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Robata Jinya

Robata Jinya

Last night I met up with my old friend, Brian, for dinner, whom I haven’t seen in a while.  He loves the Japanese culture, so he suggested we go to Robata Jinya.  It’s a small but lovely place, with modern Asian decor including a Samuri, and…

Graholm Estate: 100th Birthday & Sale

Graholm Estate: 100th Birthday & Sale

One of the FABBEST estates in Montecito California is called Graholm where my dear friends Anne & Allen Sides have been living for the last 7 years.  It was built in 1918 by David Gray, an early investor in the Ford Motor Company, and his…

Violet Boutique

Violet Boutique

On our way back to Los Angeles after our Fab time in Dana Point, Mary, Cathy & I stopped into a darling shop in Laguna Beach called “Violet Boutique”. Cathy said we shouldn’t miss it. It’s located at 241 Forest Ave right in the heart…

Fig & Olive – Newport Beach

Fig & Olive – Newport Beach

After our Fab day of shopping at Voilet Boutique in Laguna Beach where I got some even Fabber hats, Cathy, Mary & I stopped into the Fig & Olive at Fashion Island Newport Beach for lunch. I’ve frequented the one in Los Angeles many times…

Raya at The Ritz Carlton

Raya at The Ritz Carlton

I’m continuing my California Bucket List and decided to take a drive down to Dana Point to visit my girlfriend Cathy Britan & her daughter Rachel. My girlfriend Mary Stavin drove us down. It’s was a great way to relax, spend time with friends and…

Gladstones By The Sea

Gladstones By The Sea

After a long morning, I decided to take the long trek out to Malibu to see my friend Sally who was doing some work at Gladstones.  I figured that even though I was exhausted and over-tired, a couple hours beach-side was necessary.  Plus hanging with…

Lake Hollywood Walk

Lake Hollywood Walk

As a native Californian, I am getting on my FAB California Bucket List ASAP!  I hope you’ll enjoy coming along.  I know there will be lots of beautiful scenery and even more fun to be had. Yesterday, Devon and I took our first walk up…

The Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel

The Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel

What a FAB day I had with Gretchen. It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to hang out, so it was time to resurrect the blog, and we did it at The Highlight Room, the rooftop restaurant at the Dream Hotel in Hollywood. …

Pretty Woman Perfume

Pretty Woman Perfume

Had a Fab dinner at Pace with my husband and our friend Chuck Fleckenstein who is the General Manager of Orbison Music and Publishing. I was delighted when he gifted me a bottle of Barbara Orbison’s perfume called Pretty Woman named after the iconic song of…

Laurel Point

Laurel Point

Gretchen had some errands to run today, so I met her close by at Laurel Point for lunch. She had been there before and a friend of hers also recommended it as a great place to go for happy hour. Seemed like a bit of an…