When I first walked into Sloan’s Ice Cream store, I was blown away by all of the eye candy (pun intended)! It is like a dream come true for people with a sweet tooth (aka my husband & daughter). We were fortunate to get a behind the scenes tour of the very first Sloan’s Ice Cream store in the Los Angeles area. How lucky are we that it is also in the San Fernando Valley, located at The Village at Westfield Topanga! The décor … [Read more...]
Lexus Laceup Running Series: Palos Verdes Race + Discount Code
The Lexus LaceUp Running Series features four premier running races in Southern California. All races will feature Half Marathon, 10k and 5k distances. You may have heard about the one in Ventura that took place on October 24th. I would have loved to attend that one but I had another commitment. For those who read my blog, you’ve seen me take part in 5ks & 10ks. I really don’t enjoy running, but I do love race bling! I … [Read more...]
#MixedMe Book Signing and #MultiCultiMixer Recap
Last week I attended the MultiCulti Mixer in Brentwood that was hosted by my friend Sonia Smith-Kang. She is the owner of Mixed Up Clothing. I have always been interested in the topic of multiculturalism. You see, while growing up in Simi Valley in the late 70’s & 80’s, my cultural heritage has (and continues to) always come into question. I look Asian, but people were always confused by my last (maiden) name of “Valdez.” Simi Valley did not … [Read more...]
The Art of Creating Sweets at Cake – The Sweets & Party Expo
This post was written by guest contributor Ruchel Freibrun. I have never been to Cake - The Sweets & Party Expo because baking is not my thing. But my friend, blogger Jen Miyagishima, could not go and asked me if I would like to take my family since I live in OC and I readily said “Yes.” Do you know why I said “yes” - because I wanted to see what all of the hype was about! With all of the cake TV shows such as Cupcake Wars on The Food … [Read more...]
Fleurish – Where #YouFleurish at the Floral Bar!
**9/26/16 EDITOR’S NOTE: I was informed via Yelp & also the Fleurish website that the business is closed.** Remember earlier this month when I introduced you to Amy & Allyson of Fleurish? Fleurish is the first fully dedicated design-it-yourself floral bar & also provides a full floral boutique for arrangements & delivery. The first store opened in Brentwood & now they have a second location in Woodland Hills. Recently my … [Read more...]
Meet Cynthia of Juniper & Lane Vintage
Like most women, I love shopping – online, in-store, chain stores at high AND low end retailers; ain’t nothing wrong with mixing Old Navy sweaters with an Anthropologie skirt & paired with boots from Nordstroms or Bloomie’s, am I right?! However I do love to support local businesses because in times like this, mom & pop stores need our love! If you remember back in the day, Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica used to be a mix of unique … [Read more...]
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