Beverly Hills 90210

I had to go to LA today to pick up some things for the website and decided to take Sweet Girl with me so we could have a little fun before summer disappears!  First stop, Sprinkles!

For a gal who loves the little details....the packaging was amazing!  Just look at those wooden forks? And that little wax paper parcel with spoon? Filled with a Frosting Shot. You know I adore butter cream!

Chosen flavors were, clockwise from the top: Mocha, Coconut, Vanilla, Lemon, Cherry and Red Velvet.  Delish!

Next was a ride down Rodeo Drive to look at all the amazing stores and impeccably dressed shoppers.

Sweet Girl wanted to stop by this Famous Place.  She missed seeing any celebrities, but noticed lots of moms and teenage daughters spending $98 for a t-shirt.  Crazy, huh? Or is it just me?  She did find a reasonably priced tote bag and a few other back to school things.

Next stop was less than one block away.  You know exactly where it is because of all the paparazzi.  The place doesn't even need a sign.  No celebrities here either, but she counted almost 30 photographers, just standing around waiting.

And here's a shot of their lovely patio full of almost famous people. The line to get in was very, very long.

The owner of The Ivy also has an amazing shop next door called Indigo Seas. Sorry, no websites for either of them. Although, I don't think they need any more help promoting their businesses.

They wouldn't let me take any photos inside, but as luck would have it, I got a cell phone call on my way out the door and decided to sit on their $4,380 bench and finish my call.  Oops, is that my Mack Daddy camera slipping out of my bag? Oh, no! It accidently turned on and...Snap!

Oh my! Snap again! I feel terrible, just terrible.  But now that we're looking at them, see the incredible wooden Eiffel Towers?  And what about the wall of gorgeous antique fabric pillows in the first photo? And the vintage paper lanterns strung about?

Hey Sweet Girl, move your head a minute....Oops! Snap again! Hello, gorgeous crystal wall sconce, wish I could bring you home. Too bad I don't have an extra $1890 laying around today...maybe next time. Wait for me, will you?

Now before you think I've taken advantage of my situation, I want you to know that I did purchase some lovely vintage cloth napkins and some French soaps.  See? I'm not so bad!  Maybe I could get a job standing around with all those other paparazzi. 

Comments

[suzette]

I was jones-ing badly for the heady visual high of Indigo Seas, and found your blog today. Von Kersting's fabulous book, "La Strada della Dolce Vita" only gets me so far way up here in Washington. Loved the pics!

[Elizabeth]

How fun! Love your blog, glad I found you.

[Judi Delgado]

whoa, this is freaky. I work around the block from the Ivy and I was actually right there the day you took your pictures! You know, there aren't always that many paps around...this was a particularly wild day. Wonder who was there? I'm sure you're going back to the shop on Friday when Paris is launching her Kitson line of stuff - not. Save me a cupcake!

[Counting Your Blessings]

One of the many reasons I wanted a camera phone =) Blessings... Polly

[PresentPast Collection]

Hi everybody! Thanks so much for your well wishes and I'm glad you enjoyed my paparazzi photos! I just remembered I forgot to show you the one of the Beverly Hills Hello Kitty, even she's famous! Hugs to you all! xo Heather!

[Nerissa]

So excited for your store opening. Good Luck!
Loved the pics in the store! Such a rebel. Don't these people realize you need pics for your blog. Free advertising!!
Nerissa

[Renee Kyweriga]

Those cupcakes look delicous, justlove your Mack Daddy camera and it's sneaky ways, thanks for the shots, it looks like you two had a fabulous day. I can't wait for your shop to open!

[cd&m]

Brilliantly funny and such a lovely window shopping trip for us.

[Victoria]

funny to hear about your day - not more than 2 weeks ago i went to Rodeo with my cousin and her two daughters and we ate at the IVY - good food, what a tiny little restaurdant. We also went into the shop next door - we also went into that amazing dress shop - OMG what fabulous things!!

fun times.

[Megan/CreativeOutletDesigns]

LOL!!! that slippery camera finger! loved the shots! ;)

[Teresa]

Ha ha, you are a funny girl, with the camera, what a cute, cute story. And wow, those cupcakes look heavenly!!

Teresa
:)

[Andrea S.]

oh, I think I could eat all 6 cupcakes! They look divine! Great photos for sitting outside, undercover!

[traci]

sprinkles looks fabulous and how cool is a wooden fork??? I cant wait for your shop to open and I agree 110% I cant fathom spending that much for a T-SHIRT!!! Jeeesh

[heidi]

what a fun day with sweet girl! love indigo seas, thanks for the covert operations! you must have read the fine print when signing up for blogging ~ sleuths need only apply.
best wishes too with your shop opening, very exciting! xo

[Sweet Remembrance]

I want to go to Sprinkles...
Ivy for lunch sounds pretty good too! What a splended day you must have had!
Priscilla

[Miss*Laurence]

You know my son's camera is absolutely silent when he takes a photo, nothing gives it away at all! sure has some possibilities...

[Rosemary]

You are so funny!
Those cupcakes look pretty tempting.
Your pictures really turned out well. Maybe you should think of a new career.
Glad you had fun!!
Rosemary

[natalie]

You know, sometimes my camera phone, just goes off by itself.....Click!! Click!!. LOve the store front, and the bikes in the window displays...and the cupcakes, so pretty. And frosting shots? That cracks me up!!! for all the kids (and big kids) that eat the frosting and leave the cake!!

[Angela McRae]

A lifestyle paparazzi! Gotta love it! (And I note that "No Decorative Items Were Harmed During the Course of This Photo Shoot.")

[Karin (creativechaos)]

Only you can take a picture half way out of your bag and it still turns out fabulous!!

Ok....off to make some cupcakes now! :)

[dede warren]

you crack me up heather! A girl who know what she wants, and that means pictures. Thanks for sharing your venture.

[lisa]

Great cell phone photos! Didn't you feel sort of spy like LOL! Love the way the cupcakes had the little extra touches! Its all in the details! I am looking forward too your website. I just started reading your blog and its a feast for the eyes! Thanks! Lisa

[Joy]

LOVE that you took pics anyway! What's the harm in that? ;)

Really enjoyed these scenic pics of L.A.

p.s. I am drooling over the cupcakes - divine!

[Jeanette]

Oh yes, thanks for the insider's view. It was fun to get a sneak peek of such an inspiring place to shop. Now I crave buttercream cupcakes! ;)

[LindaSonia]

Snap!! Love it! Thanks for that insider's view... :-) LindaSonia

[Karen]

Sneaky, Sneaky! Love all the photos! Hope you and Sweet girl had fun. My DD (17) and I just got back from our end of summer fling. Not Rodeo Drive but Birmingham and Atlanta! Tons of fun. Can't wait for Fridays Grand Opening.

[Daisy Cottage]

You go girl! These pics are awesome - thank you!!!! Such temptation.. especially the adorable cupcakes!
xo,
Kim

[andrea danielle]

Wow, your blog is so cool. Love all of those accidental pictures! good luck with your shop!