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Perfect Luxe!

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2011

On the hunt for the perfect luxe handbag? New on the fashion radar is Donatienne Designs, a handbag company designed and manufactured in Los Angeles. Founder and designer Nikki Erwin’s coastal upbringing influences the colors in Donatienne’s collection: ocean blues and greens, sun bleached hair blonds, and favorite beach towels in vibrant pinks and purples. And each bag (the Barbie, Brit, Bunny, Camille, Ginger and Jordie) was designed with functionality in mind, as well as a stylish aesthetic. All fine leathers are imported from Italy and currently are in limited production, so Donatienne’s bags are only available online and at Switch…

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Eugene Cooke Returns!

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2011

Urban farmer Eugene Cooke will be returning to the Center for Living Peace Saturday at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a new lecture and virtual journey through Kenya. Cooke spent the first three months of 2011 traveling and learning about local food systems in Kenya.  He’ll be sharing incredible images of the lush landscape and the people and their farming traditions and skills. Cost is $22 per person, you can register here. You can also enjoy tasty eats from Avanti Café in Costa Mesa. The lecture is ideal for students, educators, activists and conscious community members. Center for Living Peace is at 4139 Campus Drive in Irvine. 949.854.5500.

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Royal Masterpieces

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2011

Muzeo in Anaheim just opened the Queen’s Gallery, a world premiere exhibit that takes you back in time to Victorian England with more than 60 masterpieces by leading artists of the Victorian era. The collection is on loan through Jan. 8. 2012 from two highly respected and passionate collectors in Orange County, Dr. Howard and Linda Knohl. Their private collection features art works from this period that reflect tumultuous social and political change, scientific discoveries and accelerated imperial expansion. Included in the exhibit is a masterpiece by James Sant, official portrait artist to Queen Victoria, as well as paintings by…

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The Best Cupcake!

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2011

Attention cupcake fans! It’s a sweet victory celebration at Casey’s Cupcakes in Laguna Beach on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. for being voted “Best Cupcake” in OC Weekly’s “Reader’s Choice Awards.” Be one of the first 100 customers to arrive and receive a free cupcake. Founder Casey Reinhardt first fell in love with the cupcakes her grandmother made and now she’s continuing her sweet memories by baking her irresistible recipes made with the freshest ingredients. Choose from more than a dozen flavors, including Rockin Red Velvet, Scrumptious Cinnamon Sugar, Decadent Dark Chocolate and Casey’s flavor of the month, Freaky Fun…

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LEED-ing the Green

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2011

Interested in finding out first-hand what it takes to build an incredible green home in Corona del Mar? On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon you can take a guided tour of a home still under construction that’s working toward a certification of Platinum Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), in other words the highest degree in eco-friendly building. A team of designer and builders will be on hand to answer questions about the cutting edge home including builder John Steed of Maverick Home Builders, project manager Laura Sanders of Jeannette Architects in Long Beach, interior designer Rachel Hulan of Path Design, and consultant Evan Little of Permaculture Properties.…

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