This a new store for David Orgell at beautiful Sunset Plaza. Their former flagship store on Rodeo…read moreDrive, which has permanently closed, was in business for over 50 years. I believe it's now under new ownership. The original David Orgell was a great place for classic luxury gifts, watches, and fine jewelry. Always with beautiful gift wrapping. This is a smaller and much more intimate boutique than the former one on Rodeo Drive. It's also a sales point for Ritmo Mundo watches. The inventory looks small. There is a lot of fine crystal and china, porcelain, artwork and silver on display. Old school classic wedding gifts or something for a bridal shower. They always used to have a lot of gift options at many different price points. I love this location because it's at fashionable Sunset Plaza and the area is so walkable and easy-going, with many other boutiques and restaurants. Lots of easy free parking in back.

What an amazing place it's like being in a museum but stuff that you can actually buy Scott is a…read moregreat owner. I recommend this place to people who own vintage homes or just to come and look.

Like a wizard in a candy store Scott comes up with magic He knows his stuff and he's got good…read moretaste. Thanks Scott

So many great finds here! You'll be allowed in after ringing the bell. The front room is filled…read morewith unique items out on display. Most of the items available for purchase are in the back. Shelves stocked with bowls, mugs, plates, trays, and more of all different shapes and sizes. If you're looking for a collection of products, have no fear. Looking for a gift for a friend? Wanting a piece of art in your own home, perhaps? The staff here are amazing! Helpful and not pushy at all. I ended up leaving with a few great unique selects! A beautiful espresso cup, one of their famous knuckle ring mugs, a candle, a matcha bowl, and an artsy bowl / mug for a friend. I loved these mushroom looking pieces in the front. I thought it was for artistic display only, but they also can be used as a plate / bowl! Expensive, but so so so exquisite. If you purchase a candle from them, you can always go back in to get a refill (not sure how much they charge for that). All of the items were wrapped with the utmost of care. Be sure to let then know if something is a gift for someone too cause they can wrap it in its own separate bag for you.

Wife bought a tea set from Destroyer as a gift for me. We went to Destroyer to exchange it with…read moresomething else and were denied and asked to go directly to Match. We went to Match which is right around the corner and were told that they were closed and that we should come back after the holidays. Today wife goes there and she is blatantly told that they have a no return policy. Do not buy gifts from these people as you cannot return them. I think we will start a claim with our credit card company and see what they can do about this.

FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY…read more In an industry town, it's only fitting that celebrity photographer and film director Bruce Weber should have a stellar exhibit of his work. View Elizabeth Taylor in a new light. See Leo Dicaprio in his early days. Laugh at Sam Shepard and Jessica Lange's playful moment. Remember River Phoenix in "My Own Private Idaho." Of course, Madonna is sandwiched between two men. If you've watched "Love Story" on FX, don't miss the portrait of Carolyn Bessette. You have until June 6, 2026 to gawk at these entertaining photos and peruse some whimsical ones, like "Then and Now."

Remember Dennis Hopper doing a crazy lip-sync for "In Dreams", Ray Orbison's cool song in "Blue…read moreVelvet"? It's an iconic moment in cinema history and not only! Fahey/Klein Gallery pays an homage to this very moment showing an interesting collection of photos taken by Dennis Hopper over the years.The exhibit is called "In Dreams", in conjunction with a book that bears the same titles and contains some photos on show here. I love Dennis Hopper as an actor, director, artist, photographer, so once I found out about this exhibit, I had to go and check it out. Fahey/Klein is a decent sized art gallery located on La Brea. Parking is ... street parking, metered in front. You can find 2 hours free parking off 1st, in the beautiful residential area surrounding the place. We found a spot on Sycamore and walked for 1 - 2 minutes. Pretty good! The gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan accordingly. They open at 10 am, till 6 pm the rest of the days. Staff is nice, the place was locked by mistake when we went, so I knocked and they let me in. Clean restroom. The space is nice, not too big, not too small, modern and clean look, the photos are nicely displayed. Free to visit! The exhibit is wonderful, has iconic photos taken by Hopper around LA, cool portraits of bands, artists, actors, a great tale of the tame. The exhibit runs till March 21, so hurry up!

LOVE my Heather Taylor Home items....I get stopped and asked about my HTH tote all the time! I…read morehave the tote in several colors. The beautiful scalloped place mats have so many uses! And I love using the napkins to decorate baskets! The store is BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you to Heather for a personal FaceTime shopping experience! I am so happy and can't wait to…read moresee all of my goodies!

I absolutely love Kulak Ceramic! Their pieces are so amazing, colorful, beautifully crafted and…read morefull of personality. The cups make my coffee time feel extra special every morning. Every time I visit, I find something unique that makes me smile. It's definitely my go-to spot for birthday gifts and Christmas presents. If you're looking for something thoughtful and beautifully made, this is the place! Highly recommend!

