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 awhile, all of those digital cameras were flashing and clicking up a storm.  Well now that all the excitement of...

 It all began 50 years ago on December 3 with a cruise to Mexico on a single cruise ship, Princess Patricia.  Last month, Princess Cruises celebrated its 50th anniversary aboard Pacific Princess in the Port of Los Angeles with a special appearance by the original Love Boat cast before setting...

Closet on Main has had a fantastic holiday season and we thank all of our shoppers and donors for their support. We recently held a successful pre-Black Friday Sale and had a record-breaking day of sales during the “Sip n Shop” Tree Lighting event in Old Town Newhall. We are an all-volunteer...

 Aprons have been around as long as anyone can remember. A handy tool, the principal use of an apron is to protect the wearer and their clothing underneath. From blacksmiths to cooks, from cobblers and grocers to bakers and fisherman, aprons have been worn throughout time by nearly every...

 Well it’s the time of the year for New Years Resolutions.  Have you made any?  I can almost bet you have.  We all do and somehow we start out strong with intentions of eating right, working out, being more on time, driving slower and the list goes on and on. Over time most of the list falls to...

 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 and relatives who are particularly hard to shop for. ...

 Barn & Charm is such a cozy, friendly and charming place to do holiday shopping. Cozy is felt as soon as you walk through the doors to find a country kitchen cupboard with vintage kitchen utensils and handmade signs with quotes of love and strength.  You will find familiar items that bring...

 Decades before Valencia got its Awesometown nickname, Margo’s was the destination for high fashion in the Santa Clarita Valley.  When Margo Hudson shuttered her fabulous boutique in the Plaza Posada to expand her community-service repertoire, the Santa Clarita Valley was destined to become a...

 Ginger can be traced back to Europe.  During the 11th century explorers came back from the Middle East with the spice “ginger”.  The spice became popular with bakers, and they added sugar to the ginger root to create candy.  Later with the discovery of molasses, the bakers added breadcrumbs...

 An Englishman in L.A. (Jeff Cane) is about the impeccable and affordable re-creation of nostalgic art and the written word. Ma Maison is happy to have the works of Jeff Cane amongst the collection of goods throughout the boutique! The collections of Cane’s works include his ‘heart-tugging’...

 Just as you begin to feel like it isn’t humanly possible to do all the things you are faced with in time for the holidays, stop, breath, and remember what it is really all about! For many the holidays represent caring and sharing. For others it is all about our families, faith, or friends. ...

 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 the mall and come to...

The kitchen is where the fruits of your labors go to be cooked and baked. Since you’re spending so much time there, it’s worth it to take the time to decorate it with some seasonal touches. Dried ears of corn, and collections of maple leaves with their subtle hues are an excellent palette to...

 Where do I begin? The homeless knew her as “Mama”. Friends knew her as “Willy”. City officials knew her as “Good Samaritan”. And I knew her as “Oma” because she was my grandmother. It’s not too often in life you get to be in the presence of royalty.  Lucky for me, I was related to her. Born to...

 Paso Robles is quickly becoming known for its climate diversity and the ripe, balanced grapes produced by a growing number of subappellations within the area.  Gaining notoriety as an up-and-coming all-star wine region, the fruits of Paso are closer than you think. In the latest issue of Wine...

 November is here, and everyone is in full holiday mode!  Just nine months old, the go-to holiday shop Barn & Charm is quickly becoming a favorite of many awesome customers! Just before Barn & Charm opened, I was partner in The Painted Shutter on Main Street … yes, that was me too! ...