Art/Design 5 Favorite Finds for Christmas at Jonathan Adler

December 2, 2011 - 10:20 am

Last night I got to meet one of my all time favorite designers, Jonathan Adler. You may recognize him from such television reality series as Top Design (which sadly won’t be coming back). But well before “See You Later Decorator” fame, he was, is and always has been a talented and gifted potter, designer, and entrepreneur.

With 16 actual stores, and an amazing online store you have no excuse to not buy yourself or your loved one something with a bit of whimsy this year. Each year I end up dropping vast amounts of money in his shop on Melrose and I thought I would share with you all my 5 favorite Jonathan Adler finds this year for the holiday season! Trust me, when you give a gift as sharp and fresh as these, no one could possibly be disappointed!

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Featured Gallery Los Angeles Royal/T Serves so Much More Than Tea

September 23, 2010 - 10:22 am

Thursday night I trekked over to Culver City for a typical evening out.  I watched celebrated former Katsuya Chef Kenny Yamada perform magic tricks behind the bar while simultaneously assembling sushi towers for a fabulous pre-fixe 9-course menu.  I listened to the tunes of infamous LA party boy BJ Panda Bear spinning from a stylish lounge.  I walked around and admired mystical pieces of a rotating collection of art, currently titled Never-ending Story: Fairytale, Fantasy, Obsession.  I shopped for authentic Japanese goodies and found things like Hello Kitty dolls that were the last few remaining in a limited edition collection and learned about the craze behind Korean Pullip dolls.  I admired oddities such as ice cream cone hairpieces and cupcake rings.  I discovered intriguing gift shop gems such as cocaine and heroine salt and pepper shakers.  I watched an entire wait staff of bubbly Japanese women wearing traditional maid outfits bounce around and fulfill patrons’ dining orders…all in one place, Royal/T.

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