by Dianne Walker | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Starting a cold-water laundry load, the green light on my Eco Monitor switched from “good” to “best”. I got kudos from a machine for saving energy. How proud I was. Let’s have a laugh. Kids get a lot of encouragement and reinforcement like, “good try”, “well done”,...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Gift Shop invites the community to attend the 2019 Holiday Open House on Monday, December 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the open house event, the gift shop will remain open until midnight for any additional shopping. Holiday Open...
by Sharon Dallas | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
“When was the last time you loved the way your blouse or T-Shirt looked? If you haven’t been fitted for a bra lately do yourself a favor. Take off your shirt. Look in the mirror (a long look, not a quick peek) and be honest with yourself. Is everything where it...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Can you believe it? The holidays are right around the corner! Mixed with the excitement of the season may be a bit of dread about “The List” – you know the one, gifts for all the wonderful people in your life who seem to have everything. Why not avoid the crowds at...
by Dianne Walker | Sep 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Need pointers for a happy marriage? Let’s have a laugh. Once upon a Sunday morning… Husband: So, what’s the plan? Wife: Tanning, throw in a load of laundry, shower, food shopping, lunch, visit the kids. What’s your plan? Husband: I have no plan. #1: Four key...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Sep 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
It’s hard to believe but soon the Holidays will be here, and your home will be filled with family and friends. If one of the things on your Holiday list this year is sprucing up your home, we can help. Custom framing can transform your home into an elegant holiday...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
White gold and platinum look the same. Many people ask what the difference is. Why is platinum more expensive? What exactly is white gold? Not everybody knows it, but white gold doesn’t exist naturally. It’s made from yellow gold mixed with white metal alloys like...
by Dianne Walker | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Improvisation. Not just being comedic and throwing out dialogue that pops into your head. It is also when you want to do something, you don’t have the right tool for the job, and you make up something. My dad’s favorite saying was, “Necessity is the mother of...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Closet on Main has had a fantastic summer season and we thank all of our shoppers and donors for their support. We recently held some successful sales and had a record-breaking day thanks to the beautiful product we received from our generous donors. This summer we...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
When we explain that we do all of the work here in the back room at FASTFRAME, we often get a surprised response such as “Oh, I thought you sent everything out and just took orders”. We are proud to say that all of our framing projects from start to finish are done...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Eclectic, unique, antique and vintage are just some of the words used to describe the collection of treasures located in one amazing shop in the heart of downtown Newhall. A lovely store curated by owner Carol Reesha, Barn & Charm is a collection of artists...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Yes, it is pronounced like it looks. This audio industry is anything but normal and this pun-of-a-name company has taken the world by storm as customers experience the quality of the products and keep coming back for more Schiit. Started in 2010 by two audio industry...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
The peridot birthstone is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space. Peridot is the yellowish green to greenish...
by Dianne Walker | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Nothing has activated my funny bone lately until I refilled a prescription housed in a new bottle. Let’s have a laugh. The bottle had a different cap. Besides pressing down, squeezing in and turning, I had to first align two “invisible” indentations on each side....
by Stephanie Tiffany | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Barn and Charm is a multi-vendor store showcasing on-trend, vintage and antique furniture as well as clothing, gifts and home décor. One of the best things about working as a multi-vendor store means that owner Carol Reesha is able to procure unique, and sometimes,...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Closet on Main opened its doors on February 19th, 2013, with the purpose to fund programs and services offered by Single Mothers Outreach. Like this wonderful community, Closet on Main started with a few resourceful, well-intentioned do-gooders who recognized a need...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Imagine your fondest memories hanging in the den or living room for you to enjoy every day. Souvenirs and mementos from a fun vacation can be displayed in a beautiful shadowbox. Vacation memories can be prominently displayed in your home instead of packed away in a...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Ro Ma Jewelers Don’t wear your jewelry in the pool: First of all, you are increasing your chance of losing your jewelry if you wear it in the pool, hot tub, creek, ocean, or lake. We especially don’t want you wearing it in chlorine or salt water because those elements...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Folksinger Bob Dylan once said, “Take care of all your memories.” And we are here to do just that for you—take care of your memories. Whether you have trinkets from a vacation or World War II memorabilia, we can help you customize a frame design suitable for housing...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Personalize This Some memories can never be forgotten. They are always vibrant in our minds and when they come around they warm the heart. Personalize This has been a cornerstone in perfecting this art. Our boutique is located in the Santa Clarita Valley and our...
by Dianne Walker | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Jonathan Swift’s, Gulliver, had his adventure when he discovered the Lilliputians. Here’s my adventure dabbling in the DIY world of miniatures. Let’s have a laugh. A snicker? A chuckle? Favorite stores in Santa Clarita to find “little” treasures are Hobby Lobby,...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
FASTFRAME 24204 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia 661-291-1325 www.fastframe.com This year for Father’s Day, consider giving something special that captures moments of his life. Perhaps dad would like his military medals proudly displayed in a shadow box like the one in...
by Dianne Walker | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Most of you probably have hundreds of photos on your phones, pods, pads and in the clouds – yes? Let’s have a laugh. I have trillions (not) of photos in albums dating back to, well, a long time ago. A photo album is a large tome, the inside of which contains pages of...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
There comes a time when the need to pick a gift comes around. Often, this can be the cause of a bit of anxiety as you ponder about the perfect gift to give on Father’s Day. Although every person is different, some gift ideas are great for just about everyone. A...
