Category Archives: LIFE + STYLE

The only sweatshirt’s you’ll ever need

March 12, 2015

…because they are plain and simple – freakin amazing. I went bonkers for 35 mm Clothing when I got a peek at the line at a pop of shop this past winter. It was a jaw dropping – I need to buy everything – someone stop me – moment. Casual, sexy, cool, so-cal meets urban, comfy and all very much my style.  The two sweatshirts ($70) below made me melt, but check out their website for more goodies.

Nothing makes me more happy than this ombre smoggy sunset Angeleno top. I am living in it. The cotton is so soft!35mm_jenna_WF14NGO 35mm_jenna_WF14NCX-69

Measure this spoonful of love

February 6, 2015

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$48

ADD A LITTLE LOVE TO YOUR BAKING.

FOUR HANDCRAFTED LEAD FREE PEWTER SPOONS.

ARRIVES IN A HANDSOME GIFTING BOX.

SET INCLUDES 1 TBSP, 1 TSP, 1/2 TSP, 1/4 TSP.

LARGEST SPOON 4 3/4″ BY 2″.

Hedley & Bennett: Best Aprons Ever

January 9, 2015

apronsquad_7231cc28-3cd1-4e2d-b655-b9e3b6430706slideshow_5 I am totally apron obsessed. I love wearing one to cook, clean and make art. I need a sturdy apron that doesn’t make me look house-wifey and frumpy but rather like a boss who means business. A sexy, chic boss!

Heldey and Bennett have me covered. Chic, clean and bad ass? Check, check, check.

ABOUT:  Each product is handmade in Los Angeles from from start to finish using top grade materials such as American canvas, raw Japanese selvage denim and European linens. These unique pieces posses a quality as high as the clothes they’re meant to protect.  Built to last, each fabrication detail has been carefully considered to handle the rigorous daily use experienced in a working kitchen.

 

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For less than $100 you can get a sturdy, classic apron (in various lengths) made from the best materials. The best part is, my kids have matching aprons that they like to wear just because they make them feel cool. It also motivates them to get working with me in the kitchen. A win win!

If you are serious about your apron game, head over to Hedley & Bennett and check out their winning collection!

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More about Ellen Bennett: While working in various restaurants throughout Los Angeles, founder Ellen Bennett noticed the mundane and stale look of the American restaurant uniforms. What started as an experiment for one of her chef’s kitchens turned into a nationwide trend of culinary professionals donning these thoughtfully and well constructed designer aprons.

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Update Your Nest

September 19, 2014

Just as your wardrobe calls for a fall update, so does your home. A new French Velvet scented candle can make a world of difference, and don’t forget about the kitchen. It needs a little chic in its life too! Check out our latest picks to spruce up and update the nest.
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(1) Belle & June Geometric Cotton Blanket (2) French Velvet Candle by Hillhouse Naturals (3) Pineapple lamp (4) Heirloom Kitchen Set by Murchison-Hume for goop (5) Hue by Kelly Wearstler (6) Ceramic Bossy Mug by Miss Poppy Design

By Jennifer Rose

Hey Fellas: The Motley Launches New Scent

August 15, 2014

As I step into the artsy fartsy LINE Hotel in Koreatown and up to the Apartment Suite, I’m greeted by The Motley crew for the launch of the new Cyprus scent. Prior to the event, I wasn’t quite familiar with the brand, but after a few whiffs, I was sold.

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The Motley has a fragrance for every discerning man’s taste. Within the family of fragrances, “There’s a scent for every season,” said partner, Darren Criss. And with the launch of Cyprus, It brings to mind the mingling of saltwater, dry pine needles, ambergris and cedar with more unexpected notes like ginger and the smell of traditional shaving cream (great for fall or winter). For the cologne-wearer who prefers a clean, woodsy scent to darker, heavier fragrances. Like all colognes from The Motley, Cyprus is hand-compounded and poured in LA by artisanal perfumer Jacqueline Steele of Goest perfumes.

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This cologne comes in both 1 fl oz Splash ($50) and 2 fl oz Spray options ($105).  Now get your smell-good on!

by Jennifer Rose