There’s a lot that one can bitch about when living in a sprawling urban metropolis – the traffic, the noise, the chaos… But then there are the little, fabulous flashes of beauty that can only be created in a city of spirits vying for attention. Look up. Look down. Look around. What do you see?
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Downtown And Chinatown
I revisited the golden era of Los Angeles this weekend; the Los Angeles Conservancy sponsored an event at one of the famous movie palaces in downtown L.A. – the Orpheum. At this sumptuous example of bygone glamour, they held a screening of Chinatown, one of my all-time favorite films. I’d never seen the movie before [...]
Posted by emmajames on April 16, 2012
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The TR6 And Dreams Of Bond
On one of my walks through the Hollywood Hills this weekend, I came upon this magical car… Now, I am not a “car person.” I know nothing about cars. I have a AAA card for a reason. And I simply sigh upon catching sight of the numerous dents and scratched on my trusty ole Toyota [...]
Posted by emmajames on April 9, 2012
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Shoes In Pieces
I love shoes. In fact, they are the only thing, except kitchen utensils, for which I enjoy shopping and, unlike kitchen utensils, they are put to good use. My friends know my passion for shoes which is why I ended up with those shoe Christmas ornaments that the MOMA shop made popular in the 1990′s. [...]
Posted by emmajames on September 27, 2011
http://pleasurenotes.com/shoes-in-pieces/
Bouquets That Never Die
Do you remember when I stumbled upon those amazing wedding bouquets made out of vintage jewelry? (I actually inspired a friend to choose gems over blossoms for her wedding because of that post – how cool is that?!) Well, I’ve found another alternative to the easily wilted and eventual decaying floral arrangement brides and first [...]
Posted by emmajames on September 23, 2011
http://pleasurenotes.com/bouquets-that-never-die/
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