Happy National Donut Day Everyone! Donuts make me so happy. Just looking at them puts me in a better mood. Of course I prefer eating them. I hope you're biting into a warm, soft, plush, delicious donut right now. Here are my 5 favorite places to get donuts in Los Angeles. CAFE DULCE Cafe Dulce, located in ...
Free Accessories Giveaway
We have an unbelievably delightful DUAL free accessories giveaway featuring TopKnotNYC and Killer Sprinkles. They are both giving one of our lucky readers a fabulous handmade, ice-cream themed accessory- a very special leather purse from TopKnotNYC and a super adorable ice cream scoop ring (choose from 1, 2 or 3 scoops) from Killer Sprinkles. This prize is ...
San Diego Weekend Getaway
I'm not really a Work Hard Play Hard kind of gal. I'm more of a Work Hard REST Hard kind of person. A couple weeks ago, I took a few days off to really relax. We spent a few days in San Diego, and the rest of the time devouring books and brunch. It was pretty spectacular. ...
Agency Interview with KWORQ
Ivy Liu, Creative Director of Creative Agency KWORQ, invites us to take a look behind the curtain of this boutique agency that specializes in video and celebrates with whiskey. I love coming across agencies that take on colossal projects amongst a strong but small, lean, mean team. Check out their new Soho office, how laughter and liquor are necessary ...
Jalapeno infused tequila cocktail
Hey guys. Here's to Friday. We have a fabulously spicy jalapeno infused tequila cocktail recipe for you to try this weekend. It's a quick and easy prep and you'll feel like you're on vacation when sipping it down. Here's what you'll need for the jalapeno infused tequila: (more…)
Daydreams Issue 2
Hey guys. I've been dreaming big lately. In lots of color... I took a couple days off recently, and I'm taking several more off next week for a doubly extended weekend. I'm not very good at using my vacation/PTO, which is terrible, so this time off has been a real treat. I have a weekend trip planned, but nothing ...
Know your Graphic Design Tools
Even if you're on the account team and don't work on the actual creative files, it's important to understand what the main programs are and what they're intended for- basically know your graphic design tools. I've noticed that it's not uncommon, especially when working with a small creative department, to come across an inexperienced artist (sometimes even ...
Unique LA Spring Market
Hey Everybody! If you heart small business, local talent and handmade products, the Unique LA Spring Market will be taking place on May 9 and 10, from 11am to 6pm. I'm saving my pennies for pretty stationary and heavenly candles. Admission is only $10 for both days and includes the following: (more…)
Vegan Corn Chowder Recipe
It's a beautiful rainy day in Southern California- the perfect weather to curl up on the couch with a hot bowl of vegan corn chowder. This is my go-to recipe. It's sweet, hearty and very simple to make. Here's what you'll need: (more…)
So Cal Agency Life
A couple weeks ago, I had the sweet treat of having the other half of my team visit from Milwaukee. We were all meeting at our office in Irvine, CA for our client's quarterly business review. In between the prep, last minute touch ups to the presentation, the actual presentation and scheduled meetings, we still ...