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We've Moved!

2010-04-14T22:49:00.000-07:00

Peep the NEW blog over on http://delarosapr.com

Nobody Listens to Turtle

2010-04-13T17:24:00.000-07:00

"When the wave breaks here, don't be there or you're gonna get drilled."It wasn't my intention to make the last few blog posts about movies, it just happened that way. I don't consider myself much of a movie buff, I don't have the attention span for them, although with all the movie chatter lately I don't expect anyone to believe me. Truth is, I used to watch a lot more movies in high school and

'Exit Through the Gift Shop'

2010-04-13T09:38:00.000-07:00

What happens when the most prolific graffiti artist in the world hooks up with a deranged film maker with an obsession for capturing street art? Well, you get the first ever "street art disaster movie," of course. Filmed by Thierry Guetta (aka Mr. Brainwash) and directed by Banksy, 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' documents the behind the scene footage of some of the most notorious street artists of

I'm always in CONTROL

2010-04-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

The movie CONTROL (2007), a biopic about the Manchester-based band Joy Division was directed by renaissance man Anton Corbijn and is one of my very favorite films of all time about arguably my very favorite band of all time. I'm watching it for the 1,417, 960th time, and it never gets old. You could make a beautiful portrait out of each and every still frame of this movie.

Hey, That's My Bike!

2010-03-31T17:33:00.000-07:00

Where my riders at?I'm happy to announce the creation of the 'Hey, That's My Bike!' Community on Lunch. I created this niche review website to be a place where people can share reviews, micro reviews and lists of their favorite bikes, bike products, websites and other resources with others who share the same personal passion for the chic cycling lifestyle. I'm not a high performance kinda bike

Rock -n- Platinum Design + Music Showcase, 10-29-09

2009-10-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

Tickets for the Rock-n-Platinum Preview & Party are officially on sale now. Buy your tickets before Friday, October 16th and get 20% off with the earlybird special (just type in this discount code without quotation marks: "earlybird").BE A ROCKSTAR! - VIP ticket - $75Includes 3 drink tickets for 3 signature cocktails, 20 raffle tickets, access to VIP suite, valet parking, RnP T-shirt, and a

'Maybe so, Maybe no'

2009-08-11T17:53:00.000-07:00

I met some of the cats from Mayer Hawthorne at a BBQ recently. I was 1 of 2 people originally from Southern California in attendance, the rest of them were reppin' Ann Arbor (or "A deuce"). They have a fresh new sound and a strong celebrity following already. Mayer Hawthorne will be performing on Thursday, September 10 at The Roxy before the Sunset Strip Music Festival pops off.Check out their

Vote for SANCHO in Cutest Dog Competition!!!!

2009-08-10T10:56:00.001-07:00

Aunny D Interviews Nic Adler from @Theroxy for the Lofts @ Cherokee Studios Blog

2009-07-15T13:50:00.000-07:00

Click the image above to be redirected to the Rock-n-Platinum Blog. Here is an excerpt from the interview...Aunny D: If you could resurrect any musical LA landmark(s) what you would it be? (i.e. Coconut Grove, Madame Wongs, Hong Kong Café, Aron’s Records)?Nic Adler: More than any landmark I’d like to see the (Sunset) Strip as a whole achieve the same relevance and importance it had back in the

Funk Rumble Block Party LA

2009-07-10T20:14:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for something to do in LA tomorrow. Check out this funky fresh happening in Chinatown. Get on down to Chinatown...

World's Ugliest Dog Contest

2009-07-02T09:02:00.001-07:00

(Photo Justin Sullivan for TIME.com, 'World's Ugliest Dog Contest')Before the long holiday weekend officially begins, we wanted to leave you with this important public service announcement: Ugly dogs need love too. This is what happens when a Chinese crested and a Chihuahua mix. It's not pretty but for some reason we want one for the office. Happy 4th y'all!

