Burbank Helps One Business Owner Save Horses
Dec 11, 2011
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| Wendy Kathleen Photography |
Inside Magnolia Park’s Toadstool Farm Vintage lies soft palettes of sweet yellow, hanging chandeliers glistening off the vintage china, spicy scents lingering from burning candles, romantic tunes dancing in the air, a sprinkle of magic and one misfit holding onto the dream of keeping her fairytale horses.
Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly opened the store in Burbank at the beginning of August 2011, and has currently accumulated a large and loyal fan base that is now standing behind her as she struggles to keep her family of horses together. After years of desperate struggle, Jacqueline was forced to put up two of her four stallions for sale, but with a lot of brainstorming, and the faithful band of Toadstool followers, a hopeful raffle was born.
Tickets are now on sale until midnight December 31st, and every ticket purchaser is a winner. Buy a raffle ticket and enjoy a thank you card and signed 3x5 print of her art. Different levels have been set up to purchase from and each level will have their own drawing. Then each ticket will be replaced and a grand prize winner will be pulled, which entails a fairytale photo shoot or photos with one of the Toadstool Farm horses.
The prices for tickets range from $10.00-$250.00, but the gift of giving Jacqueline her horses back is the greater prize in the end. As Christmas sits just around the corner, Burbank is pulling together to fulfill the act of giving this holiday season. To buy a raffle ticket and see the prize levels, click here.
Jacqueline has one more trick up her sleeve in order to save her family, and that is with the Adopt-A-Toadstool Farm Horse Program. For as low as $5 a month, you can adopt a Toadstool Farm horse and receive a certificate of adoption and access to that horse’s exclusive blog, told from the horse’s point of view. To see all adoption levels and to purchase an adoption package, click here.
Give the gift of family this Christmas for Jacqueline and for yourself. Adoption packages make for great holiday gifts for horse lovers, and it safe to know that your donations go directly to the Toadstool Farm fairytale horses.
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33 Rooms Features Photographer, Gregory Reeves
Dec 2, 2011
Burbank Native, Gregory Reeves has teamed up with local fashion stop 33 Rooms at 3318 W. Magnolia Blvd. to showcase his artwork. Holly, owner of 33 Rooms, is a huge supporter of local artists and the emerging talent that spurts fruitfully in town. She has a special magnetism to what’s hip and ahead of the trends as her clothing store is bursting with stylish articles that range from vintage to brand new. She even has a sprinkling of funky jewelry and other accessories worthy of checking out!
Please enjoy this beautifully written bio written by Rebecca Wright:
Gregory picked up a simple Polaroid camera, started shooting back in 2007 and hasn't stopped since.It was obvious even then to the people around him that Gregory had a special eye for the immense levels of life surrounding, and it wasn't long before his grandfather gave him his first Canon FT QL, which is also the camera Gregory will often be found using even today.
Compelled to show his view of the world, he took off on his bicycle to document the streets of Los Angeles, capturing anything from a whimsical Chinese lantern bobbing overhead in the breeze of Chinatown, to a gruesomely exhausted transient napping on a sidewalk.There is a certain purity found in his photographs that draws the eye to take a closer look, to understand the story that is found within them.
Greg's passion for life is sewn beautifully in the stills he produces and the future ahead of him shines brightly in the eyes behind the lens. When asked what he wants his photography to accomplish Gregory answered simply, " I want to expose the world for what it truly is. I want to show people what they cannot see alone. I want to free their minds of barriers."
Gregory has teamed up with Burbank's local fashion stop 33 Rooms on Magnolia Boulevard to showcase his artwork. Holly, owner of 33 Rooms, is a huge supporter of local artists and the emerging talent that spurts fruitfully in town. She has a special magnetism to what's hip and ahead of the trends as her clothing store is bursting with stylish articles that range from vintage to brand new. She even has a sprinkling of funky jewelry and other accessories worthy of checking out!
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Burbank Actor Gets Spicy!
Nov 21, 2011
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| Daniel Samonas, Rose Ribbon Featured Artist |
Have you ever wondered what TV and movie actors do on their spare time? Surely some do absolutely nothing but shop in designer stores and hit every club on the Sunset strip, awaiting the next big break. Although that is the case for most, one Disney channel actor has found a more productive way to refine his creativity when off the set.
