It’s been a while since I’ve featured a Long Beach shop here on the blog, but I am excited to share with you one of LB’s newest editions – Snake Oil Provisions. SOP is a men’s shop with high quality,…
Orn Hansen | Long Beach
It’s been a while since I’ve done a local small shop. Quite frankly I sort of ran out of local shop ideas, so if you’re a reader and have some long beach favorites please let me know! Anyhow, last fall…
Makai Coffee | Long Beach
yay! long beach’s got a new coffee shop – makai coffee the owner david and barista nick are very friendly and passionate about their coffee. the space is modern and clean filled with elementary type school chairs. they use all…
Blu Button Boutique | Long Beach
while i still think it’s hard to find great eats in long beach there is one thing i know you can find in lb and that’s unique vintage and retro items. blu button boutique is a women’s fashion and accessories…
Flea Espresso | Long Beach
a few weeks ago i stopped by flea espresso a newish coffee bar in long beach and had one of the prettiest drinks ever. the lavender steamer – made with a home made lavender syrup and some milk topped with…
Make Collectives + La Femme Vintage | Long Beach
have you guys seen this shop small commercial? it was actually filmed in long beach! while i drive past this area all the time i never took the time to stop by in any of the shops, but after i…
The Little Shop
i stopped by canvas shop over the holidays and spotted a new shop had opened up next door, appropriately titled “the little shop”. what a little gem, despite the size they carry some wonderful unique home items. they have handmade…
Explore Long Beach + Port LB
i can’t believe that in a week it will mark my forth year living in long beach. still after living here four years, if i am not working or traveling i usually spend by days at the beach so there…
Shop Small + Twig and Willow
last year american express asked me to document some of my favorite places to shop/eat small in collaboration with small business saturday, i was thrilled about the opportunity. there are lots of places i love in los angeles and i…
Explore Long Beach + Canvas Shop // Seal Beach
well technically canvas shop is located in seal beach not long beach, but i am in love with this store. i stumbled upon this gem a few weeks ago while i was shopping at the adjacent floral shop. at first…
Explore Long Beach + Blue Windows
one of my favorites stores in long beach is blue windows it has a mix of everything – from clothing and home goods to stationery and kids stuff. it is a great place to look for gifts and the fact…
Explore Long Beach + Lord Windsor
since i moved here in 2009 i have to admit if im in long beach and not at the home/office i am on the beach playing volleyball. in an effort to try to explore long beach more i am starting…