Royal/T

Royal/ T
I want to go there. Now.

This space looks A Mazing!!!!

it is rather new to LA, actually Culver City.

Royal/T is a cafe/shop/ and art Space all rolled into one.

Okay, So Royal/T is modeled after some cafes in Japan, there is one called The Maid Cafe (Meido Kissa). At this cafe the wait staff (women) wear maid uniforms. Okay a bit pervy I know. That is so not why I want to go. I want to go for the experience. Royal/T has exhibitions in it, as well as artwork from the owners collection, all the art is very contemporary, very japanese focused.

The food in the cafe is japanese, with items such as Vegetable Gyoza, Tuna Tataki, Grilled Miso Chicken and Green Tea Soba Noodles.

But....

they also have High Tea!!!!!!

FUN!!!!! it comes with desserts and pastereis on a 3 tiered tray... I mean come on......

they bring you your own 3 TIERED TRAY!!!!!! I am a nerd I know... but that is soooo cute.

can you imagine a super cute maid bringing you a pot of tea and a 3 tiered tray with dessert on it? Not to mention you are surrounded by great art and fun things to buy.

Royal/ T,

Where have you been all my life?

Swap yo stuff this weekend!!

Okay,

So summer is here, and we probably did not do our spring cleaning.

Which means, you have stuff you want to get rid off.

This Saturday at the Noho PAC (Performing Arts Center)

will be a Swap Fest, The 2010 Frugal Festival Summer Swap if you want the official name!!!

Okay, so here is how it works

You got stuff: lightly used: shoes, clothes, CD's, DVD's, video games, jewelry, accessories, books, home decor

You want more stuff, cause we are human, and thats what we do.

So you bring your stuff, between 10am and noon on Saturday, and $5 and you can come in and swap stuff with others.

If you dont have stuff to swap... but you want more stuff.... then you bring $10 and you get stuff.

Everyone is given a reusable bag to shop with, YAY!!!!!

and there are a lot of prizes and such.

Not to mention this is good for Los Angeles.

All items not swapped at the end of the day will be donated to GoodWill.

Cheap day, shopping, free stuff, chance at a prize and doing good!!!!! My day is completed.

Oh and some of the prizes that will be raffled off are:

and Ipod

a 2 night stay in a Santa Monica Hotel, a nice little weekend by the beach!!!!

a Manicure

plus many more items.

Oh, and click the link above for directions, address, times and any other questions you have!!!

Take A Hike!!!!

No Seriously,

Take a hike.

Why not, there are so many great trails here in SoCal there is bound to be one you have never been on before. There are some breathtaking views once you get to the top. Depending on where you hike you have great views of Mailbu and the ocean, great views of the city, great views of the Valley and beyond. One of my favorites is the hike up to the Observatory its a great one that is only about 3 miles round trip, and once you get to the top you have access to the observatory and all it has to offer. The hikes over in the Santa Monica Mountains are gorgeous, but tough. Once you get to the top though you forget about all the blood, sweat and tears you shed on your way up.

But the hike I am talking about today is I guess what you would call a destination hike. I have heard about this hike and have not done it yet, I plan on doing it this week with the hubby... cause why not!!!

Anyways, I am told there is a hike to The Giving Tree.

Yes.... The GIVING TREE!!!!!

I am intrigued...and now that the weather is super sunny I wanna go.

Here are the directions:

1. Off of Franklin turn north on Canyon Drive, it is one block East of Bronson.

2. Follow Canyon Dr. past the gates to Griffith Park, keep driving until you cannot drive any further.

3. Start the walking trail. ( I will update this with more info once I do the hike)

4. Apparently there will be a dragon on the right.

5. Keep going as you pass an open field.

6. You will see a small brook, follow the path as it winds around, you will be able to see the Hollywood Sign.

7.The trail should open up, keep going, just as you go around another corner on the right, on the side of the cliffs edge you will see the tree. The tree is overgrown, with branches touching the ground.

8. You know you have found the right tree when you see a red box at the foot of the tree.

9. Leave your thoughts, prayers whatever it is you would like to leave, with the tree.

I am super curious about this hike.

I dont think its a difficult one, but who knows I could be shocked.... I'll keep you posted on the hike.

I'm Excited I might take my book up there and read it to the tree.... but then that probably sounds a bit crazy.

Anyways.... Go take a hike!!!!

If anyone has any favorite Hikes, I would love to know about them, I'm trying to spend more time outdoors.