Snippets of L.A. home shopping

Le Pain Quotidien

Sharing some past photos from my trip to L.A. last December

Had brunch with Brandie and she took me to this place Le Pain Quotidien

Very nice, Frenchy resto

a bakery and communal table concept

Totally my type

Enjoy the photos...

Montage with Joey

luxury hotel , Montage, with Joey

Monday, Dec 6

w/ Joey

by Joey's deck, Laguna Beach

Remember Joey from my post months ago?

Well, it's my turn to visit her

was nice seeing her cute kids

Though we had limited time as I have another appointment

Was great to see how she's doing

Happy Monday!

Sunday, Dec 5

dinner w/ Roy & Brandie Kaneshiro and cousin Donnie

w/ Brandie David-Kaneshiro outside Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach

dinner at Paul Martin's

Paul Martin's, Manhattan Beach

outside the street of Papa Don's house

love the fall colors

eating popcorn from Target

One thing I savored during this trip is seeing all my good friends

who live far away

Brandie's family is a close family friend of my uncle's

Coincidentally, we were bridesmaids back in '96

at our common friend's, Hanna's, wedding

Funny how we found out we knew each other's families

She was then studying at Boston College

and small talk told her I frequent the States to visit relatives

She asked where, told her where

then I just realized, she was Brandie, Brandie, haha

Eversince then, we've kept in touch

I'd see her when I visit the States

and I'll take her out whenever she's in Manila

At one time, she even visited me in Hong Kong

So good to see her and Roy

And her lovely family

We stayed up at their lovely home til midnight

So good to catch up

and share each other's lives

Life's good!

Friday, Dec 3

my Mom's family portrait back in 1953. Apparently, it was rare to have portraits during that time. My lola (grandma) passed away less than a year before my uncle did. They were very close.

Arrived Thursday night, next morning, after Mass, I hit the shops. One of my faves , Anthropologie. Whenever I'm in the States, this is a must see-go for me. Was able to purchase what I envisioned for the new place.

Love the stuff at Anthropologie!!! Love the total experience, nice scent, eye candies everywhere, lots of creativity, very inspiring!

Always my first stop wherever in the world, heard First Friday Mass at the Nativity Chapel in Torrance