SaveOurTacoTrucks.org

2009-06-29T14:16:00.001-07:00

While @DwellOnDesign this past weekend, we had the opportunity to attend a few of the panel discussions during the conference, one of which was themed after the sudden resurgence of mobile eateries in-and-around Los Angeles. One of the panelists was Christopher Rutherford, a man for whom we have come to find a great deal of respect for, and the co-Founder of SaveOurTacoTrucks.org. This

John Van Hamersveld

2009-06-25T10:31:00.000-07:00

I think surf culture is pretty cool in general, but there is nothing cooler than the 60s surfer scene. Last night at a little shin-dig we put together @Gallery319 my eyes were opened and I saw a piece of art, in the words of one of my favorite songs 'twice for the first time'. It seems as though lately, I haven't been able to escape the name John Van Hamersveld, but until last night I didn't put

dwell on design LA 2009

2009-06-24T14:40:00.000-07:00

It seems that things really do improve with age - and that includes design conferences. Dwell, a San Francisco-based magazine is hosting its second dwell on Design here in Los Angeles this weekend (6.26 - 6.28), and I have to say that it keeps getting better and better with each year. I attended the first ever dwell on Design conference in San Francisco three years ago, and with each year that

Echo Park Film Center

2009-06-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

It's pretty cool when you stumble upon these type of resources in your own backyard. The Echo Park Film School was introduced to me by one of my favorite weekly e-zines, ArtSlant LA, EPFS is a non-profit organization that provides affordable multimedia rentals, video format conversion, adult + youth film education, and they also host film screening and festivals throughout the year. This is a

Our most recent obsession...Blip.fm

2009-06-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

'Make Something' Los Angeles

2009-05-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Aaron Rose (a cool cat: RVCA / ANP Editor, Founder of Alleged Gallery in NYC) and Kanye West (everyone knows this arrogant - insert personal pronoun here) are responsible for a very cool after school program coming soon to Los Angeles called 'Make Something'.(Had to share, live and direct from Wooster Collective)While in Washington DC last week we had a chance to catch up with Aaron Rose, founder

Invisible Art

2009-05-04T08:50:00.001-07:00

This is pretty radical. I had to share (compliments of Wooster Collective)'Sara Watson, a design student studying drawing at the University of Central Lancashire, spent three weeks taking a battered old Skoda and making it "disappear" by painting it so that it blends in with the surrounding area. The BBC reports that the car is now being used as advertising for the local recycling firm that

The Carmengia

2009-04-06T17:12:00.001-07:00

I mean...does it GET any cooler than this?Ladies and Gentlemen...The Volkswagen Carmengia, the epitome of "cool".

Earth Hour 2009 - Los Angeles

2009-03-27T19:00:00.001-07:00

Your mission, should you choose to accept it...Calling all street soldiers!!!(Taken from Earth Hour US website)WANTED: EARTH HOUR PROPAGANDA POSSE!YOUR MISSION: POST 100 EARTH HOUR POSTERS AROUND LA IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS! Tag LA with the Shepard Fairey Earth Hour posters, take phone pics and have fun for the next 48 hours.... We will pick the winners on Sat at 6pm at L.A. LIVE! email

Where the Wild Things Are

2009-03-26T20:09:00.000-07:00

Words can't describe how excited I am about this movie. I don't think I can wait 'til October.

Yeah Yeah Yeah's 'Zero' Music Video

2009-03-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Total awesomeness all the way around. Can't wait for the album to drop on April 14. Zero - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Sink to See @ SXSW!

2009-03-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

Howdy Ya'll!If you are going to SXSW this week you should def put this on your list of MUST SEE SHOWS. The band is Sink to See, and if you are living in LA and haven't heard of them yet you've obviously been in hibernation. They rock...like bigtime. Would I steer you wrong? I. Don't. Think. So.The deets are as follows...It's a free show and no badges are required.Troubadour SaloonView Larger

AustinRox 2009

2009-03-11T09:28:00.000-07:00

You know what time it is. The countdown begins...1 day and 10 hours before SXSW 2009 begins. Woot!

BEAT Spray Paint Demo @ 33Third

2009-03-09T10:40:00.000-07:00

Cool new vid from our friends over at 33Third.

No Doubt 2009 Tour Announcement

2009-02-25T11:31:00.001-08:00

Back in 1995 during Grad Night at a little place in Anaheim called Disneyland I saw a band that turned my idea of contemporary music on its head. The next day we went back to school and told everyone about this rad new band (well, new to us) called No Doubt out of Anaheim. Flash forward a few months and Tragic Kingdom has hit the radio waves - hard. I think it is safe to say that since then they

Ska Girl

2009-02-18T14:08:00.001-08:00

I've been a fan of Ska culture since I was a little girl. My childhood, live-in babysitter (hero) Chris Hines R.I.P was a huge influence on my musical interests early on. He and his bad-ass girlfriend, Cheri (who I hold responsible for my fascination with makeup and all things hot pink) used to blast Desmond Decker, The Specials and of course, The English Beat at our house at all hours of the day

The Roxy Theatre @ SXSW 2009!

