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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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Shop the block: Il Teatro, 54 S. De Lacey Ave.

>>SHOP Skip the chaos of retail on Colorado Boulevard (you know, the hordes descending on H&M and Forever 21). A little off the beaten path, but not too far, and directly across from the De Lacey parking garage is Il … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Onesipkim, 110 W. Green St.

>>SHOP Onesipkim owner Kim Madolora’s wares speak boldly for themselves in a shop with clean design, gentle pops of color and spacial harmony. You’ll find worthy picks from Rachel Pally, Ella Moss, Andrea Brueckner, Trovata and more. 110 W. Green … Continue reading

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Shop the block: The Sofa Company, 100 W. Green St.

>>SHOP The Sofa Company‘s Pasadena showroom is housed in the historical framework of the old Friend Paper Company building. The mid-century modern design — with accordion-pleated roof and huge walls of glass — feels like an open invitation to plop … Continue reading

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Pop-up retro shop featuring Elisa B. and Wasabi jewelry disappears Jan. 10

>>SHOP Fashion maven Elisa Bruley — that’s Elisa B., of course — teamed up with jewelry designer Jill Pearson to transform a 1,400-square-foot space into a retro winter pop-up shop. The temporary store features new looks from Wasabi (Pearson’s line), … Continue reading

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Rose Magazine special parade issue available now

>>INSIDER Rose Magazine’s winter issue is now available around town. In addition to our regular feature stories and departments, you’ll find inside the ultimate guide to the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl and beyond. We also cover the best of local … Continue reading

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On the lookout: Rodarte for Target

>>SHOP The Rodarte for Target line is among the most anticipated of year. By now, we’ve come to expect no less from the Mulleavy sisters — the dominating fashion duo who hail from Pasadena — especially after their coup d’tat … Continue reading

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Pasadena philanthropist continues ‘Power of Pink’ breast-cancer campaign

>>SHOP It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a Pasadena philanthropist is continuing his company’s annual fundraising campaign. Through Oct. 31, Brighton Collectibles — owned by Pasadena resident Jerry Kohl — will donate $5 to breast-cancer foundations for each piece … Continue reading

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Lavender fields forever: Harvest festival at The Langham

>>GO We love free stuff. (A demonstration of that love is our soon-to-launch sister site Freebie Finds. Bookmark it now. Thank us later.) Free stuff is even better when it comes from The Langham Huntington Spa. Tomorrow from 4-8 p.m. … Continue reading

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Pretty, pretty couture princess: Bianca Luce’s luxe glam

>>SHOP At the intersection of Green Street and Fair Oaks Avenue is an expansive corner shop — a former furniture store — with custom apparel creations and couture carryings. Bianca Luce is the nascent fashion establishment of proprietor Ariel Yoon, … Continue reading

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