Archive for the 'Santa Monica' Category



Minds Blown Over New “Palessi” Shoe Event

Published on November 28, 2018

Tweet Some days I have to drag out the old blog and give her a ride around the block. Today I’ve been shocked out of designing fabrics, writing and painting to weigh in on this story. As a blogger who has been privileged to receive invitations to amazing experiences and behind the scenes events, I’ve […]


Summer Art & Events Inspire

Published on July 19, 2012

Tweet Dear reader, what a summer we’re having! If you follow my Twitter stream, you know I haven’t deserted y’all – My Perfect Husband (now also known as the BeverlyHillsDad!), the Critter and I have really been enjoying all the activities and events we possibly can, because you know how we love people, style, and […]


Rosie Pope IS Pregnant in Heels and has Fabulous New West Coast Store

Published on April 16, 2012

Tweet Never have I felt such empathy with a reality show as when I was watching Rosie Pope in Bravo’s Pregnant in Heels. The reality series made her a household name to stylish mommies to be, and I found myself wishing that not only did I wish I had had her fashions and practical advice […]


Disney made me cheerful WAY before I wanted to be…

Published on December 9, 2010

Tweet The folks at Disney really know how to get us going. They created a wonderful event to introduce us mom types to the offerings of Disney and DisneyFamily.com for the holiday season by taking over The Victorian in Santa Monica – the place was so Christmassy I have been humming Christmas music ever since! […]


Fashionistas flock to DVF at Bloomingdales

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Tweet The phone call went like this – “Darling we would love for you to come to this fashion event for Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2011 Collection at Bloomies in Santa Monica Place. Fabulous food. Be fabulous, Bring friends.” I’ve been a DVF fan since my mom wore her classic wrap dresses in the 70s, […]


Venturing out of the ‘hood for Friday lunch with friends…

Published on September 25, 2010

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Escaping Oscar madness

Published on March 7, 2010

Tweet We are enjoying the afternoon at Palisades Park!


Cool breezes, art, and old friends

Published on July 28, 2009

Tweet It’s been wicked hot here in the hood lately. And don’t say “you don’t know hot, living in LA”, because I DO know hot. I have lived in NEW ORLEANS and TUCSON for pete’s sake, so I know hot, and it has been hot. The thing about hot here is that no one has […]


“Million Dollar Listing” vapid and transfixing at once

Published on August 22, 2008

Tweet I love reality shows. I know, I know, they’re the death of art and all that, but as cultural phenomenon, but I get a huge kick out them. Well, that, and sometimes they show my neighborhood and people I have met. It took me awhile to remember where I met Josh Flagg on MDL, […]