{"id":9312,"date":"2017-11-16T23:43:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T07:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=9312"},"modified":"2017-12-06T15:40:50","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T23:40:50","slug":"happy-place-pop-up-experience-in-dtla-arts-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/happy-place-pop-up-experience-in-dtla-arts-district\/","title":{"rendered":"“Happy Place” Pop-Up Experience in DTLA Arts District"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, I attended a special media preview of the “Happy Place<\/strong><\/a>” pop-up experience in the Downtown L.A. Arts District. HAPPY PLACE<\/strong><\/a> is a collection of themed rooms and installations meant for photographing in the “selfiest” of ways. Take note, if you want your best photos, bring a buddy (preferably someone who takes good pictures), because apparatuses such as selfie-sticks and tripods are not permitted. So let’s get down to business…here’s what I experienced at\u00a0HAPPY PLACE<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

Dress Happy<\/h2>\n

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I loved seeing the different outfits people wore to\u00a0HAPPY PLACE<\/strong><\/a>. Some women (fashion bloggers) even brought multiple changes of clothes! I want to brighten up my wardrobe after seeing all the bright, happy outfits today. Note: the bathrooms are at the beginning of the exhibit, so make sure you use them before you start your trek.<\/p>\n

A Video of Tips and Instructions<\/h2>\n

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As mentioned, they don’t allow selfie sticks or tripods. On the FAQ page of the website<\/strong><\/a>, they say:<\/p>\n

“We do encourage you to leave oversized items\/ bags at home so you can freely experience Happy Place. Backpacks, selfie sticks, large umbrellas, strollers and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Although Photography is VERY MUCH encouraged, all professional video equipment is prohibited without advance approval from Happy Place. Contact press@happyplace.me. What else to leave at home? Your problems!! Come, Smile and share the happiness!”<\/p>\n

Since I attended press day, we were permitted to bring professional items, tripods and the like. So my photos were taken using those items.<\/p>\n

Also, there’s no back-tracking. I imagine when it gets crowded, they might encourage people to move along to accommodate other guests.<\/p>\n

The Installations<\/h2>\n

Don’t Worry Be Happy<\/h3>\n

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On the ceiling is “Don’t Worry, Be” which continues to the yellow neon sign “HAPPY”.<\/p>\n

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m&m Stiletto<\/h3>\n

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This stiletto pump is made with m&ms! They offer m&m samples (black and white color) to snack on in this room.<\/p>\n

Wallpapered Room<\/h3>\n

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I didn’t get very creative in this room, but I saw a couple photographing their child on the floor. I think that probably turned out pretty cool.<\/p>\n

XO Muah<\/h3>\n
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