Tag: Larchmont Blvd.
Diptyque perfumer brings whiff of France to Larchmont
If Larchmont Blvd. smells a bit nicer these days, it’s probably because you’re walking somewhere in the vicinity of Diptyque Paris, the famed French perfumer, which opened its doors in January at 202 N. Larchmont Blvd. “The reason we picked the Boulevard is because of the friendly shopping area located in a historically significant neighborhood,” […]
Exhibit ‘Pretty Vacant’ opens Jan. 24 at Larchmont Art Salon
Friends Marcie Bronkar and Patricia Carroll were at an art exhibit recently when they had a brilliant idea. “It’s crazy this show is coming down. It has so much potential… Why not bring it to Larchmont?” said Carroll, a local Realtor and former art student. A curated selection of about 25 paintings from the exhibit […]
Larchmont goes green with solar-powered trash bins
They are amazing, according to an informal survey of five solar-powered trash cans and two recycling bins that debuted on Larchmont Blvd. last month. Eventually a total of 15 trash and three recycling bins are planned for the $60,000 program paid for by Councilman Tom LaBonge’s office. “I’m proud of them,” says Julie Johnson. […]
Take a book, bring one to ‘Little Free Library’
Looking for a new book? Or maybe you have a stack of them on your nightstand you’ve already read, but can’t bear to discard. Thanks to the popularity of a grassroots movement that has book lovers erecting small structures outside their homes and businesses—where people can take books and leave some behind—you don’t have to […]
New neighborhood shop, Canvas on Larchmont
Old-fashioned service and cool wall art are in abundance at Canvas Shop, which opened last month at 500 N. Larchmont Blvd. Bring photos or download your favorites of puppies, wedding and travel shots, anything really, and watch proprietors Jon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins and Weston Dixon work their magic… on site. Everything is done from start—consultation—to finish—gallery-quality […]
New shops, restaurants ring in New Year on Larchmont Blvd.
Larchmont is ringing in the New Year with a host of new shops and restaurants to warm the spirits and tempt the palate. Vintage-style comfort is on the racks at Alternative Apparel, 219 N. Larchmont, where clothes aren’t just about looking good but feeling soft and fabulous. Worn in, well made come to mind. Owned […]