All that glitters.
SHOP
VeraMeat
What: The buzzed-about indie jewelry label brings its twisted menagerie of cheeky, sometimes-creepy baubles to Beverly Hills. Finally, a one-stop shop for all your puppy knuckle duster, spine bangle, and two-headed bunny pendant needs.
Why: Each piece is made in NYC from recycled sterling silver, solid gold brass, or fourteen-karat gold.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 189 S. Beverly Dr., at Charleville Blvd., Beverly Hills (310-288-0050).
Barrington Blue
What: One-of-a-kind benches, footstools, and pillows locally crafted from graphic vintage and handmade textiles and antiques found around the globe.
Why: Turkish floor cushions ensure there’s never a bad seat in the house.
When: Your living room could use a design tune-up.
Where: Melrose Trading Post, 7850 Melrose Ave., at N. Fairfax Ave.; at barringtonblue.bigcartel.com. Schedule at barringtonblue.bigcartel.com/outdoor-markets.
CLICK
Peek.com
What: New L.A. travel guide curates a selection of sights, tours, and activities (shopping with a celeb stylist, DJ classes) bound to delight tourists and residents alike.
Why: Insider tips from tastemakers on how to spend the day, from tackling Franklin Canyon and the Rose Bowl Flea Market (Diane von Fürstenberg) to where to get your nosh on (Wolfgang Puck).
When: You run out of ideas for out-of-towners or want to explore a new zip code.
Where: At peek.com.
SEE
Art Shay
What: Drkrm debuts its new Chinatown gallery with the exclusive West Coast premiere of the legendary photojournalist. Peruse nearly seven decades of subjects that run the gamut from JFK hanging out with Hemingway to candid portraits of celebrities and the unknowing passerby.
Why: Hear the stories behind his striking shots at Saturday’s opening reception.
When: Thru Apr. 6. Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 933 Chung King Rd., b/t Yale & N. Hill Sts., Chinatown (213-928-0973).
BROWSE
Etsy Pop-Up
What: The cross-country series kicks off with jewelry, decor, letterpress stationery, and more from local Etsy designers and artisans selected by design star Emily Henderson. Bite-size desserts from Heirloom L.A. sweeten the deal.
Why: Pick up small-batch candles from Pomme Frites, hanging stoneware planters by TW Pottery, and 1.61’s sleek leather clutches and cases.
When: Sat., 1-6 p.m.
Where: West Elm, 8366 Beverly Blvd., at N. Kings Rd., West Hollywood (323-782-9672). R.S.V.P. at facebook.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Verameat








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