The amazing Montrose Christmas tree is just steps from our store REVELATION TOPS! Check out this one minute video and feel like you are in a Hallmark movie!
And look at the giant, festive tree!
So proud of my husband Dale who designs and organizes this event each year!
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It's a hectic time of year when you are retailers but we have learned over the years to make time for what is important. Last night I got to spend a wonderful evening with my two favorite people in the world. We headed to Beverly Hills and on the way I asked the Lord to lead us somewhere special. He did!
We started off on world famous Rodeo Drive and it was C-O-L-D! Our Revelation TOPS scarves, leg warmers, and gloves served us well! Behind us is the Beverly Wilshire Hotel where Dale stayed when Princess Marcella Borghese flew him out shortly after we were married. It's also where the Julia Roberts/Richard Gere movie "Pretty Woman" was filmed.
The lobby was exquisite, just as we would expect.
It was a Sunday evening and the stores were closed. A perfect time to window shop. It was like we had the town all to ourselves. I loved the Saks windows with gowns, makeup, and elegant, frosty party displays.
Rodeo Drive was decked out in red and white lights and many of the stores looked like they were gift wrapped.
Now here was our special surprise, the answer to my prayer. In a very unique way the Lord led us to Crustacean. Totally unplanned and what a treat, especially for a foodie like me. I love new food adventures! The path to the dining room is an aquarium!!! We kept thinking we were going to fall in but loved it!
We walked in to this famous Beverly Hills restaurant that was fully booked, with no reservation, the Sunday before Christmas, and guess what? They happened to have one table left and it was prime.
This is their signature dish and now I know why. Succulent Maine Lobster with Vietnamese Garlic Noodles. YUM!!!!!
Here are some of the "regulars". See anyone you know?
What a lovely and memorable time we had! Truly a special Christmas memory.
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We enjoyed being invited back to showcase our wares at the Encino Republican Women's meeting today. We arrived early rolling through the lush landscape.
We wore new tops from one of our favorite L.A. designers.
Our mini boutique featured Christmas tops and gifts from our stores REVELATION TOPS and MOUNTAIN ROSE GIFTS in Montrose.
RWF President Janet Price got some shopping in before the meeting began.
Beautifully modeled by Tina, our selection of RWB scarves were a big hit!
Mary snagged one of our Christmas hats. So cute!
We so enjoy having lunch with these lovely ladies. The tables were so festive!
My favorite...Salmon in a buerre blanc sauce. YUM!!!
Chocolate black out cake for dessert!
Love these sisters!
This is the view from our meeting room. Peaceful & Wonderful.
What a great patriotic program centered around honoring our veterans.
More shopping after lunch.
What a fitting tribute on Veteran's Day.
Clark Gable where are you??? The Sportsmen's Lodge is so rich with Hollywood history both past and present. So many famous movie stars have hung out here. Today film companies frequently shoot shows and movies. What a wonderful day!
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Surrounded by film studios, the Sportsmen's Lodge, on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City has quite a past. In years gone by it was a famous hangout for the old Hollywood crowd. Clark Gable, Bette Davis, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Spencer Tracy, and Katherine Hepburn, just to name a few.
Today it is a hotel with meeting rooms, dining options, and a popular film location used by shows like CSI. This day, we had the pleasure of bringing our wares from Mountain Rose GIFTS and Revelation TOPS to the Republican Women's Club and being treated to a delicious lunch.
The spacious room was ready for guests when we arrived.
Is that a serene view or what?
We had fun setting up our traveling boutique!
Here's a closer look.
Our new Christmas TOPS and light up Christmas pictures were the hit of the day.
It was nice being ladies who lunch.
The Salmon with Dill sauce was perfection on a plate!
So was the Bread Pudding in a pool of Custard with Pecans.
I had to snap this shot of Carole wearing our new BOOT TOPPERS, the "must have" item for Fall/Winter!
" From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him" Proverbs 12:14
What a pleasant time this work day held. So good to see friends, be welcomed so graciously, and share time with women of like mind.
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Last night we were privledged to attend a private retirement dinner at Dreamworks Animation honoring Glendale Police Chief Ron DePompa. It was a celebration and thank you for 36 years of service in the city where he grew up as a person and in the ranks of the GPD.
This is Chief DePompa, a man who we respect.
It was nice to see many friends like Detective Matt Zakarian.
Dreamworks Animation is an awesome compound in the heart of Glendale. The dinner was held outdoors in the main courtyard surrounded by fountains and trees enrobed in lights.
I love Hassan Haghani, director of community development in Glendale. Such an extremely talented man.
