We Have A Fresh Rose For You! It was a crisp night in January when our Marketing Committee met at Copy Network to discuss plans for our Valentine’s Day event. That evening we were expecting a new visitor, Tara Grand of By the Bloom, with her one-of-a-kind flower truck. When we heard the sound of […]
Say Cheese! Recently I was watching a recorded episode of “The Pioneer Woman.” As I was fast-forwarding the commercials, a familiar scene caught my eye. Hey, that’s right in front of my store! It’s Montrose! I quickly backed up and watched as the latest national Sargento Cheese commercial showed the stretch of Honolulu with Montrose […]
PJ Party With Melissa Gilbert at Once Upon A Time! On Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., Once Upon A Time Books (2207 Honolulu Ave.) is bringing out the steamer trunk for a fun, interactive dress up PJ night as actress Melissa Gilbert, best known as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the “Little House on the […]
It’s Time For A Relaxing Getaway! Spa Pura (2270 Honolulu Ave.) knows how to start the New Year right. To help you take some more “me” time, they have several irresistible specials going on this month. I picked “The Relaxing Getaway.” As soon as you walk in the door and smell the essential oils, the […]
Hot Diggity Dawg! Oh how I love holidays, seasons and reasons to celebrate! Here’s one for you. Next Wednesday, Jan. 15, is National Hot Dog Day. Instead of your ordinary dog, here are a few gourmet options found at Gelsinger’s Amber Road (2016 Montrose Ave.). Starting at $4.95, you can get a pack of four […]
Get in Shape in the Montrose Shopping Park this Year! Are you ready to start that New Year’s resolution in style? Did you know local Amy Sowers Jordan launched WundaBar Pilates (2303 Honolulu Ave.), the revolutionary Pilates studio chain, right here in the Montrose Shopping Park? Amy says, “It’s simple really. I aimed to create […]
Happy New Year Shop & Dine Fun! Happy New Year, dear friends! The shop & dine fun continues as we move into after Christmas sales. Some of the best bargains can be found starting now! The lights are still on and it’s a great time to start shopping for next year at bargain prices. Perhaps […]
You Won’t Find This at the Mall! I posted this photo of happy Montrose shoppers getting a free horse drawn trolley ride and one friend posted, “You won’t find this at the mall!” Little did she know she would be the inspiration for this week’s column. Yes, it’s easier than ever to shop online and […]
The Joys of Shopping Montrose This Christmas Did you know that in addition to hosting the annual Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade, the small merchants of the Montrose Shopping Park were also a platinum sponsor? Yes, we believe in this beloved tradition that has been going on for 37 years. Each year has a different twist and […]
Critters and La Perla Host Christmas Open House This Weekend! It all started when Burbank resident Eva Ford, a flight attendant with United Airlines, was watching Channel 7 news. They were doing a piece on shopping local for Christmas and mentioned Montrose. It inspired her to come out and discover some new stores. When making […]