Category: Our Best Advice

GREEN TIPS – Ways To Go Green

Be Water Wise When you turn on the shower, place a container under the showerhead. In the few moments it takes for water to heat up, you can gather enough for the dog’s bowl and the houseplants. We’re on water rationing in California so don’t waste a drop! A leak is not just annoying, it’s…




EVENT PLANNING – Cakes

I love Charm City Cakes. Though they don’t ship them (yet!), I know eventually they’ll cave due to demand, so keep working on them to deliver online orders. Meanwhile, there are other items offered making great gifts, or simply inspiration. See their new book of cakes (my faves are the kiddy ones), which gives a…




EVENT PLANNING – Balloons

Jason Hackenwerth Balloon Art According to recent studies it took radio 38 years to reach 50 million people, TV – 13 years, and remarkably, Facebook reached 100 million in 9 months. But I say everyone loves balloons which first reached us in childhood parties, and carnivals that sparked our imaginations without limits or “following trends”….




NEW YEARS – 2010 resolutions

As we enter a new era (a 21st century challenge), the picture It’s A Wonderful Life comes to me with some nostalgia. Memories of the great actor James Stewart includes his ability to make the average American be presented as a real human being (as opposed to the shallow “15 minutes of fame” pursued today),…




FIREPLACE CARE

This is the time of year where everyone with a fireplace uses it actively. Who can forget Cinderella’s fireplace with all that cleaning? Remember to have a Chimney Sweep check out the one you use, which should be done annually. Tell A Friend Chimney Sweeps inspect and clean out the chimney, make minor repairs, and…




HOLIDAY EVENTS

The year ending is about celebration with compassion for the travail and anguish many have suffered we must not forget. Do not solely celebrate a religious holiday event you identify with. Although we know our holidays are deeply meaningful for billions, broaden your world to include gratitude based on compassion, without a denominational orientation. Our…




BATHROOMS – GIFTS

During the holidays gifts for bathing are enjoyed by everyone. Luxurious French milled soaps have always been my favorite. You can have both luxury and natural, like the marvelous concoctions Gianna Rose Atelier creates, with great designs and lovely packaging that can be given without needing to wrap (money saving and less paper wasteful). You’ll…




JOB INTERVIEWS – Professional Attire

Employers seeking to hire personal assistants don’t generally relay what their criteria for a dress code is, presuming the candidate will have it understood as part of their skills set. We take time to learn details of what our clients really want. A client recently interviewed candidates for a Personal Assistant position (see clients). After…




PET TRAVEL -Airways

We know animals are cherished by our clients who travel with pets to vacation homes, between homes in different states, commuting between coasts or overseas (CONTACT us in Beverly Hills). Often a Personal Assistant (Personal Assistant Jobs), or Estate Manager (Beverly Hills Estate Managers) travels with their pet and pets are stowed in the belly…




AUTOMOBILES – GREEN RACING

MORE ON GREEN AUTOMOBILES. Sexy, fast, fun, green and chocolate! (Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates are for humans, not cars) Yet, see video on the speed racer car at a great website called IMPACT featuring the Formula 3 racer (open ‘click here to explore‘, then ‘quick menu‘, click on ‘racing green‘), with other new terrific research…