by Randy and Rosemarie | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Imagine your fondest memories hanging in the den or living room for you to enjoy every day. Souvenirs and mementos from a fun vacation can be displayed in a beautiful shadowbox. Vacation memories can be prominently displayed in your home instead of packed away in a...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Gift Shop held a grand reopening ceremony on the evening of May 7. The shop recently underwent a remodel and has brought in new and exciting merchandise to expand its customer base. “I’m so excited to share our remodeled gift shop with...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special women in your life. Whether she’s your mother or grandmother, it’s important to show these ladies how much we care. Giving them unconditional love and support is a good place to start, but sometimes it’s...
by Dianne Walker | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
What’s a morning like for a female “senior” at a health club? Let’s have a laugh… She parks a distance away from the front door: 1) additional walking time? or 2) less chance of a fender-bender? Your guess. Walks up the stairs (24 steps), picks a treadmill, she is...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Starting in April, the trendy resale boutique in Downtown Newhall will be open seven days a week 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! A store that is open to the general public but goes far beyond just any other retail store, it exists solely with a purpose of lending out a helping...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
For 2019, TAG Heuer has doubled down on the Autavia’s heritage with a complete collection of three-handed models based on the first-generation Autavia case from the sixties. A bidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale in black ceramic, blue ceramic or...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Soon it will be June graduation time. Give your graduate’s academic degree the importance it deserves by putting it in a custom frame. Not only will the proper frame help preserve this precious document for the future, it will create a beautiful presentation to enjoy...
by Dianne Walker | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Two mourning doves sit together on our patio wall in all of their sleek, silver-grey glory looking like they have an important job to do. Spring is approaching. Let’s have a laugh… So, Mr. and Mrs. Dove (we assume they are husband and wife and they mate forever) are...
by Sharon Dallas | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Ladies it is almost that dreaded time of year again. No, I’m not talking about tax time. I’m talking about something even worse to us. That would be swim suit season! We should be looking forward to it… family outings to the lake or beach, vacations to exotic...
by John Fitterer | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Just Passing Thru is one of the longest running owner-operated piercing studios in the USA and one of a handful of “piercing only” studios in all of Southern California today. JPT is stocked with an impressive selection of high-quality inventory from the top body...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Have you visited Main Street lately? The City’s revitalization has been nothing short of spectacular. You can find residents strolling down Main Street almost every night of the week. And as the weather clears up, and the sun lights the day longer you can find...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
The days and years go by and suddenly our children are grown. We wonder how the time passed so quickly and find ourselves wishing we could slow it down just a little. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to capture a few of those moments in time forever? Photographs...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
On February 20, 2019, proud parents Jeffrey and Elizabeth Worthley welcomed a handsome baby boy into the world. Everett Wyatt Worthley was born weighing seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Please join Santa Clarita Magazine in welcoming Everett to the...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
David Deyell’s watercolor demo will be held on the Monday, March 18, meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free, open to the public and meets at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd. Deyell is an author, demonstrator,...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
By now, I’m sure you’ve already failed to keep a few of your New Year’s resolutions. This year, how about changing the pattern and making a resolution that will be easy to stick with? Consider updating your home or office easily and cost effectively by changing some...
by Dianne Walker | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Five friends in different parts of the country (“seniors” over the age of 70) keep in touch as often as possible. Currently, they communicate in cyberspace. Let’s have a laugh… To ring in the New Year, they planned a group FaceTime® on their iPads® shortly before...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 30, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Feeling a little nervous about what to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day? It can be a stressful holiday to plan for, no doubt. We’ve rounded up the best gifts for your boo that will surely make the big day a success. Make sure to check out these present...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 30, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Amgen Tour of California organizer and operator AEG announced the technically-innovative cycling apparel brand ASSOS of Switzerland has renewed a multi-year partnership to provide official race jerseys, VIP and staff apparel, and licensed merchandise for America’s...
by Dianne Walker | Jan 30, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Ahhh…”to have riches beyond the dreams of avarice,” (Scotty quote from “Star Trek: the Voyage Home”). Can this be done with coupons? Let’s have a laugh… Here’s what intrigues me about coupons. For those of you who are a family of two, many “coupon deals”...
by Rosemarie Burzynski | Jan 30, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
How often do you remember the gift you have given, or received, on Valentine’s Day? A box of assorted chocolates, a variety of flowers, or a group of heart shaped Mylar balloons may be your best memory of past Valentine’s Day gift giving. Or, maybe you can’t remember...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Jan 30, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Sisters, Carmen and Grace have loved flowers for as long as they can remember… and for the past year the ladies h ave been creating unique arrangements with their own “sisters” twist. “The fragrant ones really get me, like Gardenia’s and vines like...
by Dianne Walker | Jan 2, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
I live off Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road in Newhall. They are my main routes from here to there. Why is this important? Let’s have a laugh… Major construction has been underway at this busy intersection for many months: adding left turn lanes, providing...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 2, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Born: September 15, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20.5 inches long Parents: Rachel and Patrick Takla Grandparents: Jody and Don Monteleone along with Halina Takla Submitted with love by Jody Liss-Monteleone (first-time Grandma) ADVERTISE WITH US CLICK HERE A Note From...
by Yecenia Currie | Jan 2, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Everything isn’t always black and white… right or wrong… good or bad. There are a lot of messy, layered, complex, misunderstood grey areas when it comes to many of life’s situations. In a lot of ways, many of us are “living in the grey”… teetering on...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 2, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Celebrating their 27 years in business, Ro Ma Jewelers has revamped their store without changing the amazing customer service making it the best experience for their new and long-time customers. Ro Ma opened their doors on Town Center Drive and has provided the Santa...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jan 2, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart |
Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully you enjoyed the holidays as much as we did at FASTFRAME. With many family members at the house, some from out of town and haven’t been seen for a while, all those digital cameras were flashing and clicking up a storm. Well now that...
