Giant Robot Store and GR2 News
One of the coolest shops that I actually discovered a while back is Soaptopia. On Venice, it's a shop that of course sells soap, but they're not just resellers, they make their own. I have no idea how one gets into making soap and doing it in a shop setting, but they have it dialed in. It's been in Mar Vista for three years, and I have no idea how I've missed it for so long. The exterior looks...
One of the coolest shops that I actually discovered a while back is Soaptopia. On Venice, it’s a shop that of course sells soap, but they’re not just resellers, they make their own. I have no idea how one gets into making soap and doing it in a shop setting, but they have it dialed in. It’s been in Mar Vista for three years, and I have no idea how I’ve missed it for so long. The exterior looks comfortable, and retro. Something like an apothecary or something like that. Check out this little strip of shops, it’s looking up. The official greeter. The dog walks around slowly. Most of the things here, they don’t make, it’s the sponges and stuff in the window. Norma stands proud in front of the soaps, lotions, and bath oils. See the candy cane themed soap? That’s special for the holidays. The chandelier is a nice touch. I’d like to learn how to make soap one day, but for now, I’ll just buy it. I like the open beam ceiling. It could have been just a regular low hanging ceiling, but the wood opens it up. Disco ball? I’m not sure about that. There’s that soap again. I’m digging the cake dish. This is where you buy the soap. Just pick some off and put them on the table. So many styles and scents. They get featured on TV once in a while, and holiday time, it gets packed. They gift wrap with the best of them. Some places make cupcakes, but they do soap. What are these baking sheets are all about? Or I mean, what do they use them for when it’s not soap? Something flat like cookies? That’s where they make everything. The shop is comfortable, the people nice, and this is a true indie business. They ship of course… from their site, here’s their info. Soaptopia, Inc. – 12228 1/2 Venice Blvd. – Mar Vista – CA 90066310.398.8333 (phone) – 310.398.7949 (fax)Store Hours – M-F 10am-7pm – SA/SU 10am-6pm
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The stores are doing it's thing this holiday. It's hard to judge how it's going to be, since retail was down for a while, but it seems to have picked up. The small shop does it's thing and people seem frantic and happy. The employees are holding up, and they're being troopers. They're fueled by pizza and soda. I hear it's pretty good. Next year, one of the projects in early 08 is to replace the...
The stores are doing it’s thing this holiday. It’s hard to judge how it’s going to be, since retail was down for a while, but it seems to have picked up. The small shop does it’s thing and people seem frantic and happy. The employees are holding up, and they’re being troopers. They’re fueled by pizza and soda. I hear it’s pretty good. Next year, one of the projects in early 08 is to replace the ceiling tiles. Prognosis is good. I just found the place that has the original molds. They first told me that the mold was no good, but they were anxious to see photos of the shop with the tiles I have. The fella said that the tiles I have were made 40 years ago! No wonder they’re brittle. The wind can blow strong, and they’ll crack. Gloomy plastic bears, they’re huge ones. GR2. That one dude with a beard looks like a ZZ Top dude. gr/eats Nelson holding it down. I ate the special, which was shrimp, vegetables, and rice. It was darn good. Sometimes, the most home style food is the best. Thanks for the patronage. Don’t forget Giant Robot Silverlake. They’re doing it too!
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Darren Romanelli in the Times. I saw all of the jackets for Lupe Fiasco before they were set up, and now they're in the Times, and probably in some music videos. The article talks a little about the work, collaboration, and all that stuff. The writer seems to know a little bit about what's going on which is good. DRx is a good guy.
LA Times link.
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LA Times link.