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…
Baco Mercat
while i’ve only been able to dine at baco mercat once, i am completely smitten. i’ve been reading and lusting over the food at baco mercat for quite some time now and finally had some lunch there the other day….
Shop Small + Pie Hole LA
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…
Shop Small + Poketo
East Borough
a few weeks ago jonathan lo and i had lunch over at east borough. it’s located in the camp at costa mesa a hipster spot with a few cute shops and eateries like umami burger. east borough always caught my…
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…
Shop Small + Heist
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…
Shop Small + Huset
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…