The ageless Merle Norman sisters

If looks over time can be a testimony to a product’s effectiveness, then look no further than Merle Norman Montrose (2341 Honolulu). Kim Kelly and her sister Kris Kline have lived in La Crescenta for over 25 years. They opened the Montrose Merle Norman 17 years ago, but began using the product line before that […]

CVCOC – Welcome new members

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the following newest members to our chamber: Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning, owned by Deanna & Ross Gutman, has been recognized as a worldwide leader in carpet and upholstery cleaning for over 25 years. Their unique low-moisture process cleans superbly without soaking your carpets. This means […]

MVCOC – New dinner date

We are starting the new decade off with a bang, but not necessarily a good one. I think everyone in the community can count their blessings when you think of the hundreds of thousands of people that were hit by the earthquake in Haiti. We sometimes sit and think how the economic crunch is affecting […]

Writing a new chapter in the new year

News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce The New Year is here. Have you started your new book yet? Well […]

Unwind at Spa Pura

News from the Montrose Shopping Park Next time you are walking past Spa Pura (2270 Honolulu) slow down and step inside. From the outside you see what looks like a simple, well done store front. What you may not realize is there is a three floor, 7,000 square foot, state of the art spa inside! […]

New Year, New Opportunities

News from the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Hello, Everyone! We are starting a new decade and I have very positive feelings about it! I talked to several of our business owners in the Montrose area and they reported they had a very successful holiday season, so let us continue to Shop Montrose and make […]

Appreciating all that the Crescenta Valley has to offer

“If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover […]

Comfort on a plate

Comfort on a plate

The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a special one indeed at the M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Park. Many people have the week off and are looking to bask in the afterglow of Christmas. After a good night’s sleep on Christmas grab […]

Looking Good For The Parties

Looking Good For The Parties

In the midst of gift buying, decorating, and making Christmas cookies come the fun parties and family get togethers. I have learned from being in the women’s clothing business for many years that this is one time of the year that we want to look good. Even though we may have things from years gone […]

It’s Only 8 Days Till Christmas!!!

I don’t know about your house but at my house, my kids (my 3 puppies and kitty) are having a hard time waiting for Santa Paws, Santa Clause to us two legged creatures! There is such a great spirit of Christmas in Montrose, just walk down the street and everyone is smiling and wishing each […]