Last year I covered the first public opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and on Sunday, March 27th was the inaugural Oscars Night at the museum. It was an epic evening filled with glamorous people who are movie buffs. Driving from my hometown of San Clemente to Los Angeles was such a commute […]
OC Fashion Week celebrates Fashion and Beauty at Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Laguna Beach
March 10, 2022 By
As Paris, Milan, and New York wrapped up their fashion week, Orange County kicked off its fashion week on Sunday March 6th at the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Laguna Beach. It was a beautiful al fresco sunny weather in the courtyard where photographers, bloggers and influencers flocked to see talented […]
Frieze LA 2022 in Beverly Hills
March 8, 2022 By
On Feb 17th (invitation-only preview) – 20th after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 , Frieze LA art fair returned to a new location in Beverly Hills from its previous site in Paramount Studios. The new venue is located on Wilshire Boulevard adjacent to the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It has been a tradition of mine […]
A Tour De Force Performance of Andy Grammer at House of Blues Anaheim
March 6, 2022 By
A rapturous reception filled the House of Blues Anaheim at the Andy Grammer’s Art of Joy concert on Wednesday night, March 2nd. I have to be honest, I have never seen an Andy Grammer concert so I didn’t know what to expect. While waiting at the pit and testing my SLR, I chatted with some […]
Balloonique Designs by Raquel Medina
February 24, 2022 By
The first time I noticed this fabulous balloon design/decoration was at the bridal fair Casa Romantica in San Clemente about three years ago. I was blown away with the design and creativity. Raquel Medina is the designer and owner of Balloonique design based in Claremont, CA. Raquel started her business in 2018. Since then her […]
Oustanding in the Field at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA
February 15, 2022 By
It was an absolute delight to witness alfresco dining in my neck of the woods. This has been on my bucket list for so long and now I can finally check it off. Outstanding in the Field is a roving restaurant without walls. In other words, they bring their kitchen to you to experience an […]
The Hottest New Botanical Themed Pop-Up Cocktail Lounge Opens at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
February 8, 2022 By
As a lifestyle blogger, I have a thing for nouveau venues and spots. When I heard about this new Pop-Up Cocktail Lounge opening at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, I wasted no time and called my friend to visit. It was almost an hour and a half commute. I thought it […]
Tick Tick Boom with Andrew Garfield at American Cinematheque
January 17, 2022 By
I first heard of the movie “Tick Tick Boom” during the premier at the AFI Fest. I thought it was an odd title for a movie. I was intrigued. The lead actor was Andrew Garfield, and it was directed by first-time movie director Lin Manuel Miranda. It was a no brainer for me to check […]
Gina Schock, The Go-Go’s Drummer Launches Book “Made in Hollywood” at the Harley Laguna
January 12, 2022 By
Blogger Ruchel Freibrun with Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock during her book signing at Harley Laguna in Laguna Beach
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opens to the Public on Sept. 30
November 28, 2021 By
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve always been a movie aficionado. When I was a teen and was still living in the Philippines I would ask my mom if we can see a movie when we went to the mall, whether a Filipino or Western movie. I would watch on our Betamax player […]
