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Beep Loves The Winning Pitch

Now that the holiday madness is over, I'm finally able to schedule semi-productive work days, which means catching up on a lot of loose ends and to-do's that are still lingering from 2006.

One such over-due update is a big THANK YOU to my new friends at The Winning Pitch, who wrote the nicest things about Aunt Beep & all the changes going on around here in their super-fabulous blog:

Yes, it's true. As of February, Aunt Beep is getting an overhaul. Like the woman who inspired the site, Aunt Beep is constantly reinventing itself and evolving as need times and desires change. The creative, unpredictable blog we've come to love will be expanding its horizons (and its reader base, I'll venture to bet) in '07.

What (or who) is Aunt Beep? Imagine having your best pal save you the trouble of surfing the web and sorting out life's discoveries - and then telling you her findings so you don't have to discover those answers on your own. It's a bit like the with equal doses of style, design and technology thrown in for good measure...
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I'm so thrilled the savvy professionals like The Winning Pitch are catching on to what we're doing here.  If you haven't been getting our new and improved newsletters, then you've probably missed that Beep has merged with Delight.com, and we're launching a whole new ecommerce experience very very soon.  Go over to Delight.com and sign up for our gorgeous weekly newsletter and see what all the fuss is about.

Beep isn't going anywhere...just getting better, thanks to all of you!

AuntBeep.com is changing!

Hello Beepsters!

After 3 years, we're changing things up a bit and bringing you a whole new Beep. We are currently exploring / expanding / inventing.  And it's gonna be fabulous. Look for a whole new Aunt Beep experience February 1, 2007.

In the meantime, please bookmark our blog and be sure to join our mailing list to receive updates (and prizes!) about our new launch, as well as the infamous Beep In A Week newsletter...a must for your Friday reading pleasure.

Also, be sure to check out Aunt Beep's posts on the ThisNext.com blog - I'll be scouring the web to report all the coolest discoveries in art, design, media, literature, parenting/kids and travel.

If you have any questions about AuntBeep.com represented designers and artists, please feel free to email us at mail[at]auntbeep[dot]com.

Love,
Aunt Beep

Artist Leora Lutz Featured on Apartment Therapy

Once again, Apartment Therapy - one of my all-time favorite blogs (see January 24th '06 gush-post) - has proven it's excellent taste by highlighting Los Angeles artist Leora Lutz' City Silhouette Paintings:

"Leora Lutz knows what's up. She's captured and painted a series of silhouettes showcasing the identifying outlines of the Los Angeles landscape in a spectrum of colours that may or may not sometimes appear in our city's skies. These 5" x 5" painting "began as an experiment in 2003", fueled by the memories of summer nights and the 1980's art scene, resulting in some darn eye pleasing artwork that will provide a glorious view whether the the forecast is for clear skies or not."

We couldn't agree more!

Click here to view her paintings and make your walls happy!

beep Blog is Featured as Top 8 Los Angeles Lifestyle Blogs on About.com

Hello dearies!

The summer has been unexpectedly crazy for Aunt Beep...lots and lots of exciting stuff happening, lots of new babies to welcome into the world, and lots of orders to ship to our lovely customers.

I promise I'll be back with Beep In A Week's real soon - but I know you all are too busy trying to cool off by the pool to sit and the computer, so we'll catch up as soon as it's below 100 degrees - how 'bout that?

One piece of fun news I just had to share however, the beep Blog is featured on mega site About.com as one of the top 8 Los Angeles Social Lifestyle and Celebrity Gossip sites to visit!

How delighted are we to be included in the ranks of such super-bloggers as Defamer, Fishbowl LA, Totally Unauthorized and Curbed LA! (If I ever had two seconds to update my design here on the new typepad site, surely these fabu blogs would be linked on a list...somewhere [cue silent plea for blog designer help])

I'll be back real soon, lovelies.  MUAH!

Aunt Beep Offices are closed through June 19

Hi everyone,

AuntBeep.com HQ has gone on a brief hiatus - our offices will be closed through June 19th.

All orders placed during this time *will* be processed, however no orders will be shipped untill after June 19.

We will be checking emails and phone messages, and updating the blog when we can.

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful summer weather!

