tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82627361837822243452024-03-05T04:35:05.837-08:00reaching robynReaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-29430234440932985992015-06-22T01:08:00.002-07:002015-06-22T01:08:13.567-07:00Hello, and where to from here.Hey there!<br />
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I'm not here anymore, I know! This blog has served me well over the years, as an amazing way to catalogue our round-the-world trip of 2012, the best of our time in LA, and a spot to share some of my thoughts on the world and my place in it.<br />
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But I'm going to be honest with you, I just don't have time for it for anymore! I'm so so busy with work and life, and just plain living to be writing about it all the time.<br />
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But rather than delete all this content, I thought I'd just leave it here because there are still some valuable resources, and things you may want to explore.<br />
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This post is designed to serve as a table of contents to the highlights of this blog, in case you're planning a road trip, or thinking of moving to Los Angeles, or keen to eat at some amazing restaurants.<br />
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If you're not interested in any of those things, and maybe you're just looking for me - <a href="http://www.robyndavie.com/">you can find me here, on my new website</a>, showcasing my photography work, my creative endeavours, and even a photo blog!<br />
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But in the meantime, here is one helluva table of contents:<br />
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1 ~ First up, exploring Los Angeles:<br />
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An <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/guide-to-los-angeles.html">overview to my four part guide</a> to the city.<br />
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2 ~ Preparing for a road trip across America?<br />
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An <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101.html">overview of tips and ideas</a>!<br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101-planning-big-drive.html">Planning</a> the big ride.<br />
Here's my <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2013/01/road-trip-101-top-ten-items.html">top ten items</a> to take.<br />
What to do <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101-on-road-needs-link.html">on the road</a>.<br />
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3 ~ The road trip itself! In 2012 we drove over 7000 miles from New York to Los Angeles. This is what we saw:<br />
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The <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-road-trip-overview.html">Road Trip Overview</a>.<br />
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4 ~ New York City:<br />
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Before we started on our road trip, we spent a month in New York. <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/09/one-month-in-new-york-city.html">Here is the blog post</a>, with links to individual posts about different things we did.<br />
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5 ~ My husband certainly knows what makes a good restaurant tick, and what makes great food amazing. Read his restaurant reviews here:<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/husband-eats-yet-again.html">New York City</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/husband-speaks-up.html">Europe</a><br />
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Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-82197550714841674272014-09-24T17:23:00.000-07:002014-09-24T17:23:00.041-07:00This is something I reeeeeeeally believe in.Long live the nap.<br />
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It's the best pathway to being a happy creative.</div>
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<br />Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-2918314123116358652014-09-17T14:49:00.001-07:002014-09-17T14:49:28.011-07:00A Simple Thank You<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="515" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/H9LGBBWTGgk?rel=0" width="620"></iframe>Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-85265944833531373292014-09-15T13:06:00.000-07:002014-09-15T13:08:01.621-07:00When Novels Were Bad For You<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 23px;">"She will tell you about how, when she was small, she could lose herself in a novel for hours, and now, all she can do is watch the tweets swim by like glittery fish in the river of time-she-will-never-get-back."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23px;">There are times when I hate myself for being oh-so-consumed by my facebook news feed, rather than picking up a great book. I've found that something that definitely helps me is having a book loaded on my phone, on the Kindle app - for those doctors-waiting-room-moments, when you do need something to pass the time. Now if only I could stop my fingers from tapping straight on the facebook app, rather than the Kindle one!</span>Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-67488609347363375452014-09-12T11:39:00.000-07:002014-09-15T14:27:06.157-07:00IncredibleMy father-in-law sent me this mind-blowing video this morning. What an incredible photographer:<br />
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Headshots from this week, with the oh-so-sweet Taylor!</div>
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I finally managed to convince Husband to let me take his photo. And it worked out so well! I have so much love for this man, and I think he looks pretty phenomenal in these pics, if I say so myself.</div>
