Dear cherished reader,

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we write today to say goodbye. After fourteen years delivering you the best in food, fashion, and fun, this train, as they say, is pulling into the station.

Rest assured that every single day that we have published DailyCandy, we have done so with delight.

Our mission was always to charm and inform you, whether telling you about an innovative new restaurant in Brooklyn, a trendy boutique in Chicago’s Gold Coast, or a groundbreaking San Fran band. Through the years, nothing made us happier than helping an emerging designer from West Hollywood find her audience or hearing that after we featured an attorney from Philly she quit her job to make brownies full-time.

But all good things must come to an end. And this, friends, is ours. On April 4, we will close our doors.

It’s been the ride of our lives, and we have loved sharing it with you.

Yours,
DailyCandy

Book it.

STRETCH
FlyBarre Launches
What: Do your body good with an hour-long high-energy sculpting class designed to tighten and tone your most important assets (we’re talking abs, arms, and rear).
Why: ​A Flywheel DJ curates sweet tunes, so you can sweat it out to a proper beat. ​Also, there’s a class exclusively for DailyCandy readers on Sunday at 1:15 p.m.
When: Preview classes, Fri., 7, 8:15 & 10:45 a.m., 12:15 & 5:45 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8:30, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m., noon.
Where: Flywheel Sports, 8599 Santa Monica Blvd., b/t West Knoll & Westbourne Drs., West Hollywood (310-360-7200). Sign up for all classes (free) by sending preferred times to dailycandy@flywheelsports.com.

Earth Hour Glow Yoga
What: Exhale Mind Body Spa ushers in spring with free flow yoga.
Why: Bliss out by candlelight under The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows’s historic fig tree.
When: Sat., 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 101 Wilshire Blvd., at Second St., Santa Monica (310-319-3193).

SHOP
Oak
What: The Soho go-to for edgy separates and accessories gives DTLA a bite of the Big Apple with its brand-new boutique.
Why: Stock up on the shop’s namesake line, plus goods from clothing and accessories mainstays like Costume National, Won Hundred, and Blk Dnm.
​When: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 910 S. Broadway, at Ninth St., Downtown (213-622-4600).

Sugar Paper First-Ever Sample Sale
What: The L.A. stationer takes 50-80 percent off pretty paper goods; plus, pick up Rusticoffee sips and snacks.
Why: Brush up on your correspondence with a Bright Notes notepad ($5, was $15) or Confetti Monogram set ($10, was $28).
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 2032 Stoner Ave., b/t La Grange & Mississippi Aves., ste. b, Sawtelle (310-478-5522).

EAT
L’Assiette
What: Restaurateurs Jacques and Marc Fiorentino and partner Mary Anne Reyes take the decision making out of dinner with a menu devoted exclusively to steak frites.
Why: Close out your meal with the quintessential French dessert — a custom cheese plate.
When: Daily, 5:30 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 7166 Melrose Ave., b/t La Brea & Formosa Aves., West Hollywood (323-274-2319).

READ
Grand Park Downtown Bookfest
​What: Book lovers unite at an outdoor celebration of L.A.-based authors and publishing houses.
Why: Try your hand at a typewriter, add a line to the world’s longest story, and score new reading material at the Writ Large Press pop-up.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 200 N. Grand Ave., b/t First and Temple Sts., Downtown (213-972-8080).

Photo: Courtesy of Flywheel Sports

Save for occasional seismic activity, your morning routine is fairly uneventful.

Ensure your prework jolt is a pleasant one at Bar Nine Collective, the soon-to-open cafe in Culver City from co-owners Zayde Naquib and Jereme Pitts.

A pared-down menu of espresso, hot or iced drips, nondairy hazelnut milk lattes, and an all-oolong assortment of Red Blossom tea puts pep in your step. Fuel up on house-made spiced olive oil cake, sweet or savory galettes, and prosciutto Gruyere scones (seasonal pop-up lunch service is in the works), then stick around to watch the Probat roaster in action. Free cupping sessions (hosted in-shop every Sunday) give rookie java junkies a crash course in coffee tasting.

The sprawling space is partially solar powered (with an eventual goal of 100 percent), and an afterburner eliminates 95 percent of emissions; brew-at-home beans are packed in compostable bags, while to-go joe comes in reusable glass jars.

This Friday, stop by the grand opening party to sample the drinks, from-scratch caramels, free beer from Angel City Brewing, and eats from Kogi BBQ truck, Coolhaus, and Red Truck Juice Co.

It will rock your world.

