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New Baby/Toddler Hats

Crazy Cute article in the Monterey County Weekly

A special thanks to Mary Duan, the editor at the Weekly. She made it happen and was an angel in disguise. Christy the reporter interviewed me for over 2 hours and walked away with plenty of material.  I was on one that day. The article on LaLa Originals was wonderful, however out of all the pictures they took this is not the one I would have chosen. 
The number of hits on my website doubled in two days after the article came out and even with the terrible picture people recognized me on the street and stated they had seen the article.  Yay!!!
Hope there is more to come.

Go Red for Women Event, May 7, 2011 @Spanish Bay Resort in Pebble Beach, CA

Article in the Monterey County Weekly 5-5-11 on LaLa Originals

The article is out!!!!

They took some creative license and not everything is accurate, but it's publicity which is very exciting. It states that I call myself the "Queen of Weird" which I don't remember saying but I guess I kind of am.  LOL!!! 

I could go through it and pick but I won't just very grateful. 

Enjoy!!

Well Hello Blog..It's been awhile

Yes, it's been awhile since we last spoke, but here's the down & dirty of Life in the LaLa Lane.  We left off with my chat w/Stella and from that a variety of things came about.  Stella told me about the March 31 Appel and Frank event in San Francisco. I made the phone call, paid my entry fee, asked Cindy Vandenberg to help me w/the event, and off we went.  It was the first beautiful day Northern California had had all winter (high 70's to mid 80's) Picture perfect for San Francisco.  We had a lovely drive up, windows down, sun in our faces, and wind in our hair. Made the trip in record time, ate at the deli on Maiden Lane(Yummy!!) & then off to The Regency Center...Lots of excitement in the air..We set up LaLa Originals designated space and waited for the doors of success to swing open.  The line outside was increasing with the ticking of the clock. They came in enthusiasm but no money.  LaLa was very well received that evening and some purchases were made, however none of the vendors were successful that night. It was however a great experience, opportunity to network and learning lesson as to what type of venues LaLa Originals wants to participate in.  This event was then followed by the "Sassy City Chicks" event a week later in SF, but in the Marina.  Another beautiful day!!!  Jennifer Balesteri aka Jenny Jen came with me this time as my assistant and thank God she did. The energy was different for the Sassy City Chicks show.  Music blasting, vendors setting up, crowds gathering, lightness in the air.  LaLa Originals booth was in the back but was located next to the Bar, so actually it was a great location.  The booth directly next to me was April Reno Jewelry (www.aprilreno.com) Her jewelry collection and designs are amazing.  We will definitely be hearing and seeing more of April in the future. She and her husband were a delightful couple and we became fast friends during the event.  I considered this event a success as I broke even and again it was another opportunity to network and market LaLa Originals.
Fast forward to NOW....Several first for LaLa Originals this week..Released Baby LaLa this week.  Hats, Flower Pendants, and Headbands...Also, sold one the same week..An article in the Monterey County Weekly will be coming out on Thursday and LaLa's first local event will be held at Spanish Bay Resort in Pebble Beach on May 7.  The event is "Go Red for Women" American Heart Association.  I attended this event as patron but will be a vendor this year.  It's such a great cause. 
Designing and more designing the next few week.  LaLa Originals will be the lone Vendor at the "Impower Women" luncheon @ Corral di Tierra Country Club on May 19.  Sharon Gish will be the keynote speaker for the event.  Another great cause(see attached flyer). Then I'm hitting the road for a marketing junket.  Stay tuned!!