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Shiva Rose: Actress + Writer + Blogger, The Local Rose

A Natural Girl in an Urban World Shares Her Best-Of's

Writer and Actress, Shiva Rose, has appeared in television shows like, "CSI Miami" and "Cold Case," as well as independent films like, "David and Layla". She's also written for Vogue, Lucky, LA Confidential and the Huffington Post...as well as for her own Blog, one of my favorites, THE LOCAL ROSE. I really love getting her emails....her writing is honest and elegant....and she weaves a tapestry of posts about seemingly disparate subjects like style, health, spirituality and motherhood, in a thoughtful and real way. Today, Shiva gives us a peak into her "organic-chic" lifestyle that's as unique as she is. [Photo Courtesy, Jeana Sohn]

Posted on March 14th, 2011

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ONLINE FIND: Beatrice Valenzuela VISIT WEBSITEI love her handmade moccasins in wonderful colors like green and blue. She makes adorable shoes for the little ones too. I really appreciate hand crafted gems like this, which are made to last and are truly original.
ONLINE FIND: Roseark Jewelry, Kathy Rose VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1111 North Crescent Heights Boulevard, West Hollywood [WeHo] I love everything at Kathy Rose's store from the candles to the gorgeous jewelry she designs. Her arrowheads are a favorite of mine and so are the eagle head studs. Her beautiful spirit is apparent in all the talismans here.
LOCAL FAVE [LA]: Axe Restaurant VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1009 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice [Abbot Kinney, Venice]Axe restaurant in Venice is my community diner (albeit a hip one), even though I don't live in Venice. The breakfasts here are incredible, as are their lunch bowls. I crave the multi grain pancakes, fresh scones and ginger tea!
LOCAL FAVE [LA]: Post 26 VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Post 26 225 26th Street, Santa Monica [26th, Santa Monica]My friend, Jeannine Braden has such incredible taste that I always want something from here whether it's an ALC dress or cool clogs.
LOCAL FAVE [LA]: Santa Monica Farmer's Market VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Santa Monica Farmer's Market 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica [Main Street, Santa Monica]I have been going to the Santa Monica Farmer's Market for over sixteen years now. I always get my fresh produce here and now, you can even buy raw milk and butter from Organic Pastures.
LOCAL FAVE [LA] The Mylk Man VISIT WEBSITEMy most favorite almond milk that I discovered for my website. Jeff Leaf makes a divine nectar of almond milk, using coconuts and even delivers to your door.
ONLINE FIND: The Lost And Found Shops VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Lost and Found Shops, 6314 Yucca Street, Hollywood [Hollywood]This group of stores on Yucca in Hollywood, are some of the best in LA for children's clothes, household items and gifts. I'm loving the table cloths and napkins right now.
ONLINE FIND: Turpan VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 225 26th Street #C, Santa Monica [Santa Monica]This is another great store for gifts, beauty products and just wonderful necessities. They carry my most favorite body and face oil, Oilio Lusso by Rodin
LOCAL FAVE [LA]: Evalue Organic Beauty Boutique VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Evolue, 357 1/2 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills [BH]This beauty supply store has all my holistic organic favorites like Tata Harper Skin Care, Odacite and Arcona.
ONLINE FIND: LA In Bloom Blog VISIT WEBSITEHeather Taylor's blog, LA In Bloom, is full of inspiring recipes and tips.