Burbank local, Daniel Samonas, who began acting at the age of 5 and modeling at 11, is best known for his recurring role as Selena Gomez’s former boyfriend on Wizards of Waverly Place, and his guest-star appearances on Entourage, Hannah Montana, CSI:New York, Without A Trace, iCarly, and Zoey 101. But when Samonas is not on the big screen playing in hit TV shows, he is expressing himself through the art of carpentry.
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| Samonas with co-star Selena Gomez |
Daniel grew up learning about wood crafting from his father, whose trade is carpentry. His strong curiosity and amazement of his father’s work influenced him to try it up as a hobby. “I’ve always had so much respect for him and his work, as well as his creativity and ability to visualize what he wants to shape or create,” says Samonas. Although Daniel performs the trade as a hobby, his father is completely supportive of his career path and passion for acting. “He knows it’s what I love to do,” adds Samonas.
Daniel started his own line of custom made spice racks from his company Freedom Wood Designs. The racks are customizable and make for great holiday gifts. Choose from two tier or three tier, Natural Cedar or Mahogany stain, and flat back for mounting on the wall or a lip back style to fit snugly on countertops. The racks hold between 12-18 bottles of spices and range from an affordable $31.99-$36.99. “I wanted to make something people would feel proud as giving as a gift,” says Samonas.
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| Two tier rack in mahogany |
The handmade spice racks were recently picked up by a Burbank gift website that sells handmade quality gifts, photography, and art, called Rose Ribbon. Although the website is based out of Burbank, the site features artists from all over the country. Samonas has just been released on their site as the new featured artist, and have all of his custom spice racks available for purchase. “I’m so grateful that Rose Ribbon has taken an interest in my work, which really did start out as a hobby,” says Samonas. “It has been quite an experience, and somewhat relaxing and therapeutic for me with the whirl wind of ideas, characters, and concepts non-stop in my head.”
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| Three tier rack in cedar |
You can watch Daniel in the upcoming and highly anticipated film, Brother’s Keeper, which has a release date for fall of 2012. Samonas who stars in the film, can be seen in the action packed trailer at www.brotherskeeperfilm.com. In the meantime, check out RoseRibbon.com for the star’s wood spice racks, and check back soon for new items from FreedomWood Designs.
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Madison Tattoo Shoppe
Nov 16, 2011
Burbank may not allow ink within its boundaries, but one North Hollywood tattoo shop made sure it’s doors were as close as it could get. Down the lovely Magnolia Blvd., just a couple of blocks past the Burbank border, lies Madison Tattoo Shoppe, owned by the famous and beautiful, Madison Stone. Stone and her business partner Dave Grinds opened up the shop five years ago. “I would’ve put it in Burbank because I love Burbank, live there, play there, and appreciate it there,” says Stone. “So I’m as close as you can get.”
While the yoga studio is next door, some have mistakenly walked into Madison’s shop ready to workout due to its calm nature and Japanese art and stylistic choices. Gorgeous artwork lines the earth green walls, colored lanterns hang from the ceiling, and the entire shop breathes peace and tranquility. “I am inspired by daily life great people, beautiful art, food that makes you make a sound once its in your mouth…the Great Wall of China, and how the Japanese get married in red dresses,” says Stone, whose personal illuminations reflect the shops style.
Madison Tattoo Shoppe has always been about good people, good karma, and good times. The spacious interior and allows for family and friends of the customers getting tattooed to enjoy comfortable sitting next to the artist working, a pool table, and an outside patio with seating and greenery. Stone plans on expanding the shop by adding the location next door and giving her shop even more space than it already has.
Each artist is known for their respectful personalities and unique characteristics. Upon entering the lobby, you can view each artist’s portfolio and choose a style that is just right for you. While Madison is the only female artist in the shop, all the men are welcoming, accommodating, and thrilled to tattoo each and every customer. Don’t be surprised to be greeted with an array of smiling hellos when entering. No matter what you are looking for, Madison Tattoo shop has it all: Black and grey, color, new school, old school, traditional and neo-traditional Japanese, as well as cosmetic tattooing and scar coverage.
Owner and tattoo artist, Madison Stone, received her first tattoo after moving to London straight out of high school in which she lived in a flat with four tattooed boys from Northern Ireland. “They were completely covered in tattoos and I could barely understand a word they said. I was completely intrigued,” adds Stone. “I immediately went and got tattooed in Camden Market by a guy named ‘Bugs’…I found it to be a great avenue of self expression for me.”
