June 30, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Last weekend was my godmother’s birthday, and being an avid hiker, she insisted that we all go on her favorite hike through
Bronson Canyon over the Hollywood Sign. She wanted to take us to a beloved little tree whose patch of ground overlooks Hollywood on one side and Griffith Park and Burbank on the other. Despite the record-breaking heat, we all marched behind her and toting plenty of water to keep us hydrated ☺. Despite my complaints, the destination is w...
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June 27, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
The perfect summer bag this season should be sleek, stylish and not take itself too seriously. Oh, and eco-friendly, too! Yes, that would be perfect.
Well, guess what? We’ve done all the work for you and found the perfect all-purpose summer clutch from Raw Bags. The slim Bamboo Cube Clutch is made from sustainable bamboo and comes in yellow, black, brown and green to go with any summer outfit.
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June 26, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
As summer is officially in full swing, here are some personal suggestions that I either want to do or plan to do one of these summer days.
SWIM: El Matador State Beach.
North of Malibu, El Matador is a beautiful secluded strip of beach that looks unlike most Los Angeles area beaches. Jetting rocks cut through the sand creating a picturesque landscape that almost makes you fe...
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June 25, 2008 Written by Amanda Milewski
Isabella's Dream makes an array of skin, hair and baby products while employing the philosophy that all the ingredients that are carefully chosen for their products be chemical-free, eco-friendly, and either wild or sustainably grown. Their mantra fits in perfectly with what is a constant at
your daily thread: conscious and healthy living. The question remains, "Are Isabella's Dream products any good?" With the summer sun sizzling, I decided to put their 3 oz. ...
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June 24, 2008 Written by Danielle Davis
The
Nature Mart has been in Los Feliz since 1973 and continues to keep its grassroots feeling alive in all the best possible ways. It's complete with narrow aisles, every vitamin imaginable, and, best of all, an incredibly well-stocked bulk bin.
For the uninitiated, the bulk bin houses bin after bin (recently upgraded) of whole grains, nuts, dried fruit, syrups, noodles, oils, sweeteners and beans, and jar upon jar of teas, spi...
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June 23, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
Just because Tiger's golf season is over, doesn't mean that yours has to be. Whether you're a semi-pro or fresh on the greens, the
Studio City Golf and Tennis Center is definitely worth your while.
The golf course is located conveniently off of Ventura Boulevard with plenty of parking. There is a
9 hole course that you can easily walk on most days without an appointment. The course is not overly challenging, but still makes for a fun, athletic game no matter what your skill level. There is also a large driving range and you can still get a large bucket of balls f...
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June 20, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Bay Area native
Melissa Joy Manning’s passion is making beautiful jewelry, and we love her elegant pieces even more for being environmentally-responsible. Influenced by indigenous and non-Western cultures, her handmade designs incorporate gold and silver with semi-precious and precious stones, as well as found objects. As a “green” jeweler, she uses only environmentally friendly-materials, including metals produced with a refining process that generates up to 75% fewer waste products. In addition, much of the gold in her jewelry is sourced from post-production scrap.
Handmad...
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June 19, 2008 Written by Sarah Shewey
Yes! We are officially in the season that California does best - SUMMER!!! And to take advantage of the full moon that will be out, I've taken over
your daily thread (thanks, girls) to bring you some adventures for the weekend guide.
EAT: at Andiamo in Silverlake all day Saturday.
This Italian restaurant with a 4-star chef emphasizing organic menu options, fair trade coffee, and biodegradable take-out dining ware, will open on Saturday with a full day of fun and food. There will be...
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Last weekend was my godmother’s birthday, and being an avid hiker, she insisted that we all go on her favorite hike through Bronson Canyon over the Hollywood Sign. She wanted to take us to a beloved little tree whose patch of ground overlooks Hollywood on one side and Griffith Park and Burbank on the other. Despite the record-breaking heat, we all marched behind her and toting plenty of water to keep us hydrated ☺. Despite my complaints, the destination is w...
