Life Style
De Medici Cucina Italiana – Tried and True and New
One of my favorite restaurants is located in the Gaslamp — De Medici Cucina Italiana. It was one of the first restaurants to open on Fifth Avenue and it has prospered even in the face of economic slowdowns. Why? Because of the outstanding cuisine, relaxing ambiance, and attentive service that Sal Vitale and his capable […]
Enhance Your Facial Features
By Aubree Lynn, writer, producer and stylist Last month, the focus for the New Year was on the face and finding an esthetician to give you the proper care to keep your skin youthful by using healthy products. This month, it is all about those lovely locks. We ladies all want our hair to be […]
Avian Angels and Devils in your Garden: Part II Migrating Birds in Mission Hills and Elsewhere
Migrating Birds in Mission Hills and Elsewhere Last September Mike Matherly told the Mission Hills Garden Club of his disappointment that the birds nesting in the stadium during the Beijing Olympics received no medals. He believes the Bar-tailed Godwit deserves a gold medal. This bird makes the longest non-stop flight of any other bird or […]
Enhance Your Facial Features
By Aubree Lynn, writer, producer and stylist Last month, the focus for the New Year was on the face and finding an esthetician to give you the proper care to keep your skin youthful by using healthy products. This month, it is all about those lovely locks. We ladies all want our hair to be […]
Between the Lines:
I Am Lubo Two years ago I enrolled in an Osher Institute class on memoir writing at SDSU. I thought the topic would be relevant to the personal essays I was writing. It turned out to be most worthwhile, with skill-building exercises and useful writing tips and resources. The instructor, Kathi Diamant, author of “Kafka’s […]
Dolls – Supermodels for over 600 years
The Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show & Sales What is a doll and teddy bear show/sale all about? The Crossroads event brings contests, demonstrations and an international group of high profile artists who share their creations. This lighthearted show and sale is for enthusiasts of all ages, with a sales floor packed with dolls, […]
Custom Vintage Masterpiece Furnishings Receives Honors
The American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter, (ASID) has honored fine artist Concetta K. Antico as the 2012 Award Winner for her Best Use Of Textiles for her “Vintage Masterpiece Furnishings.” Antico has developed a unique technique of reclaiming period furnishings and reusing and repurposing them by re-upholstery with cotton duck canvas fabric and […]
Kick off the New Year with Blossom
by Aubree Lynn Writer/Stylist/Producer www.StylishlyAubreeLynn.com The New Year is an opportunity to start fresh and get rejuvenated. How about some old fashioned pampering for the skin you wear. A little over a years ago I had the pleasure of meeting esthetician Tricia Beel of Blossom Organic Skin Care. Since then, she has kept my skin […]
Avian Angels and Devils in your Garden: Part I
As I grow older, my interests expand. Living across the canyon from a “birder” couple, I have become more aware of birds. However, when Mike Matherly from the San Diego Audubon Society spoke to Mission Hills Garden Club members, that awareness rose to a new level. I am now fascinated by and curious about our […]
Transformation Instead of Resolutions
It’s another new year, and another fresh start. The first days of January have a special quality and are full of promise. Although I am a professional in habit changes and it is my passion, I am not fond of New Year´s resolutions. Too often have I seen them just ending up as empty promises […]
