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Cook, Shop and Prepare!

05.20.11

Today and tomorrow at Fleur de Lys - one of our favorite urban shopping spots - will hosting two workshops: one to cook and one to prepare.

Before we get into these awesome events, just remember that 20% of all sales today and tomorrow will be donated to A Harvest of Hope.

Tonight from 3 to 6 p.m. celebrate happy hour with Chef Katherine Lewis. Chef Katherine will be cooking with locally grown produce from Sweredoski Farms. If beautiful, sustainable and fresh crunchy vegetables don't already have your mouth watering, the event will also be featuring cheeses and artisan breads from the great new cheese store that opened in Corona Del Mar, Vin Goat, as well as a wine tasting by Oak Ridge Winery in Lodi.

After you allow the food to digest, come back tomorrow for an emergency preparedness presentation by American Red Cross. Four free sessions will be offered through out the day beginning at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Emergency preparedness kits for individuals, families and Rover and Fluffy will be available for purchase.

Also, get your reservations in for Thursday, June 2 - "Women Who Wine and Shop" and Saturday, June 4- "From the Fields to the Garden." Go to www.aharvestofhope.com.

Fleur de Lys is located at 369 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa.

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Wear to Where: Lemlem!

05.18.11

It's only fitting that I received a Lemlem scarf this Mother’s day. Not usually a fashionable guy, my husband enlisted the help of a very fashionable friend of mine in the hopes of finding the perfect gift. Armed with his new found knowledge he set out to Laguna Supply, and was graciously walked through why Lemlem is such a great company.

Founded in 2007 by supermodel, actress and World Health Organization goodwill ambassador Liya Kebede, Lemlem is a stunning handcrafted collection of women's and children's clothing that is made by traditional Ethiopian weavers from Kebede's homeland. Her efforts have helped to sustain the magnificent handiwork of the local people.She has helped to create a new sense of economic independence among people in Ethiopia.

In the Ethiopian tongue of Amharic, Lemlem literally means 'to flourish or bloom'. All pieces are handmade from natural cotton and their designs are rooted in tradition, but woven with a modern touch. It aims to add a sense of diversity to the fashion market while fueling prosperity in another part of the world. Liya's clothing line is another voice for African causes as well as a beautiful embodiment of its culture.

While Lemlem supports an economy, her Foundation supports a cause, and both raise awareness for and are dedicated to Mothers and Children.

Where to Buy | Locally: Laguna Supply Online: Lemlem, J. Crew, Net-A-Porter

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