by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jan 25, 2020 | Gifts from the Heart
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Picks – February 2020 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...
by Dianne Walker | Jan 25, 2020 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di I recently watched an interview with Paul Newman on an Inside the Actors’ Studio rerun. During the Q and A period, when asked what his favorite sound was, he paused for a bit, smiled, and said, “A V8.” I thought of all the ways we listen to music. My...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Jan 25, 2020 | Gifts from the Heart
Shower the Ones You Love Near and Far… Sisters Boutique Flowers and Things Now Offers Delivery Nationwide Sisters, Carmen and Grace have loved flowers for as long as they can remember… and for the past year the ladies have been creating unique arrangements...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jan 25, 2020 | Gifts from the Heart
A Valentine’s Day Gift Sweeter than Chocolate 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...
by Dianne Walker | Dec 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – January 2020 January, named for the Roman god of beginnings, Janus, is the start of a new decade, 2020. This first month’s astrological sign, Capricorn, is a Greek word for the god Pan, the goat. Even the word “decade” has an etymology from...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Dec 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Preserving Your Holiday Memories 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 of those digital cameras were flashing and...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Dec 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
The Power of a Well Thought Out Gift [bsa_pro_ad_space id=3] ADVERTISE WITH US CLICK HERE Laughing with Di – January 2020 by Dianne Walker | Dec 27, 2019 | Gifts from the HeartJanuary, named for the Roman god of beginnings, Janus, is the start of a new decade,...
by Dianne Walker | Nov 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – December 2019 Simplicity. We need more of it in this world. Like simple gratitude, as demonstrated by the full-page ad placed in the LA Times by The Getty Center thanking all responders in and around Los Angeles and SoCal who helped protect...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Nov 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
The Power of a Well Thought Out Gift The holidays are a time of reflection that allow us to return back to childhood to relive some of our most cherished memories. I remember being seven years old getting my very first Fisher Price toy camera from Santa. It not only...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Nov 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
A Gift that Lasts All Year Long Right now it may seem like you have plenty of Christmas shopping days left, but before you know it you’ll be racing from store to store along with a thousand other last minute shoppers trying to find that perfect gift for those friends...
by Dianne Walker | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – November 2019 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Henry Mayo Gift Shop to Host Holiday Open House 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...
by Sharon Dallas | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
The Personal Touch Braology shares 30 years of experience with the women of SCV by Sharon Dallas “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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Oct 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Holiday Gift Ideas! 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...
by Dianne Walker | Sep 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – October 2019 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?...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Sep 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
The Holidays are Almost Here! 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
White Gold Versus Platinum – Ro Ma Jewelers 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...
by Dianne Walker | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – September 2019 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
One Fantastic Summer 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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
“You Name It ……. We Frame It!” 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...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Aug 28, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
A Trove of Treasures Take a Stroll to Old Town Newhall and into Barn & Charm 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Schiit Audio – High End in Old Town Newhall 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Peridot – The Birthstone for August 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....
by Dianne Walker | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – August 2019 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...
by Stephanie Tiffany | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Barn & Charm Showcases Instructor Risa Ross-Albertson 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Closet on Main 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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jul 22, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Frame Your Vacation Memories 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Jewelry Care and Cleaning Tips for the Summertime 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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Want to Improve Your Memories? 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Collect Beautiful Moments! 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...
by Dianne Walker | Jun 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Gifts For Dads & Grads – June 2019 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...
by Dianne Walker | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – June 2019 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,...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Gifts that Stand the Test of Time – Ro Ma Jewelers 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,...
by Randy and Rosemarie | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Frame Your Vacation Memories 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | May 26, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Hosts Gift Shop Grand Reopening 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas …May 2019 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...
by Dianne Walker | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – May 2019 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Closet on Main has New Hours! 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Introducing the new TAG Heuer Autavia 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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Apr 25, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Framing for the Future 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...
by Dianne Walker | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – April 2019 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...
by Sharon Dallas | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Seasonal Changes… and Me 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...
by John Fitterer | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Just Passing Thru Body Piercing Celebrating our Silver Anniversary, 25 Years in Business! 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....
by Stephanie Tiffany | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Maison on Main From timeless heirlooms to gorgeous everyday pieces, here for you! 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...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Framing for Mother’s Day 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Mar 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Oh Baby! 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...
by Santa Clarita Magazine | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Watercolor Demo at Barnes and Noble by David Deyell 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,...
by Randy and Rosemarie | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Renovate Your Wall Space 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...
by Dianne Walker | Feb 27, 2019 | Gifts from the Heart
Laughing with Di – March 2019 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...