Bought several plates and cups from this place and they all broke within 2 weeks. Says they are…read moremicrowave safe but are not! Very fragile and not for everyday use

Watts Towers has been named to the World Monuments Fund's inaugural Irreplaceable America list…read more recognizing 10 U.S. historic sites considered essential to preserving the nation's cultural heritage, officials announced Tuesday. The list was created as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights historic places facing significant preservation challenges. The Watts Towers, created over more than three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato "Simon" Rodia, consist of 17 hand-built reinforced-concrete structures decorated with tile, glass and found objects. The tallest tower rises nearly 100 feet. The Watts Towers are a monumental achievement by one individual, Simon Rodia, yet are of cultural significance and meaning to all of the local community, and its visitors," Daniel Tarica, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, said in a statement. "The conservation and preservation of the Watts Towers ... reinforces a message to the community of investment, value, and stewardship, while also supporting increased cultural tourism and generating economic opportunities that benefit both the immediate Watts community and the wider region."

I grew up knowing that the Watts Towers were there. Sometimes, they were the photo on the front of…read morethe phone book. More often than that, they showed up as background photos of the Southland displayed between commercial breaks on TV news programs. I would have liked to have seen them in real life. It's just that you didn't go there because of the reputation of this part of South-Central Los Angeles. Things have changed. The 105 Freeway now provides that much needed link across between the top of the Gateway Cities and LAX, going but a few blocks south of the Watts Towers. What was called the Blue Line of Metro's light rail has a stop at 103rd Avenue, within walking distance of the towers. I'm also older than when Watts might have seemed ominous. Then, the neighborhood is changing, which is par for the course everywhere in Los Angeles. Predominantly African-American Watts has now become predominantly Hispanic. When I visited, I lowered the car window and asked two Hispanic twenty-somethings taking a very relaxed walk near this historic site what Watts was currently like. While not a "meet and greet" sort of neighborhood, the mixing of cultures probably helps bring a broader swath of people closer to seeing the towers. I took the 105, got off the large well-designed interchange at Central Avenue, and drove a few blocks north. The Watts Towers didn't seem as tall as I would have thought, but, when put under a different lens, they are very tall! The towers are the work of one man - Simon Rodia - and the tallest one stands about 100 feet (think 10 stories)! I am writing to review the towers and believe that, on the day I went, the Arts Center and tours were not operative. There are additional exhibits that can be seen and would be explained by taking the tour. However, you can definitely park within a block and visit the site. There is even a hardscaped plaza with tiered seating to the north of the towers. The towers are a little strange. They look like pyramidal cone shaped and opened up Slinky toys. Their cage structures are made of structural steel. However, the ribs are not just the steel. The ribs are "coated" with ceramic material, glass, mosaics, tiles, shells, and other objects that give them color and texture. They reminded me of some of the work that Antonio Gaudi designed in his native Barcelona, Spain in that the effect is organic ... and even a little hippie dippy. Knowing about the Watts Towers and knowing about Simon Rodia are intertwined. The Watts Towers are the largest major project built by just one individual, thus of historical import. He worked on them for 33 years! They are now under the purview of the California park system. Rodia was an Italian immigrant from a small town in the region of Italy in which Naples is the principal city. He was trained as a stone mason. I was fascinated by his trajectory. Upon coming to the United States from Italy, he first lived in Pennsylvania. From there, he moved to Seattle, WA, where he married, to Oakland, CA, where he had children, and then to both Long Beach and Watts in Southern California. People told him he was odd and criticized his work, but he persevered and we are richer for it. I'd say that a person had to have some unique wiring to push the envelope in terms of innovation, and even eccentricity, to be able to visualize and build the towers. Eventually, Rodia's health worsened and he moved north within California, dying closer to family members in Martinez, CA at 86 years of age. I had a school friend who lived not too far from the Watts Towers. He was Japanese-American. His parents did not move away until they retired. And I remember that there was a neighboring household where the couple occupying the house, and who also remained, was from France and that I would speak to them in my high school French. That said, it could explain how other immigrants, such as Simon Rodia from Italy, might have lived in the area, along with other newcomers. While not as singularly intriguing as the Watts Towers themselves, the evolution of and rationale for demographic changes in almost all of big L.A.'s neighborhoods would make for volumes of interesting accounts. I highly recommend visiting the Watts Towers, especially to Angelenos who have yet to do so.

If you appreciate the art of photography you will enjoy this gallery no matter when you visit…read more Peter Fetterman has a deep knowledge of the art and of the photographers, and he has a broad collection and can rotate out the exhibits. The gallery is in Bergamot Station which has plenty of free parking. When you visit give yourself plenty of time to explore the many small galleries there. Also, sign up for Peter Fetterman's newsletter online to find out what is happening, but especially to get his daily photograph and accompanying story.

This gallery shows photography art. Close up of celebrities and the normal person. We enjoyed…read moreseeing some closeup of celebrities of well known individuals. Free outdoor parking lot and WiFi.