Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 300 South Doheny Drive , Los Angeles, US Website: www.fourseasons.com/losangeles Phone: 310 273 2222 Laidback luxury, with several California twists (for one, the gym is on an open-air terrace). Kids can kick back in miniature bathrobes, while the concierge arranges visits to family-friendly destinations like the Skirball Cultural Center or Legoland. As for the […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 112 Court Street, Brooklyn, US Website: www.americanapparel.net Phone: 718 855 4627 This uber-hip L.A. store has quite the presence in New York, too. The selection of knits and woven cotton basics in kaleidoscopic colors—plus a few metallic lamés for good measure—make American Apparel a favorite for kids (the leggings and leotards are perfect for

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica , US Website: www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com Phone: 310 260 7500 Close to the civic center and even closer to the beach, convenience is key at this Santa Monica hotel. The management goes to great lengths to ensure eco-conscious amenities, and in every room you’ll find local listings for eco-friendly restaurants. If

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 13824 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, US Website: www.sweetbutterkitchen.com Phone: 818 788 2832 When husband and wife team Leslie Danelian and Rick Berge first opened Sweet Butter Kitchen, the muffins, soups, layer cakes (and everything in between!) became an instant success. It’s likely that drop in customers will choose to stay, upon walking through the

September 7th – September 14th – A boy, his best friend, and their “Lick It List” [YouTube] – New site NickMom.com may or may not be stealing content from bloggers [ResourcefulMommy.com] – The science of being cool [Babble] – “Do not discourage childish fantasies” and more wisdom from Susan Sontag [The Atlantic] – Back to School Braids

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly a decade since a fretting clownfish named Marlin first braved the open waters of Finding Nemo. The film’s success, felt by Pixar, pet stores, and the Australian Tourism Commission alike, was attributed to its beauty, its characters—made memorable with quirks ranging from short-term memory loss to vegetarianism—and its

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Place du Palais Royal, Paris, FR Website: None Phone: +33 01 42 97 46 23 These gardens accompany the grand building formerly known as the Palais-Cardinal, which sits across from the Louvre. After Cardinal Richelieu’s death in 1642, the property passed to royals including Louis XIII, and eventually the Duchess d’Orléans, who made it

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Viale Alemagna, 6, Milan, IT Website: www.triennaledesignmuseum.it Phone: +39 02 724341 Since 2007, this museum has been chipping away at a longstanding question: What constitutes Italian design? Each exhibition at Triennale Design Museum (TDM) deals with the country’s unique melding of cutting-edge materials, humor, history, nostalgia, and tradition. TDM’s educational space also teaches children,

OCCUPATION: Designer and creative director, Allegra Hicks MY STYLE: Eclectic and timeless. I also have a love of colors. I LOVE LONDON BECAUSE: London is incredible because even though it is very urban, there is a park, a little green, or a communal garden on almost every corner where you can take your children to play, go

OCCUPATION: Head of Cultural Affairs at the Mexican Embassy, U.K. MY STYLE: My fashion sense conforms to the moment or setting. Couture Lab on Davis Street is my first stop for unique and stylish clothing and accessories. At work, I wear more classic attire—a lot of pencil skirts and cinch belts. My special Roger Vivier cardholder