Month: October 2015

given' it up, highbrow, juicy pop

Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Awards Luncheon

“Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient” seems like a perfect quote to sum up the work that Friendly House has done for over 64 years. The 26th Annual Awards Luncheon honored television personality, designer and actress, Kelly Osbourne, singer-songwriter, musician, DJ Moby, and LA Councilman Herb Wesson this past Sunday, October 18. The oldest recovery home and first residential program in the country for women recovering from alcohol and … Continue reading Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Awards Luncheon

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highbrow, jet away, mmm...tasty

Tips for a Palm Springs Foodie Weekender

Summer in Southern California went out with a bang… over the Columbus Day weekend. With the triple-digit temperatures behind us (fingers crossed), the fall mini-Modernism weekend has launched the beginning of the season and it is again time to return to the desert of Palm Springs, where Angelenos have been weekending for the last century. At one time, it was gambling that drew the Hollywood … Continue reading Tips for a Palm Springs Foodie Weekender

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 60th Anniversary

An organization that has helped thousands of children by allowing many kids to have hope and faith in a solid caring figure in their lives, Big Brothers, Big Sisters celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Beverly Hilton with many moving stories. Awards were given to recognize individuals who are inspiring and positive role models to our youth. Suzanne de Passe, Co-Chair of de Passe Jones … Continue reading Big Brothers Big Sisters 60th Anniversary

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Maxim Magazine’s Halloweenie Party

Maxim Magazine created an unforgettable Halloween at an undisclosed mansion in Bel Air. Guests were shuttled from the UCLA parking lot to be frightened and entertained nonstop from 9 to 3 AM this past Saturday, October 24. Produced by Karma International, featuring The h.wood Group’s “Blind Dragon Ballroom” and a special performance by Nick Jonas, the beautiful model LA set was prancing and dancing in the … Continue reading Maxim Magazine’s Halloweenie Party

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Viviane, Beverly Hills newest secret inside the Avalon Hotel

It’s been a long time in LA that we have seen an old school hotel like the Avalon in Beverly Hills get a serious upgrade, so ‘haute-vintage’ gorgeous thanks to LA’s well known designer Kelly Wearstler. The hotel lobby and on to the new restaurant Viviane has been transformed to reflect mid-century California with an authentic 1950s-60s collection of vintage furniture hand-selected from around the world. … Continue reading Viviane, Beverly Hills newest secret inside the Avalon Hotel

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Carmel: Days of Wine and Bocce Ball at Bernardus Lodge

The afternoon waxes slowly into dusk as the moon drifts low in the sky and the smell of a wood fire wafts through the crisp, autumn air. Couples in Polo shirts and khaki shorts indulge in wine over leisurely games of bocce ball on a central courtyard lawn here at Bernardus Lodge & Spa in the heart of beautiful Carmel Valley. These nearly 30 lush … Continue reading Carmel: Days of Wine and Bocce Ball at Bernardus Lodge

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LA Escape: Animal Tracks and Vasquez Rocks

Often I find myself needing to Escape LA for some solitude, even for a day to recharge my soul and come back ‘filled up’ to deal with the beautiful hectic LA hustle. This recent spring day trip from Los Angeles included my fascination with a recent Instagram account I discovered called Animal Tracks, and the realization I could go hiking afterwards nearby, even with a baboon. … Continue reading LA Escape: Animal Tracks and Vasquez Rocks

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Cindy Crawford at Live Talks LA

Live Talks LA provided an intimate conversation with Supermodel Cindy Crawford. She has been on the road completing a book tour with her new book Becoming chronicling her journey from small town girl to her start in New York City to traveling all over the world, when her rise of fame occurred when blonds were the only major models and she was told to have … Continue reading Cindy Crawford at Live Talks LA

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Cold & Thirsty Juicery and Cryosauna Debuts in Culver City

The aesthetic is clean and hip with just enough earthiness in its design to depict the pureness that Cold & Thirsty blends, freezes and dishes out each and every day. You can get a super cool cryotherapy experience to knock off a bit of time from your skin, boost collagen, deflate inflammation and seriously stave off the extended summer heat we Angeleno’s are coping with … Continue reading Cold & Thirsty Juicery and Cryosauna Debuts in Culver City

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