As a follow-up to September’s Celeb Drinks in LA/Beer in Encino, we have MORE celeb drinks in LA. After all, Nicole Richie & Kirsten Dunst were sighted at SHOREbar a few weeks ago … should I be a celeb for Halloween—is there a way to do faux-celeb without doing reality star/teen mom/duck dynasty (not that I’m knocking…
Feel Good Friday 100413
Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Jeeps R Us. I could buy my jeep with confidence knowing these guys…
Do Celebs Drink Beer in LA? The Elbow Room Encino
Because there’s a fantastic new gastropub-style restaurant opening in Encino, on Ventura Blvd in (basically) LA. The Elbow Room (elbowroomencinco.com) features a killer craft beer selection, absolutely scrumptious grass-fed beef burgers, ribs, and meatballs, and more—including waffle sammies. Basically, celebs are about to start faux celebs like me already frequent this not-even-open-yet culinary destination. [obvious disclaimer]…
Toppers
Jackets are critical as we transition between seasons … or if you live in coastal California and there’s a lovely beach breeze. The toppers pictured here are perfect for almost anywhere, any time. Blazers, bombers, and leather. Covet them all. toppers by lifeinaustin featuring a metallic jacket
Feel Good Friday 092713: Jeep
Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! We suspend your regularly-scheduled Feel Good Friday to unabashedly post pictures of my…
Tacos & Tacos (& DEALS)
My favorite lunch spot near my office is called Tacos & Co, but we call it Tacos & Tacos for some reason. They have THE BEST fish tacos. I have never eaten anything else there, so I can’t vouch for it, but their fish tacos, side salad, and guacamole is a to-die-for (and huge!) lunch…
Watching a Company Grow: My Love Affair with Ellie Workout Clothes
Like a love affair, my relationship with athletic clothing line Ellie has had its ups and downs. Ellie.com started as pv.body, which took excess inventory from top brands and sent a surprise top and bottom every month to subscribers for a low price. It had some problems then—customer service was slow, returned gear was plenty—but it…
Biking from Austin to Denver
… I wish I could do it! 1400 Miles is a new campaign and film following Texas craft beer brewers cycling from Austin to Denver in 14 days to raise awareness for prostate cancer. The ride kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Austin’s North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery (NXNW) at 7 am and ends in Denver on…
Feel Good Friday 092013 … 13 Things
Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Beach football Lobster sushi pizza An Asian haircut Doggie daycare OC Look Fancy…
Bling Bling
How gorgeous is this ring? It won first place and best of show at a recent Texas Jewelry Association (TJA) annual jewelry design competition. Made of 14k white gold set with a fantasy-cut aquamarine and diamonds, the ring, designed by Austin’s Benold’s fine jewelry designer Michael Von Krenner, will now move on to the largest jewelry design show…