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.
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.
My absolute favorite guide to Paris — I take it every time I go to Paris and mark where I’ve been. Each page is a detailed map of a section of the city. Easy to use, easy to stash in your bag, and means you’re never alone! They make these maps for most cities — I always buy one before I go somewhere new.
How did I miss that Kolo came out with a fantastic looking modular travel diary/journal/scrapbooking system in March?
We’re still in Vermont, in this house, soaking up green leaves and cool breezes. I grew up in Vermont and I’ve had fun eating all my favorite foods that are local (pretzels from the Vermont Pretzel Company, Chinese food at Panda North, sesame noodles from the Brattleboro Coop). It’s been nice to get some sun and Alex loves being outdoors here. Lovely image from here.
Remember this awesome vintage trailer and the one I wanted to buy on ebay? Well, now we can stay in a groovy vintage airstream in upstate new york for just $65 a night.
Dear Readers, I asked you a few months ago for advice on where to stay in Miami and you delivered great advice in spades! In the end, I decided not to go — I had thought I wanted a blow-out birthday hotel weekend someplace warm, but these days due to the bun in the oven, when I’m tired, I’m EXHAUSTED. And who wants to be tired in Miami? Not me! Instead, Tim is taking me to my favorite restaurants, Sfoglia!
However, I did lots of research on Miami hotels before I finally made up my mind. Here were my top three picks:
The Raleigh. This boutique luxury hotel close to the ocean (don’t you love the red cushions on the beach?) seems to have it all. Rooms start at $325.
The Hotel. A bit of a hidden gem, this hotel (with lovely garden) includes beach chairs and umbrellas in the room price. Rooms start at $275.
The Standard. The spa seems to be a focus here, complete with a pool scene. Rooms start at $265.
NB: The Setai looks over the top pretentiously decorated and is incredibly expensive ($750 a night). If someone else was paying (like a long lost great aunt with a Rolls and a driver), I’d love to spend a night as part of her entourage. Also, the consensus is that The Delano seems to have seen better days, and is a bit dated (so, maybe there are better places to spend vacaction pennies).
