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They say it’s the thought that counts.

So what exactly was the brainwork behind the crumply bunch of tie-dyed carnations that arrived on your doorstep last week?

Instead of sending the wrong message with the average mixed-up bouquet, Lily Lodge ...

The Weekend Guide

While you prep yourself for another fab summer of throwing shrimp onto the barbie, don’t forget to take advantage of spring. Savor the moment — provided you can tolerate the pollen count.

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“Works on Paper”
What: The best, ...

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

As a bride-to-be, you have to plan on many things — one of which is being depressingly outnumbered. Mom, Dad, Bro, Sis: All those folks who have driven you nuts through the years are now times-twoed, thanks to the incoming ...

The Weekend Guide

A little astro-inclined birdie mentioned Mercury is retrograde. That means serious decisions are a no-no, and a frivolous weekend is in your future.

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Barnsdall Art Center
What: All the art classes you’ve ever wanted to take, from oil ...

The Pluck Starts Here

The only person who ever called you “sissy” was your sister. You’ve dived from the highest cliffs, cuddled the craziest creatures (exes not included), and demystified the most mysterious meats.

But the thought of someone slathering your face with hot ...

Jam Session

In other places, they talk about the weather.

But when L.A. dwellers want to make nice, they talk traffic. Best routes, unsynchronized lights, rush-hour secrets — everyone has an opinion, a story, a gripe.

Solutions? Much harder to come by. ...

The Weekend Guide

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Billion Dollar Babes
What: Up to 80 percent off goods from more than 60 designers.
Why: Your best bet — until you actually make your first billion.
When: Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Hollywood ...

Peak Performance

No matter where you grew up, learning about the birds and the bees was pretty much the same: It was unexpected, probably involved a book, and necessitated an interaction with your parents that you’d prefer not to revisit.

Such is ...