Posted in Uncategorized on 30. Nov, 2009
Start (or Finish) your holiday shopping locally this year by checking out these awesome Mar Vista merchants and manufacturers in my first annual Gift Guide.
Posted in Farmer's Market on 29. Nov, 2009
Today’s shopper is Jenny Yerrick Martin. Jenny and I go way back to our days working on movie sets, but these days, among other things, Jenny writes a blog about entertainment jobs called YourIndustryInsider.com.And today she’s sharing her recipe for Leek Bread Pudding that she made to accompany last Thursday’s turkey extravaganza. You’ll need: 2 [...]
Posted in Mar Vista on 27. Nov, 2009
Here’s to holiday gift-giving, Mar Vista-Style! I have chosen some of my favorite products made by my favorite local companies to highlight as gift ideas this year. All of these gracious companies have offered a limited-time discount to you lucky readers of Mar Vista Mom, which will last from Friday, November 27th through Saturday, December [...]
Posted in Mar Vista on 26. Nov, 2009
It’s another stunningly beautiful November day in our little neighborhood, and I’m wishing everyone a safe and delicious holiday!
Posted in Makeover on 24. Nov, 2009
Something’s going on in the storefront next to the Venice Grind, but what will it be? Rumors are flying, but nothing’s confirmed yet. Stay tuned.
Posted in House of the Week on 23. Nov, 2009
I don’t know which is more adorable: the butter yellow color, the shape of the window or the landscaping.
Posted in Farmer's Market on 22. Nov, 2009
Today’s shopper is Amy Jurist, Chef and Caterer (Amy’s Culinary Adventures), back again today previewing a dish from her next Underground Dinner, which will take place Saturday, December 5th, and it’s all about Cheese. (I already bought my ticket and I can’t wait, but I know there are a few left. Click here to get more [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun, Mar Vista, Weekend Plans on 19. Nov, 2009
Another Big Weekend with lots of activities to tell you about. Plenty of holiday shopping opportunities and family fun to be had. So without further ado… Thursday evening marks the opening of Mixed Moments II, a photo exhibit by Mar Vista’s own Stephen Boskin, at City Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s West LA office, 1645 Corinth Ave, [...]
Posted in Mar Vista on 18. Nov, 2009
Mar Vista has earned two honors this month, and they both deserve to be acknowledged. First, the Mar Vista Community Council was honored by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) during their Empower LA 2009: A Congress of Neighborhoods. The MVCC won one of only 8 First Annual Neighborhood Council Peer Awards given in four [...]
