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These robes, socks, blankets, pillows, and candles can foster a cozy 2020
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Soak up the Christmas spirit at Enchanted, a mile-long route through 10 light installations throughout Descanso Gardens.
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The mile-long loop of Griffith Park’s Holiday Light Festival is an outing that many Angelenos have enjoyed since long before their children started walking.
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Is the quintessential L.A. home a Midcentury Modern dream, stately Craftsman or a colorful Spanish Colonial? Take a tour and decide for yourself.
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As an artist, designer, creative director and bestselling author, Justina Blakeney has always been intrigued by the power of mixing things up, particularly in Los Angeles. When she was a student majoring in world arts and cultures at UCLA in 2001, Blakeney co-created a thesis project called Infinity Magazine that emphasized the hyperlocal diversity of Los Angeles. “The issue explored 24 hours in Los Angeles,” says the 44-year-old author of “Jungalow: Decorate Wild.” “We visited different locatio…
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Some people may favor experiences over physical things when it comes to gifts, but let’s be real: Few can resist the beauty and charm of jewelry. From delicate pearls and reiki-infused gold chains to hand-foraged wildflowers set in resin, there is something for everyone on this year’s jewelry roundup. And like last year’s list, all of them are made in Southern California. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. Vintage-loving jeweler Araceli Concordia h…
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Want to purchase meaningful gifts for the holidays? Head to one of these Los Angeles gift shops highlighting local makers and independent brands.
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If you’re looking for thoughtful holiday gifts that feel more personal than what you might find at big-box stores or on Amazon, why not try looking in your backyard? From handmade clothing and ceramics to lamps and skincare products, we’ve pinpointed 22 of the best gifts to give your friends, loved ones and acquaintances that you won’t find anywhere else. And all of them are made in L.A. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. Nothing says “Today is goi…
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Like with the Pacific Ocean, you can often smell California native plants long before you spot them in nature. But you no longer have to head outdoors to hiking trails, local parks and specialty nurseries to experience their rejuvenating perfume. L.A. Times Plants has teamed up with Los Angeles-based P.F. Candle Co. for a limited-edition candle collection that celebrates native plants and brings the intoxicating scents of the Golden State indoors. After meeting with staff writers Lisa Boone and…
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Ken Gun Min is a daydreamer. “I have one foot in reality and the other in fantasy,” the painter says as he sits on the floor of his Koreatown studio and sews beads onto a finished canvas. “I have a fantasy-oriented brain. I am constantly daydreaming and creating stories.” Walking through his 1920 Spanish home and studio, which he shares with his partner of 22 years, you can’t resist being captivated by his stories, which he tells through the strokes of the Korean pearl pigments and Western oil p…
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Mark your calendar. Here’s a guide on where to shop in L.A. for handmade clothes, ceramics, accessories, jewelry and more this holiday season.
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