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Clare Viver: Handbag Designer

Neighborhood favorites with sophisticated style

ELAINE SAYS: It's definitely safe to say I'm a fan of Clare Vivier and her modern, fuss-free style. I've been trying to manage my addiction but truthfully, I have a wish list. Clare's A-List is as simple-chic as her handbags and one I'm excited to share. Her lifestyle footprint extends beyond the Silverlake neighborhood where she lives and runs her flagship store, Clare Vivier. There, she's been known to stock, alongside her own signature bags, the works of talented locals like HEATHER TAYLOR who recently launched a line of charming table linens and HEATHER LEVINE, who makes delicate, abstract mobiles, birdhouses and wall hangings. As expected, Clare's A-List includes so many gems that are worth adding to your own lists as well. On that note, I have to say that I share her love for Canale....one of my absolute favorite restaurants and worth a visit! [Photo Courtesy JEANA SOHN]

Posted on April 29th, 2012

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Adult Chosen, Kid Approved: Canale Restaurant VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Canele 3219 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles [Atwater Village]Me and my husband's favorite date restaurant, although our son loves it too, (which makes decision process easy) Chef, Corina Weibel is a genius in the kitchen -our favorites are the dandelion salad, chicken liver pate and the clam stew, but everything is delicious, and her partner Jane Choi makes a very welcoming, warm and inviting front of the house.
Cookbook Store VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1549 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles [Echo Park]Yummy, daily menus & locally grown product make this a dream neighborhood market. I wish it were literally outside my door instead of a few blocks away! And, they recently opened a cooking school next door to their market where I look forward to taking classes.
Bites to Believe In: Cafe Gratitude VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Cafe Gratitude 639 North Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles [North Larchmont]New delicious vegan cafe in the hood. I'm an omnivore but I love when food is so delicious that you do not think of whether or not it is vegan. All locally grown food, I go there for breakfast meetings and have the I am great (granola) or I am bright-eyed (muesli) and drink I am courageous (coffee). Ha!
Stories Bookstore VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Stories Bookstore 1716 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles [Echo Park]With books disappearing altogether due to our electronic devices (I've got one too), it's so nice to be in this cozy neighborhood store where they serve coffee and soup. They sell new and used books, children's and adults.
Silverlake Wine Store VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Silverlake Wine Store 2395 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles [Silverlake]They always have a good Loire Valley French wine, which is where my husband is from and our wine of choice. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. They do wine tastings which are always packed but you can also just go and ask them to open a bottle for you whenever if you want a quiet place to enjoy a glass with a friend.
Best Family Dinner Spot: Mother Dough Pizza Restuarant VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Mother Dough Pizza 4648 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles [Los Feliz]Best family night dinner place ever. Simple delicious salads and the best neapolitan pizza in the city + plus great wines makes all happy!
Cafe Stella VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 3932 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles [Silverlake]Cafe Stella is my favorite place to meet my friends either for Friday night wine and cheese catch-up with girlfriends or a more intimate burger date at the bar. Try the truffle fries - crazy good!
My Fitness Favorites: Micah McKinley + the Baxter Street Stairs MICAH KELLY WEBSITE | BAXTER STREET STAIRS I've tried to get into spinning and yoga - just not for me. I love to be outdoors, so it's hiking and running for me. So I was so happy to discover Micah, my trainer en plain air! He trains outside under the shade of trees in Silverlake park. An hour passes quickly but your muscles will tell you the next day the that you weren't simply lazing in the park. And to change it up, I walk up the hidden stairs at Baxter Street. It's my favorite walk in the city with some good tush exercising to boot! And you end up on a crest overlooking the lush Elysian park. Follow the paths for a loop - it's a good 40 minute workout in the verdant park.
Taylor De Cordoba Gallery VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Taylor Decordoba Gallery 2660 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles [Culver City]When I do get to the other side of town, I go to Taylor De Cordoba gallery on La Cienega. They have events like their Eating Our Words lectures where an author reads and a local foodie artisan brings their goods to sell as well as being host to some of my favorite artists like Jeana Sohn and Kimberly Brooks who has an opening soon on September 10!
Regal Cinemas Downtown VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Regal Cinema at LA Live 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles [Downtown]To avoid the crowds of the Arclight, this is my favorite place for movies with my son. It is a big, state of the art multiplex, easy to park and always good seats available.