LA based lifestyle brand Splendid® is excited to announce the launch of their nationwide holiday book drive with Milk + Bookies to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs

December 4, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 LA based lifestyle brand Splendid® is excited to announce the launch of their nationwide holiday book drive with Milk + Bookies to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs, December 4, 2013 through January 3, 2014. In honor of the season of giving, families are encouraged to bring new or gently used books to Splendid® stores to donate to children without access to books of their own. 

To celebrate the book drive launch, Splendid has partnered with Milk + Bookies to host two bedtime story times in December at their Montana Avenue and The Grove locations. Families are invited to come and enjoy bedtime stories, cocoa and cookies donated by Isabella’s Cookies and bring new or gently used books to donate to children who do not have books this holiday season. Book donations from both events will go to The Westside Family Clinic. In the spirit of the season, the 'Sandman' will also be there, reading stories that teach the importance of giving while families enjoy cocoa and treats. Come in your jammies!!

Milk + Bookies is a nationwide charitable organization that inspires children to give back, using books as its currency. The organization facilitates opportunities for children to raise book donations and give back to their peers who do not have access to books of their own. Splendid has long been a supporter of Milk + Bookies and is thrilled to help further their message.

 

MONTANA:

WHAT:  Splendid Hosts Bedtime Stories with Milk + Bookies

WHEN:  Friday, December 13th 

WHERE:  The Splendid Store, Montana

1324 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90403

 
THE GROVE:
 
WHAT:  Splendid Hosts Bedtime Stories with Milk + Bookies

WHEN:  Saturday, December 14th 

WHERE:  Splendid at The Grove

189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036

 

#NAILWRAPS #NAILART #GOSCRATCHIT #OLIVEANDJUNE #NAILDESIGNS #SCRATCH

December 3, 2013

YAY YAY YAY!!!

the nail wrap collection I designed for SCRATCH is ready!!!

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SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!!

 

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SCRATCH teamed up with Emily Wagner, artist, designer, and Editor in Chief of LA’s hottest beauty/fitness/wellness blog Groomed L.A., to create a holiday nail wrap collection that is the perfect blend of classic and cutting edge.

An accomplished fine-artist, designer, and illustrator, Emily creates fabric and textile designs for home décor and apparel that can be found in shops including Rory Beca, Forever 21, and Ten Over Six.

Emily treats each piece of fabric as a painting, and follows the same process for creating textiles that goes into producing an art piece. Her process is an elaborate one of pushing and pulling, placing and removing of color, texture and composition until the right balance (or imbalance) is achieved.

Applying these same principles to this collaboration, Emily designed this collection to cover all of your wintry nail art dreams.

 

HOW IT WORKS

 

It's pretty simple. Just follow the three steps below and you're on your way to awesome monthly DIY manis!

  1. Subscribe for the Monthly Mani Box - your first box is only $25!$30 a box for following months with free domestic shipping – international shipping is an additional $8
  2. We'll send your box out at the beginning of each month.You'll get your first box starting the month after you sign up.
  3. Every month you'll get to see ahead of time what's in your next box!A sneak peak into the awesomeness to come. You can also skip it or send it to a friend instead!

     

 

Remodelista Market LA !!! drooling!!!

December 2, 2013

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As you may have heard, Remodelista.com, the top online destination for interior design, has an infamous holiday market that they've brought to LA for a few years now.  
 
This year they are back again collecting their favorite designers and specialty retailers at Big Daddy Antiques for a beautiful holiday market.
 
Items for sale will include lighting, furniture, planters, candles, clothing and more for the considered home.  It's a great place to stock up on one-of-a-kind and artisan gifts for friends, family and yourself :).  

Remodelista Market LA
Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Big Daddy’s Antiques
3334 South La Cienega Place
Los Angeles, CA

Located one block west of La Cienega Blvd.on Jefferson Blvd. near Culver City.

 

PARTICIPATING VENDORS

AirplantmanBaum-KuchenCarter StudioChariots on FireCHAYclé tileErica Tanovg. COLTONHaute Bohemian GroupeJess BrownJoey RothHuddlesonKnotworkLlane AlexisLE FEU DE L’EAULost & FoundMyers CollectiveNickey KehoeOlmay HomeOtaat,Parfums DelraeScout RegaliaSmall Trade Companystore. LAThe Brick HouseThomas Wayne, WoodworkingVanderMolen CeramicsWhim CapriceYour Local Hive

Sweets and treats from Valerie Confections and raw, fresh, cold-pressed drinks from The Juice.

 

Timely – finally. With my JORG GRAY classic!

November 29, 2013

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I have needed a watch for…EVER.  Having to reach for my iphone when I want to know what time it is has become a time-guzzling annoyance. I end up losing ten minutes every time doing iphone crap like checking my social media feeds, email and who knows what else.  Still, it never made sense to invest in a new watch, when my cell/clock was right there/  This started to bum me out.  Isn't it enough that my iphone has now made my land line extinct – does it have to ruin it for the watch lovers in the hizzy? I love watches, that's all there is too it, so it was time so to speak, to indulge myself.

As a busy working mom of two little ones, our schedules live and die by the clock, so really, being on time is not an indulgence. (My awesome rationale, right?!)

When the Jorg Gray line was introduced to me, I first thought, oh cool! – I love, love, love the look of a super masculine, sporty number on me.  Always have. The more it looks  like I'm on my way to fight crime, possibly in a wet suit, perhaps in a submarine, the better.  I was salivating over all the chunky men's timepieces I found on the website.  Like these guys:

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It wasn't long before I realized that OBAMA WEARS THIS BRAND (!!!) that I thought this watch shopping is about to get real, yo.  I was a bit too excited. 

And rightly so, because after scouring the site, I decided to take a little leap out of my comfort zone and go for the same idea, just…well, different!  

I knew I wanted a big face, but I started gravitating something more streamline this time, a tad feminine, and something maybe my dad would wear.

It was brutal trying to decide but I ended up honing in on this one.

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I love the giant white face and gold touches – what gives it a bit of sportiness is the sturdy, thick black rubber band.  It looks fantastically sexy with the crisp white oxford baggy denim slightly rolled and major heels.  

I only take it off to sleep and shower.  I've had it for two weeks and it's really been a game changer.  I needed this.  No more reaching for my phone to check the time, and wasting ten minutes of my life doing nonesense  - when all I wanted to know is: WHAT THE TIME IS!

If you are in the market for a bad-ass, classic, super high quality timepiece for yourself or a gift – I implore you to poke around Jorg Gray's selection. 

 

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http://www.jorggray.com - Founded in 1998, Jorg Gray has expanded from an American specialty private label watch company to a worldwide brand. Revered for its fashionable timepieces, Jorg Gray continues to create modern, yet timeless, watches while maintaining a respect for traditional principles of precision and attention to detail. Dominantly made in Swiss styling and sapphire, Jorg Gray offers the highest quality timepieces at an attainable price point that is protected by the company. Jorg Gray is the modern watch for the young professional, fashionably astute and is the official watch worn by the Secret Service. The brand’s visually striking, boldly designed watches combine styling, materials and colors that appeal to today’s discerning customer.