We enjoyed spending some time with our friends from the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce.
This is my photogenic friend Melinda Clarke, Executive Director for the MVC Chamber.
Master of Ceremonies David Ono, ABC Channel 7.
The Glendale Police Color Guard
I greatly admired the centerpiece at our table exquisitely designed by Cheryl Zakarian.
Glendale City Manager Scott Ochoa, Mayor Weaver, and City Council all shared their profound appreciation for the Chief.
As various officials spoke, the character of this man was confirmed as a man of integrity... humble, diligent, on time (always!), dependable, does the right thing even if it's not popular,and a "man of few words". Great praise indeed!
We enjoyed hearing from the Chief himself as he thanked his family, friends, and mentors.
Chief DePompa concluded by suprising his beautiful wife Carol and three daughters with flowers. ( LOVE Carol's shoes!!!)
A Porto's dessert and coffee bar in the midst of Dreamworks on a clear California December evening was such a treat!
The icing on the cake was when I was invited to take an arrangement home. Yippeee!!! Everytime I see this on my dining room table it reminds me of a very special evening and the wonderful people of the City of Glendale.
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Last night our Christian Women's Fellowship met at church to ring in the season with a night of crafting, the Word, food, & fellowship.
Some of us arrived early to prepare. Miss Amanda set the whole room up and whipped around spreading Christmas decorating cheer. We set the stage with Christmas worship music and the soft glow of twinkling lights.
We enjoyed a delicious Spinach Salad by candlelight courtesy of Pam.
After dinner we moved into this cozy corner of the room to hear what the Lord has shown LV about being thankful in all things, including the hard times. LV shared the story of the Red Sea and how the Lord brought Israel to an impossible situation so He could deliver them. We are to trust God with a thankful heart.
Then it was on to our fun craft. I loved the flower pens we made at our last Women's retreat and wanted to teach others how to design them. Each of us received pen kits containing all the goodies for a fabulous Christmas pen.
Here is the finished product. So festive!
For the craft lovers the icing on the cake was making a gourmet Christmas card designed by Mary S. We wish you all a merry & blessed Christmas!
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We have thoroughly enjoyed our passes to Universal this year. Where else can you meet the Grinch and feel like you are a part of Whoville? This giant tree changed colors before our eyes while all the Who characters serenaded us.
The latest in Grinch fashion. I would definitely wear this.
And there he is! The Grinch himself! His little dog was AMAZING!
Isn't this a beautiful scene!
Newscaster Fritz Coleman getting ready to go on the air.
You never know who you might run into at Universal!
Knock! Knock!
I LOVE Universal Studios!!!
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"Right Here In This Manger" was written and directed just for us by a dear church member who used her God given gifts as a theater major to spread the good news about Jesus. Cast members from our church stepped out of their "comfort zones" to portray how Jesus changes the lives of present day believers while giving us the story of His birth.
It was good to see both children and adults in the play. This is something these kids will remember for the rest of their lives.
The Roman soldier and the angel Gabriel... It fascinates me to read what the Bible says about him and the Arch Angel Michael who stand among myriads of angels in the presence of God. If you want to know what angels do read Hebrews Chapter 1.
What a great scene from the "ancient believers" cast. Can you guess who played Mary and Joseph?
This pic was taken earlier in the day. It symbolizes the joy we feel this time of year as we celebrate Emmanuel, which means God with us. It is something to truly ponder that Jesus gave up his heavenly glory for a time to be born as one of us, fulfilling God's plan.
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What a blessing it was to celebrate Christmas together! After a relaxing dinner we gathered together and read the last chapter of the book of Zechariah. It tells very clearly about things to take place. Do you ever wonder what is going to happen to Jerusalem? It's all spelled out right here. Wonder what it is going to be like when the Lord returns, who will be with Him, how He will come? Here it is. Jesus being born was God's plan and more of it is shared in Zechariah Chapter 14. We hope you take the time to read it.
We all enjoyed sitting by the Christmas tree which filled up with presents as guests arrived.
Our dinner started with one of our best sellers at Mountain Rose Gifts, namely Berry Jalapeno Compote. Simply served over cream cheese it's always a hit.
Healthy Christmas Salad with grains, veggies, beans, herbs, and nuts.
Rosemary Potato Tomato Casserole.
Festive Fruit Punch
Sylvia's Pineapple Cheesecake...So pretty too!
Marie loves a party!
Our annual gift exchange...
Oh to be able to wear shoes like this!!!
A Merry & Blessed Christmas To You!
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