Irene Lovett

interior designer | event stylist | blogger inspiring well-stiled lives

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Before there was Costco, Sam's Club, or even Wal-Mart, there was Fedco.

Fedco was one of the first places to allow customers to buy in bulk.

And though FedCo is long gone it was crucial to L.A's meteoric growth during the middle of the 20th century.

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The @LAKings 60th season starts tonight!

Six decades ago, the Kings were the first team born and raised in Los Angeles. . .and this is a celebration of 60 years in 60 seconds.

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L.A. morning southbound commute as the marine layer starts to clear

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Porto's is one of L.A.'s most beloved culinary institutions.

And the story of Porto's is about more than the food: this is a legacy and a true L.A. American Dream story started by one of the most impactful women in L.A. history, Rosa Porto.

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Outside of 1988 this might’ve been the most exciting Dodger “moment” of my life until the recent dynasty.

I was coming home from Santa Barbara listening to Charley Steiner almost shed tears of joy after Marlon Anderson’s blast.

Came home just in time to hear Vin call Nomar’s

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At the Southern tip of Los Angeles, you’ll find San Pedro, truly one of the most fascinating and fun neighborhoods in city.

It also just might be the most important community in all of the L.A.

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The legend Estevan Oriol is on X as @Jokerbrand, very easy and gratifying follow

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The narrative is that L.A. is a bad place to do business. . .but the truth is not only is Los Angeles huge on business, it’s also:

*the largest manufacturing hub
*with the most jobs
*making the most things

in the United States.

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I ❤️ L.A.

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Tortilla chips were actually invented in Los Angeles?!?

While fried tortillas like totopos or tostadas have been part of indigenous cuisine for thousands of years, tortilla chips are a relatively new invention - only about 80 years old, from L.A.

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I love this amazing City

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I think @dog_rates might be responsible for bringing more smiles to the Internet than any feed.

That’s why I was honored that the creator, Matt Nelson, sat down for an interview on the podcast.

And he also rates my dog, Zoey!

Full interview: https://t.co/dEwYlYSot1

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Really special interview this week. I sat down with worldwide phenomenon KASKADE to discuss what it’s like being one of the most popular musicians in the world – and why he loves Los Angeles more than any city on the globe.

Full interview:
https://t.co/yy5AaGs9fG

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L.A. River
February 16, 2026

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Last night was one of those nights that L.A. was especially beautiful, the City of Neon aglow in the pre-rain mist.

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Dusk
Los Angeles suburbs
February 15, 2026

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“Fade Into You” by Mazzy Star is a song whose raw emotion can be traced back to lead singer Hope Sandoval’s humble beginnings - in East L.A.

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Marie Callender‘s is an L.A. original going back to when Marie Callender herself was selling pies out of her house in Long Beach.

It became one of the most renowned diners in the United States though today they are best known for their frozen food & pies.

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Heading towards the Grapevine near Castaic, Interstate 5 splits and cars drive on the wrong side of a huge ravine.

So why does I-5 split. . .and go the “Wrong” way?!?

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One of those delivery robots was cutting through the L.A. River greenway today