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Past Events:
"The Economics of Happiness" Film Premier & Local Living Expo
Frances Moore Lappe & Friends: Discovering the EcoMind Connection
Most people, especially those with young children, have occasion to pack a lunch to-go now and then. We who routinely manage households, little league teams or teams of employees no problem, remained oddly challenged by this prospect. What?, how?, how much? – questions like these plague us.
Nestled in sleepy downtown Soquel on the corner of Soquel and Main streets lies Loot. This European-style vintage boutique opens just one weekend a month, allowing owners Amanda Pierre and Nancy Kiel time to do what they do best, repurpose! Brimming with a mixture of antique and hand-painted furniture and one-of-a-kind décor, the small space […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last week’s La Bahia decision was met with widespread disappointment. The proposed luxury hotel was destined to save the day, right up until the last minute when the plans were rejected by just one vote (the now-notorious Mark Stone) leaving many up in arms. While I’m the first to advocate questioning authority, in this case […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I was at the Buttery recently, waiting for my latte and thinking about visiting nearby Saffron and Genevieve, when I spotted Scarlett, shop owner, designer and buyer extraordinaire. Such a coincidence inspired a story. I’d read about her exotic-sounding buying trips to vintage fairs afar, and was intrigued by what must be a colorful and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s the essence of green design, reusing materials otherwise destined for the landfill in a creative new way. Local jewelry artist Ali Osbourne’s fun and quirky line of button jewelry combines the best of both. The prices are user friendly too!
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is currently undergoing a makeover. But wait – before you hit the delete button and head off to organize your sock drawer, you may want to hear Executive Director Nina Simon’s plans for repositioning the MAH as none other than a cultural hub and center for Santa […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If the challenging economy has had one upside it’s this: more than ever consumers are rethinking the way they do business. People are finding creative ways to make more with less by closing the proverbial loop. How you ask? They’re re-purposing, recycling and reusing instead of buying brand new and bee-lining the old stuff straight […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In Santa Cruz, you don’t need to travel far to find a fabulous organic farm stand. Casalegno’s Family Farm sits among my favorites, offering a variety of heirloom produce, fresh flowers and other seasonal treats. This week the delectable 3 bean trio – Blue Lake, Yellow Wax and Trionfo Violeto, caught my eye and joined […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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