We so enjoyed spending spring break in Los Angeles last year, we decided to do it again. We rented a house on AirBnB for a week just up the block from Sunset Junction in Silverlake—almost directly across the street from the last one we stayed in. We started our mornings with Intelligentsia coffee runs… again. And though it was tempting to repeat everything else just as much, we did our best to try some new things, too.
Here’s a look at what we saw…
It’s been a busy travel week for me: I just got back from a quick overnight trip to Los Angeles and, today, Aron and I are flying to Las Vegas to celebrate two friends’ 35th birthdays!
It’s supposed to rain there—boo—but we’re still going to have a blast. All those casino corridors make it really easy to stay indoors, right? And I guess I might just have to recreate that scene above. Twist my arm. Anybody have any favorite Vegas tips to share?
Here are some posts about my most recent visits:
48 hours last spring (with Cirque de Soleil Zarkana and the spa at Vdara)
A weekend getaway with Aron (with a visit to the Mob Museum and a helicopter tour)
Visiting the Neon Boneyard
And a favorite burger stop
And some links of note…
by Anna Smith of Annabode + Co.
It’s no secret that vintage rugs are crazy popular right now, and for good reason. They’re better-made and long-lasting, versatile enough to suit a wide range of styles, and add a well-traveled, collected vibe to any room they’re in. The problem with their popularity (and their handmade origins) is that they can be extremely expensive, making affordable vintage rugs hard to come by. That is, unless you know where to look!
As I’ve said before, I use Etsy a ton when sourcing things for clients and I’m not shy about singing its praises. (This is actually the second post in a series of round-ups on the best Etsy shops—don’t miss the best in modern lighting). The one drawback to the site is that there is just sooooo much on there that sifting through it all can really eat up your time. But because I love you guys (and I’m sure clicking through page after page of vintage rugs is not your idea of a fun Saturday—a basic search shows over 40,000 results!), I’m going to share with you my top 10 sources for affordable vintage rugs on Etsy:
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