Love,
Aunt Beep

Aunt Beep is featured on Apartment Therapy

To say I'm obsessed with Apartment Therapy might sound a little over the top, but in truth, that is exactly what I am. I have been reading this fun, comprehensive, totally stylish home decor blog for quite some time now; so guess how happy I was to see they graciously mentioned AuntBeep.com and our fabulous gallery!

beep Gallery artists Paige Wery, Karyn Millet (also featured in last week's Shopping For Art post on Delight) and Leora Lutz were all mentioned as favorites...so my trust in Apartment Therapy's good taste continues to go unspoiled.

No matter what coast or middle section you live in - be sure to read both their New York and Los Angeles -specific blogs for lots of great tips and cool finds.

As if the home design wasn't enough, they have also added a Kitchen blog which is genius.

Thanks Alec at Apartment Therapy!! Aunt Beep Loves You!!!!

Aunt Beep joins MySpace

I read an article in the NYT yesterday about MySpace (one of many I've been reading recently), and I just figured - Ok, fine. What the heck.

I certainly don't need a date, swinging sex partners or LSD (which was a post I read yesterday...seriously...someone wanted to know where they could find LSD in Los Angeles) but I DO like the idea of sharing Aunt Beep and all my talented Beepsters with the world. And if that world is via MySpace, then count me in. Anyway, there's a school of thought out there that Word of Mouth is actually much more effective than advertising...

I only have two friends right now, and am not totally sure how to get more (oh, I get it now! MySpace is about High School revenge! How cruel.) so please join Aunt Beep in that online wonderland space for friends if you feel so inclined. We'll see where this takes us. At any rate you all can now finally learn Aunt Beep's favorite books and movies. And maybe Rupert Murdoch will buy a handbag.

LA City Beat Says: Eat Your Art Out on 6/29/05

Boy are we excited for our new and improved Artful Supper this Wednesday, and the lovely article written by Dr. Rebecca Epstein in this week's issue of LA City Beat just makes us smile even more: Check it out, and find out just why we're so excited to be back with the beep Gallery Artful Supper! http://www.lacitybeat.com/article.php?id=2258&IssueNum=107.

We hope to see you all there - you will love the new works by Raphael Berry, and the food is delish! Call your Artful Entourage and book a table before they're all gone. Dinner reservations are avail from 7pm-10pm.

Call Berri's Cafe at: 323-852-0642 for reservations.

If you can't make the Supper, swing by between 6pm-7pm for a glass of wine, check out the works & say hello. No reason to miss all the festivities! PLUS Berri's Cafe is open LATE NIGHT until 4am, so swing by after 10:00pm, and I bet 'ya loads of people will still be there.

Also, check out the FAB article in my favorite local publication, The 3rd Street Villager:
http://www.3rdstreetvillager.com/view.php?issues=3&id=21

The ARTFUL SUPPER has Returned!

The ARTFUL SUPPER has returned! Now at Berri's Cafe All Angelenos are cordially invited to the return of beep Gallery's infamous Artful Suppers New, Improved, and Better than ever! Please join us for an Artful evening showcasing Modern Portraitures in Oil by Los Angeles artist: RAPHAEL BERRY

Artful Supper at Berri's Cafe Wednesday, June 29 Preview: 6pm-7pm Dinner with the Artist 7pm-10pm

Call for reservations: 323.852.0642

www.theberris.com

From the avid collector, to the artist, to the casual admirer, beep Gallery's Artful Suppers are open to any and all who love good food, great art, and fabulous people!

learn more...

Berri's Cafe
8412 W. 3rd Street
on the southwest side of 3rd and Orlando

Special Fixed Price Menu: $18
includes tapas, salad, entree & desert
please feel free to bring your own wine; no corkage fee
full bar

All artwork displayed will be for sale.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Raphael Berry was born in Tunisia and raised in Paris by a Sicilian mother and a Tunisian father. He graduated from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he established a successful career as an interior architect and designer before moving to Los Angeles in 1984. While Raphael's career continued to flourish, his creativity expanded into other areas, including restaurants and nightclubs. After twenty years of hard work and a fast paced life, Raphael decided to return to France, where he bought a home in the countryside. It was here, amidst the beauty of the landscapes and the slower paced life of his youth, that he was inspired to paint again. For Raphael, painting is a method of relaxation, an outlet for creativity, as well as a reconnection to his past.

