November 18th, 2014 at 10:00 am
Known for its luxury home furnishings, lighting, textiles, bathware, outdoor and garden items, as well as useful gadgets, Restoration Hardware is out with print and online versions of its Holiday Gift Guide and Baby and Child catalog.
The carefully curated catalogs contain “a wealth of new ideas culled from our exclusive partnerships with the world’s most renowned artisans, allowing us to showcase their unique products, passion and vision.”
With offerings for almost any budget, the holiday catalog includes everything cashmere from the ground up: slippers ($79 and up); robes ($249 and up); scarves ($79 and up); and even hot water bottles ($59 and up).
For holiday decorating, there’s Victorian glass snowflake ornaments ($10 and up); vintage handblown glass ornaments ($20 and up); and for the ultimate in lazy lighting, remote-control indoor wax and outdoor resin flameless candles (each style $15 and up).
Stocking stuffers tilt toward electronics lovers, including a zoom lens and tripod for iPhone 4/4s/5 ($49); FlashBoom Bluetooth speaker/microphone plus super-bright LED for bicyclists to mount on handlebars ($69); and pop-up flashlight lantern ($18).
The baby and child catalog offers personalized knit stockings ($26) for hanging above the fireplace; printed canvas teepee tents ($179); and plush upholstered bunk beds ($2,599-$2,899).
Get your hands on these gift-alicious goodies and more at Restoration Hardware retail locations, or order online, before Santa snaps them all up.
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November 17th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
What:
Update your wardrobe or jumpstart your holiday shopping at the fourth annual Shop for Success pop-up event. The designer shopping celebration spans four days and is hosted by Dress for Success. As an international non-profit organization, the goal of Dress for Success is to provide disadvantaged women with professional attire and a career-development network.
The celebration starts on Thursday, Nov. 20, with an exclusive VIP night. VIPs gain access to the pop-up store prior to public opening. Tickets are limited, so buy yours ahead of time.
All proceeds support Dress for Success Worldwide West.
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November 17th, 2014 at 10:00 am
Southern Californians know planning a garden that can withstand drought conditions isn’t easy. To get the most out of your garden, don’t wait until spring to start planting. Grab your shovel and start digging this month. Typically, November yields 10 percent of our annual rainfall. Our soil temperatures are still warm, which makes it an ideal time to get out there and plant!
Start your drought-tolerant garden by testing your irrigation system. Make sure all lines are clear and everything is working efficiently before you do your planting. Having your system in place will help you plan your garden.
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November 14th, 2014 at 11:00 am
Proceeds from The Charitable Foundation of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
silent auction to benefit Warrior Foundation Freedom Station.
The Warrior Foundation Freedom Station is a nonprofit foundation created by real estate professionals to support injured and disabled military heroes who seek temporary lodging.
The San Diego chapter of The Charitable Foundation of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties will present “Day at the Races,” a benefit on Nov. 20 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event includes food, drinks and a silent auction to support deserving servicemen and servicewomen.
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November 14th, 2014 at 8:00 am
Angelinos, if slaving over a hot oven to make a Thanksgiving feast at home isn’t your idea of a festive holiday, don’t worry. No one needs to tell you there are hundreds of places to dine out on Thanksgiving Day or pick up a precooked meal that tastes like it’s straight out of Mom’s kitchen (or maybe even better).
We rounded up a few of them in a blog post this time last year. As expected, some are no longer around, and new ones have popped to take their place. Here are a few that are still going strong, plus new additions to the scene, as well as some classics that just seem to get more popular with time.
If you’re planning to dine in or carry out this Thanksgiving, be sure to call ahead to make a reservation or place your order. The earlier you plan, the sooner you’ll be chowing down.
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