Monthly Archives: February 2010

Lavender loves, part deux: Lather skin care

>>SHOP  Here’s the thing about Lather: It was founded by Emilie Hoyt, who knows a thing or two about that buzz word, aromatherapy. Ten years ago, Hoyt got the idea to start the botanical skin care brand after she discovered … Continue reading

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Lavender loves: Lush soaps and bubble bars

We are on a serious lavender kick here in the newsroom. After reading about lavender’s soothing properties, we now have a community lavender lotion bottle and lavender room spray to diffuse tense situations. (And even if the scent doesn’t actually … Continue reading

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BabyCakes, BabyCakes … bake me a cake as fast as you can

>>EAT  If these photos don’t make you drool, you’re seriously lacking a sweet tooth (or even a sweet taste bud, for heaven’s sake!) Erin McKenna, founder of BabyCakes NYC, has brought her brand of healthy baking to a new storefront … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes: Rose Magazine cover shoot

>>INSIDER  For our February issue on health and wellness (with a pinch of Valentine’s Day), we worked with staff photographer Watchara Phomicinda to create this blissful cover look. Lots more photos after the jump.

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Rooted in love: Valentine’s Day at The Folk Tree

>>GO  The Folk Tree has the art of romance boiled down to a science — or is it the other way around? Its 23rd annual Hearts & Flowers Exhibition runs through Feb. 20, with love and all its requisite — … Continue reading

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Role-playing at JPL: Send your name to Mars and build your own space mission without leaving home

>>PLAY As part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, you can now send your name on a microchip to Mars. That’s right: This is your (probably only) chance to go to Mars, even if only in name. The Mars Science Laboratory … Continue reading

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Health and wellness: Rose Magazine February issue hits the streets today with Valentine’s goodies

>>INSIDER  The February issue of Rose Magazine, which focuses on health and wellness, is out today! Inside — among our regular departments and guides to the best events, shopping and dining in Pasadena — you’ll find: Crucial things to know … Continue reading

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Scenes from Pasadena City College

>>LIVE  Students at Pasadena City College made good use of their umbrellas on another rainy day in the Southland today. (Photo by Walt Mancini / Staff)

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Festival of Brides: The Upscale Bridal Show

>>GO  The Festival of Brides, Upscale Bridal Show made its tenth appearance at The Langham, Huntington in Pasadena this last Sunday — and it was an afternoon to remember. Being a fairly new bride-to-be, I’ve only been to one other bridal … Continue reading

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Cheesing it up for the Super Bowl

>>PLAY  It’s almost time for the Super Bowl, and that means it’s also time for … cheese, obviously. At Bristol Farms in South Pasadena, experience the exciting world of cheese sculptures created by Sarah “The Cheese Lady” Kaufmann, a nationally recognized … Continue reading

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