compañía de café…

July 7, 2014July 9, 20141 Comment

after seeing this coffee shop pop up on my feeds, i had to venture to the valley to experience this treasure for myself. compañía de café is one of those places that has to be seen in person to really enjoy the intense colors, rich smells, & hospitable staff. the mexican influence is heavy, yet intriguingly modern. i was in a very happy place. as a mexican, i felt instantly at home. i tried several drinks, ranging from the horchata latte, aguas frias, to the standout carbonated tamarind cold brew. everything was meticulously cared for that my only gripe (if any!) would be that it’s oh so far. a definite trek, but worth every bit of valley traffic…

compañía de café | 110 north maclay ave san fernando, ca 91340 | for more info read this

coffee chats…

May 2, 2014September 30, 2015Leave a comment

just had a recent coffee date with fellow instagram/twitter friend (and now real friend!) chermelle aka the coffeetographer from smdlr.com. it’s a nice thing to connect with people via social media. many of your followers share the same interests and likes, so it’s nice to venture past our phones & meet in real life. we chatted about where we grew up, passions, & why we love being in the presence of coffee shops.

nestled behind a flower lined bush, we met at bar nine collective in culver city. with just days being open, this beautiful coffee shop has managed to pick up quite the following amongst the growing la coffee community.

“service, hospitality, & of course amazing coffee, make for a great experience”

bar nine collective | 3515 helms avenue, culver city, california 90232 | instagram: barninecoffee

commodity goods…

March 25, 2014March 25, 2014Leave a comment

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i am a self-professed fragrance junkie. since i was a child, i have always been fascinated with perfume and it’s sensory power. i feel like scent can bring you back to a place, a memory, & make you feel all around better. if i happen to skip a spray in the morning, i feel like i’m missing a bit of me. so, imagine my excitement when commodity came out with the brilliant idea, to bring the sometimes overwhelming process of scent shopping to your door step!

after ordering, the try-on kit arrives neatly packaged with all the useful tips you’ll need to find your next signature scent. once you narrow it down (and let me tell you it’s quite hard!) you’ll find a nice credit sitting in your cart towards your full size or travel size purchase. the pressure of figuring out “will this scent work for me?” , near a salesperson is gone. it’s on your own terms. man or woman will love this nifty service! it’s beautifully designed so the fragrance shines through, not the marketing noise…

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vacation daydreams…

March 15, 2014March 15, 2014Leave a comment

it feels like my early vacation to a little border town from puerto vallarta was so long ago. non-touristy, boca de tomatlan was the perfect place to lay low, relax & enjoy late nights laughing with friends. the days were filled with epic views of the coastal terrains & no shortage of homemade prepared meals. it’s safe to say it was paradise, even if for a few sweet days…

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ace hotel downtown…

January 20, 2014January 20, 20142 Comments

it’s the start of the new year & in los angeles all the buzz is about the ace hotel setting up shop. one can’t help, but want to see with their own eyes the transformation of the old united artists theatre. so i made a morning of this field trip & it is stunning. as a lover of breakfast, the meal at la chapter was one of the best plates ever, along with a latte from stumptown roasters. the staff was attentive & quite charming. so for all the talks about this “new kid”, it’s worth your time. welcome ace!
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