The City in Diaries and Letters 1542 to 2018

A rich mosaic of diary entries and letters from Marilyn Monroe, Cesar Chavez, Susan Sontag, Albert Einstein, and many more, this is the story of Los Angeles as told by locals, transplants, and some just passing through.

“Los Angeles is refracted in all its irreducible, unexplainable glory.”—Los Angeles Times

The City of Angels has played a distinct role in the hearts, minds, and imaginations of millions of people, who see it as the ultimate symbol of the American Dream. David Kipen, a cultural historian and avid scholar of Los Angeles, has scoured libraries, archives, and private estates to assemble a kaleidoscopic view of a truly unique city.
 
From the Spanish missionary expeditions in the early 1500s to the Golden Age of Hollywood to the strange new world of social media, this collection is a slice of life in L.A. through the years. The pieces are arranged by date—January 1st to December 31st—featuring selections from different decades and centuries. What emerges is a vivid tapestry of insights, personal discoveries, and wry observations that together distill the essence of the city.
 
As sprawling and magical as the city itself, Dear Los Angeles is a fascinating, must-have collection for everyone in, from, or touched by Southern California.

100% cashmere



100% wool

28" x 72"

100% wool

42" x 84"

 il bisonte made in Italy

 il bisonte made in Italy

100% wool

made in India

Kusa Kanmuri is a stole brand which expresses a unique fusion of Japanese and western, traditional and modern tastes.

Flashes of inspiration flow throughout
the process of production.

When human beings formulated languages,
nature was the tool of hieroglyphic formation.

One of them is "Kusa Kanmuri".

We keep expressing "pleasure"
at the new formation of Japanese traditions.

 il bisonte made in Italy

 il bisonte made in Italy

• 100% wool

made in India

Kusa Kanmuri is a stole brand which expresses a unique fusion of Japanese and western, traditional and modern tastes.

Flashes of inspiration flow throughout
the process of production.

When human beings formulated languages,
nature was the tool of hieroglyphic formation.

One of them is "Kusa Kanmuri".

We keep expressing "pleasure"
at the new formation of Japanese traditions.

Felt affection. Letterpress printed by New England craftsmen, on elegant Crane 100% cotton, tree-free paper.  Custom card size 4.75” x 7.25”. Signature Noat envelope. Limited edition.

Cover: Love you to the moon
Inside: Blank

Noat designs paper goods and curio for those seeking a quiet sense of cosmopolitan style. An austere mysticism and modernist perspective are whispered through simple pleasures that deepen senses. Noat’s greeting cards, stationery, art prints and fragrances desire to assist in the embodiment of still reflection.

The origin of Noat begins in a carriage house filled with northern light and spacious white solitude. Noat is an expression of designer Jennifer Lucey-Brzoza.

Awakening a vast tranquility where time endures. Offset printed and debossed by third generation New England craftsmen on superfine, post-consumer, American paper. Custom card size 4.75” x 7.25”. Signature Noat envelope. Limited edition. 1 of 4 in series.

Inside: Blank

Noat designs paper goods and curio for those seeking a quiet sense of cosmopolitan style. An austere mysticism and modernist perspective are whispered through simple pleasures that deepen senses. Noat’s greeting cards, stationery, art prints and fragrances desire to assist in the embodiment of still reflection.

The origin of Noat begins in a carriage house filled with northern light and spacious white solitude. Noat is an expression of designer Jennifer Lucey-Brzoza.

Inside: Blank

Noat designs paper goods and curio for those seeking a quiet sense of cosmopolitan style. An austere mysticism and modernist perspective are whispered through simple pleasures that deepen senses. Noat’s greeting cards, stationery, art prints and fragrances desire to assist in the embodiment of still reflection.

The origin of Noat begins in a carriage house filled with northern light and spacious white solitude. Noat is an expression of designer Jennifer Lucey-Brzoza.

Awakening a vast tranquility where time endures. Offset printed and debossed by third generation New England craftsmen on superfine, post-consumer, American paper. Custom card size 4.75” x 7.25”. Signature Noat envelope. Limited edition. 1 of 4 in series.

Inside: Blank

Noat designs paper goods and curio for those seeking a quiet sense of cosmopolitan style. An austere mysticism and modernist perspective are whispered through simple pleasures that deepen senses. Noat’s greeting cards, stationery, art prints and fragrances desire to assist in the embodiment of still reflection.

The origin of Noat begins in a carriage house filled with northern light and spacious white solitude. Noat is an expression of designer Jennifer Lucey-Brzoza.

Celestial sentiments. Foil stamped by third generation New England craftsmen on superfine, post-consumer, American paper. Custom card size 4.75” x 7.25”. Signature Noat envelope. 

Cover: You are made of stardust
Inside: Gold foiled starfield

Noat designs paper goods and curio for those seeking a quiet sense of cosmopolitan style. An austere mysticism and modernist perspective are whispered through simple pleasures that deepen senses. Noat’s greeting cards, stationery, art prints and fragrances desire to assist in the embodiment of still reflection.