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Photographs by me.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-59894911392258659422014-09-08T21:02:00.000-07:002014-10-06T18:26:16.085-07:00Guide to Los AngelesSince moving out to LA about two years ago, we've had a slew of wonderful visitors, friends and family pop into town - either just to holiday, or to stay for good. And, as to be expected, they're always after some hints and tips and tricks and ideas. Over the years we've sent out brief emails, jotted down lists, and texted out maps, but it does finally feel like it is time to draw up a bit of a guide, to our experiences of Los Angeles, and what I think is worth visiting, and not.<br />
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So, I've split it up into a few blog posts, by area:<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake & Los Feliz</a> (my 'hood)<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a><br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a><br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a><br />
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I've also made a list of the <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">ultimate tourist things</a> to do in this town.<br />
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And I thought I'd include here just a few suggestions for making the most out of your stay in LA:<br />
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1. HAPPY HOUR<br />
I can't emphasise this enough. If you can switch up your meal times and grab an early dinner you can save big bucks. Or just grab a great round of drinks!<br />
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2. RESERVATIONS<br />
This city is packed to the rafters. If you'd like to go out for a meal on the weekend, do phone ahead and make a reservation.<br />
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3. CAR HIRE<br />
Los Angeles is big, and spread out! You will need a car, seriously.<br />
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4. UBER<br />
That said, uber is a fantastic option for getting around, especially at night time, when you'll pay a $10000 fine for getting caught drinking and driving.<br />
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5. AIRBNB<br />
You can find some great spots to stay in and around town on airbnb, and often get to meet some locals in the process.<br />
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6. TIPPING<br />
You have to add a tip! A good rule of thumb is to double the tax (which will be printed on your bill), or to make sure you're hitting between 15-20%.<br />
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7. TAX<br />
Speaking of tax, in Los Angeles you're looking at around 9% added onto everything you purchase, at the time of purchase. So be prepared to hear a much higher price when you get to the check-out than you were originally expecting.<br />
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8. PARKING<br />
Don't ever assume that you can just park somewhere - you can't park anywhere in this city. Or at least not without ready at least three parking signs, and feeding the meter. Pay careful attention here, the fines are hefty!<br />
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For those people looking to move to LA, these are some of the resources we found useful:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.immihelp.com/">Immi Help</a><br />
A website packed with details about visas, green cards and health insurance.<br />
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2. <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/">Craigslist</a><br />
Everything from apartments to furniture to jobs to the world. There's some real junk on there too, so you'll need to sort through it carefully.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.westsiderentals.com/">West Side Rentals</a><br />
The best resource for finding an apartment/house. You pay a fee ($60 for 60 days), but at least that means you're finding the good stuff. We found all our apartments through this website!<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.jogalloway.com/?page_id=2341">Breaking Into The Industry</a><br />
This blog has some great insight into what it means to be an actor in this town, and some good tips and tricks.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/">LA Weekly</a><br />
A good daily dose of news and events around Los Angeles. I get it in my Facebook feed.<br />
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6. <a href="http://home.lacasting.com/">LA Casting</a><br />
"Where the industry goes to work". Join up to network with fellow industry peeps. If you have an agent out here, they'll sign you up for free.<br />
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7. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/helloDoLA?fref=ts">DoLA</a><br />
What to do in LA - parties, events, specials.<br />
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These areas didn't quite make the cut in my book, but I can't quite leave out huge big gaps in my Guide to Los Angeles, so I'll let the internet do the talking:<br />
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<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/beverly-hills">Beverly Hills</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/santa-monica">Santa Monica</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/beach-cities-lax">Beach Cities/LAX</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/valley">The Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/pasadena">Pasadena</a><br />
