I’ve been carrying around this secret and literally walking around in a dream state since I found out the shop won this award, it was the day before the Atown block party that we received the call and I don’t even know how I made it through that event, I was stunned, delighted and happy beyond […]

With the construction taking place on El Camino, I wanted to encourage you all to still get out and support local even if it requires patience and creativity to find parking. I am verrrrrrrry excited about the changes coming to the downtown, it will be safer and more beautiful to walk around, but I know […]

You are invited! What’s a trunk show, you ask? I will have my Krewe representative here with all the frames from the company, their trunks they travel with, basically. You can try them all on then we will order your selection, direct from the company, just for you. Appointments available from 1-4pm, you can schedule […]

“Drums please! Summer, summer, summertime” Had to quote one of my favorite songs to blast with the windows down and the sun roof open! Summertime by Will Smith…annnnnnd, I’m probably aging myself. Oh well, worth it. With the summer sun blazing through after months of rain, I thought I’d share some tips for what to […]

Optical trade shows are held yearly in many places – Las Vegas, New York, Milan and Paris are the most well known. I was able to go to the Milan show in 2022 and it was mind-blowing, 8 full convention centers full of everything related to eye care. I loved the experience and really wanted […]

I’ve enjoyed connecting with Cindy Hattersley and was honored to have a conversation regarding how to find eyewear that flatters for women over 50. Cindy runs a very popular blog and helps women feel good about themself and find styles that showcase our personalities as we age. This is something that comes up in the […]

50 homemade Macarons devoured, 6 bottles of champagne sparkled, 12 balloons found homes with happy kiddos, with one lost to the sky with tears, thankfully an extra was procured. A multitude of familiar loved faces with amazing frames walked in the door. A plethora of hugs. 25 frames selected. 9 hours full of busy activity […]

Holy wow, it’s been a crazy amazing few months, mainly – just crazy! I’ve been trying to write this email for a while and it’s just been too busy! So here I am on a humid Saturday afternoon reaching out to say hi, thank you, and so grateful for this amazing life you’ve helped me […]

Hi! I try really hard to stay positive but I’ve been pondering this since my husband was injured in November, he cut his finger badly working on our house. We had a trip to the ER, and concurrently, 2 surgeries and LOTS of doctor’s visits. Thankfully he’s doing better and we’re VERY grateful to his […]

Well, November was kinda sucky with Covid finally catching up to me and my husband almost cutting his finger off while working on our bathroom remodel. Moving on to December already please! Excited to announce our next Art & Wine collaboration, hosted by Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, 12/2/22 from 5-8:30. Tickets for the event can […]