Bar Nine Collective, 3515 Helms Avenue, at National Boulevard, Culver City (310-837-7815 or barninecollective.com). Opening night party, Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Photos: Kimberly Genevieve for DailyCandy

Museums are hardly the only option for seeing thought-provoking art; your local mall will do just fine.

Odds are, if you frequent Anthropologie stores or ogle the window displays at Hermès and Ella Moss (pictured below), you’ve seen artist Jessica Pezalla’s nature-inspired installations. We couldn’t pass up an opportunity to quiz the Bramble Workshop founder on her home decor preferences and the key to Instagram success.

You’re leaving sunny SoCal for Portland. What will you miss most about living in L.A.?
Luckily, I’m still going to be working with a lot of clients in Los Angeles, so I’ll be here often. My favorite thing about L.A. is how varied and eclectic it is in every way, even the plant life: From where I sit, I can see Meyer lemon and avocado trees, cacti, rose bushes, palm trees, ferns, and bougainvillea.

Since you’ll only be coming back as a visitor from now on, what will your ultimate L.A. food itinerary include?
Impossible to decide! But the afternoon that will remind me most of my three lovely years in Atwater Village includes a hike in Griffith Park, followed by lunch at The Trails Cafe. I would also have to go to Proof Bakery for a chocolate croissant and Figaro or Alcove for happy hour.

You’ve worked on elaborate installations for everyone from Hermès to Ella Moss. What do your walls look like at home?
I’m definitely a collector of beautiful, unusual objects and I always save elements from my favorite projects, but I like to keep my home pretty minimal. I usually group art and objects in clusters and leave lots of open space. It’s nice to be in an uncluttered, tranquil environment after thinking so much about color, texture, and shape all day long.

Was there ever a design concept that seemed like a good idea in your head but was a total fail in real life?
It wasn’t a total fail, but now I know that tissue paper flowers are inclined to wilt on dewy mornings.

Do you ever craft in your free time? What do you make?
Ha. Good question. It’s tough for me to work on my own projects because I put so much creative energy into Bramble Workshop. But I love taking classes that give me an opportunity to experiment and make things for myself. I really enjoy ceramics and plan on taking a weaving class soon.

Your Instagram feed is an eye candy rabbit hole. Give us your tips for styling a winning shot.
Thank you! I’m partial to beautiful detail shots — I think it helps to shoot in the square format so that you can consider the composition while you’re shooting. Also, in terms of content, I think people like seeing projects in process — definitely photograph what you’re working on and what inspires you.

Favorite filter?
I don’t have a favorite filter, but I usually use Afterlight to increase the exposure a little bit.

If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, on a dream project, whom and what would it be?
I would love to make a large-scale textile installation with Sheila Hicks, Tanya Aguiñiga, or Sally England, because they’re incredibly skilled craftspeople with an intuitive sense of materials. My favorite work exists in the overlap between art, craft, and design.

Photos: Jamie Street; Zeke Ruelas; Rad + in Love / Courtesy of Jessica Pezalla

Facialists generally belong to one of two camps: those who bully (see: New York’s legendary “Queen of Mean,” Christine Chin) and those who butter up. Of course, the end game either way is to get you to buy more treatments and products, so I try to remain stoic to both approaches.

However, after Louise Deschamps, a resident aesthetician at the Beverly Hills office of dermatologist-to-the-stars Dr. Harold Lancer, told me I had the profile of a young Penélope Cruz, I was putty in her hands. I had come to her pristine treatment room to experience the famous stem cell facial, known for its rejuvenating properties and ability to create radiant, lit-from-within skin.

Things started with the usual cleansing and exfoliating rituals, followed by a round of (surprisingly painless) extractions. After that, Deschamps prepared a rose oil-coated custom sheet mask reminiscent of Hannibal Lecter. “Are you claustrophobic?” she asked, as she draped the mask over my face. Thankfully, I was not, and the warm, insulated sensation was a welcome reprieve from the harried outside world.

Finally, the piece de resistance: the stem cell serum. “Is it made from…?” I asked. “It’s vegan. The stem cells are from a marine plant,” assured Deschamps, applying a layer of the lightweight concoction before switching on an LED light to help my skin better absorb the serum. In other words: No animals were harmed in the making of my youthful complexion.

That evening and for several days afterward, I glowed. Even my co-workers noticed how good my skin looked.

So will I be paying Deschamps a repeat visit? Yessir. Or in the native tongue of my movie star doppelganger: Si, senor.

Available at Lancer Dermatology, 440 North Rodeo Drive, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Brighton Way, third floor, Beverly Hills (310-278-8444 or lancerskincare.com​​). Treatments start at $550.

