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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
My last garden
Someday we will leave this house where we've lived, incredibly, for close to 45 years. Maybe a new McMansion will push us away, looming over us and blocking the winter sunrise I watch from our living room, cup of coffee in hand. Maybe we'll decide to move near the kids, instead of visiting them for stretches. Or maybe my husband or I will take a bad fall, making even the three steps to our front door insurmountable. Maybe that will be the moment we go. My mother stayed in her house past the point of being able to disperse a lifetime of family photos, books and the rest. So, like Egyptian royalty, she cocooned with it all. Neat stacks of New Yorkers she 'intended' to read filled an entire bookcase in her bedroom. The 1940s Toby jugs she collected in Victoria, Canada, as a young Navy WAVE officer nestled, bubble-wrapped, in a closet, some carefully glued back together after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. So much 'sparked joy' for her, or at least a duty to preserve. I'm determined to live lighter — certainly to die with less — and I have made some progress giving things away. But my husband and I struggle with the bigger decision of moving: knowing when and to where, that's the trick. Our ruminations and the recent deaths of friends infuse our life here in Los Angeles with a preciousness which, as summer rises, centers on my small garden. The Meyer lemons have ripened into big, juicy softballs. The Valencia blossoms have morphed into countless tiny green oranges. That tree predated us in this house and remains so prolific that in some years local food-bank gleaners have bagged 500 pounds of ripe fruit. Jasmine flowers spill over our brick planters. The trumpet tree's exotic scent lures nocturnal moths into its bright yellow cone petals. Taking out the trash after dark sometimes feels like a visit to Bloomingdale's fragrance counter. My night-blooming cereus, once a small potted plant, now the size of Audrey II from 'Little Shop of Horrors,' is on its third round of buds. Pollinators come calling as dusk descends and the 8-inch flowers languidly unfurl their white petals. Sometimes a dozen or more blooms open over an evening — like the Hollywood Bowl's Fourth of July fireworks finale, minus the '1812 Overture.' Of course, I can buy fresh lemons and flowers wherever we end up living. But there is such quotidian joy for me in these lemons and those flowers. I'm a negligent gardener. Rainstorms invariably seed a carpet of weeds; my winter lettuce bolts before I notice. Bare spots need new plants. I should spend a solid week out there, plucking, fertilizing and replanting. Even so, things mostly grow. I would miss the trees in our 1948 tract. Jacaranda blooms a couple of blocks over dust cars and make a canopy of lavender. In fall, tiny yellow blossoms from the golden rain trees carpet our street. Still, my husband and I are beginning to feel old here. Young families replace neighbors who've died or moved. Little girls in pink leotards twirl on their lawns. Halloween is a big deal on our street again. All as it should be. Our fellow seniors, some longtime friends, still briskly walk the streets. But ramps for wheelchairs and sturdy railings have appeared on some front porches. Local real-estate agents pester us long-timers to sell. Simplify your life, they helpfully suggest. Move to a condo or near your children before it's 'too late.' I'm still upright, yet each year I feel the decision drawing closer. The kids and young grandchildren live in the Northwest, which we love, and being there full time we'd be more a part of their lives. However, at our age, moving means giving up not just this house but, realistically, any house and, likely, a garden. How I will miss my weedy little Giverny. An older neighbor planted sweet peas every year so that the vines wound up her chain link fence. The spring after she died, her house vacant and her presence sorely missed, a mass of flowers reappeared, all color and delicious scent. Whenever we move on, I hope the next gardener will delight in the magenta alstroemeria flowers that emerge every spring, unbidden. Or perhaps as the agapanthus blooms — those swaying lavender balls — knock gently against her family's car as she backs out of the driveway, she'll shake her head at the magic of it all. Molly Selvin, a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and editor-in-chief of the California Supreme Court Historical Society's Review, writes for Blueprint magazine and other publications. This article was produced in partnership with Zócalo Public Square.
Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Haute Healing: Entreprenur Archie Clay III's Brain Love Brand Brings Boldness To Bloomingdale's, Purposeful Pieces Nearly Sell-Out Within Hours
Bloomingdale's was bursting with boldness, brilliance, and a whole lot of heart as Brain Love made its official debut at ATL's Lenox Square—moving both minds and merchandise by selling through 95% of its collection in just a few hours. Source: Brain Love More than a fashion moment, Saturday's event transformed into a vibrant cultural celebration featuring a crowd of creatives, changemakers, and community champions, with several proudly rocking Brain Love's signature styles. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love The luxe lifestyle line, anchored in the affirming mantra 'Love You,' weaves self-worth, mental wellness, and cultural consciousness into every thread, and guests felt it deeply while enjoying 818 tequila sips and Butcher Box bites. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Source: Brain Love / Brain Love 'This weekend reminded me of what's possible when you lead with love, community, and purpose,' shared Brain Love founder and CEO Archie Clay III. 'Selling through was special, but seeing people connect with the message? That's the real magic.' Source: Brain Love / Brain Love According to a press release, Brain Love was created to shake up the traditional fashion scene with soulful storytelling and authentic style. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Source: Brain Love / Brain Love The brand is boldly focused on impact over outfits, redefining what it means to dress with intention, and proving that healing can be haute. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Following the sold-out success, monthly in-store Brain Love experiences will keep the mission moving. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Kicking things off is The HeartSpace Series, a curated community collab spotlighting ATL artists, wellness warriors, and truth-telling tastemaker. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Per a press release, there also will be a 50-pair-only shoe drop with Marc Nolan for those who walk with purpose, and a special campaign with Historically Black Since highlighting self-love and storytelling. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Brain Love continues to rise with conviction, where mental clarity meets creative couture. With partnerships under its belt, from AfroTech to Amazon, the movement is only gaining momentum. Source: Brain Love / Brain Love Remaining pieces from the collection are available at and in-store at Atlanta's Bloomingdale's Lenox Square. The post Haute Healing: Entreprenur Archie Clay III's Brain Love Brand Brings Boldness To Bloomingdale's, Purposeful Pieces Nearly Sell-Out Within Hours appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Haute Healing: Entreprenur Archie Clay III's Brain Love Brand Brings Boldness To Bloomingdale's, Purposeful Pieces Nearly Sell-Out Within Hours was originally published on
Fashion Network
08-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Maison de Sabré partners with Nikki Beach for European pop-up series
Leather goods brand Maison de Sabré has launched a new immersive retail concept in partnership with global lifestyle leader Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. The collaboration, titled "Sabré Solstice", brings the brand's latest limited-edition Raffia Collection to life in a series of luxury beachside pop-ups across Europe. The experience debuted on June 23 at Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez and will travel to Lucia Cannes from July 5 to 8, before concluding at Nikki Beach Mallorca from July 17 to 20. The Raffia Collection, handcrafted from natural raffia and paired with full-grain DriTan leather, embodies coastal luxury through a design-led, sustainable lens. Alongside the Raffia line, Maison de Sabré is introducing its playful SabréMoji Fruit Coin Purses, sculptural mini accessories made entirely from repurposed leather offcuts, and the popular SabréMoji Fruit Charms designed for styling and personalisation. 'This collection was always designed to be sensory and evoke feeling — from the scent of natural raffia to the texture of full-grain leather — and Sabré Solstice brings that vision to life,' said Omar Sabré, co-founder and CEO. 'We've always done things our own way — first, bold, and unexpected. Offline is our new playground, and we're applying the same relentless creativity that built our brand online. We don't believe in glass ceilings — we're here to disrupt the system and truly make our mark.' Timed with peak European travel season, the pop-up tour represents the brand's continued momentum in experiential retail and global expansion, with six pop-ups launched in the past six months across New York, Paris, Milan, Osaka, Harajuku, and Daikanyama. In the U.S., the brand has expanded into high-touch physical retail with more than 15 Charm Bar installations rolling out in Bloomingdale's stores nationwide, as well as continued partnerships with Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. The U.S. now stands as one of Maison de Sabré's fastest-growing markets. "Fashion is one of our six core elements and an important part of how we express the Nikki Beach lifestyle,' added Lucia Penrod, CEO, owner, and cofounder, of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. 'We love partnering with brands that share our barefoot luxury spirit and global mindset. Maison de Sabré brings a vibrant energy to our summer season with a new experience created to inspire and connect.'
Fashion Network
08-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Maison de Sabré partners with Nikki Beach for European pop-up series
Leather goods brand Maison de Sabré has launched a new immersive retail concept in partnership with global lifestyle leader Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. The collaboration, titled "Sabré Solstice", brings the brand's latest limited-edition Raffia Collection to life in a series of luxury beachside pop-ups across Europe. The experience debuted on June 23 at Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez and will travel to Lucia Cannes from July 5 to 8, before concluding at Nikki Beach Mallorca from July 17 to 20. The Raffia Collection, handcrafted from natural raffia and paired with full-grain DriTan leather, embodies coastal luxury through a design-led, sustainable lens. Alongside the Raffia line, Maison de Sabré is introducing its playful SabréMoji Fruit Coin Purses, sculptural mini accessories made entirely from repurposed leather offcuts, and the popular SabréMoji Fruit Charms designed for styling and personalisation. 'This collection was always designed to be sensory and evoke feeling — from the scent of natural raffia to the texture of full-grain leather — and Sabré Solstice brings that vision to life,' said Omar Sabré, co-founder and CEO. 'We've always done things our own way — first, bold, and unexpected. Offline is our new playground, and we're applying the same relentless creativity that built our brand online. We don't believe in glass ceilings — we're here to disrupt the system and truly make our mark.' Timed with peak European travel season, the pop-up tour represents the brand's continued momentum in experiential retail and global expansion, with six pop-ups launched in the past six months across New York, Paris, Milan, Osaka, Harajuku, and Daikanyama. In the U.S., the brand has expanded into high-touch physical retail with more than 15 Charm Bar installations rolling out in Bloomingdale's stores nationwide, as well as continued partnerships with Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. The U.S. now stands as one of Maison de Sabré's fastest-growing markets. "Fashion is one of our six core elements and an important part of how we express the Nikki Beach lifestyle,' added Lucia Penrod, CEO, owner, and cofounder, of Nikki Beach Hospitality Group. 'We love partnering with brands that share our barefoot luxury spirit and global mindset. Maison de Sabré brings a vibrant energy to our summer season with a new experience created to inspire and connect.'
