Category: This and That
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The Culver City Hobbit Houses
‘ I have a major affinity for unique architecture. So when I came across this CurbedLA article about the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, a grouping of Storybook-style structures in Culver City colloquially known as the “Hobbit houses,” I just about foamed at the mouth. The complex looks like something straight out of…
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The “Portal” Light Installation
‘ Today’s locale can be filed in the hidden-gem-that-is-not-a-filming-location category, much like the Barthman Sidewalk Clock in New York. (Well, it’”‘”‘s not really a filming location, but more on that in a bit.) This one is located in Los Angeles, though, and is a definite must-see under-the-radar spot. Looking back, I can’t remember how I…
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Happy Presidents’ Day
‘ I would like to wish all of my fellow stalkers a very happy Presidents’ Day. I hope everyone is enjoying a fun and safe three-day weekend. I would also like to wish a very happy birthday to my grandma today! I love you and wish we were celebrating together! xo xo xo ‘
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Catalina’s Hamilton Cove
‘ While vacationing in Catalina this past week, I, of course, spent much of my time asking the local merchants which celebrities had been spotted on the island. And I just about died when one store owner told me that Michael Buble, who has recently replaced Josh Duhamel as the celebrity love of my life, had…
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A Visit with My Grandma
‘ My grandma is currently in town for a visit, so I will probably not be able to post a new column until later in the week as I will be spending time with her. I hope all of my fellow stalkers have a great few days! ‘
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A Haircut With Nicole from Shear Genius
‘ This year, while visiting New York, my mom, of course, booked her annual haircut appointment with famed stylist Nick Arrojo, from the TLC makeover show What Not To Wear. As I first blogged back in December of 2007, for years my mom has been absolutely obsessed with the hair guru and had long dreamed…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
‘ I am taking today and the rest of the week off to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. My mom and I are in charge of dinner this year (it’s my first time ever!), so I’m sure by the time this post is published, I’ll be knee-deep in turkey preparations. I hope all of my…
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Taking the Week Off!
‘ I will be spending the upcoming week in the Desert visiting my parents, so I will be taking the next five days off from blogging. But I did have a fabulous pre-Oscar week during which I finally got a picture with my “unicorn”, Miss Kristin Cavallari, who, I am very happy to report, was…
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage!
‘ Don’t miss your chance to catch Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage live! are available at Barry’s Tickets now! As I have mentioned several times before, Dirty Dancing is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time. The coming of age flick had such a profound effect on me, in fact,…
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A Visit to My Grandma’s
‘ I am currently in Reno visiting my Grandma for a couple of days, so I will be taking the rest of the week off from blogging. But I will be back on Monday with a whole new post! Hope my fellow stalkers have a great week! ‘