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Weekending
Happy Sunday from Los Angeles! The countdown has begun for my big European birthday extravaganza. We leave in less than two weeks for the U.K. and Paris, and I’m so excited, I can hardly stand it! While there are definitely new places I look forward to trying in London, I’ve learned that what makes me……
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Publicity for Books: 5 Free Ways to Do Your Own PR
I am currently in the middle of a big book campaign for a client. It’s one of many times over the years that I have been hired to do publicity for books that falls into the “Advice, How-to, Lifestyle” sector. Let me first clarify—all of my clients have publishers, but these tips can work for……
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Digital Detox
I’m off to Golden Door today, which means I have my out-of-office turned on, and will be detoxing from as much digital distraction as possible. I think it’s more important now than ever that we actually find a way to give ourselves the gift of an actual vacation, and I was so pleasantly surprised that when……
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Poolside at Viceroy Santa Monica
In a city with electric sunsets and wide beaches bordered with palm trees, you’d be crazy not to spend at least a couple of nights on the West Side of Los Angeles when you’re in town. Since I live in Hancock Park, it can be quite a drive for me—and also a rare treat—to spend……
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FLT #025
9 Great Self Tanning Products to Give you a Golden Glow As someone with super pale skin that doesn’t tan no matter how long I spend in a tropical location, I’m always in search of the best self tanning products on the market. I even have an entire wire basket under my bathroom sink dedicated……
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The Coolest Hotel In San Diego
The Coolest Hotel in San Diego: The Pendry Hotel It had been years since I’d spent time in San Diego, though it’s only a two-hour drive from L.A. Wanting to visit our family who live in the area, we used this as our chance to stay at the newly opened Pendry Hotel, bringing a refined, yet……
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