happy Friday!
I hope if you're in the neighborhood you're planning on attending the centennial parade and picnic. I'm looking forward to it. If the weather stays sunny and I plan to get in a leisurely bike ride on the strand and I will make an appearance at my usual third Sunday of the month ritual, the Long Beach flea market. What are your plans for the weekend?
Have a great one whatever you do! Teri
pink bike (so cute!) found here
flea market pic via unknown source
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Misty and Kerri
Undeniably the best women's beach volleyball duo ever, Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor are getting ready for this summer's 2012 Olympics. It will most likely be the last time to see them compete in the Olympic games, and I can't wait. The games start July 27th, but you can follow them beforehand on their Facebook pages (here & here) and get the inside details of their Olympic preparations. So exciting!
image from glamour.com
out of town
Took a bit of a last minute trip out of town. Be back in a day or two. Teri
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Frosted Cupcakery
We're very fortunate to have this new addition to the beach cities. Frosted Cupcakery has been on my radar ever since I had a taste of them at an event last year. Now they have come to Hermosa Beach and are located in the great old Bijou Theatre building. This past weekend was their grand opening so you must stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood!
Mothering
Mothering can happen from the most unlikely sources. Happy Mother's Day to all the women in my life who have shown me love, friendship, guidance, courage, a strong work ethic, morality, elegance, humor, wisdom, style and grace. You probably didn't know that I was taking notes all along.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day and a fabulous weekend! xo Teri
image found here
blue zones
Since 2011 there has been a movement in the beach cities to become known as one of the world's Vitality Cities. It's all part of the Blue Zone research which addresses the world's healthiest people and why they are that way. It boils down to a lifestyle and currently some local restaurants, neighborhoods, and schools are part of the Vitality City movement. It seems so simple, but with our busy lives we tend to leave our health behind. The movement is about taking small steps toward a healthier life which involves socializing and community, finding something that makes you get out of bed each morning, and lowering stress among other things.
The Easy Reader has been following the Vitality City project so you can read more about it here.
To learn more about the Blue Zones, check out bluezones.com here.
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Redondo Beach Pier
The Redondo Beach Pier has some great history and is about to undergo another renovation in the near future. I took these photos when I was doing my city guide research, and I'm so glad I did because the pier won't look like this for long. The current month's issue of South Bay Magazine (here) has a great article about the past and future and all the changes that are about to take place in that entire area of Redondo Beach. Stay tuned! (Oh, and Tony's will stay as it always has.)
This is the future...
{rendering via South Bay Magazine of the new Shade Hotel project}
And...
I hope you know too that I have a blog on the South Bay Magazine website www.oursouthbay.com
Click here to check it out!
Thanks, Teri
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pedalin'
Not quite sure how I feel about this, but it's innovative and a great alternative to taxis. Mostly, it's just funny. What do you think?
You can rent this in Hermosa, Redondo, Santa Monica,and Venice. Here is their website for more info:
MB before
Just a couple of images from back in the day...
{images via Jan Dennis' books: Manhattan Beach Pier & A Walk Beside the Sea}
screen the sun
The American Academy of Dermatology has designated the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday. Loreal Paris is promoting the importance of sun safety and giving out samples of their new Sublime Sun Lotion SPF 30 at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica over the weekend and through Monday.
I've been using Sublime Sun the last few times I've been in the sun, and I love it! You all should be wearing your sunscreen...I know you don't need me to tell you that. T
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