2009-02-04T14:48:00.000-08:00

For the 2nd year in a row the world famous Roxy Theatre Hollywood is transporting their venue to Austin for the 2009 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music & Media Festival. In association with Swing House Hollywood & The Musebox, AUSTINROX will be the place to see and be seen (an heard) this March 18 - 21, 2009.Why become a sponsor?Since 1987 the SXSW conference in Austin has been the choice

Dirt Dogs

2009-01-26T16:11:00.001-08:00

Pick up a copy of next month's (February) Surfer Magazine and pay special attention to the article 'Dirt Dogs'.Stop asking questions. Just do it.

RISKY video on VIMBY.com

2009-01-22T12:48:00.000-08:00

VIMBY - RiskThis is long-awaited for me...but it was definitely worth the wait. I'd like to give a special thank you shout-out to the incredibly talented (and patient) VIMBY filmmaker, Brian Bonus for making this RISK video. I think he captured the excitement of the TWENTY-SIX show and RISKY's story beautifully. If you missed the show you can peep it here, and for those who want to see the show

Spring 2009 Knock Knock Stuff

2009-01-22T10:23:00.001-08:00

Lately I find myself nervously laughing so that I don't cry over the current state of the economy. Mostly I'm just bitter because my level of retail therapy has gone down substantially (I've had to lay off of Etsy. It's a sad, sad state of affairs.). In times like these it is hard to motivate yourself to stay organized without becoming overwhelmed. Luckily Knock Knock has done the bulk of the

I hope I look like this at Age 40

2009-01-21T16:52:00.001-08:00

Christy Turlington, who I believe to be the most beautiful woman alive, turned 40 this month. She is one of the 6 women to be labeled the original 'Supermodel' back in the 80s, the original CK model and credits her beauty secret to living a healthy lifestyle & yoga. All I can say is I can only hope to look this good at 40 and Ed Burns is one lucky SOB. Click here to see a photo gallery of Christy

Lladro stepping its game up

2009-01-21T16:35:00.000-08:00

The Spanish brand, Lladro, maker of handcrafted porcelain has always intrigued me, however I can't say that I would shell out $500+ to call one my own...That is until I stumbled across the new collection called 'Fantasy', which I credit to giving good ol' Lladro a much needed breath of fresh air. The figurines shown above and directly below are pieces created by Spanish born industrial designer,

B-Boys Makin' with the Freak Freak

2009-01-20T13:41:00.001-08:00

Pictured above: Chris Roth"The Adoration of the Magi"hand-painted, kiln fired stained glass12 x 15 inches$3,500.00 Gallery 1988 on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood is hosting a bad ass exhibit of artwork created by fans of the Beastie Boys, the original B-boys from Brooklyn. The exhibit is titled 'Under the Influence' and runs until January 29th. For a sampling of the artwork being showcased you

Another one bites the dust...So long INDIE 103.1!

2009-01-15T13:30:00.000-08:00

This is heartbreaking.Nothing more to say, other than best of luck to all my friends over at INDIE, and thank you for sharing your vision with us Angelinos. Bad news: They will cease broadcasting over the radio frequencies; Good news: They will continue to stream online so please show them your support. For more info you can check the full explanation on the INDIE 103.1 website.

New video from Honey Honey

2009-01-08T08:34:00.001-08:00

Honey Honey just released their new video, 'Little Toy Gun' it was directed by and co-stars, one Mr. Kiefer Sutherland. You can check it out below and if you likey, vote for it on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. Strike while the Iron(works) is hot here!VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & GossipIf you haven't already, I highly recommend seeing Honey Honey's live performance. They play

The Art of Storytelling

2009-01-07T12:46:00.001-08:00

La, di, da, di...Wanted to give a quick shout out to the peeps over at The Art of Storytelling for posting the rad article about Martha Cooper. If you haven't picked up your copy of Tag Town, you can get the rough, rugged and raw version right here.Yet another super cool video interview with Martha, compliments of Vimeo (below).Martha Cooper - Pretty Cool People Interviews from SubmarineChannel

HELP A BROTHA (JUSTIN VAN HOY) OUT!

2009-01-05T12:54:00.000-08:00

(Pictured above, Justin & his new bride, Holly)Because any friend of SWINDLE is a friend of mine, I need for you guys to pass this along to anyone and everyone you know who might be willing to do a good deed for someone who really deserves it. Justin Van Hoy, Art Director of SWINDLE Magazine was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. At this point, after exhausting his treatment options, he needs a

Congrats Shepard!

