Pinkies is thrilled to be a member of Couture Weddings of the Bay Area, a group of hand-selected members representing each aspect of the wedding planning process. We are excited to step out into the world on Tuesday, May 11!  Come meet the hippest and hottest wedding professionals on the San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Scene.

Couture Weddings has you covered for all of your wedding needs–lavish pre-wedding manis and pedis, custom invitations, exquisite floral disigns, extravagant cakes, and more. Couples can opt to work with just one talented Couture Weddings professionals or feel confident collaborating with several members. We want to bring your wedding vision to life! For a complete list of our members, please visit our website.

Pinkies invites engaged couples to join us for our launch party at the chic Otis Lounge in San Francisco (25 Maiden Lane). Drop in between 6-8pm for a cocktail and mix and mingle with all of Couture Wedding’s professionals. Please RSVP  at coutureweddings.pingg.com/rsvp. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook!

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Macy’s in San Francisco’s bustling Union Square  invited Pinkies Nail Salons to their exclusive launching of the b.tempt’d bra line from Wacoal on Friday, April 10. Two of our fabulous nail technicians from Pinkies Potrero Hill performed complementary mini manicures to each customer who tried on a b.tempt’d bra. Customers who purchased an item from the b.temp’d line received a Pinkies gift card.

b.tempt’d is a new collection of bras and underwear from Wacoal with a young and hip spirit. There are so many colors and patterns to choose from–all fun and flirty.

Shoppers (and Pinkies staff) enjoyed tasty cookies and beverages while listening to a live DJ. We were able to meet so many new people while we gave our Mini Manicures. Pinkies loves getting out into the community and working with new and exciting companies and organizations. The event was a huge success, and we can’t work with our new friends at Macy’s again!

On October 28, 2009, H2H and H2H 4 Teens hosted a special event at Pinkies Nail Salon in Los Altos–Girls Night Out: Manicures, Pedicures, and Breast Cancer Awareness. Women recieved services while a series of speakers discussed women’s health issues.

Hope to Health (H2H) and Hope to Health Teens (H2H) are two volunteer and philanthropic groups of the El Camino Hospital Foundation. They strive to bring women and teen health issues to light in the community as well as raise money for such services as health care for low-income women and care packets for women breast cancer patients.

On October 28, 50 women gathered at Pinkies Los Altos to learn about their health and get pampered. The program included a presentation on breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and therapetuic advances, a presentation on healthy eating tips, and a presentation on flu shots and the H1N1 virus. Dr. Vandana Sharma, Dr. Amanda Cooley, and Dr. Daniel Shim offered their expert knowledge and answered all questions.

Participants found the event not only fun, but educational and useful for their lives.

With so many things going on in the Bay Area, it can be hard to keep track! We’ve put together a list of some interesting events happening to keep this weekend fun. Of course, don’t forget to treat yourself at Pinkies and check out special Holiday Packages!

Opening of Newly Renovated Chanel Boutique

Discover the 2009/10 Cruise Collection Exclusives, Precious Jewels and Limited Edition J12 Jewelry Watches, and a complimentary makeup session with beauty experts! 

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm

Where: Chanel, 156 Geary St, SF, CA

Allison Hoover Bartlett Speaks at Rakestraw Books in Danville

Hoovers,’ The Man Who Loved Books Too Much, exposes the profound role books play in all of our lives, the reverence in which these everyday objects are still held, and the craving that makes some people willing to stop at nothing to possess the books they love.

When: Friday, 7pm

Where: 522 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526

Thread San Francisco Fashion Show and Sale

Buy direct from San Francisco’s 100 top independent fashion designers and artists. Thread SF features limited-edition, exclusive, hard-to-find clothing, jewelry, street wear, accessories, bags, vintage items, original art, and more.
Enjoy special offers up to 80 percent off in every booth and drink specials in a variety of bars and lounges throughout the event. ($10 at the door, $8 in advance)

When: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm

Where: Fort Mason Festival Pavillion, San Francisco, CA

New Moon, the sequal to Twilight the Movie Opens in Theatres Midnight on Friday!

How could we leave out this must-see?

When: Friday

Where: A theatre near you!

We had the pleasure of meeting Logan & Noah Miller at their book signing event at Rakestraw Books in Danville. 

 The brothers talked about their new book, Either You’re In or You’re In the Way:Two Brothers, Twelve Months, and One Filmmaking Hell-ride to Keep a Promise to Their Father. The inspiring, hilarious, implausible, and touching story of twin brothers accomplishing the impossible — making a feature film (with a cast and crew with 11 Academy Awards and 26 nominations) with no experience, no money and no contacts — and in so doing, creating a better life for themselves.