When Madison moved to Los Angeles, she began apprenticing to pierce and is now highly regarded as a Master Piercer with an actual piercing named after her. The Madison piercing goes through the skin at the front of the neck using a surface bar or flexible barbell style jewelry. When she first began tattooing, the ink world was stereotypically dominated by men. “I was looked down upon, talked down to. People didn’t think a woman could have the ability to be tough enough, take care of business, and live the life,” says Stone. Thirteen years later, Madison now owns her own shop and is an inspiration to female tattoo artists and business owners everywhere.
Location: 10500 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA, 91601
Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
Phone: 818-760-0127
www.madisontattoo.com
www.facebook.com/madisontattooshop
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Crafting Garage Sale at Once Upon A Page
Nov 14, 2011
The store’s next upcoming event is their Customer In-Store Garage Sale which takes place a few times per year. The November 26th sale will be their first one since their move from Burbank Blvd. to Magnolia Blvd. earlier this year. Although the space is minimized, their spirit is not. The store plans on moving racks and aisles to accommodate as many tables they can fit inside the scrapbook store.
Read the entire article at Examiner.com
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Christmas is coming early at Bell Cottage
From 2-5pm a Brighton representative will be in the store showing off the new Christmas line. Deck your wrists with these gorgeous charms and bracelets in the shapes on bells, snowmen, angels, trees, and more.
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Day of the Dead sale at Burbank's Artesanos
Oct 31, 2011
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Unique Vintage Halloween Party
Oct 27, 2011
Don’t know what to be for Halloween? Unique Vintage has the cure, and they’re making a party out of it! On Saturday, October 29th from 1-5pm, the vintage-inspired boutique, Unique Vintage, is throwing a huge Halloween Costume Haunt. If you have waited until the last minute to get a costume, this is the place to be.
In four hours you will be able to enjoy huge discounts of up to 40% off and browse costumes that can make you look like a Pan Am stewardess or a Mad Men bombshell. Looking for something spectacular? Enjoy pieces from an exclusive trunk show by Red Carpet designer, Sue Wong. Her gowns are romantic, flattering, and seductive, always bringing a woman’s feminine confidence out and shining.
“The Grilled Cheese Truck” and the “Coolhaus” trucks will also be out and serving up some tasty delights, and customers who spend $50 with Unique Vintage will receive a free “Coolhaus” ice cream sandwich. Choose from an assortment of hand-made, gourmet ice cream flavors like Guinness Chip, Strawberry Jalapeno, or Olive Oil with Rosemary and then squish it between your choice of classic baked cookies like Maple Waffle White Chocolate or Brioche, just to name a few.
Television personality and best selling author, Kym Douglas will be hosting the event, and as a beauty and lifestyle expert, you may recognize her from The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Good Day LA. Along with Kym, Rock My Makeup artist, Shanna Cistulli, will be available, by appointment only, to perform Halloween makeup. Although Shanna can do pretty much anything from advanced corrective makeup to tattoo cover-ups, she loves doing that 1950’s all American era look.
It’s going to be a party at Unique Vintage, and it’s one you’re not going to want to miss!
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Magnolia Costume Contest
Oct 15, 2011
Magnolia Blvd. has become Halloween central! Stores are selling decorations, accessories, and costumes block after block. Why spend money on a packaged costume with the chances of running into another girl at the party wearing the EXACT SAME THING! Magnolia Blvd. offers one-of-a-kind pieces, mixing and matching costumes to give you a look no one can duplicate.
From now until the 30th, Steal Magnolia Blvd. will be hosting a Halloween Costume Contest dedicated to all the stores on Magnolia that are selling costumes. Once you have your costume or even a couple accessories from a Magnolia store, snap a pick of yourself all dressed up and post it to the BurbankLIFE Facebook page or the Steal Magnolia Blvd. Facebook page. We know the parties will be all weekend long so were giving you time to upload and vote. The contest will close at 11:30pm on Halloween Eve.
Tell your friends to vote by going to the Facebook page and liking your photo. Share the link to get more votes! The winner will be announced on Oct. 31st at 10:00am and will receive a $10.00 gift card to Unique Vintage and $25.00 gift card to Playclothes Vintage Hollywood.
