September 8, 2009

Home Ec. Los Angeles

Make like a ______ and ______ at this indie arts studio and shop. Classes are as basic as sewing and as quirky as cactus knitting with all the stitchy business in between.

  Silver Lake, Culture, Indie

April 29, 2009

Sew L.A. Los Angeles

A fabric store with modern style and a lab full of sewing machines you can rent by the hour for a quick solo mission or popular multisession series like dressmaking or hand-stitchery.

  Silver Lake, Culture, Private Classes

June 11, 2008

Mercado Los Angeles

Hot commodities from the world over. Invest in felt housewares from Germany; Japanese glassware; Abrams coffee table books; and letterpress cards and stationery from Elum, Cursive, and more.

  Silver Lake, Home & Garden, Good for Gifts, International Designers

October 2, 2006

ReForm School Los Angeles

You’ve been bad. We’re sending you to ReForm School for Alyssa Ettinger ceramics, vessels by Canvas to get your house in order, and a strictly organic beauty regimen by Patyka Family products. One day you’ll thank us.

  Silver Lake, Home & Garden, Good for Gifts

January 30, 2006

Yolk Los Angeles

In a word? Eggcellent. Scramble for Scandinavian dinnerware, sleek barware by Mangold, friendly Stokke bedding for kids, and excellent gifts like Voluspa fig candles and Orla Kiely cosmetic bags.

  Silver Lake, Fashion, Good for Gifts

April 25, 2005

Bittersweet Butterfly Los Angeles

One part flowers, one part lingerie, all parts pretty, it’s a frilly and feminine one-stop shop for everyday romance and special occasions, too.

  Silver Lake, Fashion

April 12, 2005

Gilly Los Angeles

A peculiar bunch of quirky bouquets and potted succulents. Call ahead for gorgeously crafted corsages and boutonnieres.

  Silver Lake, Home & Garden, Quirky