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Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

By Greer Wylder

September 25, 2023

Hotel Dena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has opened in downtown Pasadena, Los Angeles. The 311-room hotel embraces art, music, and culture in its design, ideally located near prominent Pasadena attractions. Owned by Monarch Alternative Capital and managed by HHM Hotels, the hotel is part of HHM’s Independent Collection. Dash Design oversaw the interior design, featuring unique artwork by WRDSMITH©, Ian Schuler, Leah Tumerman, Kate Neckel, and Erin Harris. The modern guest rooms offer various categories, including specialty suites like the Screenwriter’s Suite and Director’s Suite. Hotel Dena also offers Broadcast Kits for content creators. Lyric, the hotel's restaurant, provides inventive breakfast and…

3rd Annual Mother Earth Market

By Greer Wylder

September 19, 2023

For the third consecutive year, Anaheim's historic Packing District will host the Mother Earth Market (MEM), an event centered around mindfulness and eco-consciousness. This full-day affair, brimming with free activities and environmentally friendly vendors, is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will unfold along the shaded boardwalk and green spaces at Farmers Park in Anaheim.SEED People’s Market, a co-op-style shop located at OC’s original “green” retail campus, The CAMP in Costa Mesa, is joining hands to co-host this year's event. The day will kick off with complimentary community yoga at 10 a.m.,…

Taylored Gold X Anthropologie Fashion Island Pop-Up Market

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2023

Taylored Gold is set to return to Anthropologie on Saturday, September 23, to celebrate the arrival of fall. You can find them at the Newport Beach Fashion Island location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event will showcase the first few charms from the new Witching Aur Collection by Taylored Gold. These vintage-inspired charms are crafted from reclaimed solid gold. You'll have the opportunity to pre-order these charms, perfect for adding a festive touch to your fall and spooky season outfits, all while supporting a sustainable approach to luxury. Just like all Taylored Gold pieces, the Witching Aur Collection will undergo…

Epicutis Safe, Luxurious, Results-Oriented Skincare

By Greer Wylder

September 15, 2023

I recently discovered Epicutis Skincare that's all about taking care of your skin's health, not just its age. It offers a science-based approach with clean and effective formulas.Created by Dr. Jeffry Stock at Princeton University, Epicutis brings you something special: a patented ingredient named TSC (tetramethylhexadecenyl succinyl cysteine). This may sound complex, but it's a tiny molecule with amazing powers. It's been proven to fight inflammation and bacteria – the culprits behind skin troubles. If you're struggling with acne, TSC can be your ally, as it eases blemishes and irritation.Epicutis doesn't believe in testing on animals. Their products were developed…

Chic and Stylish Shopping in Orange County

By Greer Wylder

September 07, 2023

Award-winning stylist Amy Roseveare weighs in on her favorite shops in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.Hello there! My name is Amy Roseveare, the Founder of The Curated Shopper, and I’m honored to be writing a guest post for Greer’s OC. I first fell in love with Orange County beaches as an undergrad at UCLA. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s the epitome of California beach life – people from around the world often dream about living the OC life. Granted, Orange County includes 34 cities, but my favorite destinations are Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. After almost a quarter century as…