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This is one big sprawling city, the second most populous in the United States (after New York), covering around <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22px;">1,215 km</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 1;">2. </sup></span>Thanks Wikipedia!<br />
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I'll keep adding!<br />
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This was one hot afternoon. Temps above 100 degrees! My camera kept overheating, and I'm surprised Jesika managed to keep it cool. She is one great chick.</div>
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Photographs by me.<br />
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My love of photography and photographs has definitely awakened a need in me to record and document life a little better. I mean, what is the point of taking all these pictures just to store them away in some computer?</div>
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So, of late I've been working on printing out a few more photo books, and it made me think of the previous books I've worked on - our wedding album, and a few 60th birthday gifts now.</div>
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Here's some sneak peaks from previous books:</div>
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The Disney Concert Hall - modelled after the <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/07/bucket-list.html">Bilboa Guggenheim Museum</a>. DTLA. You can take a free self-tour if you're a real music junkie, like my brother. Frankly, after seeing the real deal myself in Bilboa, I wasn't easily impressed.<br />
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Take a car-free trip around downtown LA <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/discover-downtown-los-angeles-car-free">with this guide</a>.<br />
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Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour - my brother and I went on this tour while he was visiting. You actually get a lot of bang for your buck, and see quite a bit of interesting stuff! The tour guide was very knowledgable, and it was fun to see the inner workings of Warner Brothers. PS - there is no non-VIP tour, they just call it that to make you feel fancy.<br />
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Pink's Hot Dogs - a Hollywood institution. Road side, every possible combination. Not overly palatable though.<br />
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Universal Studios - worth a visit after your stop at the Warner Brothers tour - they're reasonably close to each other, and there's a large section that you can wander around without actually having to go in to the Universal Studios park - which is a giant theme park. I've heard good things, but I've never been.<br />
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Disney Land - we were lucky enough to visit Disney World on our road trip across the US, and as such have not felt the need to visit Disney Land out here in California. But once again, I've heard good things. Disney World was friggin incredible, even for us mostly-grown-up adults, and it's one of those proper American experiences.<br />
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LACMA - The LA museum of contemporary and modern art, or some such. I'm so sophisticated. I've explored the grounds, but never been in. You need to get a photo under these lights, no matter what.<br />
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La Brea Tar Pits - on the same property as LACMA. A good dose of history, and actual bubbling tar pits.<br />
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Pann's Diner - feeling a bit peckish after your long flight? This diner is right by the airport, and was where they shot Pulp Fiction. A good intro to Hollywood.<br />
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The Grove - the ultimate mall experience. At least this one is mostly outdoors, and actually visually pleasing. But you can get your shopping on, grab some lunch, watch a movie, die of a sugar over-load at Sprinkles Cupcakes (a right of passage, you have to try it), and even visit The Grove Farmers Market - which is quaint, and a little more off the beaten track. I particularly like The Grove at Christmas time, they sure do know how to make it pretty. If you're staying over on the east side of LA (which I'd highly recommend), the Americana at Brand, in Glendale, is our very own version of The Grove, just without the farmers market. (Picture from the Google.)<br />
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In N Out Burger - don't miss out. Get it animal style.<br />
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Still want more?<br />
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Here's <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32655-Activities-Los_Angeles_California.html">Trip Advisor's 350 Things To Do In LA</a>.<br />
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'Where LA' racks up the <a href="http://wherela.com/blog/2012/05/14/top-20-venues-for-live-music-in-los-angeles/">Twenty Top Venues</a> for watching live music in LA. And, the <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2014/07/03/10-best-la-bars-and-restaurants-with-live-music">10 best LA bars and restaurants to listen to live music</a>.<br />
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Also, you can see my other guides here: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a>, and <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">Tourist-ville</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-road-trip-diaries.html">The Road Trip Diaries Begins</a><br />