2008-12-29T14:27:00.001-08:00

TIME Magazine named President-Elect Obama, the 2008 Person of the Year (no surprise there). Shepard Fairey was deemed Obama's official artist, validating both himself and the street art culture as a whole early in the campaign. So it's no surprise that his iconic Obama image was used for the cover story. Congrats Shepard! Keep doing your damn thing, my brother! For more Obama-themed art &

Old Chola

2008-12-23T09:05:00.000-08:00

Not sure if this image would have the same impact in any other city than Los Angeles, but it most certainly has resonated with me. I have seen this sticker posted in many places, most notably all over the walls and cash registers at one of my favorite bars in L.A., Cha Cha Lounge.Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce...Old Chola.So the story goes, I see Old Chola kicking it at Cha Cha. The

Current TV Pod - Martha Cooper

2008-12-18T09:45:00.000-08:00

This is an excellent video interview about my client, 'Tag Town' photographer, Martha Cooper on Current TV. She recounts what it was like to document the humble beginnings of the graffiti scene in New York City when she was working as a freelance photographer for the New York Post. Watch and learn, people.Added by Thomas Green at Current TV:Martha Cooper was a photo-journalist living in New York

RISKY BUSINESS

2008-12-16T12:18:00.000-08:00

The RISK show titled, 'TWENTY-SIX' came and went this Saturday at Track 16 Gallery and about 500 people ran through the spot to see the amazing show that RISKY put together for his first solo show in 26 years of graffiti writing. There has been a lot of love received by the graffiti blogs around the country but some of my favorites are the compilation of images that the Known Gallery (The Seventh

RISK Show in Today's LA Weekly Edition

2008-12-11T09:12:00.001-08:00

TWENTY-SIX the upcoming solo show from RISK continues to gain momentum as we count down the days 'til the exhibit on Saturday at Track 16 Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Here is a blurb in the LA Weekly Arts Section written by Shelley Leopold that was published today. Pick up your copy of LA Weekly at a newsstand or local book or record store near you for more info about the show.

Today's Campus Circle's RISK Article

2008-12-10T14:32:00.001-08:00

David Tobin from Campus Circle and Scrapjack wrote a rad article about the upcoming TWENTY-SIX : New Works by RISK show in today's issue, on stands now. Click the image below to be linked to the story.For more info about Saturday's show, click here.

Finally someone answered my prayers!!!!

2008-12-10T14:13:00.000-08:00

You know you want this.

John Lennon + Darby Crash

2008-12-08T14:40:00.001-08:00

George was my favorite Beatle, but since today is December 8, the 28th Anniversary of John Lennon's assasination (what an ugly word) it's only right to recognize one of the most influential figures of our time. He was controversial, passionate, brilliantly talented and because of that equally hated as much as he was loved.On the same day that John Lennon was shot and killed, an insecure kid from

Fecal Face - Martha Cooper Interview

2008-12-08T13:39:00.001-08:00

Check out the interview between 'Tag Town' photographer, Martha Cooper and John Trippe, founder of the art + culture website Fecal Face (dot) com. This interview gives a lot of insight into the early graffiti scene in New York City back in the 70's. If you're curious to know more about how Martha Cooper compiled the iconic photos in 'Tag Town' or how Fecal Face got it's name, click the link below

Han Cholo

2008-12-08T12:43:00.000-08:00

Orale holmes.The Thrillist Girl's Gift Guide that was sent out today caught my eye because of this super cool LA pendant. The jewelry designer, Han Cholo is to thank for this little ditty. As a lover of big, chunky jewelry, and of the City of Los Angeles, this style is right up my alley. Check out his rad interactive website for more from Han Cholo.(Pictured above, LA Wolf Hands Pendant in silver

Heima

2008-12-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

Speaking of things that make me happy. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the movie 'Heima' documenting Sigur Ros' trek across Iceland as part of my favorite things of 2008. I was lucky enough to see it on the big screen at LACMA's Bing Theater (Thanks Jason!).In case you are wondering what to get me for Christmas. This is it.About HeimaLast year, in the endless magic hour of the Icelandic

Oasis: Sad - Passion Pit: Happy

2008-12-04T13:31:00.000-08:00

To help cope with the supreme disappointment of not scoring tickets to see Oasis and Ryan Adams tonight at Staples Center (that hurt to even type that statement) To keep my sanity I must focus on the music that makes me happy and no other band this year has made me happier than, Passion Pit.Enjoy!("Sleepyhead" compliments of Pitchfork.tv)

