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Debbie Durkin’s EcoLuxe Emmy Lounge Shined with Luxury

On Friday, September 20th, the sun shined on Debbie Durkin’s 13th Annual EcoLuxe Endless Summer Festival, a sparkling brunch honoring the primetime TV Emmy Award nominees. The garden of the Beverly Hilton Hotel never looked more elegant, lined with uber-luxurious gifting tables and celebs floating among angel wing cannabis flower arrangements by Leslie Monroy. Angel-styled staff dressed in Bohemian white chiffon dresses poured champagne for … Continue reading Debbie Durkin’s EcoLuxe Emmy Lounge Shined with Luxury

carlyrobyngreenNovember 1, 2019November 13, 2019Leave a comment

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Pro Tip: Santa Barbara on a Budget

If your idea of Santa Barbara is limited to downtown, it’s time to expand your horizons. In fact, Santa Barbara is so much more — it’s wine country, it’s sandy beaches, it’s exciting new restaurants and cafes, and of course, it’s charming hotels designed for a weekend getaway. And if you want to stay in town or just south, in upscale Montecito, you’re going to … Continue reading Pro Tip: Santa Barbara on a Budget

eatwritelaNovember 1, 2019November 13, 2019Leave a comment

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5 Tips to Master the Fall Look in LA

There’s a lot to love about living in LA, and the gorgeous weather is definitely high on the list. Fall is a beautiful season no matter where you go, but for some parts of the country it often means taking out bulky coats and beginning to layer up for the frigid winter months. Here in LA, fall can mean cooler temperatures and finally breaking out … Continue reading 5 Tips to Master the Fall Look in LA

Melissa CurtinOctober 26, 20193 Comments

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A rotating chef series begins at DTLA’s new Abernethy’s

As I walk from my car to the new downtown Los Angeles restaurant Abernethy’s at the newly renovated Music Center Plaza, I watch teens laughing in the dancing fountains while the sunset glow bounces off the new Mullin Wine Bar and Go Get Em Tiger coffee shop. This downtown LA plaza feels so modern, clean, and slick – symbolic of a gritty downtown now on the … Continue reading A rotating chef series begins at DTLA’s new Abernethy’s

Melissa CurtinOctober 19, 2019November 13, 20193 Comments

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The Completely Bare Summer House hosts a special Beverly Hills dinner

Completely Bare, a leader in spa-quality at-home hair removal products hosted a special seated dinner curated by famed chef Royce Burke on Thursday, September 5th at a private Beverly Hills residence for their Completely Bare Summer House. The dinner was buzzing as influencers, media and content creators came out to learn about the Completely Bare brand and its products. Completely Bare Founder, Alicia Nussdorf opened up the dinner discussing … Continue reading The Completely Bare Summer House hosts a special Beverly Hills dinner

Melissa CurtinOctober 16, 2019Leave a comment

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20 new food and drink brands to add to your kitchen

Whether you are hosting a gathering at home, celebrating New Year’s, partaking in an NFL Sunday or attending a holiday party, it pays to have an equipped kitchen and pantry. However, it is not always easy to keep up with the latest and greatest brands out there on the market. As a frequent reader of industry trades, a prolific interviewer of brand ambassadors and a … Continue reading 20 new food and drink brands to add to your kitchen

Darren PaltrowitzOctober 15, 2019November 1, 2019Leave a comment

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Find Solace at Solaz, Cabo’s newest luxury retreat

Discover Los Cabos while sipping a smoky Mezcal made from wild agave on an oceanfront terrace or sample a hot crunchy sugary churro from a local stand at the Thursday night Art Walk in the quaint town of San Jose del Cabo. Cabo (which means Cape) can mean many things to different people. At the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Cabo is easily accessible by … Continue reading Find Solace at Solaz, Cabo’s newest luxury retreat

Melissa CurtinOctober 4, 2019November 1, 20191 Comment

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Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Picnic in LA

Picnics are tons of fun for spring, summer or fall. Luckily for Californians, the state offers year-round sunny skies — winter or summer, you’re bound to experience some pleasant weather. Whichever time you choose is sure to bring excitement — but before you go, check out a few tips for planning an enjoyable picnic! Pack Smart Choose food that doesn’t require hassle or leave behind … Continue reading Your Guide to Planning the Perfect Picnic in LA

Kate HarvestonSeptember 30, 2019April 17, 2020Leave a comment

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4 new ways to up your adult beverage game

Impress your friends, try a new theme for a dinner party, or build your meal or party around an alcohol of choice. Here are 4 new ways to up your adult beverage game. Martini & Rossi Frosé Pouches LaLaScoop’s new favorite drink for the backyard or beach – the Frosé pouch! So easy, no need to worry about mixing ingredients or planning far in advance, … Continue reading 4 new ways to up your adult beverage game

Melissa CurtinSeptember 18, 2019November 13, 2019Leave a comment

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How to Host a Breed Reveal Party

With all the hype around gender reveal parties, and the continued discussion around why they are problematic, I decided to take the idea, apply it to my two fur babies, and adjust it so that it went towards a good cause. Brezel and Schnitzel were rescued from Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles and any information about their previous lives was limited. My husband, Scott, … Continue reading How to Host a Breed Reveal Party