Monthly Archives: August 2010

117 Pasadena-area nonprofits you need to know

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet In our August-September issue, we list just some of the nonprofit organizations based in Pasadena and the surrounding areas. While we have more than 100 groups in our nonprofits list, that’s only a fraction of the charitable organizations that make … Continue reading →

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This East Pasadena pet boutique is more than garden-variety

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet My Pet Garden does extremely well in balancing the practical with the whimsical. Here, you’ll find safe, reliable essentials for your pet’s diet and grooming alongside the more indulgent stuff: rewarding toys and pet fashions — argyle-print tanks! — … Continue reading →

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Walk it down to Burbank’s Doggie Avenue pet shop

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet Over the hill in the nearby San Fernando Valley, Doggie Avenue pet boutique specializes in pampered princess — or princely — pups. Inside the store, boldly hued walls and bright displays of merchandise make this one of the area’s … Continue reading →

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Sierra Madre’s The Shabby Dog pet boutique is decidedly chic

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet The Shabby Dog is a Sierra Madre-based line of fashionable dog products that, betraying its charming name, is far more chic than shabby. In addition to carrying some serious handcrafted sparkle from B.B. Simon, entrepreneur Sandy Duvall and her … Continue reading →

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Pussy & Pooch: A coveted patch of grass for pets in Downtown L.A.’s urban jungle

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet At the counter, Janene Zakrajsek is preparing a platter of lamb with pureed pumpkin, to which she adds dehydrated chicken and baked cheese, followed by a few dollops of “secret sauce.” For the second course, she whips up a … Continue reading →

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Hey, Pasadena: Flip through the digital edition of Rose Magazine’s August-September issue

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a copy of the most recent issue of the magazine, here she is! Or rather, here he is, because our tiny cover star is a boy pup named Oscar. I … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: The Jane & Joe Shoppe, 1030 Mission St., South Pasadena

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Exercise your prerogative to shop local and support homegrown fashion designers, too, at The Jane & Joe Shoppe. And these designer clothes come at astonishing, near-knock-off prices — a point of pride for owner Robin Guzman, who works hard to … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Zinnia, 1024 Mission St., South Pasadena

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Zinnia calls itself a Space for Contagious Creativity. Indeed, the spacious artists’ store is an explosion of color, with peculiar discoveries just waiting to be made. Take classes in an array of obscure subjects, like crafting sock creatures, assembling paper … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Boutique Jasleen, 1020-A Mission St., South Pasadena

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

From the casual to the glamorous, Boutique Jasleen continually carries a well-curated collection of seasonal and classic fashions. Even the store’s mannequins sport ensembles that you’d actually love to don. Bold patterns and old-fashioned hats make for a striking, modernist … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture, 1020 Mission St., South Pasadena

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Bellini’s domain encompasses all types of furniture for babies and children, and the boutique on Mission Street is filled with exquisite cribs in decorated display vignettes. Here you’ll find the perfect gift for a baby shower or for your own … Continue reading →

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