My Girl Crush

2008-12-03T11:03:00.000-08:00

As the year wraps up I think back on all the amazing things I have done this year that I had never done before.Here are my Top 10 firsts of 2008:I fell in love with a girl (and I liked it). Well, that might be over stating things a bit, but I did go absolutely head over heels for MIA and her new album.I went to my first silent rave.I went to Central America and it's safe to say I never need to go

Le Specs on Le Britney

2008-12-01T11:14:00.000-08:00

I admit, I'm one of the millions of people who tuned in for MTV's 'Britney: For the Record' special last night (I have to say that her management knows what the hell they are doing and it seems to be working to her advantage). Brit Brit was wearing a pair of white sunglasses early in the documentary and I have made it my mission to find them, buy them, and love them forever.During my research I

RISK Solo Show at Track 16

2008-11-25T10:47:00.001-08:00

(Click image to enlarge)TWENTY – SIX: New Works by RISK December 13 – December 20, 2008 Santa Monica—Track 16 Gallery is pleased to present TWENTY-SIX: New Works by RISK. The exhibition will be on display for one week from December 13 through December 20, 2008. The opening

Tomorrowland : Bilbao

2008-11-14T14:43:00.001-08:00

My obsession with Spain continues.Not only am I completely smitten with one Mr. Mario Batali and the brilliance that is 'Spain On the Road Again' but now a whole new world has been revealed to me through modern Spanish architecture.The picture to the right is a snapshot of the newest addition to the streets of Bilbao known as the Basque Health Department Headquarters as designed by Coll-Barreu

KNOCK KNOCK

2008-11-11T19:12:00.000-08:00

Who's there?Looking for more fun gift ideas for the holidays? Well, lucky for you the new KNOCK KNOCK website launched today with its usual host of super cool and hilariously quirky stationary and novelty gifts like Sex Report Cards for adults and Therapy Flash Cards like the one seen here (left). One of my favorites and one of the most functional things you could ever ask for is the handy-dandy

SWINDLE's Third Annual ICONS Issue...

2008-11-10T11:32:00.001-08:00

IN STORES NOW!Click here to buy online...Pick one up for you and your crew!

Fresh Old School Boombox

2008-11-10T10:56:00.001-08:00

Back in the day when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore but some days I sit and wish I was a kid again. Back then I used to rock a red boombox, complete with tape deck and AM/FM radio - very hi-tech I know. It served it's purpose for the time, enough to pump out the new Wu-Tang cassette tape, BDP and West Coast All Stars. Sadly I don't know where it disappeared to but the good news is that since

Reusable gift wrap

2008-11-07T10:09:00.001-08:00

With the holidays coming up it's time to start thinking about creative ways to wrap this year's collection of presents. The way people unwrap says a lot about a person. Some choose the polite way or eco-conscious way and others tear into it, I am one of the latter. However, I may rethink that because the reality is every year Americans waste an unbelievable amount of gift wrap (aka paper) during

TWENTY-SIX: New Works by RISK

2008-11-06T20:59:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars!Track 16 GalleryOpening Reception on December 13, from 7 -11PMMore information coming soon...

Brewery ArtWalk, Nov. 1 - 2, 2008

2008-11-05T16:13:00.000-08:00

This weekend I was one of the many who ventured downtown for the Brewery ArtWalk. For any of you who were out and about on Nov. 1 for Dia de los Muertos, you will agree that Saturday was a testament to how absolutely gorgeous Los Angeles can be when we have that rare instance when the perpetual Summer season changes to Autumn in an instant.Forecast: dreary with a slight chance of rain and the

YES WE CAN!

2008-11-05T11:55:00.000-08:00

Riding on the energy that this election has brought to our great nation, and Los Angeles in particular, there have been a groundswell of grassroots movements in the past few months. From Obama bake sales to live street art installations, and Shepard Fairy's HOPE poster wheat pasted everywhere you turn, people have taken it upon themselves to proclaim their support in a number of different

Tag Town Launch Party @ Alphabeta

2008-10-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

Launch party and Book Signing with photographer, Martha Cooper and Editor, Tobias Barenthin Lindblad for the new book 'Tag Town'Alphabeta70 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222(Subway directions)Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 - 10pm.This all ages show is FREE!***********************Thanks to everyone who came out for the book signing and first official launch party for 'Tag Town'.Among the over 200

Tag Town

2008-09-23T21:35:00.000-07:00

Tag Town Publisher : Dokument Forlag & Distribution (Sweden) Photographer : Martha Cooper Graffiti has spread to the far corners of the earth and in the process has become the biggest art movement in history and every graffiti writer began his or her writing career with a tag. Developing an original, consistently written name is the primary act for a writer. The photos in Tag Town, dating back to

Dancing Robot for $4.95!

