New Orleans
I was in New Orleans all last week for work and it was a blast. We did a Shoe Drop at an elementary school (see my post about it here!) and I stayed to visit some other ones for future events. I had been to NOLA before but this time I got a chance to really explore it a little more. The city, particularly the French Quarter, has SO much character...both in the people and the architecture. I found myself fascinated (actually, obsessed) with the balcony railings and metal works on doors and old mail boxes. Lots of fun inspirations :)
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Rooftop party? Yes, please
Good friends + drinks + astro turf + skyscrapers + pool= a perfect Saturday afternoon. Celebrated my friend Brian's b-day at The Standard Downtown last Saturday before flying out to New Orleans for work. Too bad I couldn't stick around for the evening dance sessions under the city lights and eerrr...stars.
Coachella - never too late
Finally got around to downloading my photos from our crazy Coachella weekend. We camped, danced, baked in the sun, and got a little loose. Here's a snippet of the action... [gallery columns="2"]
I should just move there already...
Saturday had to be one of the funnest full-day I've had in a while. Started off with a guided walking tour of "Downtown's Evolving Skyline", had lunch and took a break at Lost Souls Cafe on 4th St, was all feathers in for "World Pillow Fight Day" @ Pershing Square, attended a friend's art opening in Pasadena, then was back in Downtown for my brother in-law's birthday @ Seven Grand. Phew...no wonder I slept all day Sunday! See photos ... [gallery columns="2"]
Fashion, fries, and a large wiener
Stopped by the launch of the Trovata temporary space in Beverly Hills. I have always loved their seaward sensibility (they are based in Newport after all!) but there was one white top in particular that had me drooling. Had I not just paid my taxes I might have splurged!
Even more impressive was their decor - vintage treasures highlighted as works of art inside antiqued frames. Totally something I would do if I were to ever open a brick & mortar - it looked great.
Dinner was next on the agenda so we went a diner near by. Decided it was unnecessary to post a pic of my half eaten basket of fries BUT - what does qualify for a shot of glory is this:
