By Laura Braden For those of you that have been living under a rock, Etsy is an online marketplace where anyone can create a “cyber storefront” to sell their goods. Awhile back, we profiled some of the best Sacramento artists and merchants. Since there are hundres of thousands of vendors spread out over 150 countries,...
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By Laura Braden The Big Easy…’Nawlins…the Crescent City…the City that Care Forgot…NOLA. New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, walking on the streets with open containers, voodoo, Hurricane Katrina, and hosting not one but two “Real World” seasons. But explore beyond the touristy hot spots, and you’ll find a romantic city, rich with history and architecture –...
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By Laura Braden UPDATE: Upon hearing that Sacramento has added 2 farmers markets (Oak Park and the Capitol), we’ve updated the article and calendar. Happy eating! I think most Californians take for granted the quality and quantity of the fresh, local produce they have access to. I’ll never forget the first time my friend...
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By Laura Braden First there were skinny jeans and then there were leggings. Welcome the newest kid to the block – the “jegging” (jean+leggings). I for one, am obsessed. Jeggings have been around for awhile, but lately I feel like I’m seeing and hearing about them everywhere. And a lot of friends who didn’t...
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By Laura Braden Drive 4 hours in any direction from Sacramento and you’re going to run into a lot of awesomeness: Tahoe, San Francisco, Carmel, Sonoma, Stinson Beach and Yosemite to name a few. Thus, we’ve decided to add a new feature to the website – “Wanderlust.” Wanderlust is that “cabin fever” feeling you...
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By Laura Braden With the summer dry heat right around the corner (supposed to reach 91 today!), I figured it was the perfect time to give a breakdown of my favorite options for cool treats to beat the heat on the grid! Yogurtagogo Midtown (corner of 19th & L St.) My office used to...
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By Laura Braden Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I go through phases – especially with fashion. Sometimes I try to go all “European chic” with tailored lines and lots of black. Other times I prefer the “hippie/bohemian” look with flowy tops and funky patterns. And other times, I barely make...
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By Laura Braden A few questions… Do you live on the grid? Do you work on the grid? Do you have children? Did you know you can burn approx 280 calories an hour during a light bike ride? If you answered yes to #1 and 2 – and no to #3 and 4 –...
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By Devon Carey Berrier, Ashley Robinson and Laura Braden Caren Templet Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Show – May 6th Laura and I were psyched to attend Caren Templet’s (1801 L Street) fashion show at the historic Elks Tower downtown. With bass bumping and champagne a flowin’ the showcase began—full of pastel colors of sky blue, pale...
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By Chantel Elder My friend Laura is one of the genius ladies behind Girls on the Grid. GOTG is a lifestyle blog in Sacramento that discusses everything from politics to the best night creams for ladies. There are several regular writers on it and a few months back she asked if I would guest...
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