September 27, 2021
By the mid-1900s, Venice had fallen into neglect and become labeled as the “Slum by the Sea”. However, recently it has become an increasingly desirable neighborhood, with some homes selling in the millions of dollars. The result is that it is now an interesting mix of old and new. There are still a lot of the original small homes, many of which have retained their bohemian character. But interspersed among those old homes are many large modern concrete and glass houses.
We liked this home’s quirky sculpture
And this home’s living wall
As examples of the old and new that exist in Venice, look no further than these two shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. On one side is the original smoke shop. Directly, across from it is a brand new and very chic cannabis boutique. To add to the look, a Tesla was parked out front.
Speaking of Teslas, we have seen many during our time in Los Angeles. Teslas are only built in five colors (silver, black, white, blue and red). Those who want something a little different are forced to get custom paint jobs. Here’s an example.
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