Jonathan Lo and I met one another through our blogs about three or so years ago. With a shared love of hue we often exchanged postcards from our various travels across the globe and finally met in person during a trip to NYC in 2013. So when it came to exploring LA ahead of the final stop on my book tour with west elm, I was super excited to explore Jon’s favourite design stores and eateries in the city’s vibrance Venice district. With our pal and talented photographer Dabito along for the ride, we set off colour hunting around the area for an afternoon under the SoCal sun. Click over to West Elm’s blog Front & Main to read our full guide to Venice, along with stacks of extra snaps from the day. Thanks for everything, JoLo!
// Photography by Dabito
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Lovely post! This certainly is bright and cheerful!
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
@Alexandra – Can’t help but seek out the brightest places!
You guys clearly had a blast!! Great places you included.
@Bea – We sure did! 🙂
Such fun to follow these posts!
@BJ – Thank you for following along!
Ohh looks so FAB – 2 cool blogger loose on Venice beach – what’s not to LOVE. Happy weekend Will,
Ax
@Anya – Thank you! It was so much fun. Have a wonderful weekend! xx
Hey Will, absolutely beautiful photography – certainly brightened up my grey & rainy day in the UK!
@Mike – Dabito is so talented, love his work. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the weekend! x
Well you are just having too much fun! 😉
Both you + Oh Joy started with ice cream shots, hehe…makes me smile. Summer is upon us!
@Susan – It was such a blast!
Fabulous pics Will:) as always anyway.
@Natalia – Thank you!
Your pictures are always so amazing. I love love love your blog!!!!
I just saw this and it reminded me of you. http://www.etsy.com/shop/gutav?section_id=13933310&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1
How cute is this?
xoxo
@Isabel – Thank you so much! Those wooden bow ties are brilliant! x
Will, you look like you are having a fabulous time in the States! Maybe I can find myself a role and follow you if you do book number 2. How does ‘fan club controller’ sound? Your pals Dabito and Jonathan are so cool. Hopefully get to meet them one day! Anyway, so happy for your success! x
@Geraldine – Thanks so much for all your support! x
I only just discovered your lovely blog through Apartment Therapy, and imagine my happy surprise to recognize Dab’s lovely work in combo with yours! I’ve been a fan of his for a long time and am happy to add you to the list. 🙂 Congrats on the book!
@Trude – Yes, Dabito rocks! Thanks for the kind congrats!
Will, so great to see these photos during your tour. Hope you’re enjoying your well deserved break now. xx
@Mel – Thanks for following along. Back in London now and hitting the ground running! Hope you are well. x
wow these pictures are amazing! I love venice, such a fun place to explore – especially abbot kinney. looks like you hit up all the best spots!
xChelsey
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@Chelsey – I agree! Dab’s photos are ace! x
Fabulous to see these colorful shots with 3 talented misters united! I’ve been a long-time follower of Jon and love his eye for color & style. His TGIF video breaks are the best! Of course I just had to pin that image at Chariots on Fire to our Urban Jungle Bloggers board 😉 Hope you are well!
@Judith – Thanks so much! And, I agree, Jon is AWESOME!