on location
Los Angeles is synonymous with the Hollywood lifestyle. But for those of us who live here, life is more than lights, camera, action! Taking time to tour a studio lot still feels like a special treat, even for the most jaded of Angelenos. Located all over the city from Culver City to (you guessed it) Hollywood, it’s incredible how much pop culture and American history the studios and surrounding cities hold.
frosé all day
From New York to L.A., everyone loves rosé. As if the pale pink wine couldn’t get any better, L.A. figured out how to make this staple drink that much more appealing. Frosé, or frozen rosé, is popping up all over the city, and Angelenos can’t get enough. It tastes like rosé with more emphasis on the grape than the alcohol. The texture is similar to a snow cone but much less dense. Forget the weather … if there’s any reason to come to L.A., it’s for the frosé.
loving le labo
High-end candles are like trophies for millennials in L.A. Everyone has them, and they are prominently displayed on coffee tables, night stands and bar carts. Le Labo has become the candle brand of choice for many Angelenos. With its popularity surging here and in other major cities, there’s an Instagram account similar to the tongue-in-cheek OverheardLA. OverheardLeLabo chronicles the ridiculous conversations that take place at Le Labo stores. The company’s simple but elegant packaging has launched several wannabe brands, and its scents attract even the most discerning of noses.
all-white everything
Since 2013, Los Angeles has been a host city to Diner en Blanc, an all-white pop-up dinner held at a secret landmark location. A 30-year-old tradition that started in France, Diner en Blanc has grown to be an international soiree in various major metropolitan cities. Guests dressed in entirely white ensembles bring their own white chairs, table, tablecloth, utensils and glassware and are shuttled to the secret location from a common meeting spot. It’s a visually spectacular evening filled with food, wine and live entertainment—all with a French twist. If you can’t travel as far as the West Coast to experience it, catch one in Chicago. It’s definitely worth the drive!
hang low
Before living here, I used to equate hanging houseplants to my grandmother or home decor of decades past. Now, I can’t help but notice they are becoming the interior decorating accessory du jour in L.A. homes and apartments. Great for small spaces, they can easily liven up any corner. Like with any other trend, moderation is key—you don’t want your house looking like the Jewel Box in Forest Park!