The rain won’t last long, but it’s here. So what better way to enjoy the precipitation than with fashion? Kick off those heels and throw on some chic sporty shoes; grab a bright umbrella to stroll beneath the clouds; wrap a cozy scarf around your neck while the wind kicks up. I for one love […]
Here are my picks for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscars. This is a very tough year to pick because every picture was great, and the performers as great. I have gone back and forth throughout the season, but I have run out of time to get my ballot posted, so here […]
As promised, this article gives you a peek into what you will see during ArtNight Pasadena (March 14) if you travel on the Central shuttle route. In case you don’t know, for this event there will be a system of free shuttles that will take you, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., to three or […]
Exquisite. The one word to describe Place Vendome Jewelry in Old Town Pasadena. Actually, a plethora of words describes this beautiful store, including exclusive, luxurious, expensive, and glam. Interested? Read on. Nestled in One Colorado’s charming courtyard, Place Vendome opened in Old Town Pasadena in 2004 and showcases its pieces like a gallery–jewelry displayed in […]
Time flies when you’re working hard and, unbelievably, ArtNight Pasadena (March 14) is almost here. We want to help you know what you can do and see that evening, so we’ve decided to break it down by shuttle route. In case you don’t know, for ArtNight there will be a system of free shuttles that […]
Madeline Schnapp, Director of Economic Research, PropertyRadar said, in a recent blog post that: “for the sixth-consecutive month, January 2014 California property sales declined year-over-year, suggesting that the May-June 2013 jump in mortgage interest rates isn’t the only factor slowing California real estate sales. I believe two more temporary factors will likely push sales lower […]
Ever find yourself in that quaint courtyard on South Lake? Where Williams Sonoma, The Cheese Store of Pasadena, and Lemonade all converge? Well, hidden among the food shops is B.Luu, a trendy boutique that holds its own in the fashion industry. We’re talking popular designers (Alice+Olivia, Dolce Vita, Michael Stars) along with “cutting edge local […]
As we said last month, there are scores of reports, articles and opinions about the real estate market. We keep our information as local as possible, so that if you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Pasadena, you will have data about trends here and how that may affect your decisions. Here […]
If you love books like I love books a visit to the California International Antiquarian Book Fair would be both a frustration and a delight. Or maybe not, if you have five grand to spend on a book! The good news is that you have now an entire year to save up for this endeavor […]
The Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the Cultural Affairs Division announce the release of the 2014/2015 Annual Grants Program Application and Guidelines. The Annual Grants Program is designed to support the creative life of Pasadena through four grant categories. The Program expands public access to the arts in our community by supporting the work […]