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Real Synthetic
That fellow dispensing advice in The Graduate was right: The future was plastics. And the place for playful and practical products from plastic is Plastica — though you'll also find must-haves made of wood, paper, metal, and glass. Among the recyclables, the turquoise Tubtrug garbage bins caught our imagination amid proprietor Carla Denker's bright and cheery inventory.
8405 W. 3rd St.
(323) 655-1051
www.plasticashop.com
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Art Central
Freehand owner Carol Sauvion searches California and the world for handmade treasures by ceramists, potters, jewelers, weavers, and other talented artisans. Thanks to her keen eye and her attentive staff, this boutique is an important detour on the way to or from the nearby Beverly Center. One favorite piece: the exotic Geoffrey Wheeler bowl populated by flower frogs.
8313 W. 3rd St.
(323) 655-2607
www.freehand.com
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Cake Debate
Sprinkles is easily recognized by the often-long lines outside and the mouthwatering cupcakes inside. Flavors worthy of their Beverly Hills address include the bittersweet Belgian chocolate, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, marshmallow cream, and lemon coconut. And the peanut-butter chip. And the chi latte. Well, you get the idea. Each cupcake wears a small, sugary dot on its top to mark its particular flavor.
9635 Little Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 274-8765
www.sprinklescupcakes.com
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Bottoms Up!
Bar Keeper is the sort of head shop that Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack would have loved. Looking to outfit your cocktail lounge at home with the ring-a-ding-ding signature of those dapper gentlemen? It's all here: vintage and new cocktail shakers, bar signs, beverage books, tiki trappings, Tom Collins glasses.
3910 W. Sunset Blvd.
(323) 669-1675
www.barkeepersilverlake.com
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