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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
ORGANIC NAIL STUDIO, LOLLIPOP, OPENS AT THE OC MART MIX
KEEP YOUR
FINGERS ON THE PULSE OF WHAT’S HIP + HEALTHY
Waterless
Manicures, Organic Apothecary, Healthy Nail Polish Options + More
Costa Mesa, CA – Their tag line says it all: Lollipop - Where
organic and glossy meet. The
OC Mart Mix, a contemporary marketplace with over 30 independent retailers under one roof, is proud
to announce the addition of Lollipop
Nail Studio, a sophisticated organic nail studio that is dedicated to
healthy, non-toxic products and services. From nourishing, water-based nail
polish to lotions, scrubs and soaks made in-house of only the freshest organic
ingredients, Lollipop strives to make getting a mani-pedi as safe, luxurious
and enjoyable as possible. With coral walls and coordinating mid-century lounge treatment chairs embroidered with the Lollipop logo, the Lollipop Nail Studio offers a chic take on organic beauty. The studio strives to ensure an environment where the only aromas circulating are from the four essential elements used in the manicures and pedicures: almond, rose, camellia and geranium. Offering nourishing nail polish that is water-based and safe for your skin in a wide variety of shades and colors, the treatments are safe for adults and kids alike. Lollipop is also an artful apothecary where signature products are mixed to match treatments and needs, using the finest quality organic ingredients and oils.
This isn’t the first shop for Lollipop Nail Studio creator, Jackie Dalton, a former fashion designer, who once owned Iconology, an ultra-luxe designer clothing store in La Brea, CA with her sister, a former Woman’s Wear Daily editor. Their celebrity-favorite clothing store was featured in Lucky, Elle, Los Angeles Magazine and more. Inspired by her four-year-old daughter, Jackie says: “I really wanted to create a place where both kids and adults could enjoy time together, indulge in a little luxury and feel good about it being a healthy treat but still keeping the fun. Out of that desire to take my daughter to a nail salon free of chemicals, came Lollipop.”
Details of the signature Lollipop Nail Studio Manicures and Pedicures:
For each service, Lollipop sterilizes all stainless steel tools, and uses only brand-new files, sticks and buffers, as well as new liners for each pedicure. Manicures are waterless, performed with hot towels and custom-created oils.
Prices start at $25 for an adult manicure, $35 for an adult pedicure; $15 for a child manicure and $15 for a child pedicure. www.lollipopnailstudio.com
Monday, October 29, 2012
Orange Coast Features Pets Love Toys
Pets Love Toys made their Orange County debut at Orange Coast magazine's Fido Frenzy event, which was a huge success. Below the magazine printed one of our tweets about the event and featured Pets Love Toys in their Fido Frenzy event coverage.
Chess N Games at The Market LV to Host Kick-Off Party for World Champion Chess Match - Sunday, November 4
Chess N Games and World Chess Federation To
Host Kick-Off Party at
The Market LV for WCF World Chess
Championship Title Match
Benefitting WCF Chess for The Blind
Initiative
Chess N Games will Then
Present Title Match Play Between Reigning WCF World Chess Champion Stan Vaughan
and Challenger Ron Gross November 5-21
Chess N Games,
the new retail game store opened at The Market LV in Tivoli Village by Las
Vegas residents Cheryl and Michael Stern, is opening its doors in partnership
with the World Chess Federation (WCF) to host a kick-off Party for the WCF
World Championship Title Match on Sunday, November 4 from 2-5 p.m. benefitting
the WCF "Welcome to the Chess
Universe" Initiative for people who are blind or visually impaired.
The party will celebrate
the beginning of the 2012 WCF World Championship Title Match between reigning WCF World Champion Grand Master Stan
Vaughan and challenger International
Master Ron Gross, winner of the
Candidates Tournament held in 2010 at the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, which will be played during the month of November
at Chess N Games in The Market LV.
The event will also be a fundraising effort for the WCF’s "Welcome to the Chess Universe",
providing funding for the purchase of a dozen or more Braille chessboards and special computers to be used to teach visually impaired and blind people in
Nevada and beyond the beloved game of chess.
“We are very excited to be partnering
with the WCF to present the World Chess Champion Title Match at Chess N Games
as well as support their valiant initiative to bring the wonderful game of chess
to the blind,” says Chess N Games owner Cheryl Stern. “This is our first retail
game store in twelve years, and we thought it only fitting to celebrate its
opening with a truly memorable, high-stakes game – the likes of which you only
get in Las Vegas.”
The Kick-off
event will be an informative and interactive celebration of Chess and the title
match players themselves. As part of the fundraising efforts that day,
attendees will have the opportunity to personally challenge Grand Master Stan
Vaughan for a sitting fee of $20. Mr. Vaughan will play up to eight challengers
simultaneously. Additionally there will be a live opportunity drawing for
several amazing prizes including paintings
of famous artists, valuable chess related memorabilia, Hand Made wood chess set, 18”
Wood Folding Chess Set , 4 Pro Chess Sets and more.
