Learning about wigs for hair loss or just for fun

Last week, I sat down with Jackie Walls of Jackie’s Hair A Go Go (838 1/2 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge) and we talked about what inspired her to open her wig store. In 1997, Jackie woke up and found her life ha changed. When she woke up that morning, she was overwhelmed with a […]

Pho 22: Its All About the Broth

By Mary DAWSON A few weeks ago I found myself wandering down Honolulu Avenue in search of something new. Most of us lead such busy lives and we tend to do what we are comfortable with and what we know. One of the by-products of writing this column is that it gets me out of […]

New Views from the Ashes

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” — Henry David Thoreau By Julia RABAGO From June 19  to July 24, ART from the Ashes Gallery at 216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale  is showing impressive artwork crafted from materials collected from the Station Fire site locations after personal items had been […]

Scholarly Congratulations

By Ted AYALA One of the keystone principles of any chamber of commerce is to help improve and maintain a healthy business climate for its members. This is achieved not only for the sake of business and the common good of today, but also so that future generations may prosper. It was with that in […]

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Life in the MSPA

Right off the bat you might well ask, “So what in the world is the MSPA?” It’s an acronym for the Montrose Shopping Park Association, formed way back in 1968 for the purpose of representing the interests of the then “newly created” Montrose Shopping Park. The Shopping Park is a B.I.D. (another acronym meaning Business […]

Women’s fashion boutique opens in La Crescenta

“Finally! A women’s boutique in La Crescenta. I don’t have to go to the crowded mall anymore!” This is what clients say when they walk into Mademoiselle Womens’ Fashion & Accessories, a European style boutique that recently opened in La Crescenta. Mademoiselle was owner Rima Bedevian’s childhood dream of one day owning a boutique – […]

The value of networking

By Julia RABAGO “Networking and ‘word of mouth’ advertising together are 7 times more likely to bring in business than all forms of traditional advertising and direct mail combined.” — Jane Attard On www.businessknowhow.com, Janet Attard states that networking, whether through business associations or other means, is the most prevalent and cost effective way for […]

Artwalk is almost here

By Ted AYALA By the time you read this article on Thursday, our next Artwalk will only be two days away. On Saturday, July 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Honolulu Avenue will be packed with a wide array of works from some of the area’s best fine artists. Saturday promises to be a […]

La Perla Design Gallery has the perfect gift

As I was in La Perla (2315 Honolulu Ave.) recently a woman walked up to the counter with the cutest little thing in her hand.  What was it? Turns out the customer’s name was  Jill Pfieffer and she was buying a salt dish with a tiny little spoon. It was exquisite, done in metal and […]