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Yearly Archives: 2012

Vish’s Secret Garden

December 30, 2012

I shop a lot of fabrics on a daily basis. A LOT OF FABRICS. Fabrics for sofas, beds, pillows, ottomans, drapes, you name it. Outdoor fabrics, printed fabrics, hand-loomed fabrics, commercial fabrics, $2,000 a yard fabrics. You name it, I’ve seen it. Every once in awhile I see something very special that makes me think, [Read the Rest]

Mann Up

Leslie Mann. This is 40. See it. Via Anna Peele | Esquire | Q&A: Leslie Mann on This Is 40 Salvador Dali, Lindsey Buckingham, Judd Apatow: Sometimes artists look close to home for inspiration. But few women have embraced the partner-as-muse role the way Leslie Mann has. Stealing scenes in everything from The Cable Guy to Freaks [Read the Rest]

Ruffle Your Feathers On New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2012

I’m thinking feather’s for New Year’s Eve…

New Year’s Eve Sequins – From Cleopatra to Vogue

In planning a New Year’s Eve outfit, I got to wondering why and when sequins became such a tried and true Holiday tradition. The first image that popped into my head was a roaring twenties flapper party. But a quick Google search reveals that, centuries earlier, when King Tutankhamun’s (1341 B.C.-1323 B.C.) tomb was discovered [Read the Rest]

Bored by the Gym? Try FitMix (Treadmill, Pilates, Done)

December 27, 2012

Let’s face it, staying in shape is not always a pleasant process. Of course it feels good after the fact when you can feel and see the results. But when that pre-dawn alarm clock goes off and you’re faced with the decision of either hitting snooze to enjoy another hour of precious sleep, or stumble [Read the Rest]

Winter in L.A.

December 21, 2012

View from the Conservatory at Montage Beverly Hills…

Victims’ Stories Begin To Emerge

December 17, 2012

Via Associated Press 12/16/12 08:35 PM ET EST NEWTOWN, Conn. — At the very start of their lives, the schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn’t get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner. The adult victims found their life’s work in sheltering little ones, teaching them, [Read the Rest]

My Heart Goes Out…

December 15, 2012

A beautiful poem by Judi Walker in memory of her son… Don’t Tell Me Please don’t tell me you know how I feel, Unless you have lost your child too, Please don’t tell me my broken heart will heal, Because that is just not true, Please don’t tell me my son is in a better [Read the Rest]

Apple (Cider) of my Eye

December 11, 2012

Simple cider recipe.  I personally prefer a simple cider, but you can always add a number of ingredients (brown sugar, nutmeg, ginger, lemon, orange, ground allspice, cloves, rum) if you prefer a little kick. Ingredients:  3 parts apple juice (without sugar)  to 1 cinnamon/apple tea,  cinnamon stick.  That’s it. Directions: 1.  Mix juice and tea [Read the Rest]

Polar Express Pajama Party at Montage Beverly Hills

Calm down…it’s for kids. DECEMBER 22, 2012 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM A special pajama party for our young guests that brings our featured film, Polar Express, to life. Children will experience the magic with games, dinner and a hot chocolate bar. Ages 5-12, Call 310.860.7959 to reserve. Montage Beverly Hills 225 North Canon Drive [Read the Rest]

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