Tickets for the opportunity drawing will be sold in advance of the party
at Chess N Games for $ 5.00 each and at the event for $6.00 . Must be
present to win.
Guests to the WCF Title Match
Kick-Off Event will also experience a bit of Chess tradition as they are treated to the Drawing of the
Colors ceremony for the first round of title match play. This ceremony determines what side of
the board each player will take.
Following the Kick-Off Party,
play of the WCF World Championship Title Match between Grand Master Stan
Vaughan and Ron Gross will commence on Monday, November 5 at Chess N Games.
Play will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until close. The WCF Title Match will continue at
Chess N Games every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 9:30 a.m. until
close from November 5- November 21.
The World Chess Championship (a registered mark of WCF) for the title of
“The World Chess Champion” is the WCF’s most visible activity. The title
is subject to WCF rules and regulations regarding mandatory defense at least
every two years in even numbered years against a challenger determined by WCF
via WCF Qualifying Candidate tournament and Candidate Match Playoffs held in
odd numbered years or more often in the interim at the option of the current
holder, continental championships and the WCF Team Championship. The title match to determine the winner
and the player who will be named WCF World Champion can last between 3-6 months
in total.
About Chess N Games
Cheryl
and Michael Stern, founders of The Game Keeper stores, have opened their first
retail store in twelve years with Chess N Games, located in The Market
LV in Tivoli Village. They are also currently the owners of WorldWise Imports,
which has been located in Las Vegas since 2003. www.chessngames.com
About Stan Vaughan
The reigning World Chess
Federation “World Chess Champion”, Grand Master Stan Vaughan is one of the most
highly decorated chess players in the United States. In 1975 as a high school senior Stan Vaughan was introduced to the
great game of chess and quickly developed a passion for it. By 1980 he was the
Gold Medal winner representing the United States at the International Student
Games and became American Chess
Association National Champion the same year, which through 2012 he has
won 32 times, surpassing Paul Morphy’s
and Bobby Fischer’s records of wins. He has held the title of WCF World Chess
Champion since 1996 and from 1995-2007 won the 3rd, 4th
and 5th World Correspondence Chess Federation Championships. He also holds the world record for the
most simultaneous blindfold chess game wins (110), the most simultaneous
correspondence chess games played (1300 at one time) and a world record for
most simultaneous over the board games (730).
About World Chess
Federation
The
World Chess Federation, Inc (WCF) is a charitable domestic non – profit
organization established in 1992 by Undefeated World Chess Champion Bobby
Fischer and later in 1996 incorporated to its present status in the State of
Nevada. WCF is devoted exclusively to supporting the educational,
cultural and recreational value of the game of chess. To these ends the
organization will conduct various programs including programs to encourage
students to study and play the game of chess as a means of intellectual
development.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Great Pumpkin Exchange at The OC Mart Mix
THE GREAT PUMPKIN EXCHANGE AT THE MIX
Bring
Canned Goods For Non-Profit Families Forward & Receive a Free Pumpkin
+
Boo
Bags, Trick-or-Treating, Pumpkin Gelato, Polka Dot Manicures and More
On Saturday, October 27 from 10am to 5pm, The OC Mart Mix is
hosting its first annual The Great Pumpkin Exchange at The Mix.
Bring in canned goods for Families Forward, a non-profit, to receive a
free pumpkin.
Families Forward is a non-profit organization providing help and support
to Orange County families in financial crisis www.families-forward.org.
- · Children are also encouraged to dress up for store to store trick-or-treating all day
- · Design and create your own Boo Bag at Fashion Camp OC ($20 per bag; Drop in anytime.)
- · Lollipop Nail Studio will be offering a Mommy and Me October special: A free child polka-dot manicure with the purchase of an adult manicure
- · N'iceCream will be offering pumpkin flavored gelato with a coupon for a $1 off their next child scoop
Monday, October 15, 2012
Thimbleberry House Is In Bloom at The Market LV in Tivoli Village
THIMBLEBERRY
HOUSE IS IN BLOOM AT THE MARKET LV IN TIVOLI VILLAGE
Chic
Outdoor Living and Floral Design Boutique from Local Mother-Daughter Team Now
Open
The Market LV, the hottest new retail and
dining destination at Tivoli Village, is proud to announce the debut of its
newest shop – Thimbleberry House.
Described as a chic outdoor living and floral design boutique,
Thimbleberry House specializes in a unique blend of fresh flowers, terrariums, succulents
and outdoor accessories. The
Thimbleberry House Grand Opening will be on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00am
to 3:00pm.
Located on
the second floor of The Market, guests at the Grand Opening celebration can
expect specialty $5 take bouquets and a unique selection of fresh flowers to
create custom arrangements as well as a chance to win a Fall floral
centerpiece.
Thimbleberry House’s first retail location is
a lifelong dream of this local mother-daughter team. Jan Espersen, a visual coordinator who has been in the floral
and interior design business for over 25 years has joined with her daughter, Joy
Marroquin, to create this creative, beautiful shop. “Working with Joy to realize our vision for Thimbleberry
House is a dream come true,” says Jan. “We look forward to sharing our passion
for flowers and outdoor entertaining with our clients, friends and neighbors
from across the Las Vegas Valley.”
