* editor’s note: please welcome new contributor, los angeles-based photographer lily glass who’s joining the sfgirlbybay team this week and will be sharing lots of L.A. goodness!

today we visit Alchemy Works, a unique retail experience nestled on the bustling East 3rd street in Arts District of Los Angeles. Founded by Lindsay Parton, this well-­curated space sits just a few doors down from her husband’s store Apolis (more on that shop soon!), and offers a range of lovely printed material, apparel, household items and handmade gifts. grab a cup of joe at blacktop coffee which sits at Alchemy’s front entrance and also browse a wide collection of warby parker frames in the back corner. with the amazing selection and gorgeous layout of her first shop, we can’t wait to see what Lindsay has in store for her new locations coming to venice and orange county later this year.

• all photographs by lily glass.