CEREMONY/dept/tcshoesm/tskay/7B4C1203/rr/1/cod10/44355474LN/sts/sr_tcshoesm3"> Opening Ceremony High Top Dress Shoes</a> 12. <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/301860">J.Crew Slim Leg 484 Selvedge Jeans</a></span></span>Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11200036198780673986noreply@blogger.com0