If you’re like me, you’ve always loved to host parties, whether they be formal dinner parties, casual hangs or “movie and wine” nights. Symptoms of party planning addiction are: Your friends love you but think you’re neurotic. You hate it when guests arrive right on time (that’s when last-minute mascara happens!). You can never ever […]

Recently I was paging through the L.A. Times as I waited for a train. A stranger on the platform unexpectedly asked me, “Do they still do that anymore?” “Do what?” I responded, caught off guard. He pointed at the paper I was holding. “That,” he replied with a laugh. I realized he was calling me […]

After three and a half years as a design student in Tucson, Arizona, I escaped the sweltering heat with my diploma in hand, eager to get started as a professional graphic designer. While I learned a lot inside the classroom, here are a few valuable lessons I have discovered in the real world. Communication and […]

As a food pr firm, we love, well, food. And living in LA, sushi is one great food, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite dishes that can be had here. I am still bemoaning the loss the original Nozawa over the hill on Ventura boulevard in the Valley. A solo operator with […]

Sure, adventure can mean something physical. In the past five years, I’ve learned to ride a motorcycle, parasail, and snowboard – and have taken a San Soo Kung Fu class. Now I’m no expert in any of these areas, but I do enjoy taking on new challenges! Have you noticed – when you try something […]

You can really work up an appetite representing food and beverage clients. Thankfully, Crier’s Beverly Hills office is situated near some really fabulous restaurants. A few we’ve only just recently discovered and added to our lunch rotation. Here are three of our new favorite spots for a quick and delightful lunch in Beverly Hills: L’Amande French […]