2008-09-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

I have to have one of these!!

Banksy Does New Orleans

2008-09-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

Banksy bombs the 'Big Easy'. Lucky. Photo by Andre StoerikoPhoto by marignymohican

Downtown LA Art Walk Commemorates 9/11

2008-09-08T15:57:00.001-07:00

Website Coming Soon...

2008-09-08T15:54:00.000-07:00

Richard Colman Presents 'The Ghost' at White Walls SF

2007-09-14T16:49:00.000-07:00

Richard Colman's show The Ghost runs through Oct. 6. Go check it out at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco.Check out the interview with Richard in this week's NYLON Magazine newsletter.

'Destroy All Music' : Photographs by Dawn Wirth from the Early LA Punk Scene

2007-09-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

In 1976, Dawn Wirth bought a Canon fTB, her first camera, with the money she earned from working at Hanna-Barbera animation studio. She enrolled in a high-school photography class and began taking photos of bands. Despite being told her work was “crap” by her teacher, she continued to follow her passion. “I was going to these punk shows; the music was exciting, new and different. I thought that

charity : water

2007-04-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

Do you know that 1.1 billion people in the world, mostly in developing nations, do NOT have access to clean water? The earth is made up of 70% water and only 3% of it is fresh water. About 2% of that is frozen in the polar ice caps. Americans use 150 gallons of water per day. Here is the breakdown:Toilet flush - 5-7 gallonsShower - 25 gallonsDishwasher - 16 gallons And a billion people on earth

eco sandals

2007-04-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

I discovered this company by watching my absolute favorite channel Current today. Ecosandals makes these designer sandals out of recycled tire treads. They say that they last 5 years or up to 500,000 miles. : ) I haven't bought a pair YET but I will. They are not really my style but I think what they are doing is so great I will buy a few just to support the cause. I am not the only one who

Vy & Elle

2007-04-03T23:23:00.000-07:00

Vy & Elle (a play on the word "vinyl") is a super awesome company that makes tote bags, purses, wallets, diaper bags and other cool products out of recycled billboards. Billboards that would otherwise be considered waste are now made into fashionable handbags.The company partnered with the world's biggest digital printing company MMT to create these socially aware bags. The billboard material is

Richard Colman: Human Replacement Project

2007-04-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

Richard Colman’s inspiration for his upcoming solo exhibition “Human Replacement Project” seems to spring from his current detachment from the human race. Colman’s new works are a grittier, intensely graphic and prolific display of watercolor and ink. The exhibit will be unveiled at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery, located at 170 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 90036 on Saturday, April 21, 2007

Trash People

2007-03-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

HA Schult is more than an industrial artist, he is a poet. He is one of the first European artists to focus on the world's ecological issues and has championed environmentally conscious art for the past 30 years. Since 1996 Shult's installation called 'Trash People' composed of 1,000 life-sized people, well, made of trash, has toured the world from the Pyramids of Giza to the Great Wall of China.

Lions, Tigers & Kittens - Oh My!

2007-03-20T21:53:00.000-07:00

Gone are the days when Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Bright bed sheets would suffice. Today kids and babies, well parents, have an incredible array of options when it comes to fun and unique bedding thanks to online stores like Modern Nursery and Pokkadots.The Lions, Tigers and Kittens Oh My! design (below) is by Pixel. The Circus toddler bed set is by Jeanice Skvaril.I love this Silly Fish

ducduc

2007-03-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

Goose!ducduc is a design house based in NYC and it designs quality products for families. It seems families are no longer letting the children dictate the design of the household. ducduc is helping parents and children alike establish a taste for quality and sustainable design very early on.ducduc's philosophy is rooted in four principles: self-expression, nurturing, versatility, and environment

Bulletproof fashion

2007-03-09T13:38:00.000-08:00

CITIZEN:Citizen is a fairly new design company that was founded in 2004. They are based in San Francisco and some of their principal designers include Tobias Wong who I think is an absolute genius. Citizen makes interesting, and sometimes controversial objects like this bulletproof rose broach made of black heavy-duty ballistic nylon. Their collection of items include cokespoons, skull pendants,

