LA-based florists and Hollyflora co-owners Holly Vesecky and Rebecca Uchtman have created a name for themselves by elevating flowers to an art form (literally: they have collaborated with LACMA and the Hammer) and pushing trends forward in the ever-popular industry … Read More
While putting the finishing touches on her new shoe line, LA-based designer Beatrice Valenzuela has launched her first collection of jewelry. Each of the five delicate pieces take inspiration from nature and are handcrafted in LA out of brass and … Read More
Each fall, I look forward to the extremely cozy activity of apple picking. The best place for this in Southern California is out by Palm Springs in a mountain town called Yucaipa. Usually we drive out and back in one … Read More
Have you seen the website The Hive? Launched by two LA-based fashion insiders, this chic site focuses on tips for multi-tasking moms all the way from pregnancy through motherhood. I was thrilled when they asked if they could feature my “Bump … Read More
My friend Helen Johannesen is a Sommelier and the Director of Operations at some of my favorite LA restaurants, including Animal, Son of A Gun, Trois Mec and the newly opened Petit Trois. In addition to being whip smart and hilarious, she … Read More
I’m so happy to be back on the blog! This is the longest break I have ever taken from LA in Bloom, since I launched the site back in 2008. And it didn’t even happen on purpose. The last couple … Read More