I attended an event in Beverly Hills for fashion and beauty bloggers and influencers to promote a new Korean skincare brand, inspired by Tanghulu dessert, called OliviaUmma. The event was intended to introduce Los Angeles influencers to OliviaUmma's "Glass Skin" skincare line, created by HyeYoung Kim and her teenage daughter, Olivia Yanuzzi. It is based on Tanghulu fruit, … [Read more...]
How to Not Be Boring at Parties and Other Social Events
You know what I’m talking about. A guest at a party drones on and on about the mundane happenings in their life. They aren’t toxic or mean. . . they’re just boring. A boring person will often try to dominate the conversation. Each sentence they utter ends without a pause so that the person they are talking to cannot jump in and respond. They keep talking while those around … [Read more...]
Can You Believe the Album “Thriller” is 40 Years Old?
I attended my 50th high school reunion earlier this year and am constantly amazed at how fast time flies by. None of us know how much time we have left. If we take care of ourselves and don’t have an accident, we have the potential to live long and active lives. We can only hope, right? Michael Jackson's iconic album is 40 years old Michael Jackson was 24 years old in … [Read more...]
Women Inspired Cocktails from the Victorian Age | Women’s History Month
I attended a liquor tasting and panel discussion about The History of Women and the Cocktail. It was presented by Pomp & Whimsy, a boutique distiller of gin liqueur, and the Museum of the American Cocktail. (MOTAC) in association with the Kindred Spirit Society. The focus of the discussion was Victorian-age cocktail recipes created by women of the era. The event was at … [Read more...]
Wild Yeast French Country Loaf With Expert Tips
I attended a 4-hour breadmaking class in Culver City led by Rose Lawrence of Red Bread where we all learned how to make an artisan wild-yeast French Country Loaf. Baking bread is a complicated but satisfying process. When done right, it takes hours to make. Read the tips below this recipe to get the most out of baking your bread. Enjoy this recipe: All of … [Read more...]