In honor of its 50th anniversary, Sanrio has landed in Los Angeles with its 10-day carnival Small Gift L.A., going on now until November 21 at the Santa Monica Airport! As soon as I walked past the food trucks and stepped into the hangar at the event’s press preview party last week, I was in [...]

So, I have a sister who always seems to be getting bath sets for presents. It’s as though her friends are trying to tell her to take a bath or something! I would get this Bubalina Chocolat gift set for her though. Not because she needs a bath or anything but because this gift pack, [...]

Last night was the press preview party for Small Gift L.A., a 10-day carnival full of Hello Kitty and Sanrio goodness in Santa Monica, Calif. Wow, was it a doozy! Hello Kitty goodness galore! From Kitty cars to Kitty art to a giant Kitty ferris wheel and miniature golf course. We gorged ourselves on free [...]

Last minute gift shopping? Gift sets are easy, stress-free, and a really good deal during the holidays. Here, some ideas. The Future Project Runway Contestant: Faber-Castell is a name every professional artist knows. But you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy their selection of genius art kits. Inspire creativity in your little future [...]

I’m ashamed to say it, but it took me a while to read The New York Times bestseller Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. In fact, I read it after I saw a preview screening of the upcoming Wayne Wang film of the same name, due out July 15. (On a side note, check out [...]