From the preserved
storefront signage to the beautiful selection of fresh flowers and seasonal accessories,
Thimbleberry House is the ideal place to find the finishing touch for your home
or create a unique, bouquet for that special someone. Also, Thimbleberry House offers custom
services in fresh, artificial and preserved flowers for your home, party or
next big event.
To learn
more about Thimbleberry House and be inspired by their beautiful creations,
visit www.thimbleberryhouse.com
ABOUT THE MARKET
LV
Located within the beautiful Tivoli Village in west Las Vegas, The Market LV features a curated collection of local entrepreneurs, artisanal dining and purveyors of fine goods within a hip, modern locale, which is a distinct departure from the standard mall or the crowded gallerias on the strip. The collective vibe of The Market LV provides opportunities for quality, boutique brands, who may not otherwise have a retail presence, to set up shop and reach the public in a very intimate setting. Designed to be a one-stop shopping destination for everything from one-of-a-kind finds to celebrity-favorite brands and cocktails to dessert, The Market LV will be a destination for the most distinctive shoppers from around the globe.
The Market LV
www.themarketlv.com
420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite #150
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm
Sunday - 11 am-6 pm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Market-LV/315834995098455
Twitter: @themarketlv
Located within the beautiful Tivoli Village in west Las Vegas, The Market LV features a curated collection of local entrepreneurs, artisanal dining and purveyors of fine goods within a hip, modern locale, which is a distinct departure from the standard mall or the crowded gallerias on the strip. The collective vibe of The Market LV provides opportunities for quality, boutique brands, who may not otherwise have a retail presence, to set up shop and reach the public in a very intimate setting. Designed to be a one-stop shopping destination for everything from one-of-a-kind finds to celebrity-favorite brands and cocktails to dessert, The Market LV will be a destination for the most distinctive shoppers from around the globe.
The Market LV
www.themarketlv.com
420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite #150
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm
Sunday - 11 am-6 pm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Market-LV/315834995098455
Twitter: @themarketlv
Friday, October 5, 2012
SOCO OUTDOOR CINEMA AT THE OC MART MIX TO FEATURE GHOSTBUSTERS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
The Event Presented by EAT
| SEE | HEAR Also Includes Art Walk, Live Music, Food
Trucks, Dishes by Local Eateries + Wafflegato
With the doors
opening at 5:00pm, guests can enjoy the food trucks and Art Walk in the parking
lot in front of The OC Mart Mix,
while ticket holders will have access to dishes and drinks from nine different
eateries inside the event, which will be held in the SoCo courtyard. Live music by the The Cerny Brothers, begins at 6:30pm, and
the movie begins around 7:00pm. Movie guests are encouraged to bring their
own beach chair and will enter through The OC Mart Mix at 3313 Hyland Drive,
Costa Mesa.
The Details.
Tickets: are $5 presale and $7 at the door. A link to purchase
tickets is on www.theocmartmix.com
Live Music by The
Cerny Brothers: Brothers Robert and Scott Cerny, along with drummer Cody Fontes and
upright bassist Gabe Davis, have been building a loyal following and turning
heads with their energetic, yet intimate live shows. The Cerny Brothers’ music,
rooted in a time-honored blend of Folk and Americana styles, has been shaped by
long instilled values of hard-work, dedication, and honesty. The Cerny Brothers
play music that inspires a sincere and genuine connection between them and
their fans - a connection that is unique, timeless, and simply cannot be
ignored. Videos from
The Cerny Brothers: http://youtu.be/1DMTJLHhmw4?hd=1
Participating eateries inside
the event:
Christopher Garrens
Waiiha Sushi
Iron Press
Shuck Oyster Bar
Cheese Shop
Portola Coffee Lab
N'iceCream
Hurbert's Lemonade
We Olive and Wine Bar
Participating Food Trucks: Parked outside The OC Mart Mix
for additional dining options, will include several food trucks to choose from.
Art Walk: Featuring the work of local
artists, the Art Walk is an opportunity to view and buy local artists’ work.
Wafflegato will return to The OC Mart Mix. The Iron Press, Savory Spice
Stop, Portola Coffee Lab, The Cheese Shop, and N'iceCream are teaming up once
again to bring the Wafflegato back to The OC Mart Mix. Back by popular
demand, the innovative dessert plays off the term 'Affogato,' which is an
Italian dish in which espresso is poured over gelato or ice cream. Available near N’iceCream, the Wafflegato is
available for $6.
Ghostbusters:
Three odd-ball scientists get kicked out of their cushy positions at a
university in New York City where they studied the occult. They decide to set
up shop in an old firehouse and become Ghostbusters, trapping pesky ghosts,
spirits, haunts, and poltergeists for money. They wise-crack their way through the
city, and stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, one which will release
untold evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters are called on to save the Big
Apple.