The origin of Noat begins in a carriage house filled with northern light and spacious white solitude. Noat is an expression of designer Jennifer Lucey-Brzoza.

 Functional and practical, the passport holder FRANKLYN can carry all the necessary documents for your travels. Made with extremely resistant vintage cowhide leather, over time it acquires a natural patina which enhances the accessory.

-Passport holder in cognac-coloured vintage cowhide leather
-2 compartments for passport or documents 
Front branded IL BISONTE logo

-Height: 14 cm / 5.52'
-Width: 10 cm / 3.94' (closed), 19,5 cm / 7.68' (opened)

made in italy

 Functional and practical, the passport holder FRANKLYN can carry all the necessary documents for your travels. Made with extremely resistant vintage cowhide leather, over time it acquires a natural patina which enhances the accessory.

-Passport holder in red-coloured vintage cowhide leather
-2 compartments for passport or documents 
Front branded IL BISONTE logo

-Height: 14 cm / 5.52'
-Width: 10 cm / 3.94' (closed), 19,5 cm / 7.68' (opened)

made in italy

Functional and practical, the passport holder FRANKLYN can carry all the necessary documents for your travels. Made with extremely resistant vintage cowhide leather, over time it acquires a natural patina which enhances the accessory.

-Passport holder in black-coloured vintage cowhide leather
-2 compartments for passport or documents 
Front branded IL BISONTE logo

-Height: 14 cm / 5.52'
-Width: 10 cm / 3.94' (closed), 19,5 cm / 7.68' (opened)

made in italy

 33(w), 37(h), 21(d) cm | 12,99(w), 14,57(h), 8,27(d) in

Made in Italy

The keychain double, realized in thick brass with cowhide leather finishings, bears the original, charming IL BISONTE design.

-Nickel-coloured brass keyholder 
2 hooks
-coloured cowhide leather labels with branded IL BISONTE logo

-Ring diameter: 5 cm / 1.97'
-Hook height: 5 cm / 1.97'

made in italy

100% wool

28" x 72"

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Lost & Found Gift Card.

Gift cards are delivered to you by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.

A trio of demitasse brass candle cups infused with a tincture of essentials and absolutes extracted from beautiful and natural plant substances.

Each beautiful box contains a set of one fragrance in our custom hand forged brass cups.  

Each hand forged brass cup holds 2 ounces, with approximate 10 hour burn time. Total product weight 6 ounces.

- Hinoki, well known for it's relaxing therapeutic effect, emotes the sweet odor of scented smoke that is centuries old. Earthly aromas of fir needle and sacred cypress trail beautifully underneath spicy black peppercorn which gives a sparkling kick to our zen forest blend. Rich dark patchouli and masculine vetiver layered with lime and ginger add savory middle notes. A distillation of natural warm and woody resins and rich spices topped with a green herbaceous bouquet of minty, grassy shiso.

Notes;

TOP Lime, Ginger, Shiso.

MIDDLE Fir Needle, Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver.

BASE Cedarwood, Cypress

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-  Orange Flower, The essential oils distilled from orange blossoms are magical in creating atmosphere that lifts the soul. Green mandarin essence beautifully compliments neroli and petitgrain for a sweet, warm, and delicate orange scent burning in our little pots of gold. The distilled flowers and leaves of clary sage collected at the end of the blooming season blend into our citrus absolutes for depth, with a few drops of pure sweet fennel quietly resting in the base. One ton of delicate orange blossoms are required to produce a quart of the fragrant oil. Absolutely heaven sent.

Notes;

TOP Neroli, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain

MIDDLE Green Mandarin

BASE Clary Sage, Fennel

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 Blooming Osmanthus 

The aromatic extract of osmanthus comes from the cherished golden flowers of the Far East, derived from all-natural aroma compounds that were responsibly and sustainably sourced. The gorgeous olfactory profile is artistically blended with natural absolutes to evoke heavenly scented flowers of the seasons. With bright top notes of violet leaves and mandarin, the solitary heart note of osmanthus, and coriander resting in the base, likening the phases of the moon to the budding and blooming of trees.

Notes;

TOP Violet Leaves, Mandarin

MIDDLE Osmanthus

BASE Coriander

Wheel thrown stoneware jar is hand painted with Crescent Indigo

Interior is glazed with Temple White

Small measures approximately 4.5" x 4"

Food safe, hand wash

Michele Quan designs and sculpts handmade ceramic art & objects for the home and garden. The pieces become a canvas for her love of drawing, painting, text and color. Many of the objects and images are rooted in the visual symbols of Eastern iconography- their meaning and beauty of which she is continuously in awe. 

Ceramic forms are built by hand, wheel thrown in stoneware or porcelain and all images are painted by hand. Other materials used include hand-dyed cotton, hemp rope and reclaimed wood.

 All work is made in NYC.

