Gifts from the Heart

This season, the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays come to life at the Santa Clarita Public Library with Gingerbread House building demonstrations, the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, and the “Meet the Dancers” Nutcracker Ballet event.
The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library invite Santa Clarita community members to roll up their sleeves and grab their frosting tube for free interactive Gingerbread House building demonstrations offered at all three branches.

The Painted Shutter & Co. is happy to announce we are opening two new locations to better serve our customers.  Owners Carol and Krista both decided to take a more focused approach to their individual businesses, Alpine Shutters & Window Fashions and Barn & Charm.  Krista’s company, Alpine Shutters & Window Fashions, specializes in window coverings, shutters, drapes, and reupholstering. Carol, who owns Barn & Charm, specializes in American Paint Company; chalk/clay, mineral based paint.

Just because we are entering the holiday season does not necessarily mean we need to add stress to our lives, as the season is already one of the busiest times of the year.  While it may seem a little intense finding the right gift, the giving of a gift can actually be kept quite simple, yielding happy results for the gift giver and the recipient of the gift. 

There are a few feelings one gets when walking into a jewelry store: excitement, bewilderment, and almost always confusion. The multitude of options, materials, and prices can make choosing a piece of fine jewelry quite daunting. The first thing many people ask me is the difference between materials that are used for jewelry. From yellow gold in 14, 18, and 24 karat to white gold in 14 and 18 karat and nowadays with the resurgence of rose gold in both karat weights and of course the ever popular platinum, the choices are endless!

Her journey started about six months ago when Santa Clarita resident and business owner, Denise Myers took on a new adventure…Ma Maison.  While the store first opened its doors to the SCV well over a decade ago, Denise was excited to continue the tradition of personalized customer service while also bringing in new inventory, a fresh new look and as always, complimentary gift wrap. 

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.

The professionals at Ro,Ma Jewelers want each of their customers to make informed decisions when choosing a diamond so that they are not only satisfied with their purchase, but that they fully understand the product they are purchasing.  
Selecting a diamond can be a daunting task as there are many things to take into consideration. 

Well it’s that time of year again - the holidays.  They are wonderful, except for the stress that they or we create for ourselves.  As a women, I know that when you think you look good, you feel good and I’m all about good.

On July 29, 2014 proud parents Sylena and Pat Kephart welcomed two gorgeous baby girls into the world.

November marks a wonderful milestone for the Country Antique Fair Mall as we kick off the celebration of our 35th anniversary.  On November 7, 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a storewide sale, with the majority of the 100 dealers participating.  Discounts of up to 50 percent can be expected.  There will be drawings for Gift Certificates, free popcorn and cookies and some of the friendliest service you will ever experience.

What started out as having too much fruit from our peach tree turned into an endeavor to provide others with an alternative to the jams and preserves available in stores.
Having spent 37 years in the insurance industry, it wasn’t until my mothers passing that I decided to take a break.  My husband agreed. 

The holidays are here, and there’s no better time than now to visit Ma Maison.  Located on Main Street, in the heart of Newhall, stop by Ma Maison for a wonderful selection of Mary Lake Thompson cake mixes, pancake mixes, flat bread mixes, cranberry and walnut cake mix, jams, teas and much more. 

As perhaps the busiest time of year approaches, many of us are struggling to balance the fun, indulgence, and parties, with the things that really matter in our lives and communities. Via Tucci is committed to finding a way to eliminate that struggle for you.  It is entirely possible to Party with a Purpose! 

The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest.
The contest will be held on Saturday December 6, at the Valencia Branch Library.  The Judges will be City Counsel representatives Marsha McClean and Dante Acosta and celebrated baker Merry Graham.  Fun for the whole family --- Categories are kids, teen, adult, family/group and professional.  Perfect for holiday baking fun and scout troops.
The houses will remain on display through Sunday afternoon. Entries in the professional category will be available to take home through a silent auction/donation.

Shelley’s open house was a huge success.  Pictured left to right: Margo, Maria, owner Shelley and Terri.  

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 tradesman and tradeswoman.
It was not until the turn of the twelfth century that it became fashionable for women to wear an apron and the heavy leather and suede gave way to delicate materials with lace, patterns, embroidery and frills.

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 showcase.

Well I can say after almost 25 years of Naughty but Nice in SCV, things have sure changed.  What started out as a cute shop to buy cute things has morphed into so much more!  We now help women to feel better about themselves no matter what their size.  Bra fitting is such an important and intimate experience, yet women seem to wait until they are totally fed up with the look and fit that they have settled for over the years.