Holland Rugs recently held their ribbon cutting at 2343 E. Thompson. Holland Rugs is a family owned and operated local business. Owners Andrew and Wendi Holland have been in the rug business since 2004. Andrew has studied with rug repair and restoration experts to be able to provide expert rug care to Santa Barbara, Ventura, and LA counties.
(805)-630-0302
Photo by Michael Gordon
Seaward Sushi is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays .34 S. Seaward Ave., 805-628-9070, Photo by Michael Gordon
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of 
Lynn’s Consignments are owner Lynn Dralle, publisher-editor Sheldon and Senior Account Executive Breezy Gledhill. The reason she opened on March 1 was because that was her father‘s birthday who has passed away but she will always have a reminder of him each year on that day.
1975 E Main St, Ventura
(805) 628-3289
lynnsconsignments.com
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1500 Palma Dr. #131
805-775-6716
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A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held for Moorhouse Financial Services, Inc., 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 201. Moorhouse Financial Services tailor their full range of wealth management services to wherever you are in life and your goals at each stage. Through a process that is detailed and time-tested, they go to great lengths to provide an holistic approach of custom financial planning, investment management, charitable giving and tax and estate planning strategies specifically for you. Phone 805.684.2245 fax 805.684.2248
A Ventura Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held for the new 24 Hour Fitness located at 3350 Telegraph Road Ventura. (805) 256-6071.
At 24 Hour Fitness, they see their clubs as your ultimate daily retreat, where motivation and camaraderie are simply part of your gym membership.
The cute one on the left is Breeze Publisher Emeritus Staci Brown. From a different WEV class but we had to show Staci.
Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) recently celebrated the accomplishments of 19 women and men who successfully completed WEV’s Ventura County-based Advanced Spanish Self-Employment Training (SSET) course with a graduation ceremony held at Ventura Adult & Continuing Education (VACE) in Ventura.
After 14 weeks of training on topics including finances, marketing and sales, public relations and advertising, legal and insurance issues, record keeping, and how to write a business plan, these graduates completed the course with the necessary tools and support needed to start or expand their businesses.
“We are so proud of the dedication and passion these graduates showed in class” said Leticia Sandoval, WEV Spanish Program Coordinator. “Even though some had to travel or come straight after a long day of work, they committed to doing the work and now have graduated with more confidence and the resources necessary to achieve their dreams. We can’t wait to see how far they can go!”
The graduates range from first-time business owners to those who have turned to WEV to help expand their existing businesses. Graduate businesses and business ideas include blacksmithing, construction, day care providers, produce vendors, folkloric dresses, ice cream shops, personal empowerment coaching, housecleaning, and more.
by Victoria Usher
Shannon and Sharlene Lenardson, the owners of Twin Palms Health and Beauty Boutique, have always been passionate about helping people heal. Having the ability to help people feel better both physically and mentally brings them the greatest joy. Shannon and Sharlene were born and raised in a small town in the San Fernando Valley known as Sunland/Tujunga, in the foothills above Burbank.
They attended California Healing Arts College where they became certified Massage Therapists ten years ago. After becoming certified/licensed, they began working for a day spa and a chiropractor. Their dream was to one day open their own Day Spa. In February 2013, they discovered the perfect location in Downtown Ventura to open their very own Day Spa, at 35 South Oak Street, and they made the move to Ventura, where they now call home.
May 3,2013 was the Grand Opening of Twin Palms Health and Beauty Boutique! This year marks the milestone of their Fifth-Year anniversary! The two of them both love what they do, and they both love everything about the Ventura community.
Over the years they have continued their education and are now licensed Estheticians, (including Skincare & Waxing), Microblading Artists, and Spray Tan Artists. Soon, they will be adding Eyelash Extensions to their services as well. Twin Palms Health and Beauty Boutique is open by appointment only Tuesday – Friday 12:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 2:00pm. Visit their website: Twinpalmshealthandbeauty.com. Call: 805-643-0100, or Email: [email protected].
Carolyn adds her special touches of natural ingredients.
by Mira Reverente
Not all soaps are made the same. There are some that are good for you and some that may do more harm than good. Soap entrepreneur and cancer survivor Carolyn Aranda can attest to this.
Lather is the best medicine
Since being diagnosed with stage 1 uterine cancer about 30 years ago, Aranda has been particular about what she puts in her body. “I do a lot of research on scents and chemicals like parabens and sulfates. They are typically found in cosmetics, shaving and hair care products, which are absorbed by the skin,” says the Camarillo resident and mother of two grown children.
She started experimenting and making her own soaps and laundry detergents three years ago. In the process, she learned about the three ways to make soap, settling on the melt and pour method which involves melting the soap base glycerin and pouring into molds or containers. She says, “It’s the simplest and least toxic way to make soap.”
Aranda adds her special touches of natural ingredients such as goat’s milk which is great for lathering. Sometimes, she’ll add olive oil or use it separately. To add natural color, she uses blueberry or turmeric. For packaging, she also tries to use as little plastic as possible.
Sudsational and soaptastic
For the holidays, Aranda has a few holiday-themed designs up her sleeves. Think gingerbread men, snowmen, snowflakes, snow crystals and Christmas trees.
In the past, she has churned out stars for the 4th of July, pumpkins for the beginning of fall, some Halloween designs and seashells for the summer. “Others just have regular bar soaps, but I can jazz up the soaps with various interesting designs and even two-toned ones,” she says of her unique sudsational and soaptastic products.
Prices range from $5 a piece to $4 for three or more soaps. Small soaps retail for $2. Custom orders are encouraged although there is a wide variety of designs and scent combinations like lavender, lemongrass and peppermint to choose from. There are no minimums.
Raising the bar
Variety is the spice of life, and soaps apparently. Aranda is currently concocting more soap varieties and promoting gift baskets for the holidays. Think corporate and party giveaways. She’ll help you come up with a theme and put together gift baskets to match your idea, drawing upon her years in corporate America.
She also looks up to her husband for his business acumen. “He inspired me to break away from the 9 to 5 grind, pursue my interests and set up my own business,” she says.
She’s also dabbling with the idea of widening her reach and shipping internationally. Also, adding more adult themes for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Look for her at a farmer’s market or bazaar near you soon. Soap is the limit for this solo entrepreneur!
For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/Carolyns-Natural-Organic-Handmade-Soap or call 747.231.SOAP (7627) or email [email protected].
A Chamber ribbon cutting was held for the Law Office of Crista Hermance – Estate Planning Mom. Crista provides every level of estate planning.
(805) 518-9633, 1500 Palma Dr. 2nd floor, Ventura
