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A few highlights from the 2022 L.A. County Fair, which in recent years began in time for Labor Day but this year, after the move to May, is ending on Memorial Day: • Pink’s Hot Dogs is, as you may know, a Hollywood stand dating to 1939 that typically has a very long line. (For all I know some original patrons are still waiting for their order.) I like going to one of the Pink’s stands at the fair, where I can order within moments. I ordered my usual, a chili dog with mustard, onions and sauerkraut. A small buzzer...

Happy Sunday gang! We are still coming down from all the build-up and excitement of the Sewing Weekender. Thank you so much to everyone involved and who virtually attended the event at the weekend. If you were inspired by episode 5 of the Sewing Bee, we have rounded up our pattern picks in a video for you to enjoy. We’ve added an excellent batch of new things to the shop, including new designs from Marilla Walker and Sew Liberated. We’ve also topped up on some of your favourite paper patterns so there is plenty to browse! Kids week saw the lovely...

My Latest Snag: Pink City Prints Dress. I have been eyeing this brand for a long time after a reader recommended it maybe a year ago and — wow. They have such incredible styles right now. You can get a few of them at Tuckernuck with free shipping (and 20% off using code YOUROCK), and the brand’s website has even more available. I ordered this one, which has an Agua Bendita vibe, but rings it at under $200. I will say this brand runs roomy — I am going to add a belt over mine (something like this). I also...

The very best way to experience Royal Deeside is on foot, just as the Queen herself does. There are lots of magisterial walking routes to choose from. This one leads by the extensive grounds of the white granite-façaded Balmoral Castle and on through part of the surrounding 20,200-hectare estate. Made up of farmland, lochs, grouse moors and mountains, the purchase of Balmoral by Queen Victoria helped her shape an image of the royal couple as country gentry rather than remote royalty. Queen Elizabeth II traditionally spends her summers here in this private residence. As a lover of country life, she...

Vendor: Bucketlist Type: matching set Price: 45.00 - 49.00 (6 variants) FIT DETAILS: Jenn is 5’1, 34B, size 3 in denim and wearing a size small in both pieces. Approx. Length: 16". Get that summer flirt on in this fabulous top and skirt! Just grab your favorite wedges and you've got the perfect date night look.  Navy, floral print, cropped, short sleeve crop top featuring puff sleeves and v-neckline with twist front details. Matching mini skirt features smocked waistline and tiered ruffle design.  100% Cotton. Hand wash cold, hang dry. Get The Look: Sunglasses, Necklace, Jacket, Wedges. *All items are sold separately and not...