Nora and Bebi - Summer 2011

Nora and Bebi were in 'da house this past week. (Yep, I did use "in 'da house"!) If you remember, they were here about a year ago when Bebi helped Sergio finish the steps on our gravel patio. This time, Bebi was put to work on a fountain installation (while he was still in his pajamas) the morning after they arrived. Of course we took them to our new haunts around the city. I missed out on their favorite due to work, which was the Palm Springs Art Museum. I did get to be part of nightly movie night. So cozy.



Sampling of what we watched:

All Good Things
Herb & Dorothy
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
Harry Brown
Plunkett & Macleane

I love being a tourist in my own city.














And, as you can see, I got to go to Encounter for the first time! The prices were a bit high but the view was great and elevator super cool. I definitely want to go back and sit at the bar next time.

I close this post with two Bebi stories.

Story #1
Post Vinoteca Farfalla, we took a moment to admire the wares in Spitfire Girl before heading down a few doors to Alcove. On the way out the door Bebi said to the gal being the counter: "Very nice but too expensive." She replied, "I'm sorry."

Story #2
Nora really wanted to visit Palm Springs. We warned them of the heat more than a few times. Stepping out of the car upon arrival, on the way to lunch, Bebi was unimpressed. "This isn't so hot." Upon exiting the restaurant, the temperature had gone way up. His shoes melted. Not kidding. The soles of his sandals melted off. He had to get new ones.

:)


I didn't take very many photos this time. But you can see a few more on my flickr page.

9.3.2010 - Happy Hour, Dessert, Stroll

The late LA summer sun set as we strolled from our favorite wine bar to Alcove. Betsy caught me and Sergio swooning for each other. Nelson showed up with a twinkle in his eye. I kissed a magician painter.

Hello Girlthursday!

Many, many months ago, Lois of hello girlthursday and I did some virtual bonding over our mutual CViv love. As I followed her blog, I began noticing a smattering of similarities between us and I left a stalkerish comment on one of her postings, listing a few of them. Thank goodness it did not freak her out because we got to meet up last week while she was in town for a cousin's wedding. I think she is so cool! And super nice to bring me a little treat from Toronto H&M. Sergio and Carlo chattered away in Italian all night, which made me happy.

Thank you (and Todd especially) for trekking through hellish LA rush hour traffic, all the way from Torrance! I picked my new favorite bar as our meet up spot. I was pleased that Betsy joined us as well. I think they're all pondering Lois' Cali beach shell spoils in those first few photos. Isn't her shirt chic and cute?




We ended the evening with a spot of gelato and a chat outside in the summer night.

So fun!

P.S. Neither of us spontaneously combusted or ceased to exist as we feared might happen when doppelgangers meet. Thank goodness. That would have been awkward.

Vinoteca & Art Show 7/31/2010

I have a new fave bar! Vinoteca Farfalla on Hillhurst. They serve Happy Hour every day! I think, the walkable parts of Los Feliz might be my dream neighborhood...

From Hillhurst Ave. and Atwater Art Show

Madonna Chardonnay, Napa.
yummy!

Model Citizen Studios Art Show - Atwater


We were so happy to finally see Carla again! We really enjoy her work. My favorite piece of hers was snapped up by her brother years ago. damn. I should have purchased it when I had the chance! Hmmm...maybe I'll invite him to a duel for it one day...


Check out the cool camera effect!

For more pics of our lovely Saturday:

Hillhurst Ave. and Atwater Art Show