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Interview with the cast and filmmakers of Tully
I’ve been a big fan of Charlize Theron for quite some time now so when I was asked to be part of the press junket for Tully of course I was thrilled I’d be in the same room as this talented actress. I mean my new hairdo was inspired by her last movie Atomic Blonde (though I didn’t get to tell her that I hope she didn’t think I was some crazy mom blogger). Kidding aside, I really enjoyed interviewing the cast and filmmakers of this rather touching movie. If you are a mom – you can’t help but be touched by the humanness of the story. Diablo Cody and…
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Hidden Gems in Your Local Community :: Irvine
One of the features I love about the area we live in is the diverse restaurants that are at every corner. From Thai or Korean food to Indian food, there is a huge selection of dishes available to try out and when I find a gem of a place I love to tell you all about it! I have to say my new favorite places to visit are two family-owned restaurants. From the baked fresh breads and pastries at Ye Wool Bakery to the delicious fish noodle stew and chicken wings at Chun Ha Jjambbong / Two Ddak Two Dkak, these two business owners strive to provide only the…
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Why Manda Mosher’s ‘Cold Cold Love’ Warms Our Hearts
Manda Mosher is a trend setter when it comes to music and the empowering impact it can make. Manda is a singer, songwriter and one half of the Americana duo CALICO The Band. You’d think she came straight out of Nashville but Manda and the band’s roots are strictly Southern California. In fact, CALICO stands for “California Country” and the music is fresh, vibrant, and real. It’s no surprise that one of Manda’s songs was chosen for Magnolia Pictures ‘Please Stand By,’ a film starring Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette, Alice Eve and Patton Oswald. It’s rare to find a film like Please Stand By, a coming-of-age story about a creative…
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It’s Red Dot Auction Season! Fundraiser Supports Chuck Jones Center for Creativity’s Programs
It’s Red Dot Auction Season! WoodSnap Debuts Photographs at Charity Auction Fundraiser Supports Chuck Jones Center for Creativity’s Programs Orange County business, WoodSnap, is joining with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity this year to present the eighth annual Red Dot Auction, the Center’s spring fundraiser. Twenty-five of their photographers will, along with WoodSnap, donate their work printed on the company’s signature birch wood, to create the WoodSnap section at the Red Dot Auction. “WoodSnap was built on inspiring creative minds to print their favorite photos on wood. We love supporting the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity as they are masters at teaching both young and young of heart…
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40/Forty: Celebrating Women
Dandelion Moms art contributor, Erna van Dyk has been busy! By Lilli LaBuen Gillen Years ago, Erna bravely uprooted her life as she knew it in South Africa and moved to Orange County in Southern California to support her husband’s goals. Always the optimist, she successfully built a new life, raising her son in a new country, making new friends, and switching careers from graphic design and marketing to doing what she loves: teaching art and helping others build a strong foundation in painting and multimedia. Many locals know her as an amazing and dedicated art teacher. Raising a family, teaching art, building a business of her own, life…
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In the Spotlight: Girl Boss Michelle Nutz of ALKALI Beauty Products
Michelle has been my hairdresser since way back in the day! My husband likes to joke and says he is the reason we met which is sort of true. He came back after getting his haircut at a salon across from our apartment and told me about a cool young woman who just arrived from South Africa. He thought we’d get along. Well, I guess he was right since I have been seeing Michelle since the late 90’s and only once veered off to go to a woman who would dye my hair brown since I knew she wouldn’t! True story. I had to come back with my head hung…
