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New York:  If you are staying in the City this weekend, make sure to find the Corona Summerbration.  L.A. Caché opens today in Santa Monica.  This cute hidden jem is tucked away in a courtyard just off of Main St.  3110 Main St (at Marine), Santa Monica, CA 9040, 310-399-4800.

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Goodness: Meyerhoffer Surfboards

Summer is officially in full-swing.  As the Fourth of July weekend commences, we thought it an opportune time to chat about the quintessential summer pastime: surfing.  The latest and greatest board is now being designed by a former Apple product designer--so you can image these boards are pretty rad.  Check out the Meyerhoffer longboard.  And, if you don't surf--you can always use it as a decor piece--which surprisingly Martha displayed on last month's Living cover.  California Dreamin'

Clane Gessel Photo

Clane emailed us recently to introduce himself and we immediately fell in love with his vibrant images.  They evoke a young, bold vibe--and he photographs more than weddings, so check out his blog.  Here are some of his amazing images and a brief bio (in Clane's own words)...

I'm a Seattle based photographer but have photographed weddings nationwide as I mentioned earlier, I've been shooting weddings for 6 years.  I've worked for the Seattle Times and my photos are currently featured in The Space Needle, Seattle Bride Magazine, Shutterbug Magazine, and numerous coffee shops around Seattle.  I try to make my passion for photography show through the photos, because I want the world to know I absolutely love what I do!  No greater honor then to capture the love between two people on the biggest day of their lives.

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Real Wedding: Shutters on the Beach

As we mentioned last week, Kelly produced and designed a beautiful wedding this past weekend at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica.  Everything was so gorgeous!  The lovely flowers were provided by the amazing Lilla Bello.  Fabulous paper by Sugar Paper.  Just can't get enough of the family-style table and classic silver and Tiffany blue palette.  

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Goodness: May Luk's Etsy

How adorable are these designs?  Cannot get enough.  We found them on May Luk's Etsy's shop.  Adore.  Totally has The Avengers-meet-hipster vibe.

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Goodness: Locusts-on-Hudson

We are in love with Locusts-on-Hudson the new space by Andre Balazs--the genius behind our fave hotel ever--Marmont .  This incredible space was built in 1941 and the main house has 14 rooms and a 6 room guest house.  The grounds are incredible.  Truly breathtaking! Perfection.

It's Live!

We are officially launched!  Check out our new LHE site--we are so excited...

Goodness: Cinespia

We love Cinespia--vintage movies, shown in a Hollywood cemetery, with a DJ spinning before and after the show.  Goodness.  This week the classic "East of Eden" is playing and we definitely recommend checking in out.  Loves.  

east of eden directed by elia kazan (1955, 115 min.) saturday, june 27th gates at 7:30 pm, film at 9:00 pm hollywood forever cemetery 6000 santa monica boulevard at gower no reservation necessary. $10 donation tickets available at gate. $5 parking available in cemetery as a courtesy to other movie-goers: no tall chairs, no dogs James Dean's first starring role, and the best of his meteoric career, this is the performance that would make him the most legendary actor in history. Vivacious, animated, dexterous; his teenage energy crackles across the screen, and his pouty, magnificent good looks are nothing short of overwhelming. Based on the Steinbeck book, Dean plays the bad boy son who competes with his brother for their father's favor.... and the affection of the beautiful Julie Harris. dj john tripp spins before and after the screening

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Being Awesome: Hi Design

We have big news today--after six months of work we are launching a new website!  The site should be up by the end of today, but we are so excited about it that we wanted to share a preview!  Thanks SO much to all of the efforts of Kendra & Amanda of Hi Design.  You may also recognize Amanda from her fabulous and always-inspiring blog 100 Layer Cake.  The gorgeous monogram was created by the incredibly talented Jenna from Love Jenna.  Truly a team of the most talented people we know!  Thanks Ladies--it's been such a pleasure. xo

The process...

Kelly is producing a fabulous event at  Shutters on the Beach next weekend.  We wanted to share with you her inspiration for the design of the event and some preliminary photos of the tabletop to see how everything comes together. The color palette is Tiffany Blue and Silver--so gorgeous.  Lilla Bello is providing the lovely flowers.  The inspiration for the design is the gorgeous invitation from our personal fave Sugar Paper.  Enjoy!

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