For nearly my entire life, something that has never been too far from me is a pair of headphones. I can remember using my family’s Walkman to play my cassettes, then onto my first Sony boombox, and, at last, my very own Walkman. Thinking I […]
Take me out to the ballgame! America’s favorite pastime is at last in season again and living in LA means only one thing: Go Dodgers! While I grew up with a Grandma obsessed with baseball (but, alas, not the Dodgers. Giants and Angels girl for […]
This weekend the place to be if you love all things food, wine and JAZZ will be The California Jazz and Wine Festival. For 6 years, the Westlake Village festival has been a favorite of wino’s, foodie’s and jazz lovers alike and this year promises […]
For the past few weeks, I have been smelling gorgeous flowers in bloom all around, taking peaceful strolls at 6, 7pm, while watching the sunset, and taking in a lot of sun as I wear T-shirts and my favorite maxi skirts. This can only mean […]
Before I met Michael, I admit: I didn’t go to the movies much. I find myself often anxious at the theatre, and much prefer kicking back in my own home, on my comfy couch and enjoying a glass of wine or a drink, with some […]
Ever since I moved to Los Angeles, each year I hear of this magical week in Spring in Hollywood called “PaleyFest”. Having been to both the Paley Center of Media in Beverly Hills and New York, I vow each year that I must do an […]
A “Tale as old as time” has returned to theatres! Nearly twenty years ago, Walt Disney Pictures released one of their most beloved fairy tales to date, Beauty and The Beast. Breaking box office records and becoming the first animated film to be up for […]
(Editor’s Note: Since the publishing of this story, the Oaks at Ojai has closed their doors. Please enjoy these fond memories I made there. -Mary) When I was invited to experience the Oaks at Ojai, I felt like that cliché blogger from Los Angeles. Heading […]
The place to be in Los Angeles this weekend will be Descanso Gardens Cherry Blossom Festival. This annual event has drawn such crowds each year that the gardens are now requiring reservations, and, alas, is sold out. If you are lucky enough to have that […]
With The Academy Awards rolling into Hollywood this weekend, there is certainly a roster of diverse films hoping to get their gold man. While I’ve not seen many of the nominated films this year, one I have seen and loved was Best Animated Film nominee, […]
This past weekend I was thrilled to head out to The LA Travel and Adventure Show and in between representing IFWTWA at our booth, got to connect and learn about some great sights to discover and the ones I hope to get to again soon. […]
I know what you may possibly be thinking…Valentine’s Day?! The greeting card holiday?! Or, I am single! I can’t do this stuff! While, maybe, hopefully, some of you are eager to read about some Valentine’s Day ideas and my pretty sweet giveaway I have for […]
