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The idea of a dinner party: fantastic. The reality of the stress and work: panic! I think we’ve all experienced barely having enough time to jump in the shower before guests arrive because the details took so much longer than anticipated. …
Have you noticed an increasing trend toward celebrating birthdays at restaurants? Well, there’s a secret to making it a special night and not “just” another night as a restaurant: Be a hostess. What does that mean? From choosing the venue …
For spring break, my daughter and I traveled to London. We had an amazing time bonding while endlessly sightseeing and shopping. Springtime in London is my favorite time of year and everything was in bloom there – literally and figuratively! …
I love my girlfriends – they keep me sane, put things in perspective and keep me grounded. I’ve lived in the Malibu area for 15 years. Here I have raised my twins, ran a busy home accessories and furniture store, …
Easter… it’s my favorite time of year in Malibu. The sun is spreading its warmth over us and spring is in the air. For me, Easter weekend signals that the beginning of a new beach season is just around the …
Easter is early this year, which means Mardi Gras will be upon us sooner than usual. Although the holiday falls in the middle of the week, Tuesday, February 12th, you can throw a Carnival celebration in the days leading up …
The Super Bowl is coming up and we’re getting ready for the biggest competition in our country. It’s a day of rivalries and good old-fashioned American fun, and the perfect day to invite friends over for a good time. Invitations …
After the rush of Christmas the next question that hits us is: What are we doing for New Year’s Eve? There are many ways to celebrate ringing in the New Year, and going to bed at 10 p.m. is not …
After a crazy pre-holiday season, it’s a Room at the Beach tradition to gather our store “family” and celebrate another successful year. Each year I try to do something different and interesting to thank everyone for their hard work, and …
I have been in home design for some 25 years now and have noticed that every so often people get the itch to change up their homes. It always seems to happen this time of year, before friends and family …
Fall is in the air! It’s finally boots and sweater weather in Southern California! This time of year I’m busy decorating my home for fall and the upcoming holidays. Normally, I pack away my seashells and corals after summer but, …
When someone says tailgating, many people think of football games with traditional BBQ fixings. But tailgating can be done anywhere, anytime! From a polo match to a local park, a tailgate party is a fun way to enjoy fall. To …
I love California. The beach, the sunny days, the laid back lifestyle, the celebrities, the casual way we get together to celebrate life’s big and small moments… how much better does it get? For over 20 years I’ve been styling …
