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Suzanne Felsen: Jewelry Designer

Jewelry Designer Suzanne Felsen Has a Lifestyle List that's as Good As Gold

ELAINE SAYS: Bold...Colorful...Modern....I have admired so many Suzanne Felsen pieces over the years. The yearrning began with her weighty cocktail rings and sparkly stacking bands and has since run amok. On my wish list now....The graphic and effortlessly statement-making, checkerboard cut onyx stud earrings, the simply elegant strand of lavender chalcedony beads with beautifully contrasting green, peridot cabochon clasp or…and breathe deeply….the orange-hot, fire-opal/madarin-garnet/carnelion/pave yellow diamond pendant, in her one-of-a-kind collection. Wow. I also have to confess to admiring her beautiful boutique on Melrose, (there's another in Santa Monica as well) designed by Koning Eisenberg Achitecture (Avalon, Standard Downtown). But I digress. Suzanne's unique pieces have appeared on many-a-recognizable limb as well as in magazines from fashion bibles like Vogue and WWD to our go-to handbooks like InSyle and Oprah....and now, The List Collective! Great segue....this talented, home-town designer, knows her Los Angeles and has the lifestyle list to prove it! Enjoy...

Posted on September 1st, 2011

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Kimchee at Chosun Galbee LOCATION: 3330 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles [Koreatown] This is a great korean restaurant in Koreatown. They have a wonderful outdoor patio as well a large indoor restaurant. It is quite fun to go to and try all the dishes there including fantastic kimchee.
Japanese at Nishimura LOCATION: 8684 Melrose Ave West Hollywood [Pacific Design Center] A very minimal elegant Japanese restaurant tucked away across from the pacific design center. It is a very sophisticated, under the radar restaurant
There's No Place Like House Cafe VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 8114 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles [Beverly Blvd] This is restaurant by Bruce Marder, who has Capo in Santa Monica and The Brentwood in Brentwood as well as Cora’s in Santa Monica. His food is really some of the best in LA and at House Cafe you can get it as a more casual way from anything from his famous rigatoni with truffle meat sauce to an amazing Mexican plate my favorite breakfast--egg whites with arugula feta with jalapenos.
Thomas Solomon Gallery VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 427 Bernard Street, Los Angeles [Downtown] This is a gallery in Chinatown run by established dealer, Tom Solomon, who has a wonderful roster of artists including Brad Eberhard and Analia Saban. He has helped develop the careers of a number of contemporary artists in Los Angeles.
Sensational Succulents at California Cactus Center VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 215 S. Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena [Pasadena] This is one of the best nurseries to see and buy succulents and cactus. It is in Pasadena and there you can find some of the best varieties from around the world. They have some very rare plants there to see.
Little Flower Candy Company VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1424 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena [Pasadena] This is a great little gem in Pasadena. It is a candy store and bakery cafe with home made candies and sweets that are delicious but they also are open for breakfast and lunch for things like sandwiches and specials such and a special dal meal (indian) with only the freshest ingredients.
Ammo VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 1155 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles [Hollywood] This restaurant has been around for awhile now. It started as a tiny place with only a few tables and now is a full restaurant with wonderful food, fresh produce and a great menu that changes with each season. It is in the more quiet part of Hollywood where there are more photo and film studios, a little more low-keyed.
LaCienegas Projects VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 2045 South La Cienega Boulevard The Las Cienegas Projects is a gallery in Culver City that focuses on collaborative based artist projects which are curated by artists. The artists Steven Hull and Amy Thoner co-founded and are directors of this gallery. They also will have artist residencies and do artist books some with youth of mixed incomes to make limited edition books.
Puppy Love at Downtown Dog Rescue VISIT WEBSITE The Downtown Dog Rescue is run by, Lori Weise the Downtown Dog Rescue goes to all lengths to help save the lives of dogs and give them good homes. Lori goes to areas in east and south LA, to help rescue dogs from many difficult situations.
La Golondrina LOCATION: 17 Olvera Street, Los Angeles [Chinatown] La Golondrina restaurant at Olvera Street is a favorite place to stop in for a mexican meal. It is especially fun to be there when the Dia De Los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” ceremony is happening. It is like being in a front row seat to watch the festivities.