Best of LA: Shop
Aldik Home
7651 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA, 91405
818-988-5970
When seeking out unique trompe l’oeil flora—the kind that would make even Mother Nature cop a feel—we set our sights on Aldik Home
Website: http://www.aldikhome.com/
Neighborhood: Van Nuys
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Antique Rug Co.
928 N. La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA, 90069
310-659-3847
“Restoration requires not only technical ability—it’s an art,” says Barry Amiri, co-owner of the Antique Rug Co.
Website: http://www.antiquerugco.com
Neighborhood: Beverly Grove, West Hollywood
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Apolis
806 E. 3rd St., Downtown Los Angeles, CA, 90013
213-613-9626
An early homesteader in the downtown arts district, the menswear boutique Apolis will turn your fashion consciousness into a fashion conscience
Website: http://www.apolisglobal.com/
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Arcana: Books on the Arts
8675 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90232
310-458-1499
Scrambling for a last-minute gift to satisfy the boss’s Ruscha fetish or scouting inspiration for your nine-figure blockbuster…
Website: http://arcanabooks.com/
Neighborhood: Culver City
Category: Best of LA 2012: Shop, Best of LA: Shop, Books and Magazines, Shopping
Artisan Flea Market
1010 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA
310-900-9987
Classic-rock posters, woven baskets, crocheted dinosaurs, and geometric planters are just a few of the wares that beckon at ARTISTS & FLEAS. The Brooklyn-born market specializes in vintage pieces and artisanal goods from L.A.’s up-and-coming craft talents. The no-admission, no-attitude gathering is staged Saturdays at the corner of Traction Avenue and 3rd Street downtown and, […]
Website: http://artistsandfleas.com
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Audio High
605 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90036
323-939-3000
When your former best bud, DJ Sticky Fingers, has split with your cans and you need a pair quick, run to the Turntable Lab in the Fairfax District for gear that can cost as little as the change in your couch or as much as several Franklins.
Website: http://audiohigh.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
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Baby Gifts
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
310) 559-2665
A basket filled with, say, Dr. Seuss tales from CHILDREN’S BOOK WORLD will stand out among the flood of pastel onesies and booties at any party. The savvy staff create custom packages and pride themselves on choosing classic yet surprising titles (I Took the Moon for a Walk instead of the ubiquitous Goodnight Moon). Baskets […]
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Baxter-Northup Music
14534 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 91403
818-788-7510
At Baxter-Northup Music, an L.A. institution since 1906, owner Ed Walker can hook up tone-deaf parents with name-brand vintage instruments.
Website: http://baxternorthup.tumblr.com/
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks
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Beatrice Valenzuela
1547 Echo Park Ave, Echo Park, CA, 90026
213-986-8914
For folk art you can wear, check out Beatrice Valenzuela
Neighborhood: Echo Park
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Biannual Clothing Sales
451 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90048
(310) 652-1120
Pro shoppers know to wait for the final 70 percent price slash, when Proenza Schouler handbags and Kenzo embroidered lace pants can be had for a song
Website: https://www.openingceremony.com/
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Big Kid Collectable Toy Mall & Retro Store
14109 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91401
818-785-9208
Expect happy murmurs from the adults as they stroll the aisles of the Big Kid Collectable Toy Mall & Retro Store
Website: http://bigkidcollectables.com
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks
Category: Best of LA, Best of LA 2015: Shop, Best of LA: 2015, Best of LA: Shop, Toy Stores, Vintage & Resale Shops
Birding Supplies
4337 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks
(818) 995-0022
The emphasis at Wild Wings is to bring the birds to you, though the owners also lead periodic walks to avian-rich locales in Los Angeles County. The Sherman Oaks operation stocks backyard feeders and birdhouses that encompass a wide range of species, from woodpeckers to bluebirds to owls. The seed mixes are blended specifically with […]
Website: http://www.wildwingsla.com/
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Birthstone Jewelry
8458 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
(323) 285-2000
an aquamarine-and-tour-maline pendant makes us wish for a March or October birthday, though December offers temptations such as tanzanite cabochon bracelets
Website: http://ireneneuwirth.com/
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Blue Collar Working Dog
1533 Echo Park Ave., Echo Park, CA, 90026
213-977-9042
Blue Collar Working Dog carries all manner of camping and hiking paraphernalia for canines–spot items that ensure pet safety and comfort in the wild
Website: http://www.bluecollarworkingdog.com/
Neighborhood: Echo Park
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Body Jewelry
7274 Melrose Ave, Hollywood,, CA, 90046
(323) 954-0408
From tiny black diamond studs to thick gold rings, BODY ELECTRIC TATTOO offers an array of jewelry for clients of chief piercing artist Brian Keith Thompson. Patrons here include Beyoncé and Rihanna, who are in good company with the body jewelry from heavyweights like Industrial Strength and Body Vision.
Website: http://www.bodyelectrictattoo.com/
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Bountiful Gardens
10150 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA, 91342
818-389-3864
Best Espaliered Trees, August 2014 Gardeners who are short on space have long relied on espaliered trees—those arboreal works of art whose branches are pruned to grow flat against a wall or as a living fence. At Bountiful Gardens, David Diaz goes beyond the usual grower-supplied fruits like lemon, pear, and plum. He’s coaxed his […]
Website: http://www.bountifulgardens.info/
Neighborhood: Lake View Terrace
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