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Gorgeous, Glowing Skin within Minutes

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2018

There are so many sheet masks available on the market now, so how can you choose the right one for you? I just discovered Starskin, a Swiss-Korean premium skincare brand dedicated solely to sheet masks created in 2015 by Paul Hendricks and Nicole Arnoldussen. In a short time, they’ve launched 22 beauty innovations and in the first 1.5 years won 15 beauty awards. Starskin is a stand out from its ingredients such as brown algae, medicinal plants and soy proteins to better penetrate the skin. The line is also free from parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, sulphates and synthetic dyes. The…

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Bottom of The POt, Persian Recipes and Stories

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2018

LA’s award-winning writer and Persian food expert Naz Deravian debuts Bottom of the Pot, Persian Recipes and Stories on September 18 that introduces the vibrant smells and flavor of Persian cooking, adapted for an American home kitchen. If you love Persian cuisine, I highly recommend this cookbook. It has beautiful photographs, interesting and entertaining stories about her family, food, neighborhood and heritage. The recipes are easy to follow and you can enjoy some of your favorite Persian dishes  and discover new ones at home. Here’s a little back story about Naz: At eight years old, she fled Iran with her…

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Splendid Home

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2018

Changing up your linens and towels? Splendid, maker of premium casual clothes for women and kids made of super-soft, comfortable fabrics with on-trend styles just launched a new home collection. You can shop their first-ever home collection, available at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s! Choose from throw pillows, throws, duvets, sheets, comforters and more. They’re made with 100% washed percale cotton sheets, plush micro cotton bath towels and stunning linens.

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Studio Welcomes Benjamin Martinek as Chef De Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2018

Montage Laguna Beach just promoted Benjamin Martinek to chef de cuisine of Studio, its highly recognized bluffside signature restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With over 10 years of hospitality industry experience at award-winning restaurants, resorts and hotels, Martinek will oversee all culinary operations for Studio, utilizing the working garden adjacent to the restaurant. Over the last seven years, Martinek has served on Montage Laguna Beach’s culinary team, first as a cook at fine dining Studio, as an executive sous chef at all-day, casual The Loft, and then as sous chef at Studio. His dedication to the hospitality and service that…

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Pumpkin and Spice Drinks at It’s A Grind Coffee House

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2018

It’s A Grind Coffee House in Mission Viejo just released its fall lineup of seasonal beverages, a new Cinnamon Spice Cake, fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice lattes and ice blended. Also, back by popular demand is the brand’s Pumpkin Spice flavored whole beans featuring a creamy pumpkin pie flavor perfectly accented with cinnamon and nutmeg, ideal for guests who wish to brew this aromatic seasonal roast in the comfort of their own homes. It’s A Grind sources 100 percent of its coffees directly from exotic locations across the globe, with every bean roasted in its Southern California headquarters which includes a test…

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