 Pomegranate

Made in Japan

 fig leaf

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

tuberose

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

cedar + frankincence

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

citrus + bergamot

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

amber

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

grapefruit + tobacco 

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

patchoulli +  amber

approx. 130z / 368 g

translation: the fire of the water

inspired by the 'fantasy candle' of the late 60's

every candle is sculpted underwater

there are no two candles alike

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

neroli blossom & sandalwood

a solid gold 14k gold talisman in every candle

Los Angeles-based artisinal candle makers Le Feu De L'eau and fine jewelry designer Ariel Gordon have joined creative forces to craft the Lucky Charm Candle. Each custom-blended vessel is scented with notes of Neroli Blossom and Sandalwood and contains a solid 14k gold charm hidden inside the wax. The charms are intended to be protective amulets and can be worn with the enclosed cord. You won't know which charm will be yours... the candle must be burned all the way down to discover your hidden talisman. Unwrap it and wear for good luck and protection. Collect all 6 charms!

12 oz / 340 g

made in the usa

apothecary products are final sale

pulpy, deep, fantastical

notes: scented dusk under a wild fig tree

from the extraordinary perfume house mad et len made in the south of france, candles are crafted  with hand poured essential oil wax, while the potpourri uses lava rocks and amber resin embedded with truly compelling smells. 

300 g

containers are made from hand hammered wrought steel,copper and black apothecary style glass and stored inside refined hand made packaging.

earthy, classic, natural

notes: primal damp earth, rich soil, ancient wood of petrified pines, aged oakwood

from the extraordinary perfume house mad et len made in the south of france, candles are crafted  with hand poured essential oil wax, while the potpourri uses lava rocks and amber resin embedded with truly compelling smells. 

containers are made from hand hammered wrought steel,copper and black apothecary style glass and stored inside refined hand made packaging.

refined, handsome, aristocratic

notes: vetyver with highlights of tobacco and black honey

from the extraordinary perfume house mad et len made in the south of france, candles are crafted  with hand poured essential oil wax, while the potpourri uses lava rocks and amber resin embedded with truly compelling smells. 

containers are made from hand hammered wrought steel,copper and black apothecary style glass and stored inside refined hand made packaging.

 2 sheets

A2 size

420cm x 594cm

 sold individually

from left to right

citronel

parasol

vervene

green

sandia

danirose

laurent

blue

vieira

fruits 

sold individually

8" tall 

4" tall

sold individually

4" tall

sold individually

4" tall

2 oz soy votives

sold individually

kensington gardens;

you’re here with me, surrounded by lily of the valley. to be known is everything. fall asleep with me, with the sun on your face and jasmine in the air.

wild honey;

honey by heaven, the moon, the stars and the sun. Golden honeycomb dripping with citrus notes, luscious black currant, and wild herbs. 

love that burns;

the bitter and the sweet. lemon rose earth. give me your love in return, but please don’t leave me with a love that burns.

2 oz soy votives

sold individually

laurel canyon;

we are stardust–we are golden. Fragrant eucalyptus trees after a spring rain in Laurel canyon. Alluring aromas of cannabis, wildflowers, apricots and suede.

one rainy wish;

misty blue and white rose too. eleven moons above me and you. golden rose color of the dream I had, this timeless day, you stole my heart away.

field of grass;

freshly cut grass in the heart of the country. swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun

A feminist silkscreen poster collective founded in London in 1974 by three former art students, the See Red Women’s Workshop grew out of a shared desire to combat sexist images of women and to create positive and challenging alternatives. Women from different backgrounds came together to make posters and calendars that tackled issues of sexuality, identity and oppression. With humor and bold, colorful graphics, See Red expressed the personal experiences of women as well as their role in wider struggles for change.
Written by See Red members, detailing the group’s history up until the closure of the workshop in 1990, and with a foreword by celebrated feminist historian Sheila Rowbotham, See Red Women’s Workshopfeatures all of the collective’s original screenprints and posters. Confronting negative stereotypes, questioning the role of women in society, and promoting women’s self-determination, the power and energy of these images reflect an important and dynamic era of women’s liberation―with continued relevance for today.

Snapshots from the moon: NASA photographs from the earliest manned space flights

NASA’s Apollo program landed the first humans on the moon in 1969. In the next three years, Apollo sent 10 more men to the moon in five subsequent missions. The first moon landing in particular is a legendarily well-documented event, representing one of those rare moments in which the world was united in awe, witnessing the feat together on their television screens. But each Apollo mission also generated hundreds of photographs, many of which have only recently been released by NASA. A selection of these images--shot by the astronauts themselves with suit-mounted and handheld Hasselblad cameras--are gathered in this beautifully designed, affordable volume.

 In Balthasar Burkhard and Markus Jacob’s elegantly designed children’s book, 20 animals meet for a photographer’s beauty contest. The protagonist of the story is a shy donkey who watches the antics of the animals with wry humor as they pose for the photographer, parading their splendor. “’Please stand here, in front of this backdrop, Baboon,’ said the artist … ‘Click,’ said the camera.”

First published in 1997, this beloved children’s book is now reprinted in a smaller format, on the occasion of Burkhard’s 2017–18 surveys at Museum Folkwang and Fotostiftung Schweiz.

randi malkin steinberger

photo book of tented architecture in los angeles

BOETTI by AFGHAN PEOPLE

photographs by

Randi Malkin Steinberger

the journey of the cloth

Caroline Griffiths