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In the summer of 2012 Husband and I embarked on an incredible journey across America, after spending a <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/09/one-month-in-new-york-city.html">month in New York City</a>. We drove over 7000 miles across this gigantic continent, in about 44 days. We stopped and explored and ate and feasted at every opportunity. Here are the links to each of the individual posts I did at the time, each loaded with pictures, restaurant and hotel suggestions, and fun things to do.<br />
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The On The Road (OTR) posts feature our drives from city to city, which was after all, the main point of the journey. Often we stopped off at other places along the way, so those are worthwhile having a look at as well.<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-road-trip-diaries-woodstock-ny.html">Woodstock</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-cambridge-ma.html">Cambridge</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-cambridge-to-portland.html">Cambridge to Portland</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-portland-me.html">Portland</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-portland-to-washington.html">Portland to Washington</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-washington-dc.html">Washington</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-washington-to-orlando.html">Washington to Orlando</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-orlando-fl.html">Orlando</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-orlando-to-miami.html">Orlando to Miami</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-miami-fl.html">Miami</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-miami-adventure.html">Miami (contd.)</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-miami-to-lynchburg.html">Miami to Lynchburg</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-lynchburg-tn.html">Lynchburg</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-lynchburg-to-new-orleans.html">Lynchburg to New Orleans</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-new-orleans-la.html">New Orleans</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-new-orleans-to-austin.html">New Orleans to Austin</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-road-trip-diaries-austin-tx.html">Austin</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/10/on-road-austin-to-santa-fe.html">Austin to Santa Fe</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-road-trip-diaries-santa-fe-nm.html">Santa Fe</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/on-road-santa-fe-to-grand-canyon.html">Santa Fe to Grand Canyon</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-road-trip-diaries-grand-canyon-az.html">Grand Canyon</a><br />
OTR: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/on-road-grand-canyon-to-death-valley.html">Grand Canyon to Death Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-road-trip-diaries-death-valley-ca.html">Death Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-road-trip-diaries-los-angeles-ca.html">Los Angeles</a><br />
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And here are my road trip guides:<br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101.html">Road Trip 101</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101-planning-big-drive.html">Planning the Big Drive</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/12/road-trip-101-on-road-needs-link.html">On The Road</a><br />
<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2013/01/road-trip-101-top-ten-items.html">Top Ten Items To Take</a><br />
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Every second Sunday of the month. Hugest market I have ever seen! Antiques, clothing, furniture, scraps, novelties, everything ever. Totally worth it, but go early (9-ish) before it gets too hot, and too busy.<br />
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Malibu - it's definitely worth a short drive (about an hour) up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Malibu. Eat at Neptune's Net - make sure to choose carefully between the steamed section or the fried section, as each produces amazing food. Spend the afternoon on the beach.<br />
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Venice - explore Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice. Gjelina for lunch, and The Tasting Kitchen for dinner. Great shops and awesome sea breezes make for a fun day out.<br />
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Venice Beach - I did not like Venice Beach at all. It was gross. Like crazy busy, kinda run down, lots of tourist crap. But I guess yes, it is worth seeing once. The skatepark was pretty cool, the beach was pretty perfect, and there's lots of crazies to look at. Also, take a walk around the Venice canals.</div>
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Santa Monica - personally, I've never been overly bowled over by Santa Monica. From us, it can be a good hour long drive to get there (even though the city of Santa Monica is completely encased by Los Angeles!). It's pretty, and the Santa Monica pier may be worth visiting, just because it's quite an iconic part of the coastline, but maybe I've just taken too many out-of-town visitors there, and I'm done.<br />
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Catalina Island - I've never been, but still hope to. A short ferry ride out into the Pacific Ocean.<br />
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Palm Springs - two hours inland from Los Angeles. Stay at the Ace Hotel. Prepare to be hotter than you've ever been in your life, lay out by the pool, order the Desert Facial (a cocktail), and enjoy. We love it here!<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-road-trip-diaries-death-valley-ca.html">Death Valley</a> - five hours north east of LA, and one of my favourite places in America. It's just you, the desert, and nothing else. I love this place! The first weekend of November hosts the annual '49ers weekend - celebrating the first people to cross - and get horribly lost in - Death Valley. You'll awake in the morning to the soft sounds of banjos and real country music playing outside your hotel room, and get to watch Dress-Up competitions and dog shows that look like they should be in a movie. But in real life.<br />
