Tuesday, January 25, 2011

I love L.A.













I really do love L.A...I love everything about it. The good, bad
and ugly!! There is no other city that makes me feel quite like
Los Angeles. It has everything you want and need. I thought I
would show you a few pics.

 Does anyone know what movie the fire escape pic is from?
 I love going to Hollywood and seeing all the cool buildings.
eating amazing food and shopping, Of course!

39 comments:

  1. Abby M. InteriorsJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Val, there is no way you are old enough to have a teenage daughter!!!

    I didn't recognize that stairwell until you pointed it out and then I could instantly hear "it must have been love--but it's over now..."
    xo,
    abby

    P.S. Gold star if you can find your blog mentioned in my post today.

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  2. CarrieJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I too love LA!! I think I am a California girl at heart. Unfortunately I am stuck in the cold rocky mountains! Boo!

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  3. April J HarrisJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I love LA too! It's one of my favourite places in the whole world. I'm so looking forward to spending part of our holiday there this summer. We visit California about four times a year (often tagging along when my husband goes on business) but it is usually the San Francisco area we visit. I love it there too, but I'm always extra excited when we get to visit LA!

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  4. Jamie KubeczkaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Um, I want to move there.. I could so get used to those shopping strips!

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  5. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful shots, Val! It sure is a gorgeous place to live and visit. =) Thanks for sharing! XOXO~Liz

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  6. ValJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Abby~you rock and now I will be singing that song all day!! You are too kind telling me I look to young to have a teenager!! I have 2 of them in my house..YIKES. I was and am a young mom??? lol

    April, let me know when you are in town and we will have lunch.

    Carrie and Jaime, please won't you be my neighbor!!

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  7. michelleJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I was guessing Pretty Woman as well! Actually that is the only movie that I remember there being something like that in! :) L.A. looks like so much fun, thanks for the tour and the sunshine!!

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  8. coolkidsJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Love pretty woman. I adore LA! mmmm I could eat some sushi at Koi right now. Actually their tuna on crispy rice noodles!

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  9. Karen thisoldhouse2.comJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Pretty Woman came to mind immediately..no? AND YES!!.. I thought you were a young mom! I mean, you're still young, but you know what I mean.

    Thanks for the tour!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Me too!!! Most people I know work the majority of their lives in preparation to retire and then they leave L.A. Not me - I'm staying, forever. Heading to West LA for another visit to my fav Goodwill. Adios Val!!!

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  11. MelissaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Pretty Woman is my favorite movie. What's the building with the red railing? I can't see the name very well.

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  12. TraciJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I guessed Pretty Woman too! How funny! I LOVE LOVE L.A. I've only been once but it was fabulous!!!

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  13. BethJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    pretty woman...duh?! haha.

    i'm getting a plane ticket and coming to visit you ASAP. haha.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    You're making me homesick! :) I used to live in LA and I loved it...I know exactly what you mean.

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  15. Megan DJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I would love to visit LA! I was in northern Cali last month and loved it :)

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  16. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love LA! You're so right. The good, the bad and the ugly. I'll take it all :)

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  17. Sam W.January 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    never been to LA, but your daughter has a great name :)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Oh, Val, you taunt me with your warm weather and palm trees. I tried to drop hints about vacationing in CA again this April but the damn upcoming college tuition is sucking up all of my fun. xo

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  19. LindsayJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    La has my heart :) GREAT post girl!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love this post. It makes me feel good. I was lucky enough to visit LA for the first time this summer and it just has a distinct feel about it. Hot, sexy, heavy, hip, fun, and juicy, I guess is the best way I felt about. I loved the place and can only hope I visit again, soon!!

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  21. fittingbackinJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I kid you not I have NOT been to LA. It's on my list - my short list!

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  22. AshleighJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Oh Val, you're making my heart hurt! I fell madly in love after spending a weekend there with my BFF last summer. Have been ready to pack up & move ever since (working on it!) The LA bug has bitten & there is no cure!

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  23. ValJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Ladies .....maybe I should have a blogger weekend at my house in the summer? Wouldn't that be fun?

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  24. EricaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Such pretty pictures :) I think I've been to LA...but it was a longgg time ago! I must return!

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  25. Susan at www.ugogrrl.comJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    That would be so fun! I have never been to LA - your pictures are amazing! I want to visit even more now!

    Susan www.ugogrrl.com

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  26. teresaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    makes me want to go visit! great post!

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  27. BigAppleNoshJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Pretty Woman!! That's awesome that you got a shot of that fire escape :)

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  28. KaitlinJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oh Chanel..be still my heart!

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  29. Ashley @ The Sweet Life StudioJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Love these! My husband and I went to Pasadena last weekend - there is just SOMETHING about L.A. I think you've inspired me to do a post on our little day trip! = )

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  30. Petie@inspirednesting.comJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Tks for sharing such great shots. My husband and I were there last January for the National Championship game. Loved driving around Rodeo Dr. Lucky girl, being there all the time :)

    Love the Pretty Woman shot...

    Looking forward to exploring your blog more.

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  31. ErinJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Hi Val!

    Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. So nice to "meet" you! :) We were just in L.A. at the American Girl Doll store last weekend. It was such a fun trip! I love being so close to your city!

    You have a darling blog!

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  32. claireJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    i wish i was in LA right now!

    gorgeous photos!

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  33. Suzanne Anas JurichJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Great photos! I felt like I was right there with you! I haven't been to LA in a while, but now I want to return!!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    These pictures are amazing! Especially those palmy streets, ahhh ;)

    www.meg-land.blogspot.com
    xx

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  35. AshleyJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love LA too! We don't get over the hill as often as I would like these days. Great pictures! xo

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  36. SharstinJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    oh man! i wish i were in LA right now! what a fun place to live~ i wouldn't mind some sunshine either:)

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  37. Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}January 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    That's it! I'm coming to visit! =) I need sun therapy! lol

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  38. Noble VintageJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I audibly sighed looking at the LA skyline. I ♥ LA!! There's so much I miss about it. I love the feeling I have everytime we fly in, the sunshine, the way people dress (even at the grocery store!) all of it. I even love the lonely, I'm-in-a-city-so-huge-it-swallows-me-up feeling! :) thanks for posting this.

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  39. kellypeaJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love photo posts like this. You've shared some great aspects of LA here. We're in San Diego and just talked about going up for a weekend to do all the touristy things we haven't done in forever. Yes, that is the Pretty Woman fire escape :)

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