Check out these following locations for some great costume ideas:
Check out these following locations for some great costume ideas:
Unique Vintage: 2013
Playclothes Vintage Hollywood: 3100
Magnolia Commons: 3413
It's A Wrap: 3315
Hubba Hubba: 3220
Age of Innocence: 3806
Junk for Joy: 3314
Halloween Town Costumes: 3021
33 Rooms: 3318
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Bell Cottage
Sep 27, 2011
Bell Cottage, located on Magnolia Blvd, is the holy grail of all gift stores. Named Best Gift Store by the Burbank Leader’s Reader’s Choice Awards, this massive gallery of over 12,000 skus, contains name brands like Vera Bradley and Brighton, as well as American made individual retailers like Windrift Hill and Bee Bar.
Although the store has been in operation since 1988, in July of 2007, one family took over and has been running it for the past five years. With their newly remodeled showroom and an arrangement of new products, this gift shop paradise has something for everyone. Once inside you will be spending hours looking at every nick knack and piece of art that you will end up shopping for yourself instead. What better place for kids and dads to find just the right gift for mom. In fact, Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of year next to Christmas.
Bell Cottage is one of the largest Brighton retailers within miles and miles. Brighton is known for their products that express divine detail and meaning, and is the only accessory retailer that has coordinating products that match from head to toe. Not only does Bell Cottage carry Brighton key chains, night lights, wedding gifts, bags and luggage, jewelry and accessories, hair clips, belts, and watches, but they have an entire room dedicated to the line. It truly is a store within a store.
Vera Bradley and Willow Tree are other big name retailers that the store carries on a regular basis. Bell Cottage is considered a Sterling Silver retailer for their Vera Bradley products for their variety and service. The display stretches across a 16 foot case complete with all of the latest designs in bags, purses, wallets, stationary, calendars journals and more. As a Willow Tree Platinum Dealer, you will be amazed by the amount of individually hand-painted figurines are on display at Bell Cottage. Each small pastel statue captures a special moment between family members or expresses a feeling or characteristic about the people closest to your heart.
Case after case is filled with handmade American products for babies, women and even men. Two full cases are piled high with unique gifts and products for babies and children. Their biggest seller, the Baby Briefcase, organizes all of your little one’s important papers from their birth records to their hospital visits and more. Whether you want to spoil your own kiddos or your looking for that unique baby shower gift, Bell Cottage has all the best in books, stuffed animals, frames, and piggy banks.
Also in the case you will find a great new product called “Packin Smart.” This inventive food organizer has separate compartments each able to measure 1/3 of a cup of dry food or 8 oz. of pureed baby food. Stack the compartments as high as you want, and while each has its own lid, parents can be confident that their child’s snacks won’t mix or shift.
Every square inch is covered with exciting finds including a hallway of art and pet remembrance plaques. You will never walk out empty-handed in this mega-mall for gifts. The staff is friendly and helpful, the products are irresistible, and you will always give the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, holidays, birthdays, weddings, and baby showers.
Here is a list of other great products carried by Bell Cottage that you will not want to miss out on!
-“Chamilia”: Fine jewelry line, as compared to Pandora. Chamilia offers an extensive bead collection combined with hand-crafted materials including Swarovski crystal, Italian Murano glass, Sterling Silver, and 14k gold. Everything is customizable to the chain to your choice in charms.
-“Magnabilities’: With this interchangeable magnetic jewelry, you can switch the magnet to match your clothes or mood. Wear it as a ring, hang it on your neck, or let it dangle on your wrist. Bell Cottage has a large amount of colorful magnets to choose from.
- “Spaceform London”: Contemporary glass keepsakes and gifts to decorate your home.
-“I’m Ok! Set”: Contains pocket case, emergency info card, cold pack, bandages, and antiseptic swabs. These kits come in pink, orange, and blue and will make every kid feel at ease with each bump and bruise.
- “Demdaco’s Embellish You Story”: These metal bases, words, sayings, memo boards, buckets, and frames decorate your home in a personal and handcrafted manner. Design your project with interchangeable decorative magnets to match any style or occasion.
-Enjoy “Windrift Hill’s” skin care products made from hand milked goats in Montana, or “Bee Bar’s” soaps and lotions loaded with natural moisturizing oils, or “Barr Co.’s” vegan bath products, or “Kale and Watercress” fragrant line inspired by ancient civilizations, by-gone eras, travel, and art.
-"Danielson Designs" frames and wall art complete with words of wisdom for you, your family, and your friends.
Location: 3816 W. Magnolia Blvd.
(818)841-8415
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm
www.bellcottage.com
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