Loft in Translation
The Continental Building, photo by Local Tourist
I had the pleasure of writing an LA Downtown News article titled What’s in My Loft?, which is on pages 12-16 of this week’s issue. I visited five lofts whose decor was as diverse as the inhabitants themselves.
I was so inspired by what people can do with a space that can otherwise seem small and sparse. Also, amazing stories came forth just from asking people about their decor! Each person had an interesting history and some items in each loft had particularly heartwarming, unique backgrounds that caught me off guard.
Downtown has really been courting me, and exploring lofts for this article deepened my love. Many of the loft dwellers emphasized the sense of community and family they feel Downtown. How they appreciate that they know their neighbors and are taken care of by their landlord. Some buildings even pitch in during Christmas time to buy the maintenance employees gifts. I’d never imagine that in the shadows of Downtown’s skyscrapers a warm, close-knit community would exist, but these lofters helped me realize that “Home is where the heart is” applies to more than just the suburbs.
Another expectation smashed for this Local Tourist. I’m looking forward to much more Downtown stories and adventures. I need to post many photos I’ve already taken of the beloved city! Some of those outings included the City Hall Farmers Market and Baby Cakes vegan bakery, amidst randomly wandering about the Old Bank District and Walt Disney Concert Hall. I’m twitterpated just thinking about it.
