Fully cooked

Good news for 2012.  It looks like my broken bone is fully repaired.  Now all I have to do is get used to using it again.

Happy New Year!

May each and every one of us find peace and hope in the New Year!  Continued success and happiness to all.

Thought for the day

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." - Albert Einstein
Happy New Year!

Hedi Slimane: California Song

This exhibit at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood is available for viewing through January 22, 2012.  It's the first West Coast solo museum exhibition of photographer Hedi Slimane's work. California Song spans his California period and traces his explorations of cycles of urban youth culture and artistic communities, through installations of photographic essays, exhibitions, and publications. “From Mick Jagger’s perspective, ‘It’s only fashion, but I like it.” Hedi Slimane, designer / photographer

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

Wendy,  I just got a birthday card from you. Thank you very much!! Noriko [Trans Orbit USA]

Sales Opportunities

Today is the first big day of holiday discounting.  Saks Fifth Avenue on Wilshire Boulevard opened early and is offering 70% selected items through the end of the day!  Too tempting.

Holiday dining

I don't know about you but there has been a plethora of very naughty dining choices this season.  Perhaps the old question, 'Have you been naughty or nice?' refers to food.  I'm headed down Diet Lane in the New Year.  Seems even Santa Claus is overloaded with sweets this year.

Thought for the day

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. - Cicero

Sweet Snowmen

Teuscher on Brighton Way offers more than one hundred varieties of gourmet chocolates using original recipes from the Teuscher tradition of chocolate making.  These holiday friendly luxury chocolates are prepared each week and flown immediately to all of their stores throughout the world.  Just a short walk from Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, snowmen, santas and angels are skillfully wrapped and made with the finest cocoa, marzipan, fruits and nuts. Indulge!  "the best all-around chocolatier" says New York Magazine

Been naughty or nice?

Even Santa Claus is texting this season!

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

Dear Wendy,  Thank you so much as your timely and lovely card arrived today on my birthday.  It’s a tradition now to look forward to receiving your card. You make it very special and now you need to tell us when is your birthday. All the very best, Erika [President, First in Service Travel].

Travel Fact

Santa travels the world in only one night!

California Sees 10% spike in visitor spending. Thanks to a jump in tourism, visitor spending in the Golden State may hit a record this year, with continued growth in 2012. By the end of the year, domestic and international visitors to California will have spent $104.4 billion, a 10% increase over last year, according to a forecast released Monday by Tourism Economics, a consulting firm in Pennsylvania. The forecast was commissioned by Visit California, the state's tourism board. Travelers to California spent $95.1 billion in 2010, but the state this year is expected to exceed the $100-billion mark for the first time, thanks to continued growth in domestic travel and a surge in international travel to the state.

A Happy Client

Hi Wendy,  Sorry for the delay.  I love that quote by Carl Burns!!  It was nice meeting Trish, Farmers cannot compliment your property enough.  Have a great Christmas and New Year.  Regards,  Bennett [Key Account Manager] Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Happy Hanukkah!

We wish all of our friends a very Happy Hanukkah!

All Wrapped Up

Get the whole holiday season wrapped up by visiting our neighbor, The Paper Source, on Brighton Way.  They are open daily until 7.  Beverly Hills is the perfect city to stroll, dine and shop.  Enjoy a bit of holiday cheer along the way in Cafe Rodeo.  Our bartender will gladly make you our speciality drink, The Shopping Galore.  Vodka and cranberry sorbet.

Silver Bells and Golden Gossip

All scavenger hunts are $25 each per person and end in Café Rodeo.  Solve clues while marveling at Rodeo Drive’s spectacular Swarovski crystal decorations. This high-fashion hunt includes the store than banned MJ and an iconic movie bubble bath. All hunts end at Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel’s Cafe Rodeo when their creative and tasty Happy Hour Menu is available until 7:00 PM.  The next scheduled hunt is December 24th at 12 noon.  For tickets, visit the calendar at http://www.outoftheboxevents.com/

I don't want to be a spoiler, but watch out for No Number #1 by Joseph Kosuth.

Santa's Little Helper

As part of Sparkle 90210, Santa and Mrs. Claus appear every Friday night at the steps of Two Rodeo.  I got a chance to stop by and visit with Old Saint Nick tonight.  Little does he know that I already got everything I ever wanted for Christmas.  But then again, maybe he does.

Thought for the day

Life's truest happiness is found in friendships we make along the way. - Unknown

High Flying Style

Seen here with Fabi Oshaneh, Boutique Manager of Solange and Connie Gandia, Store Manager of Bally.

Archival images from Bally and Conde Nast were showcased last evening at an in-store celebration.  They struck that perfect balance: jet sets and wingtips!   Purchases made benefited The Art of Elysium.

A Happy Client

Thank you for your good cooperation throughout the year and happy holidays to you and your staff.  Best regards. Klaus Fimpel, Consul [Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany]