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New Horizons Gala 2015

Out in Burbank, California above Griffith Park the Calamigos Ranch at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center was buzzing this past Saturday night for the New Horizons “Havana Nights” Gala Fundraiser. Guests mingled in the garden courtyard over cocktails and silent auction items while posing for photos with their favorite actors. Charming and dashing Brant Daugherty, of ABC’s hit show, Pretty Little Liars, hosted the gala, while gorgeous Torrey DeVitto, also from Pretty … Continue reading New Horizons Gala 2015

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Caviar Dreams at Petrossian

After enjoying an incredible food and wine pairing at Petrossian West Hollywood just a stone’s throw from my pad, it was time to explore the much anticipated Caviar 301 Menu. This actual caviar tasting menu leads guests through a tasting of some of Petrossian’s most expensive caviar along with an caviar infused seven course meal (with two expensive cocktails of your choice included). We are … Continue reading Caviar Dreams at Petrossian

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Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

As Earth Day draws upon us, Kiehl’s on Montana in Santa Monica turned into a private event to unveil the environmental partnership with actors Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q. To help save the world, their new Limited Edition Label Art Collection of Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, will benefit Recycle Across America. A hundred percent of the net profits, up to $50,000 will be used to create 65,000 recycling labels … Continue reading Kiehl’s supports Recycle Across America

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What I wish someone told me before going to Coachella

I’ve been in LA almost 8 years and every year I have heard the Coachella banter many months before this two weekend desert music festival actually happens, and every year my intrigue grows. Each year I have been told that I will hate it…. camping, drugs, desert dust, heat, no bathrooms, and so on. After years of love hate tales floating around me, I actually … Continue reading What I wish someone told me before going to Coachella

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Hakkasan Spices it up with 13 New Dishes

Last week, Michelin-starred Executive Chef Ho Chee Boon unveiled a whopping 13 new dishes at Hakkasan Beverly Hills, marking the most significant menu transformation since its September 2013 launch. The chic Cantonese restaurant, like most Beverly Hills residents, recently underwent a facelift and now has a more chic, up-to-date look about it. Truth be told, the bar got a lounge implant — a handful of … Continue reading Hakkasan Spices it up with 13 New Dishes

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L.A. Neighborhoods Featured on Designer Dishware from Lemonade

How cool would it be to own dishware featuring the iconic landmarks in your particular L.A. neighborhood? Here’s the scoop… On Wednesday, local fast-casual chain Lemonade, founded in 2008 by chef Alan Jackson, unveiled colorful new dishware designed by L.A.-based designer Ilan Dei. It was Dei who created the warm, friendly and individualized look of the restaurants. “Los Angeles is so diverse and each neighborhood … Continue reading L.A. Neighborhoods Featured on Designer Dishware from Lemonade

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Get Ready! Get Set! Go to Wanderlust 108 LA! ~ A Mindful Kind of Triathalon

  Get ready! Get set! Go do your Wanderlust thing! Wanderlust festivals have been striking a chord world-wide with the grandest, largest yoga lifestyle events we have ever experienced. And, Wanderlust 108, the world’s first and only “Mindful Triatholon,” is about to embark upon Los Angeles on May 2, 2015. What is a “Mindful Triathlon, you ask?” Come on yogins. You know the way… Take a 5K sprint or jog, engage your bandas in … Continue reading Get Ready! Get Set! Go to Wanderlust 108 LA! ~ A Mindful Kind of Triathalon

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@MandukaYoga Inspires Us to Seize the Moment with #NowStartsNow Campaign

Manduka has launched a campaign of the heart, #NowStartsNow, to inspire us to motivate what’s bourgeoning within us. There is no time like now to take flight, embrace discovery, unlock our dreams and soar into the wind. What’s tickling your insides to get out? Post your unique embracement of #NowStartsNow on your social media outlets and tag @MandukaYoga #NowStartsNow and you just might be 1 … Continue reading @MandukaYoga Inspires Us to Seize the Moment with #NowStartsNow Campaign

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The Young Literati Toast the LA Public Library

The Young Literati comprised of Angelenos in their 20s, 30s, and 40s gathered on the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Koreatown last weekend to support the Los Angeles Public Library. The night consisted of mingling with many of LA’s best and brightest. After many of us enjoyed one too many Bees Knees poolside, we were kept laughing afterwards in a packed room thanks to actress and … Continue reading The Young Literati Toast the LA Public Library

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