{ Love & Friendship 2022 window installation by Simone L. }
Leanna Lin's Wonderland has been in business for 11 years now and will be turning 12 this July 2022. We are constantly changing with the times, along with keep things fun, fresh and relevant. Wonderland is a small team (we wear many hats) and considered family. Meet the Wonderland Team!
{ photo by Robiee Ziegler }
Leanna (she/her): Lady Boss, Shop Owner, Creative Director, Curator, Buyer, Popshop Live Host, and Founder of We Heart Eagle Rock.
Born and raised in Glendale, just next door, Leanna graduated from FIT in NY with a Fashion Design degree. Leanna has a passion for fashion, the arts and animals. She also loves giving back to her own community of Eagle Rock, where she lives with her husband and 2 pups. When Leanna is not at Wonderland, you can find her soaking in all of the diversity that Los Angeles has to offer from the variety of food, art (loves street art), and nature. Leanna also loves dancing and ice cream too!
Her favorite things at Wonderland are Momiji message dolls, art by Naoshi, and the diverse selection of books for all ages.
Olivia (she/her/they/them): Content Assistant (online products + marketing), Popshop Live Admin, and Wonderland Sales!
Olivia has been at Wonderland since the Fall of 2019 and is set to graduate from college this summer with a Communication degree– and can't wait! When not at the shop, Olivia is walking dogs around Eagle Rock or getting delicious food at some of the great local restaurants in Los Angeles (looking at you Joy on York!). Olivia loves writing, cooking, rock climbing, and all kinds of music.
Her favorite things at Wonderland are the fun mugs, cookbooks, and awesome art and stickers by Naoshi.
Sophie (she/her): Popshop Live Co-Host, Wonderland Sales + Gallery Associate!
Simone (they/them): Gallery Assistant + Window Installations
Simone has been a local Eagle Rock customer at Leanna Lin's Wonderland since elementary school and is excited to see the store from a different "behind the scenes" perspective, assisting Leanna in the art shows and fun windows! "It's awesome to be a part of the gallery and broadcasting the work of so many creative minds ... plus it doesn't hurt that the art is always so darn cute!" Simone is an avid artist also, and enjoys taking their sketchbook out and about and getting inspired by spots like LACMA.
Their favorite things at Wonderland are the vintage jewelry, Momiji message dolls, and all the dogs that visit!
Mae Mei (she/her): Shop Mama, Vintage Buyer, and Fill-In Wonderland Sales.
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, an art design major from UCLA, Mae Mei appreciates art and fashion. She's enjoying retired life ~ especially exploring small towns, flea markets, gardens, beaches, museums, and art galleries. Mae Mei also enjoys gardening, reading, live theater, and family time! Check out her blog on Mae Mei's Free Adventures!
Her favorite things at Wonderland are all of the original art, children's books, DIY activity kits and of course, loves all of the vintage!
Luis (he/him): Branding and Graphic Designer
Also a Native Angelino, born and raised in East LA, Louie is an Art Center graduate and helped develop the branding for Leanna Lin's Wonderland and We Heart Eagle Rock. He also designs all of the art show + event posters, websites, and more! Louie makes an appearance at the shop for events too ~ find him behind the camera and helping out with any tech issues. Louie enjoys testing out all of the latest eateries and discovering new music, especially watching live shows all around town!
His favorite things at Wonderland are Lou's Libations, artist tee shirts, and funny socks!
