full moon bazaar

full moon bazaar

we were recently honored to be invited to help celebrate one of l.a.'s most iconic stores, planet blue's 20th anniversary at their full moon bazaar. being one of our long-time and favorite boutiques, we were...
spotlight: la playa

spotlight: la playa

we are honored to be in so many beautiful resorts throughout the country and internationally. it's always a joy when someone exudes such passion for what they do and LaPlaya Resort boutique manager tricia van...
you otte to go

you otte to go

talk about a marriage made in heaven! i've been in love with calamigos ranch since my first visit for a friend's office party where i won a hula hooping contest forever ago. i've also been...
press check

press check

this is the time where i find myself looking forward to what's to come and looking back at what has been. it's a marriage of anticipation and contemplation. all around energy for a fresh start....
behind the scenes

behind the scenes

i was recently honored with a two-page spread in coastal living magazine and though i absolutely hate being photographed, it turned into a really fun, relaxing, beautiful day. thank you steven lippman and crew, for...
meanwhile, back at the ranch...

meanwhile, back at the ranch...

one of our beloved new york retailers, OTTE, founded by retail pioneer kay lee headed west and landed right in our backyard for its new location at calamigos ranch (which just so happens to be...
you can call me queen bee

you can call me queen bee

one of my all-time favorite beauty haunts is the quiet, quaint and ever so charming queen bee salon and spa in brentwood and culver city, ca. with décor giving a brilliant nod to great britain...
paint job

paint job

je t'aime painted toes! think flips flops, slides, espadrilles and summertime. though i must admit i'm usually fairly subtle to nudes and naturals, in summer my little piggies are bright and quite often orange. a...