Jean-Vier Store - Los Angeles

The French company Jean Vier has just opened their first store on U.S. soil in our very own Pasadena. They carry bright summery linens and accessories in bold linear patterns.

Their sturdy totes would make great beach bags, and the coated linen caught my eye as another great picnic blanket option. It's sold by the foot so you can choose the size, it rolls up easily, and the slick coating allows you to hose it down when you're done.
http://www.jean-vier.com/overview.aspx?idcat1=2&idcat2=0&idcat3=39&couleursearch=-1

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever - Los Angeles

Last weekend, we headed to the Hollywood Forever Cemetary for a screening of The Man Who Knew to Much. If the thought of eating a picnic and watching a movie in a cemetary seems a bit morbid to you, rest assured that you are not picnicing on the dearly departed, but on an unused plot of land.

The cemetary is beautifully landscaped, and most of the people buried there are Hollywood legends who would probably approve of the entertainment. A D.J. plays before and after the show, and alcohol is permitted.

This Sunday's movie is Blue Velvet. I'll be bringing the Pabst Blue Ribbon! Details at: http://cinespia.org/