Photo: Courtesy of Lancer Dermatology

All work and no play have your happiness level at an all-time low.

Score good times at brand-new barcade EightyTwo.

Owners Scott Davids and Noah Sutcliffe filled 5,700 square feet of prime Arts District real estate with more than 40 classic video games (restored by Davids himself) and pinball machines from the ’60s through the ’90s. An on-site repair room guarantees crowd favorites are never out of service for long.

Gaming nerds and booze hounds find common ground in star mix master Billy Ray’s (13-Stitches) themed potions, such as Princess Peach (vodka, lemon, agave, peach puree, raspberry) and P.O.W. (rum, Thai iced tea, condensed milk, bitters); Lamill Coffee-infused The Dude (vodka, gum syrup, cold-brew coffee, cream float) is best nursed on the outdoor patio.

Rest your drink on custom Darin Johnstone-designed game-side tables (the architect is also responsible for the recycled paper bar and DJ booth) while trying your hand at Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, and Centipede (the first arcade game designed by a woman). Or challenge three of your most nimble-handed pals to a Gauntlet face-off.

They don’t call it a joystick for nothing.

EightyTwo, 707 East Fourth Place, at Alameda Street, Downtown (213-626-8200 or eightytwo.la).

Photos: Kimberly Genevieve for DailyCandy

Sometimes your design approach — Grandma’s coffee table sits across from an Eames sofa knockoff and atop a shag carpet — is difficult to detect.

Pull a room together with a piece from interior designer Brian Gennett, who ended his search for standout home accessories by crafting his own.

The L.A. local sources vintage leather and cloth book covers, which he laser-cuts into distinct shapes and assembles into sophisticated geometric patterns, such as penny tile, harlequin, or (his personal favorite) herringbone.

Custom trays and side tables add a dash of color to living quarters, while the commitment phobe-friendly folding screens break up a room without actually doing so.

Accent bare walls with a range of tiled surfaces or fashion your own with Gennett’s latest offering: modular wall art (available online this week only). Group six large tiles of the same shape and color scheme for eye-catching designs that resemble puzzle pieces or abstract sequences.

They’re the perfect fit.

Available at Harbinger, 752 North La Cienega Boulevard, at Waring Avenue, West Hollywood (310-858-6884 or harbingerla.com). To see more pieces, go to briangennett.com.

Photos: Courtesy of Brian Gennett

March madness.

INDULGE
Caudalie Opens
What: The French skin care line schools locals on Vinothérapie at its West Coast flagship boutique and spa.
Why: Grape-based products that harness the fruit’s massive antioxidant power, plus all-natural spa treatments galore.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1416 Abbot Kinney Blvd., at Navarre Ct., Venice (310-450-3560).

PARTY
SewDown
​What: Ten cutting-edge up-and-comers (Atousa G., Mamacita Jewelry) show off their latest at L.A. Fashion Week’s wind-down event.
Why: Purchase your favorite looks at sample sale prices, then bust a move to beats by Doc Martin, DJ Heidi, and more.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 333 Live, 333 S. Boylston St., b/t W. Third & W. Fourth Sts., Downtown (213-989-7979). Tickets ($20-$100) at eventbrite.com.

SHOP
Aryn K and Ark & Co. Sample Sale
What: Two of the city’s sartorial finest join forces to offer shoppers up to 80 percent off samples from their spring lines.
Why: The chance to snag surefire fashion hits by way of streamlined separates and flirty shifts.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Ark & Co., 615 E. 61st St., at Avalon Blvd., Downtown (323-235-5450).

READ
Real Happy Family
What: Caeli Wolfson Widger’s debut novel ($17) follows party girl Lorelei Branch as she navigates family drama and the Hollywood dream.
Why: It’s a page-turner that strikes the balance between humor and heart.
When: You’ve finished this month’s finest.
Where: At amazon.com.

LOOK
Cold Wave
What: Artist Hannah Whitaker’s first solo show in L.A. features mind-bending, multilayered images, achieved by photographing through hand-cut paper screens.
Why: The Yalie’s no slouch — her exhibition of patterned pieces was inspired by Austrian logician Kurt Gödel.
When: Opens Sat. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Opening reception, Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: M+B, 612 N. Almont Dr., b/t Doheny & La Peer Drs., West Hollywood (310-550-0050).

Photo: Laure Joliet / Courtesy of Caudalie

Margarita Mondays and Tipsy Tuesdays are par for the course in your office. Wacky Wednesdays, however, might send your career up in smoke.

For Santa Monica local Coco Kislinger, getting baked is all in a day’s work.

