Slide of the Week

The power of this spellbinding lemon-lime paint combo is enhanced by the odd place where one color leaves off and the other begins.  Not to mention how the colors scream against that classic black-bordered white tile countertop and scalloped oilcloth curtains, while the strawberry shelf trim on the door-less, well-stocked cabinet blends right in. The [...]

Having a costume contest for a gaggle of privileged children at sea is a great way for the kiddies to pass the time between ports, especially when someone goes a bit overboard! Who’s the mom that thought dressing up their kid to look like she’s been in a terrible accident was a cute idea? Rarely do [...]

How much do we love it when a dozen Shriners don their fezzes, dress up in uniform yellow shirts and bolo ties and then cram themselves into matching mini 1965 Thunderbirds and parade down the avenue?! I want to live in a world where this happens a little more often. These little cars give compact [...]

Patriots partying in polyester pose with the best Fourth of July centerpiece ever! Whoever dreamed up this bicentennial-born vegetable faced fruit head deserves an award and a big box of fireworks.  He’s like Mr. Potato Head but bigger, sweeter and more patriotic.  OK, let’s admit it. Everyone loves it when a big delicious watermelon has [...]

A trip to ultimate Tiki supply house, Oceanic Arts, is sure to bring out the savage beast in all of us! In Whittier since 1956, this palace of Polynesian décor is one of many legendary places I explore in my all-new show that celebrates L.A. like it’s a great big theme park!

LET THE CEREAL FRYING BEGIN! Fried cereal is a toasted sweet crunchy buttery snack treat – the latest original taste treat sensation from the Charles Phoenix Test Kitchen. Kids, adults and senior citizens love fried cereal. It’s the new Chex Mix! If you love your favorite cereals now – wait until you taste them fried [...]