UPI
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Pretty Thing' reminded Alicia Silverstone of her film 'The Crush'
1 of 5 | Alicia Silverstone, seen at the 2022 Bloomingdale's and Harper's BAZAAR fête in New York, stars in "Pretty Thing." File Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/UPI | License Photo LOS ANGELES, July 2 (UPI) -- Alicia Silverstone says her new movie, Pretty Thing, in theaters and video-on-demand Friday, reminded her of her first movie, 1993's The Crush. While both are thrillers about stalkers, Silverstone played the teen stalker in The Crush and is the object of obsession in Pretty Thing. In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Silverstone, 48, discussed the similarities and differences between the two films. In Pretty Thing, Silverstone portrays Sophie, a successful businesswoman who begins an affair with Elliott (Karl Glusman), a younger man and caterer she meets at a party. Elliott becomes obsessed with Sophie after she ends the relationship. "It's fun to revisit it," Silverstone said of the stalker thriller genre. "They're both in some kind of addictive game. She wants this to stop and he wants it to keep going. They're both equally determined." Silverstone is also clear that Pretty Thing is purely entertainment. Sophie attempts to handle Elliott's stalking herself, which the actress does not recommend. "Sophie doesn't call the cops, for example," she said. "That's a good thing to do. She takes it upon herself because she feels so threatened and she thinks she's in control." In The Crush, it was immediately apparent Silverstone's character, Adrian, was obsessed with an older man -- the tenant of her parents' guest house. In Pretty Thing, Sophie and Elliott enjoy several dates and travel to Paris together before she decides to end it. "It's an erotic thriller and it starts like a romance," she said. "You think, 'Oh, this is like this really beautiful, romantic story' and then it takes a turn. I love that about it." One of the moments that makes Sophie realize Elliott is too young for her is when he plans a date night. He takes her to the production of his friend's play, and Sophie is visibly uncomfortable. "I remember just being like oh God, this is so bad," Silverstone said. "She would've only gone to the finest Broadway performances or if it's going to be off Broadway, it's going to be something that is just hailed as incredible. This is just some sort of amateur play." Elliott also made a miscalculation by thinking the play would be an appealing surprise. "She didn't get told she was going to a play," Silverstone said. "You have to be prepared for that." Pretty Thing filmed under a waiver during the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike of 2023. Director Justin Kelly, with whom Silverstone filmed King Cobra previously, cast her three weeks before production. Silverstone trained quickly, as Sophie is shown boxing at the gym. She also worked with costume designer Matthew Simonelli on Sophie's look, which involved changing her trademark blonde hair, and enjoying high fashion. "He had a vision for my hair to be dark and it was just fun," she said. "We borrowed clothes from Christian Siriano but also vintage. [Simonelli]'s vision was sort of Helmut Lang." This year also sees renewed interest in another popular Silverstone movie: Clueless turns returned to theaters in June ahead of its 30th anniversary. For Silverstone, however, the teen comedy has never gone away. "It happens almost every year," she said. "I've been hearing about the anniversary of Clueless, I think, for the last 15 years at least." Silverstone attended a sold out screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with director Amy Heckerling and cast mates this summer. "That was really neat to see everybody laughing," she said. "I'm grateful that so many people love the movie so much." Clueless was the ninth film Silverstone made in a two year period. The movie's ensuing popularity created another whirlwind for her. "My life was different then," she reflected. "It was all very new and overwhelming but I'm always grateful for how this film has made people really happy over the years. It's lovely." For years after Clueless, people quoted her character, Cher Horowitz, saying, "I'm Audi" or "As if." Decades later, subsequent teen generations created new lingo like "on fleek" and "delulu," and Silverstone said her now 14-year-old son still springs new words on her. "My son has his own language that he brings to me so he refers to me as 'cuh,'" she said, referring to slang for "cousin." "You know when they go, 'Bruh? Bruh?' Now I'm Cuh. 'What's up, Cuh?' It makes me laugh." Still, Silverstone looks back at The Crush as the beginning of her career. The late director Marty Callner, who directed Silverstone in three Aerosmith videos, cast her after seeing that film. Then Clueless director Amy Heckerling wanted to cast her because of the "Cryin'" video. "I also got two MTV Movie Awards for The Crush - Best Villain and Best Newcomer Actress so that was the beginning," she said. "The Aerosmith videos came alongside all of these films."
