The Nest at Thompson Hotel .. Bringing LA’s Rooftop Bar Glam to the Seattle Skyline

Welcome to the hottest rooftop bar in Seattle, The Nest, sitting atop the Thompson Hotel and overlooking the newly extended Pike Place Market with expansive views of the Puget Sound. Seattle has officially found its inner LA vibe, and I just found my newest watering hole. And OMG, what a watering it is. The sprawling terrace offers three unique bars; one full bar nestled inside … Continue reading The Nest at Thompson Hotel .. Bringing LA’s Rooftop Bar Glam to the Seattle Skyline

See breathtaking Croatia by sea

This article was first published in Resident Magazine, May 2017. The notion of a cruise was never appealing to me, the crowds, the waste, the touristy feeling of leaving with mass hordes off a boat. No, thank you, ever! A recent Adriatic cruise along the Croatian coast with its rugged shoreline, thousands of islands, and medieval charm in each new locale, has me forever changed … Continue reading See breathtaking Croatia by sea

The Good Golf!

Anthony Anderson, George Lopez, Eddie Van Halen, Alonzo Mourning and Clay Walker supported GBK’s Thank You Lounge at the inaugural Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic held in Palm Desert, California. The charity tournament benefitted the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Mission and Boys & Girls Club of America. “The primary mission for the Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic is to benefit non-profit organizations that support children, … Continue reading The Good Golf!

LaLaScoop and Andiamo Body Bring a Touch of LA to Seattle… Yoga Style

LaLaScoop and Andiamo Body are partnering up to bring a touch of our much adored LaLaLand’s yoga and event scene wrapped up into one at the crisp, clean, healthy new hot spot called Sweetgrass Food Co. in Seattle on July 16th at 9:30am. We’ll be taking over their downtown loft, overlooking a beautiful stretch of windows and the hustle of the street below, with yoga, juice, … Continue reading LaLaScoop and Andiamo Body Bring a Touch of LA to Seattle… Yoga Style

Where to wedding dress shop in L.A.

I’ve been obsessed with dresses since I bloomed out of my tomboy phase in about 8th grade. So to select an actual bridal dress that was simple, elegant, classy, sexy, and comfortable proved to be a tall task in Los Angeles. There are so many designers in LA that bridal dress shopping is instantly overwhelming especially when the average dress starts around $2,000. So I … Continue reading Where to wedding dress shop in L.A.

Wanderlust 108 Seattle We #CameTogether #FoundOurTrueNorth and had #TheBestDayEver

It’s true. I can’t deny it, nor would I ever, ever want to. Wanderlust 108 made thousands of people bond together with smiles on their faces and freedom in their souls to run, dance, flow, meditate, learn, play, and share in incredible moments under the Seattle sunshine, propelled by perpetual beats and rhymes. I for one caught onto the momentum of my true north and … Continue reading Wanderlust 108 Seattle We #CameTogether #FoundOurTrueNorth and had #TheBestDayEver

Cognac-Tasting Pub Crawl L.A.-Style

To celebrate Cognac Classics Week, Hennessy’s U.S. Head of Mixology & Brand Education (nice work if you can get it!), Jordan Bushell, hosted a select group of adventurous journalists on a mission to explore a trio of the city’s finest Cognac-concocting establishments. The second annual Cognac Classics Week, which kicks off May 22, is a cocktail program launched in partnership with Liquor.com. For Hennessey, it’s … Continue reading Cognac-Tasting Pub Crawl L.A.-Style

April Showers in a Month of Generosity in Beverly Hills

This year, April showered in more than much needed raindrops – April was marked by an outpouring of generosity all month long.  Charity events took Beverly Hills by storm, benefiting educational, mentorship, and family services across Los Angeles. *** For me, personally, the month of giving began on stage, by donating a portion of my concert ticket proceeds to some extraordinary charities.  I had the … Continue reading April Showers in a Month of Generosity in Beverly Hills

Masters of Taste 2017 – Gourmet All Day

Masters of Taste 2017 was a gourmet food lover’s dream.  I had never attended a “foodie” event, so I didn’t know quite what to expect… I’ve stood on professional athletic fields before, having sung at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, and the (former) Wachovia Center in Phildelphia and at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  But never had I stood on a field, … Continue reading Masters of Taste 2017 – Gourmet All Day

Thumbs Up for The Rosy Oyster Pop-Up

Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Old Hollywood’s most classic, historic hotel – The Hollywood Roosevelt – now offers a brand new, ever-exclusive hang just in time for the summer season.  Tucked away in a private poolside nook that only those “in the know” will even know is there, The Rosy Oyster is a cool, contemporary art-inspired wine and fresh oyster bar, filling L.A.’s dire need for … Continue reading Thumbs Up for The Rosy Oyster Pop-Up