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<a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2013/09/that-time-when-windy-city-lived-up-to.html">San Francisco</a> - totally worth visiting, a truly beautiful city! Friggin windy though, definitely pack the parka! Hire a bike and ride across that gigantic red bridge - the quaint little town that awaits you with the promise of lunch and ice-cream, and a ferry ride home, makes it all worthwhile.<br />
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Oxnard - about an hour north of LA. The most beautiful beaches.<br />
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Ojai - LA's slightly-lesser-known playground. Stay at the Ojai Valley Spa for a somewhat pricey, but totally worth it, weekend away from LA.<br />
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Big Bear Lake - we hit this up for a day trip last summer when my brother was visiting from SA. It was a quaint, little town, with beautiful wood cabins scattered throughout the forest. I believe the best time to visit is in winter, when it actually snows!<br />
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Also, you can see my other guides here: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a>, and <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">Tourist-ville</a>.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-26918908933186507852014-08-25T16:34:00.000-07:002014-08-25T16:34:21.768-07:00Creativity AboundsI'm going crazy for these little creatures! Vuurlings :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.joeljansevanvuuren.com/vuurlings/">Get yours here</a>.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-75575195857227702902014-08-23T17:43:00.000-07:002014-10-06T18:36:19.210-07:00Los Angeles Diaries Continues (Again): Downtown Los AngelesThis year was our first proper year getting to explore DTLA, as Husband got a job down there. It was a nice little opportunity to grab lunches and dinners before and after his shifts, and really spend a bit more time in this fun part of town.<br />
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The Ace Hotel - have dinner in the downstairs restaurant. Seriously. The food here is incredible. Finish up with drinks on the rooftop, next to the pool. Watch crazy LA peeps getting up to all sorts of crazy antics.<br />
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The Last Book Store - just go. Make sure you get up onto the second level, and wander all the way around! Flying books, exploding pianos, art galleries, weavers, and $1 books.<br />
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Follow <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/hidden-gems-downtown-los-angeles">this link to explore more hidden gems in downtown LA.</a><br />
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Grand Central Market - awesome coffee, and a quick and easy lunch spot. Great flavours and smells and sights. Stop by for some great fresh ingredients to cook up a feast at home.<br />
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Bottega Louis. Dinner at this place will change your life. Super high ceilings, very white and light and clean decor; and incredible food. It was very New York, very big business, but our waitress was down-to-earth, and just perfect.<br />
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Bar Ama - Tex Mex heaven. Yes, Texas Mexican. Incredible flavours. Like the asparagus and grapefruit, or crunchy nachos with quesidilla dip. Too good to be true. Spend some time wandering around the Bank District while you're there - you'll find some great art galleries, and even more amazing restaurants. In summer this area hosts the Downtown Art Walk, every first Thursday of the month (I think?! Don't take my word for it - it may have been the second Thursday. Ask the Google.)<br />
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Arts District - Poketo is great for gifts, and spend a little time on that strip for great housewares, menswear and some delicious food. Eat at The Pie Hole. This pie will change your life. We had the chicken and cornbread pie, it was melt-in-the-mouth I'm-going-back-this-week-for-more kind of good.<br />
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This is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of downtown LA, it's packed with a booming fashion district, <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/downtownlosangelestheatres/Home">beautiful old theatres</a> and tons of hidden gems. I will endeavour to get more of them listed here!<br />
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Other spots to visit:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thesanteealley.com/">Santee Alley</a> - a pedestrian-only back alley packed with stall after stall of junkie finds! Cheap deals, carnival-esque feel and everything you may (or may not) want to buy.<br />
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Also, you can see my other guides here: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a>, and <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">Tourist-ville</a>.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-23862016787097066252014-08-21T16:15:00.000-07:002014-08-25T16:16:03.281-07:00I'm addicted...…to Pinterest. Uh oh.<br />
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Walk of Fame - prepare yourself for a LOT of people, most of them wearing strange costumes, and trying to pamphlet you, or sell you something. I prefer to drive it, but if you must walk it, I'd say go for early evening, just as the lights come on. It can be pretty.<br />
