A Los Angeles Dream Weekend at the Beverly Terrace Hotel
Los Angeles is still this huge, mysterious wonderland to me - even though I am "from LA". I was born and raised just 60 miles north, in a little surf town, and grew up being right next door my whole childhood,, but I still don't know the city well. LAX has always been my home airport, I tell people that I'm from LA, and I pass through the city so often, but it's not a place that feels like home to me. As soon as I could, I took off to New York City and thought I was never going to look back.
But little by little, this city is starting to appeal to me. Next year, we're making this our permanent home - the the time being anyway.
To check out a new neighborhood, we spent a couple of sunny days at The Hotel Beverly Terrace - a beautifully redone mid-century space with a dreamy jungle courtyard and a rooftop sundeck - and fell in love.
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With an entrance this perfectly mid-century, we knew right away that we were going to love this place.
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Some Rosé, and some rosé treats in our room, from Dardimans and Sugarfina
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Dress: Novella Royale, Sunglasses: Sunglass LA
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Dress: David Lerner NY, Shoes: Sugar, Belt: Tulle & Batiste, Hat: Forever 21
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We spent our afternoon lounging in the jungalow courtyard made out of my home-decor dreams. I love surrounding myself with plants and bright whites - and every part of this little garden made me dream of having a home of our own again - so stunning!
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We stopped by the hotel's attached restaurant, Cafe Amici, for an early sunset dinner - the menu is Italian with a healthy California twist.
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On B - Watch: Omega, On A - Bangle: Alexis Bittar
But first, Champagne!
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To Start - The best Tuna Carpaccio I have ever had
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Heirloom Tomato Soup
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Lady and the Tramping with a truffle fettucini.
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And no proper meal is ever complete without dessert - a decadent cheesecake and cappuccinos for us here.
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Room service please?
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Top: Gooseberry Intimates, Pants: Sol Angeles
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There is no breakfast without avocado toast.
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Bracelet: Alexis Bittar, Jacket: NA-KD
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The rooftop terrace - perfect for a lazy afternoon and a serious tan.
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Shorts: Katin
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Bikini: Gooseberry Intimates
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After finally tearing ourselves away from a lazy afternoon, we explored the nearby neighborhood, which led to the iconic Rodeo Drive
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Dress: Novella Royale, Sunglasses: Sunglass LA, Shoes: Sugar
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And The Beverly Gardens Park
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Bracelet: Alexis Bittar, Jacket: NA-KD, Shorts: Levi's
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The next morning, on our way back up the coast to the little town that we still call home for now - we had one final stop: The iconic Hollywood Sign hike. Neither of us had ever made it up to this spot before, and it was just as magical as I had expected.
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I'm learning to love you, LA - time to get used to this new home.