Erin reporting from Los Angeles

Another special day today...one of my favorite bloggers is reporting from her hometown...Erin from Design for Mankind doesn't need much introduction...I'm sure most all of you know exactly who this incredible talented women is...I believe that her blog is the most passionate and inspiring of all...Erin lives in Los Angeles and reading a little bit more about the street were she lives will definitely put a smile on your face!

"I live in Los Angeles. Which is fine, but really the only part I like about it is how it will sound at my ten-year high school reunion. Because I think people automatically assume that if you live in Los Angeles, you're (a). following your dream, (b). famous, or (c). brushing elbows with other people that are famous.

I'm (d). none of the above. Although, I must admit, L.A. has its perks.

My favorite spot of LA is the street I live on. It's so so diverse, and on it exists my favorite people:
1. Saisha from the corner market, who never charges me the extra $.06 of tax when I stop in for some juice.
2. Hugo, a homeless man who knits the most beautiful sweaters for children. I'm trying to start a shop for him, but we're still working out the details. He's promised he'll knit one for my future child, and I promised him I'd spread the word about his talent. You owe me one, Hugo! ;)

3. Tony, the cobbler who fixed my heel last Thursday and saved me from a MAJOR crisis... all in just under an hour and $10!
4. Scout, the BEST. DOG. EVER. He co-owns the thrift shop down the street and always finds me the best deals. Maybe that's why his name is Scout! :)
5. Kate from Cucina Calabrese--- a yummy local Italian restaurant that I frequent with my husband. I swear she gives us extra breadsticks, but don't tell the owner! :)

Although LA isn't my hometown (I'm a southern Indiana gal), these five people [ok four and one dog] make it as homey as it could EVER be. Indeed, I'm a lucky gal!"
{ps. and I've attached a map of my street--- it's in the south bay of LA, a mile from the beach, Artesia Blvd}

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erin is such a sweet person.... with a great eye.... thanks for this!

Posted by: lisa s | 05/16/2008 at 02:19 AM

Great post! Erin always manages to make me laugh, I love her descriptions. px

Posted by: pia | 05/15/2008 at 03:15 PM

Erin is by far one of my fave bloggers! So funny! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Nicole & Amanda | 05/15/2008 at 05:22 AM

Erin is the cutest. I love her. I did not know she came from Indiana. I'm going there for the first time ever in June. I have no idea what to expect...but if the people are anything like Erin, I think I'm gonna like it! She is a gem!

Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | 05/15/2008 at 04:12 AM

Thank you Irene--- you are such a dear for asking me to do this. And thank you everyone for your sweet comments!

It was a fantastic experience, and I got to tell Hugo today that he was famous! He's QUITE excited. :)

THANK YOU!

Posted by: Design for Mankind | 05/15/2008 at 01:36 AM

Aww, isn't Erin the cutest? I just love her witty ways! :)

Posted by: modish | 05/15/2008 at 12:59 AM

What a great post. Erin is such a breath of fresh air!

Posted by: Krissy | 05/14/2008 at 11:16 PM

Love it - Erin is great and enjoy her blog very much!

Posted by: Diana | 05/14/2008 at 09:46 PM

erin is great and i love reading about her favorite locals.