L.A. Has Fresh Air?

June 30th, 2008

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 [...]

YDT + Raw Bags Summer Giveaway

June 27th, 2008

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 [...]

June 26th, 2008

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 [...]

Isabella’s Dream Makes our Reality Better

June 25th, 2008

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. [...]

Bulking Up Never Felt So Good

June 24th, 2008

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 [...]