After attributing her frequent sinus infections and bellyaches to a gluten and dairy intolerance, the Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef went to work experimenting with alternative techniques during her stint as a baker at Huckleberry.

Quell midday cookie cravings with her double chocolate walnut, chia chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin varieties — all made with organic, cage-free eggs (a vegan salted chocolate chip concoction is in the works). Stop by the Coco Bakes stall at the Brentwood Farmers Market for cardamom citrus (whipped up using fruit from the garden of her jewelry-designing mom, Cathy Waterman) and banana chocolate chip tea cakes. Save room for the crowd-favorite poppy seed loaf, a wheat-free take on a beloved childhood recipe; it tastes just as decadent as its carb-heavy counterpart.

Snacking Sunday can’t come soon enough.

Available every Sunday at Brentwood Farmers Market, 741 South Gretna Green Way, at San Vicente Boulevard, Brentwood; at cocobakesla.com, $2-$5.

Photos: Kimberly Genevieve for DailyCandy

James Dean. Joan Jett. Indiana Jones. Historically, leather staples are synonymous with sex appeal. But swathing yourself in hide on the daily can weigh you down.

Bandelier — a local leather-centric jewelry line — is proof that a little edge goes a long way.

Designer Andria Crescioni developed a love for the tough stuff while studying at Parsons, when she apprenticed to master craftsman Jason Ross. Now back in SoCal, she translates her appreciation for the American West (her next collection looks to the canyons and deserts of Arizona) and traditional leather-working techniques (cutting and stitching by hand) into minimalist necklaces and cuffs.

Forgo glitzy baubles for the adjustable-length Ritual necklace (a tassel adds drama with zero fuss) or collarbone-skimming Logan. Even simpler, the hammered brass Kiva choker lets plunging necklines soar, while the Kiva bracelet takes that rager of an arm party down a notch.

The black and nude palette makes for endless layering possibilities.

Go ahead — show some skin.

Available at needsupply.com and mohawkgeneralstore.com, $122-$198.

Photos: Andrew Lee / Courtesy of Bandelier

Just because your club hopping days are over doesn’t mean you’ve lost the need to get down. We corralled the best dance classes in town to delight movers and shakers at every skill level.

Groove is in the heart.

Align Ballet Method
If your childhood fantasy of becoming a ballerina morphed into a full-grown obsession, the six-week adult beginner series is a dream come true. Learn technique fundamentals while strengthening leg muscles and improving posture. Tights and leotards are encouraged but not required.

Tahitian Dance at L.A. Bellydance Academy
Fact: Hips don’t lie. Traditional Polynesian moves combined with rhythmic beats mean this rump-shaking class is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Honest.

Voguing at International Dance Academy
Though we can thank Madonna for bringing it into the spotlight, the modeling movement has swept dance floors since the ’60s. Instructor Eric Sanchez keeps things interesting by touching upon each of the three styles while making sure newcomers are up to speed.

Swing at 3rd Street Dance
Whether it was that snappy Gap commercial or Jon Favreau’s smooth moves in Swingers, you’ve been dying to put your saddle shoes to good use since the late ’90s. Beginners go for a spin at Lindy Hop bootcamp, while more experienced hepcats jive through West Coast Swing (the official dance of California).

The Bollywood Workout at Iron Fitness
All the excitement of a choreographed Bollywood dance number, combined with the toning and slimming benefits of a spirited fitness class.

Flashback Funk at LA Dancefit Studio
Bust a move to old-school jams and modern-day hits (James Brown, Justin Timberlake, and a whole lot of MJ) at this high-energy, all-levels-welcome hip-hop class.

Sweaty Sundays at The Sweat Spot
Warm up with a deep stretch, prance through a freestyle across the floor, and finish with a smile-inducing routine that leaves you deliriously happy and — just as the name suggests — thoroughly soaked.

Capoeira at Capoeira Brasil
The 500-year-old Afro-Brazilian art form is steeped in history and tradition. Fair warning: Making it inside the roda (a circle for dueling capoeiristas) requires focus, agility, and serious strength.

Bachata at By Your Side Dance Studio
Pro Aurora Rodriguez breaks down the basics of this traditional Latin dance step by step. Things can get steamy once a partner’s involved, so make this all-level group class your next date-night destination.

JJ Dancer Boot Camp
The 90-minute combo class at 3rd Street Dance fuses celebrity trainer/choreographer/founder Jennifer Johnson’s signature booty-shaking dance moves with calisthenics, kickboxing, and muscle conditioning for an intense yet fun full-body workout.

Photo: Courtesy of Align Ballet Method; Getty Images