Raphael's artwork is a strong echo of all the cultures he has crossed, from Africa to Europe, Paris to Mexico City and, finally, Los Angeles. In his paintings, one can see the primitive and colorful influences of Mexico, as well as the tribal and exotic figures of Africa. The rhythm of his work comes from the various countries of the sun. Cultures that have won over his heart and greatly affected his paintings. His abstract expressions are full of contrasting colors, primitive lines and personal themes. One can see a mixture of temporalities and hear the warm sounds, melodies and Latino tempos that keep his brushes wildly alive, and his colors radiantly vivid. Raphael has, literally, been influenced by the world around him.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

beep Gallery sponsors Marilyn Monroe VIP Reception

Whew! What a month it's been! We've been adding on some amazing new designers (more on sidepony and one ear dog frog later), and also gearing up for a busy summer with lots of parties and events, including the return of the Artful Supper!

Last Wednesday, beep Gallery was one of the proud sponsors of the homesource / los angeles & Barclay Butera event: An Evening With An Icon, Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe.

The amazingly fabulous party was held at Meson G and featured a preview of 20 selected items from the highly anticipated Marilyn Monroe Estate Auction (hosted by Julien's Auctions) which was held on Saturday. Perrier Jouet Champagne and Pravda Vodka Martinis flowed all evening, and we were thrilled that so many people came out to join us!

homesource / los angeles' publisher, Elizabeth Saab (who just so happens to be one of my best friends!) threw quite a gala evening; Paris Hilton, and her parent's Rick & Kathy Hilton were in attendance, along with an adorable Lindsay Lohan, the bubbly Charlene Tilton, and the ever fabulous Jeanne Carmen - best friend of Marilyn Monroe, and quite a lady!

Saturday's auction was so much fun! The items up for bid were amazing, and it was so exciting to watch the bidding wars on some of Marilyn Monroe's most personal possessions, including her personal address book, which auctioned off at $75,000.000!!!

Many thanks to the auntbeep.com artists and designers who leant their helping hands; the folks at Julien's Auctions are the best around, and everyone at Barclay Butera is just wonderful. Below are some pics taken by homesource's in-house photographer...our very own Jen Ditchik!

cocktails & yummy food by Meson G

Lindsay Lohan arriving

Sarah (aka Mini Beep), Elizabeth Saab, & Aunt Beep

Paris Hilton & Elizabeth Saab

with Lindsay Lohan & Jeanne Carmen

Aunt Beep with good friends Kari & Katie

with Kathy & Paris Hilton

all images were taken by Jen Ditchik and are the sole property of homesource / los angeles

Busy little Beep

Hi Beepsters! I haven't blogged at all lately...I'm working on a fabulous new design for my blog courtesy of the stylish gals at Web Divas, as well as many new changes to AuntBeep.com

I'm loving all the comments in my Who Is Your Favorite Hearthrob? post, and I'd love to hear from more of you...Especially you Blog Explosion Folks...here's a big shout out to a new obsession of blog reading!!

Also, check out beep Gallery's new Virtual Art Gallery, with new works by Leora Lutz and Jen Ditchik created as perfect gifts for Valentine's Day.

More on that later...everyone have a glorious weekend!!

My Mantra for The New Year ~ Love, Beep

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO! What a ride!" -Unknown

Thanks Daily Candy!!

If there's one thing Aunt Beep loves about Los Angeles, its all that sun-shiny love that goes around. Check out our own beep gallery artist Leora Lutz who was featured on Nov. 15th's Daily Candy highlighting her scrumptious City Silhouette Paintings. Talk about LOVE...the response has been amazing, and we've spent all week running around town meeting fabulous new Beep friends and taking orders from all corners (hello new buddies in Singapore, London and Australia!!) Aunt Beep has been drooling over Daily Candy articles since she first stepped foot in LaLa Land. What an honor and pleasure to be featured! If you aren't signed up to receive their Daily emails, you're missing out...free and fabulous info from gals who know how to spot a good thing.

More importantly, have ya checked out Leora's darling 5x5 inch works of art?? Available in colors like Juicy Lemon, Ripe Cherry & Cotton Candy, there is something for everyone. Order an original painting for you or a loved one today...you'll feel the LaLa Love every time you gaze upon it.

DAILY BEEP SPECIAL:
Lime & Leafy Green 5x5 inches; acrylic on canvas
Sale price: $69.50 (reg. $75)
EMAIL US with your order: mail@auntbeep.com (mention the Daily Beep Special!)