Photo Fave: Night view from the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles
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A room with a great night view at the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
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A room with a great night view at the Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. |
All content of this blog (c) Shelly Rivoli 2007 – 2011
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