JJ Matis

2007-03-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

JJ Matis has made a name for herself as the "The Bag Lady" and that is meant in the nicest way possible. I'm not one to buy souvenirs from sporting events but these grafitti bags are in a whole 'nother league (no pun intended).You may recognize her work from the bags that she designed for No Doubt when their Rock Steady album was released. It seems as though she is a Los Angeles native because

Cherella USA

2007-03-08T10:55:00.000-08:00

Cherella USA , hip & inspirational designs are for the girlie girl in all of us. They have a collection of apparel, bags, purses & jewelry. They mix and match really great patterns with richly textured, vibrant and fashionable fabrics.When I saw their collection in person they had some really great Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) clothing that I LOVED!! This is also another cool jacket, it

Yellowman

2007-03-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

Yellowman is a line of clothing that is wearable tattoo art. For over a decade Peter Mui traveled the world, trying to locate the world's greatest and hard-to-reach tattoo artists and built up an impressive art collection representing the finest in every tattoo style, spanning Japanese Irezumi, Maori Tribal, American Traditional, New School, Biomechanical (I never knew there was such a thing) and

Great Design is Not Just for Humans

2007-03-07T17:45:00.000-08:00

What is the Scratch Lounge?It is the first three-sided cat scratcher designed to outlast and satisfy even the most finicky cat. Cats spend more than half of their lives lounging – Oh, to be a cat! – and would prefer not to do so on an old-fashioned, outdated scratch pad. Recently awarded Editor’s Choice for Best New Product of 2006 by Pet Product News, the Scratch Lounge has made the basic

Orange 22

2007-03-07T17:23:00.000-08:00

I cannot say enough about Orange 22. I came upon their designs at the Dwell on Design Conference in San Francisco last year. The table shown above is from their Botanist collection and is called Flora. 'Botanist combines minimal honest design with the beauty and feminine touch of nature. Each piece starts with a single piece of aluminum, which is precisely cut, bent, and faced with either a high

All 'Mixed' Up in San Diego

2007-03-07T16:11:00.000-08:00

I came upon a great design store in San Diego's Little Italy district called Mixture, a modern design store that carries everything from Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Orange22, Magis & Moooi. Among my faves was this wooden clutch by TiviAnd the Mushroom Chair designed by Pierre Paulin for ArtifortMixture is located at 2210 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101

Tokyo Supplies!

2006-12-04T22:15:00.000-08:00

So here is how the story goes...Girl wakes up...Girl gets a phone call...Girl goes to Tokyo.The picture above is Shibuya Crossing (Filmed in Lost in Translation)You can buy beer on the street. It's like Vegas, but with a lot more Japanese people. I love Japanese fashion. They are so cutting edge but they also like to keep it old school.I spent 20 hours on the ground and while I was there I got

Gurrrrl, You Betta Dance Right!

2006-11-16T11:36:00.000-08:00

My good friends at SWINDLE have released their first annual Icons issue. They have been working on this for a long time so it is cool to see it finally come to fruition. The issue includes 50 people, who in one way or another, have redefined their respective fields. Some are household names who have shaped pop culture, and others are counterculture legends (my faves). Elvira makes her grand

ROYGBIV Shoe Rack

2006-11-16T11:07:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I discover inventions that make me feel stupid. Like this one. I should have thought of this first. I have been searching everywhere for a shoe fix. I hate the annoying shoes racks that take up the entire floor of my closets. Or the hanging racks that store only 10 pairs of the 40 pairs of shoes that I own. Up to 30 pairs of shoes can be stored in the Shoe Wheel, which tucks into a

Tokyo Design Week

2006-11-14T10:57:00.000-08:00

I wish this was my living room. Kimono Kimono everywhere! This is one of the designer displays at Tokyo Design Week. Ping Mag has special coverage of the goings on in Japan. If I was there I would walk around in my old punky brewster-esque outfits because there it would be cool.

Couture Candles

2006-11-08T10:17:00.000-08:00

How does a luscious, crisp pear with honeysuckle and applewood dipped in honey-golden caramel glazed and warm amber musk sound?That is a description of my newly discovered "Couture Candles" by Dayna Decker Environments. They are clean burning candles with a eco-friendly wood burning wick that omits a crackling sound just like a fireplace. The "Chandel" burns richly infused botanical wax in

My 6 Month Old Baby

2006-10-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have been wondering...'Where the hell did Aunny go?' Well this just about sums it up. I have been working hard for six loooong months in order to make this charity event one of the best that LA have ever seen. The Fitzsu Grand Prix is less than 2 weeks away and has been opened to the public so all are welcome.If you would like to go...blog me, email me, call me whatever. I

OUT WITH THE OLD...IN WITH FITZSU

2006-06-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!Just wanted you to know about the Annual Warehouse Sale that fitzsu is having at their store in Old Town Pasadena this weekend. I will be out there working the sale so hopefully you guys can make it!!~ATired of drinking out of the same old boring coffee cup? fitzsu, a hip home accessories store in Los Angeles makes drinking your morning cup’a joe seem more like a Japanese Tea Ceremony.

