It's Elemental

Flora Exemplar by Andrew Rogers.

"Elemental" is a series of seven bronze sculptures by various artists that are currently exhibited at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Doheny Drive.  The exhibit will run through June 2012.

October is around the corner

It's hard to believe that autumn is upon us!

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

Dear Wendy,  Thank you so much for the nice birthday wishes.  That was so nice of you to remember.  Hope you had a great summer!  Look forward to seeing you soon.  Lisa Miller [Northern Trust]

Christofle and and the art of Sabrage

Seen here with Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive Catering Manager, Jessica Park.

Last evening Christofle held a reception to celebrate all things 'champagne'.  They displayed a varied collection of ice buckets in silver [of course] from 20th century ocean liners to mid-century modern.  On point, saber point that is, Nicolas Krafft, Master of Sabrage, was standing by for a first hand demonstration.  http://champagnesabrage.com/

Fatal Styling

The Wolford Fatal Dress is a real quick-change artist!  Every season Wolford introduces a new two-tone reversible version where there are no style limits.  With various drapes and clever ruching, the versatile dress offers countless looks and impressive figure-shaping.  Simply combining it with seamless tights or Fatal Belt, you can go from day to night.   Through October 2nd, the boutique on Brighton Way is pairing a complimentary hosiery with every purchase.  www.wolford.com/fatal

Fatal Styling

Wolford's new Fatal Dress is a real quick-change artist!  In the new two-tone reversible version there are no limits to how it can be worn and at the same time providing a figure-shaping effect.  Now through October 2nd, Worlford on Brighton Way is offering a complimentary pair of hosiery with every purchase.  Simply accessorizing the Fatal Dress with seamless tights or Fatal belt, the dress can go from evening to day in a twist.  www.wolford.com/fatal

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

Hi Wendy- Thank you for the card and wishing me a Happy Birthday!  I saw Crazy, Stupid, Love over the weekend and loved this movie!  xxoo Missy [Third Millennium Travel]

Ruby Slippers revisited

Photo taken near Beverly Center and Beverly Connection on Beverly Boulevard.

Replicas of the famous ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" have been sighted dangling from utility wires in the West Hollywood area.  Their source is seemingly unknown.  Some have suggested that the displays are the work of a street artist, Gabe Vasquez, and others have whispered the coincidental upcoming reprisal of "Wicked" at the Pantages Theater.  In any case, the Sheriff's Station has not received a single complaint about them so it seems residents are letting sleeping dogs lie.  In this case, Toto.

Our wish for a sweet new year!

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

Hi Wendy,  I received your the card you sent for my birthday and I just wanted to say Thank you!  (I also recently got married so my name has changed from Van Nimwegen to Axford, but I am still the same Hayley!)  I couldn't believe you remembered :-)  I hope Rodeo Drive is treating you well!  Hayley [Show Travel]

Thought for the day

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth. - Robert Southey

Thought for the day

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth. - Robert Southey

Seen in the Luxe lobby

Musician, rapper, actor and record producer, Coolio, is best known for the songs "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangsta's Paradise" as well his appearance on the reality television programs Celebrity Big Brother 2009 (UK) and The Surreal Life.  We expect to see him in an American reality show soon.  Safe travels!

Another Candle on the Birthday Cake

wendy,  you are so sweet to remember by birthday.  I am taking off two days to celebrate.  be well.
naomi  [Cassis Travel Services, Inc.]

Agent Kai

For the second year in a row, Beverly Hills CVB and Agent Kai offered hoteliers a chance to meet the honored members of Agent Kai.  I had the great pleasure of chatting with old friends and greeting new ones. Crustacean of Beverly Hills hosted lunch; serving their famous garlic noodles and seared prawns.  Thank you to all of the travel associates who support Luxe Hotels.  We look forward to welcoming your valued clients.

A Contented Guest

Thank you very much Wendy, it was really great!  Everybody enjoyed lunch at Rodeo [Cafe Rodeo] and many people were telling me how nice you are (I knew it).  Cheers!  Ricardo

A Contented Guest

Wendy,   Everything is great here – thanks again.  I would love to say hello if you are around the next day or so.  Also, I am thinking of staying Friday and Sat and enjoy LA.  I just noticed that Luxe has 2 new properties here in LA and it would be nice to see the new properties.  Do you contacts that I could reach out to?    Mark  [Flaherty, Vice President, Operations, Ultramar Travel Management]

Glitter and Glow

Jessica Park, Catering Manager, held an intimate soiree on our Rodeo Penthouse last night with the fashionable touch of Luna Gardens.  Meeting planners and marketing managers alike enjoyed our famous Luxe Kiss Martinis!
"Sandra, Wendy, and Jessica:
Thank you so much for inviting me to the reception on Wednesday, September 21. The Luxe Rodeo Penthouse was beautiful, relaxing, and I believe, perfect for a GLA ALA mixer. Sandra, it was very nice chatting with you. Please do not hesitate to call on me should you need any law firm connections for downtown." Valeda Mercier [Business, Human Resources, and Event Planning Consultant]

Solange Strikes Gold

Solange guests and appetizer gems.

Last evening, Solange Azagury-Partridge hosted an event to celebrate the launch of 24:7, an exclusive gold jewelry collection.  In addition there was an oh-so-private premiere screening of Daydream, a short film by Sam Taylor-Wood.  We all left dreaming of gold chains and baubles.  Unchain my heart!

Seen in the Luxe lobby

"Into the Wild" came to mind as Jack Hanna signed autographs today in the Luxe lobby. *The cute koala wasn't on the guest list.