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On the Home Front - Beatrice Valenzuela

Norma Newton

Photo Credit: Mother Mag

Photo Credit: Mother Mag

   In anticipation of Mother’s Day and the Echo Park Craft Fair (both happening this week!) we are sharing a few of our favorite photos from Beatrice Valenzuela’s home.  The radiant Valenzuela is a clothing designer, mommy of two, and one of the EPCF co-founders.  Enjoy!

Photo Credit: The Local Rose

Photo Credit: The Local Rose

Photo Credit: Apartment Therapy

Photo Credit: Apartment Therapy

Photo Credit: Mother Mag

Photo Credit: Mother Mag

Photo Credit: Apartment Therapy

Photo Credit: Apartment Therapy

Fighting Food Waste - Imperfect Produce

Norma Newton

A recently delivered box of produce from Imperfect Produce.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

A recently delivered box of produce from Imperfect Produce.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

   Guilty of not buying completely edible produce because it does not look a certain way?  Turns out, you are not alone - we do it too!  Each year tons (think billions) of great tasting produce goes to landfills in part because stores will not sell cosmetically challenged fruits and vegetables.  Fortunately, the Emeryville based company, Imperfect Produce, seeks to change this reality.

   Imperfect works directly with growers to sell their oversupply and odd looking produce. These fruits and vegetables taste the same and have all the nutrients as their grocery store counterparts, but sometimes look a little different.  The seasonal produce is sold at 30-50% below store prices and each order is fully customizable before it arrives on your doorstep.  Delivery is currently available in certain parts of California, although founders Ben Simon and Ben Chasler plan to expand across the country.

   Who knew reducing food waste, supporting local farmers and being thrifty could be so easy?  Something tells us we’ll never be able to look at store produce in the same way.   

Fava beans deemed imperfect due to some external scars.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

Fava beans deemed imperfect due to some external scars.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

A sampling of the most imperfect looking produce in our box.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

A sampling of the most imperfect looking produce in our box.  (Photo Credit: Hermosa Journal)

The Zendaya Show - Met Gala 2017

Norma Newton

Credit: Pop Sugar

Credit: Pop Sugar

   We are crazy about Zandaya’s look for the 2017 Met Gala.  From the print on her Dolce & Gabbana gown, to her makeup, to her gorgeous hair - simply epic.  On our next night out we’ll be channeling Zendaya’s go big or go home moment.

Shake, Rattle & Roll - Knotwork LA Rattles

Norma Newton

Credit: Knotwork LA

Credit: Knotwork LA

   Searching for a heirloom quality gift for that special little person in your life?  Look no further than the rattles by Knotwork LA.  These mini works of art are lovingly handmade in Los Angeles by Linda Hsiao and Kagan Taylor.  Little ones will surely enjoy these rattles, and when they have outgrown them, we recommend saving them for the next generation.  Rattle on!

Credit: Knotwork LA

Credit: Knotwork LA

Makers Galore - Echo Park Craft Fair

Norma Newton

Credit: Nancy Neil 

Credit: Nancy Neil 

   Mark your calendars!  The spring installation of the famous Echo Park Craft Fair will be taking place May 13-14th at the Mack Sennett Studios in Silverlake, California.  Started by the talented Rachel Craven and Beatrice Valenzuela, the two day fair showcases expertly curated makers.  With creations from ceramics to food (and, almost everything else in between), you'll definitely want to attend this exciting event.