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The Spare Room - a "somewhat" secret bowling alley and games lounge in the heart of Hollywood, in the Roosevelt Hotel. Pretty cool. Order the Moscow Mule, you won't regret it. No shorts or flip flops, just dress nice. Bowling is $100 per hour per lane, book ahead of time and you can split it between 6 - 10 peeps usually. (Picture from the Google)<br />
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery - beautiful. Go at dusk. Explore the graves of famous dead people. In the summertime they show movies, with food trucks, such fun!<br />
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Amoeba Records - the craziest CD store I've ever been too - huge, and pulsating with people, and options and everything!<br />
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The Magic Castle - a tough nut to crack. You have to be invited by a member, for dinner and a show. And it's pretty pricey. But super fun if you can suspend your disbelief for a night. Twisty corridors and interesting dungeons lead off from the main dining area and intriguing bar, with magicians waiting around every turn to tempt you in with cool tricks.<br />
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Chateau Marmont - the ultimate celebrity hang out. Pretty darn good dinner service, and you can often spot a few famous people on the right night. Good luck getting a reservation though, they will google you when you call in, to check your fame-o-meter. Maybe a drink at Bar Marmont instead?<br />
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Connie & Ted's - great seafood!<br />
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Sassafras Saloon - one of the 'hidden' gems of LA. You wouldn't know it was there if I didn't tell you. An original house from New Orleans was trucked to Los Angeles - you can still smell the mould - and this bar was built around it. Grimy, but oh so elegant. Unlike anything I have ever seen. Oh, and jazz on Sunday nights. Yes please.<br />
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Runyon Canyon - LA's "outside gym" - put on those running shoes, and go for a "hike". Angelenos love their hikes, but you definitely won't catch them walking anywhere! This city is run on cars, and Ubers. Use Uber! It's totally worth it!<br />
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Good Times at Davey Wayne's - another hidden bar. You enter through a vintage store refrigerator, as pictured below (photo from the Google). Very hipster, and very fun on the inside.<br />
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<a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/explore/regions/hollywood?gclid=Cj0KEQjwyrqgBRDepamt-LWA2oABEiQAV7nwwG4U6T4sgKVB0536E3sIxNf1xUKQTWDsRReV7Jwr-CcaAkEd8P8HAQ">Discover Los Angeles</a> - is a great online tool for learning more about the city and some of it's best tourist attractions. Visit the page for more hints and tips.<br />
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On a budget? Here are <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/100-free-things-do-los-angeles-free-attractions">100 free things to do in Los Angeles</a>.<br />
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Also, you can see my other guides here: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a>, and <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">Tourist-ville</a>.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-78943227989793319682014-07-30T15:39:00.000-07:002014-08-25T15:55:43.086-07:00Miss Kate Moon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Photography by me.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-48949563403447234252014-07-29T17:12:00.000-07:002014-10-06T18:54:07.687-07:00My Los Angeles DiariesWhen I spent all that time road tripping across the US, I kept up a strict documentation of all the places we went, the things we saw, and the restaurants we ate at. Somehow, in the busy-ness of everyday life here in LA, I've never stopped to do the same thing. So I thought I'd take a minute - or two, or three - and see if I could do something about that.<br />
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I'm going to start with my nearest and dearest - the lovely, artsy, hipstery, oh-so-trendy area made up by Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park.<br />
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First up, Los Feliz:<br />
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Vermont and Hillhurst (between Los Feliz Blvd and Hollywood Blvd) make up this particular suburb, and are packed with vintage stores and quaint restaurants. Some of my faves:<br />
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Figaro - the best French food this side of France. Do expect slow service, but the big plates make up for it! I would suggest wine and cheese on a Sunday afternoon? Or a croque monsieur for lunch.<br />
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Little Dom's - brunch, with mimosas. I could do this every day of the week. An oh-so-tempting array of breakfast foods, plus your own bottle of prosecco and orange juice.<br />
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Rockwell - only go if they have a dinner show on. Some great local actors will keep you entertained with movie-themed performances, slipping in and around your table while you feast, with music from Baz Luhrmann's movies, or the best of the Coen Brothers. Really top quality.<br />
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Dresden - grab a drink here after a show at the Rockwell, or dinner at Figaro. Proper old-school Hollywood bar and restaurant, dating back over 60 years. The interiors are crazy good! If you ask really nicely the maitre'd may even give you a tour, and let you in on all the movies that have been filmed here. (Pic from the Google)<br />