Helping Those Who Can't Help Themselves

2006-06-15T09:57:00.000-07:00

Fitzsu Society, in association with the leading Scandinavian design company for executive wooden toys, Playsam, announces a new and innovative twist on the average “automotive” event, the 1st ever fitzsu society Grand Prix. This inaugural charity event will gather together over fifty members of the international design community to promote an assortment of original aesthetic forms using a simple

I gotta say it was a good day.

2006-05-09T23:36:00.000-07:00

I had a exceptionally good day today.I helped a lovely lady catch a shuttle back to her retirement home.She was born July 27, 1916 and will be 100 years old this year!Got hit on by the lab technician at the doctor's office.Was told I am healing exceptionally.Got complimented on my new cherry shoes (50's style) 3 times today by strangers.Another little ol' lady from Pasadena (literally) told me I

THIS JUST IN: DJ Aun...On the 1s & 2s

2006-03-14T15:45:00.000-08:00

I am finally saying yes to the little voice inside of me and have decided that I am going to take DJing lessons. I am looking into it...stay tuned...

Kitten Hysterectomy Postponed...

2006-03-10T11:09:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that my vet wanted to charge me $150 to get Crash spayed. I did some research and with my mom's help was able to find an orginization of actor's, in conjuction with the City of Los Angeles that help with pet hospital expenses. They organization is called 'Actor's and Others for Animals' http://www.actorsandothers.com/ Actors and Others for Animals is a California 501(c)(3)

My cat is out of control and she must be stopped

2006-03-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

I don't know if these pictures could ever portray the full scope of craziness, that is my cat. I should have named her 'Grace' or 'Penelope' instead I named her 'Crash' and boy-o-boy is she living up to that name...Good job mom! I adore the little bitch but she is pretty much crazy. She tears things up, knocks things down, cries because she thinks she is human and thinks we understand what she

Happy Mexican Wrestling Day!

2006-02-15T16:01:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a day to remember...not only did I sit in 2 1/2 hours of traffic coming home from work...I treated my sweetie to a night of romance at the Mayan theater last night for Valentine's Day, a.k.a. Mexican Wrestling Day. Lucha Va Voom (www.luchavavoom.com) is something that I have been wanting to see for a while. It is a fusion of Mexican wrestling (midgets, drag queens, girls, guys,

Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime

2006-02-06T21:09:00.000-08:00

I love cemetaries.If I'm ever feeling blue, or need to reflect I usually will visit a cemetary. Some people visit the park, or the ocean...not me...I like to talk a walk through a cemetary to reflect. I have been to several all over the world, my favorite being Audrey Hepburn's gravsite in Tolochonaz, Switzerland. She was a picture of grace when she was alive and the place where she is buried,

Teething NOT Ovulating

2006-01-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

I was worried about my poor little kitty because she was doing this really weird crying thing, more so than usual, so I thought that maybe she was going through her kitten to full-blown feline transformation. Well, I was wrong...Last night when giving the new kitten some lovin' she opened her mouth to respond (yes, I talk to all of my animals. i always have) and I noticed that one of her baby

My top 10 concerts of 2005

2005-12-29T11:16:00.000-08:00

These are not in order because I am torn between quite a few of them. However, Oasis and Madness deserve their spots at #1 and #2:1. Oasis2. Madness3. Germs (Galaxy show)4. Ryan Adams5. Throw Rag6. Music7. Turbonegro8. Dead 60's9. Badbeats (Anarchy Library show. It was my first time seeing Steve's band play)10. Yovee (Because of circumstances before and after the show)

Crystal Meth

2005-12-18T19:56:00.000-08:00

I did a photo shoot with the Crystal Method on Friday and the only thing I have to remind me of that day is a picture I took with my own camera of a bottle of Rave hairspray (yes, they still make Rave hairpray). The bottle of Rave hairspray is in the foreground and in the background is a piece of art from Ken Jordan's house that I loved. Every time I have a photo shoot with a celebrity I