Stencil it in

If your in the LA area it would be a great idea to swap your farmer's market plans so that you can craft, create and chill with the whole family at the Splendid Kimmel Kids workshop event this Saturday June 5th from 11am - 2pm. The event will be held at the Splendid boutique on Robertson Blvd. Oh, and there will be gelato from Ciao Bella.... perfect! Make sure to RSVP to splendid@tractenberg.com if you and the gang are headed, space is limited.

You'll also be able to scope out and receive 10% off all day in-store including adorable gear for toddlers and tweens from Splendid!! Check out some of the new arrivals

Art + fun + shopping = Happy Saturday! So go and let us know how it went!

Proof

New proof from the totally awesome Crafting Community weekend retreat for familes hosted by L.A. based installation artist Karen Kimmel. We were lucky to be there, but in case you missed the Kimmel Kids and The Art of Exchange action we have a very special, wait for it,  * gift bag * from the event that we'll be giving away to a lucky reader! Stay tuned for deets.

Crafting Community

The Art of Exchange is a very special offering, above and beyond unique. Hosted by artist Karen Kimmel, it's an inspiring opportunity to share an experience with your family over the course of a two day creative retreat at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club focused on the reuse and repurpose of natural materials in art.

Um, amazing =  great peeps + rad digs + cool artistic ways you get to spend time as a family.  By day, craft treasures from miniature gardens to macramé. By night, poolside barbecues and movies are part of the package deal.

And it is a helluva deal ...

Special package rate of $650* includes:
• 2 days art instruction and supplies
• 2 nights lodging (standard king or double)
• Friday night fireside s’mores
• Saturday movie night and popcorn
• Kimmel Kids tote filled with fabulous goodies

*Upgrades available. Tax and tip is not included.

Reserve by March 30, 2010.
Call 760.325.9900, promo code ART

Karen’s handmade trivets and Kimmel Kids totes and coloring books are also sold exclusively through the Community Shop at Ace Hotel & Swim Club.