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Vista Theatre - a vintage movie cinema in Los Feliz. One title a week, great old school theatre. Also check out Los Feliz 3 (the screens are tiny, like the real olden days!), just up the road.<br />
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Good Luck Bar - after your movie night stop off here for a great drink. It's another "hidden" bar, with a spectacularly Oriental interior. They make a mean martini.<br />
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Here are <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/hidden-gems-silver-lake">more hidden gems in Silver Lake</a>.<br />
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Barnsdall Art Park - good for a quick walk to the top, a little picnic, and some awesome views of the city. During summer spend $25 for a Friday night wine wasting, such fun! Be sure to book ahead.<br />
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Griffith Park Observatory - drive to the top. Get out wikipedia, read some of the history, it's actually pretty interesting. Walk around to the front of the observatory and marvel at the views. Best to do just before sunset. If you're feeling really ambitious, you can always walk to the top. Stop off at The Trails on the way down for a killer avocado sandwich, underneath the trees.<br />
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The Greek Theatre - part of Griffith Park, great outdoor theatre with a fun array of summer concerts! Google it.<br />
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The Hollywood Sign - best viewed from Beachwood Canyon. If you're really nice I will send you secret directions on how to get as close as possible, through windy windy backstreets, and some pretty impressive houses.<br />
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More in Los Feliz at <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/hidden-gems-los-feliz">Discover Los Angeles</a>.<br />
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Blossom - Vietnamese food, let them lead you downstairs into the dungeon. It's worth it. Order the sake, and pretty much everything on the menu.<br />
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Bar Stella - the best damn cocktails I have ever tasted. My favourite is always the vodka gimlet (not pictured), but I'd recommend asking the bartenders for their suggestions, and then sitting up at the bar to watch them work. There's a definite beauty to it.<br />
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Pine & Crane - Taiwanese food, amazing wood-finished interior, fresh and delicious. If you can, go for lunch on a Saturday - the Silver Lake Market is right outside, and though small, worth a quick wander-around. It features about 10-15 stalls of vintage clothing and fresh produce.<br />
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Millie's Cafe - a proper roadside diner experience. Breakfast is a must.<br />
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Intelligentsia - with a line always out the door, one must imagine they make damn fine coffee.<br />
Black Cat - stepping it up for dinner, great gourmet food.<br />
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Plus, the internet's <a href="http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/blog/best-restaurants-silver-lake">guide to the best restaurants in Silver Lake</a>.<br />
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So I'm fully aware that most of my spots are for eating. I like food, a lot. In an effort to even the playing field somewhat, here is <a href="http://la.racked.com/archives/2014/05/20/las_38_best_independent_boutiques_spring_2014.php">LA Racked's 38 Best Independent Boutiques in LA</a>.<br />
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Only got a couple of days in LA? This <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2014/09/30/the-l-a-guide/">blog post from sfgirlbybay</a> highlights some of my faves in the hood!<br />
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I'm sure I'll think of more to add, so instead of signing off, I'll just leave it at that. Have fun!<br />
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Also, you can see my other guides here: <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-los-angeles-diaries.html">Silver Lake</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continued-hollywood.html">Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/los-angeles-diaries-continues-again.html">Downtown</a>, <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-los-angeles-diaries-yes-again-la.html">LA & Surrounds</a>, and <a href="http://decadentdelight.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-los-angeles-diaries-tourist-trap.html">Tourist-ville</a>.<br />
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Photography by me.Reaching Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09644966099558015044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8262736183782224345.post-34840107237863031072014-07-23T16:13:00.000-07:002014-08-25T16:14:06.605-07:00New York New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In January of this year, Husband and I traveled to New York City for a work project. It was beyond cold, and basically equated to ten days in hell. But, in retrospect, it was also really fun, and we managed to discover a few new favourite NY restaurants, as well as visit a couple of old faves. Here's a little trip down memory lane...</div>
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This was a great shoot - the end of a hot summer day, in this perfect downtown warehouse in LA. I've been properly experimenting with that oh-so-magical Magic Hour, and it certainly is paying off. Love these!<br />
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