Bloomsbury Coffee House is everything a coffee house should be. In the time of generic chains deeply lacking in personality, this creaky-floored, white-walled, basement coffee house is filled with character and excellent coffee. Perhaps the best I’ve ever tasted. Bloomsbury opened in London on October, 2011, and has since gained a loyal neighborhood following. Owners…
Cheers from London! After a three-week crash course in everything London (and of course many afternoon teas) I thought I would share one of my favorite afternoon activities. Notting Hill was on my London bucket list (I’ll admit, mostly because of the movie). I went on Saturday, when the Portobello Road Market was in full…
Lisa C. Alexander is the Founder and CEO of LAFACE LABORATORIES INC. This company is committed to offering the most revolutionary, sophisticated and cutting edge, organic and natural skincare products to its clients. From a fifth generation agricultural family long engrained in the history of California, Ms. Alexander is an expert in green design, organic…
Remember the Sleeping Beauty story of your childhood? You know, that family friendly, romantic fantasy musical? Ok, now take out everything but the beautiful girl and the fantasy, add a lot of soft core and inexplicable behavior. The 2012 Sleeping Beauty is a complete enigma. I suppose it’s about a young student exploring her sexuality,…
In the gorgeous countryside of Italy, there are two crops that the area is known for: wine and olives. Following in the old world’s footsteps, California’s very own Sonoma Valley celebrates the lesser known olive market and season through their Eleventh Annual Feast of the Olive Dinner. Standing as one of the season’s main events, this occasion boasts…
Imagine your delight when you gain entrance to the super secret private art gallery located down an unmarked walkway along San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Tango Diva takes you on a sneak preview of the Pilara Foundation’s current show titled HERE, showcasing 34 photographers interpreting San Francisco. One highlight is the pairing of Eadweard Muybridge’s famed city…
DAY 1 – Today I arrive at Optimum Health Institute with one goal: Heal myself so I can be a better mother. My pregnancy was tough, I gained 65 pounds and I was in labor for 32 hours. Now, I have a beautiful 7 month old, but the truth is that I am worn out…