 When identical twin brothers Logan and Noah Miller’s homeless father died alone in a jail cell, they vowed, come hell or high water, their film, Touching Home, would be made as a dedication to their love for him. Either You’re in or You’re in the Way is the amazing story of how — without a dime to their names nor a single meaningful contact in Hollywood — they managed to write, produce, direct, and act in a feature film alongside four-time Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris and fellow nominees Brad Dourif and Robert Forster.

 We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Noah & Logan reading from their book. Much of their life experience growing up is shocking to read. They finish and start each other’s sentences, share everything, and each put the other first. It was not only entertaining but very moving to witness their indescribably tight bond.

 The Miller brothers’ movie, Touching Home, will likely be released next spring and is sure to be a hit. To learn more about the Miller brothers and their unique filmmaking journey, click here.

Five Architectural Jewels on CSL s 2009 Home Tour Tour Dates ~ April 24 & 25

On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, the Children s Support League of the East Bay will host its 21st annual Heart of the Home Tour. Tour proceeds  benefit non-profit charities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties specializing in programs for at-risk children and their families.

There are six chimneys visible atop the storybook roof of one of the two central Piedmont homes on tour. Situated on a gated park-like corner lot with majestic mature trees, this 10,000 square foot English Revival mansion with Tudor influences was designed by Albert Farr in 1908. The architectural detailing in the remodeled area of the home seamlessly integrates with the original period detailing in the neighboring entrance hall and dining room. Throughout the main level of the home, exquisite antiques, custom-made furniture and window treatments, and precious area rugs have been sensitively selected and arranged by a renowned interior designer for the homeowners  comfort and enjoyment.

The second home in central Piedmont is screened from the street by a towering copse of magnificent redwood trees, so it s a surprise to discover the homeowners enjoy a splendid  downtown San Francisco skyline view through the French doors in their light-filled living room. It features an expanded new kitchen, breakfast area, family room, wet bar, full bath and powder room on the main level as well as a potting room, wine cellar and three-car garage on the lower level. The stunning two-year renovation expertly blends with the ornate period architectural detailing and sculpted arches in the original rooms of this 1920 s Tudor home, which was designed by the reputed architect Lewis Upton and solidly constructed by Axel Cederborg, a distinguished builder and contractor.

This year s tour also boasts a pristine 1926 Mediterranean home designed by William Schirmer. The present homeowners spent more than two years looking for an authentically detailed historic home in the Oakland hills before discovering this genuine period home which passed to them from the original owners  daughters who lived in this same home all their lives with original furnishings still intact.  The new owners have carefully preserved the home s rich architectural character and charm while artfully updating the kitchen and surrounding hillside landscape. The house has been conferred Level Seven Protected Status; nothing on the exterior of the home can be altered or changed without special approval from the Oakland Planning Commission.

Directly across the street from this tour home lays another home on CSL s 2009 tour. Sadly, the original Albert Farr French Normandy home on this site built in 1928 was lost in the Oakland Hills fire of 1991. But the exciting and amazing news is that the beautiful brand new  Castle  on this site completed in 2002 is an exact replica of the 1928 home. It maintains the original floorplans on the same footprint. Period details were captured from historic interior photos. A plaque on the front of the landmark home commemorates the original homeowners, the Allens, who were among the first affluent Afro-American couples to locate in the Oakland Hills. A few years ago, a renowned local architect purchased the home from the Allens  heirs and smartly reconfigured a maid s room and bath into a handsome family room, which is open to the kitchen. The current owners have further enhanced the light-filled cheerful home; the interior color palette and d cor draw the eye to the stellar panoramic Bay views.

The fifth home on the CSL 2009 tour was also built by Axel Cederborg in 1926.  Situated on the crest of a hill, this magnificent gated 7,000 plus square foot timber-framed Tudor estate offers Bay views that stretch from the San Mateo Bridge to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from its three-story windows. The current homeowners have just completed a six-year, labor-of-love transformation of the home s interior and one-acre property. A new addition to the existing structure houses a gourmet island kitchen, breakfast room and butler s pantry on the main level, a son s bedroom with loft playroom on the second level, and a spacious bonus room/guest area on the third level. Every surface of the original interior has been scrupulously reappointed. The estate makeover also features a new 1,000 square foot guest cottage, an outdoor kitchen with wood-burning pizza oven, and outdoor fireplace.  The newly landscaped grounds, irrigated by reclaimed water, also include an infinity edge pool which spills over a bronze fountain to a lap pool below it. The lower pool is surrounded by a sun-drenched limestone terrace overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Tickets for CSL s 21st Annual Heart of the Home Tour are available at $40 each ($50 with lunch) in advance. Tickets are available on the days of the tour at the Piedmont Community Center, 711 Highland Avenue, Piedmont 94611 for $45 each ($58 with lunch). For more information, contact CSL at 510-338-4521. CSL is a 501(c)(3) corporation  Tax ID 94-3034708.