Oh breakfast…i love you.

June 1, 2010Leave a comment

Anyone who knows me well or reads this blog on a regular basis, knows I am a breakfast junkie. If I could I would eat it every single moment of the day. On my travels, I recently discovered La Dijonaise, a delicious French cafe with killer breakfast specials. It’s in the heart of the Culver City/Helms district & I’m disappointed I didn’t find this place sooner! (plus it’s right by the amazingly drool-worthy Room & Board store) The restaurant is light and airy & has an amazing selection of French pastries to enjoy with your yummy cup of coffee. Since discovering this little food haven, I’ve eaten here an obscene amount of times. It’s won me over with it’s filling omelets & tasty savory crepes! Another reason to love breakfast… 8703 Washington Boulevard, Culver City California 90232 tel: (310) 287-2770

Monica is…drenched with color.

May 26, 2010Leave a comment

It has been weeks since I had the whole weekend off & I was due for some much needed sight seeing. After having breakfast, I decided to soak up the sun & visit Placita Olvera. Years had flown by since my last visit to this Los Angeles landmark & wondered if anything had changed. To my surprise, everything was just as I remembered it; buzzing with people, great food & music from the mariachi bands. I inhaled delicious taquitos from a local stand & loved exploring the countless little shops filled with artifacts. The colors were so vibrant & pure, I instantly picked up many decorating ideas for my apartment & can’t wait to execute them soon!

Is summer here yet?

May 13, 20102 Comments

Perhaps, I’m just incredibly impatient. Summer needs to be here pronto! I’m generally a winter person, who loves the chill & any excuse to wear a coat in LA. Yet there’s nothing better than the ease of warm breezes, sunsets at 8pm, & carefree days. As the weather improves, I can’t help but seize moments & capture little snapshots of some favorite places. Some of these textures make me yearn for pops of color & gleaming metallic, ideal for my new summer staples…let the summer wish list begin!

the ceiling at the conga room, downtown la

the best $9 canvas tote & demi going safari

my "go to" stationary haunt, lundeen's in culver city

the shades of milky grays...

nothing more relaxing than water rippling

i must find a sundress with these colors

Monica is…feelin’ foxy.

April 28, 2010April 28, 2010Leave a comment

Sheesh! it’s been a long while! I was MIA, for weeks & sort of still feel lost without my own laptop, since the “great shutdown of 2010”. Borrowing one is better than nothing, but it’s surely not the same. I’ve been working a new job (which I still don’t know about…sigh*), but one of the pros is discovering Foxy’s Restaurant. I am such a sucker for good old American diner food & never pass up a chance to try a new place. This has the classics, but without all of the cheesy decor. (well, there is the charming toaster at your table so you get it just right) Exceptional service & breakfast was heavenly with large colorful plates of omlettes, avocado, country potatoes & fresh baked bread. They even bring you the paper as soon as you sit down! hehe, too bad I’m terribly iphone dependent, but a nice touch. Foxy’s Restaurant 206 W Colorado St Glendale, CA 91204

the toaster!

Monica is…letting the sun shine on.

March 17, 2010Leave a comment

Things have been so hectic again that I neglected posting for a while. Started a new job (which I’m still on the fence about), but trying to keep so that I can get a desktop & work on a new project. It’s so tough to start & actually finish something, but I have to try right? Inspiration is everywhere & Los Angeles has been especially beautiful…I stole a few shots of my favorite things from the past weeks…