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A belated (London) Suede appreciation post

LianeNovember 14, 2022

Last Monday, I saw (the London) Suede with Manic Street Preachers at the Warfield for the first time and boy, did they not disappoint. I was a pretty big fan…Continue readingA belated (London) Suede appreciation post

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Tatcha Sweepstakes: Win a year of skincare for two

LianeMay 14, 2022

Well, it’s always worth a try to win! I love this brand, but still hesitant to try the products because I don’t have a regular income at the moment. Enter…Continue readingTatcha Sweepstakes: Win a year of skincare for two

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Los Angeles Rental research tips: We love it!

LianeMarch 13, 2021December 2, 2021

Los Angeles is such a big place, not all of us are lucky to be born there or grow up there. Very often, urban centers like LA hold a key…Continue readingLos Angeles Rental research tips: We love it!

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State of my hair address: Blondes really do have more fun (with their hair!)

LianeFebruary 2, 2021November 23, 2021

A recent history of my hair from black to brown to orange to pink to blonde, featuring Punky Colour, Ion, Wella, and Manic Panic…Continue readingState of my hair address: Blondes really do have more fun (with their hair!)

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New Music Monday: F!onn ‘The Despondent Cycle’ (2017)

LianeJanuary 11, 2021

Happy 2021, readers! This year hasn’t started off any better for me personally but we’re only a couple weeks in… In my attempts to stay more connected to the world…Continue readingNew Music Monday: F!onn ‘The Despondent Cycle’ (2017)

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Happy Holidays #TopNine2020

LianeDecember 14, 2020

I’m not posting on here much and I have a lot to say, but not at liberty to say most of it unfortunately. One thing I can say is my…Continue readingHappy Holidays #TopNine2020

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R.I.P. Kitty Brando (2001-2020), my beloved cat

LianeAugust 23, 2020November 23, 2021

I have a lot on my mind about the gradual yet sudden death of my best friend and fur child Kitty… Even non-cat people have noted what a striking face…Continue readingR.I.P. Kitty Brando (2001-2020), my beloved cat

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Vacation Wrap up: Winchester Mystery House + The Cat House on the Kings

LianeJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020

Vacation for the New Year! My 2019 ended really well with a week and half long road trip to Northern California and Sequoia National Forest. I enjoyed some quality family…Continue readingVacation Wrap up: Winchester Mystery House + The Cat House on the Kings

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Happy (Belated) Festivus: a holiday for the rest of us!

LianeDecember 25, 2019December 26, 2019

Working at a local government agency is surprisingly fun, though occasionally a bureaucratic nightmare. One of my regular duties is posting agendas for Local Service Council meetings – where Public Comments…Continue readingHappy (Belated) Festivus: a holiday for the rest of us!

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Designer Con 2019 in Anaheim is a week away!

LianeNovember 15, 2019November 23, 2021

Designer Con has grown exponentially since it started in 2005, I’ve watched it grow from a 1 day event in Pasadena back in 2012 to a much larger 3 day…Continue readingDesigner Con 2019 in Anaheim is a week away!