We made it to LA in one piece and are feeling fantastic! Alex was an amazing traveller. Not a peep (although a few joyful shrieks) for the six hour flight. We had sublime fish tacos for lunch, followed by a walk on the beach. This is the view from our room. A perfect antidote to my NYC winter blahs.

I was scouting around today for new toys for Alex so we’d have some new toys for the six hour plane ride to the West Coast.  While it may not come on the plane with us, I fell in love with this sweet puzzle from Beleduc ($13.95).

We’re headed to Los Angeles next week for a low key vacation.  I just want to eat good food and explore the city since I’ve never been before. On my list: Tavern for breakfast and Bake Lab for sweets!  Found via Happy Lady Eats.   Also of interest: the Craft and Folk Art Museum.

Holly over at online boutique Magpie Lovely is offering AGDS readers 15% off any purchase!  (Thank you Holly!). Use coupon AG15 now through Saturday at midnight (March 6th).

My picks include 1) chevron dress, $59; 2) exploding undies $12; 3) rainbow ball $20 (great gift for babies under 6 months); 4) “ham” onesie $37; 5) pirate undies $12.

I keep a file on my computer called “clutter” and I’m finding all sorts of goodies in there today. The first two are from an apartment listing I saw online in 2007.  I love the grey in the living room and black in the kitchen (love the light wide wooden floorboards).  All that woodwork in the living room conceals storage. These next two are from Remodalista.

Carousel, Paris 2006 from Design Scouting on Vimeo.

In my ongoing computer file clean up I found this 24 second video from our trip to Paris in 2006.  I don’t usually like video on the web, but at 24 seconds it gives you a tiny taste of Paris, just like eating a macaroon.

I’m still uncluttering.  This week I’ve been organizing eight years of computer clutter.  Bonus: I found this shot of berries and it made me happy.