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Mom Holiday

Like mother, like daughter? HARDLY. Ask anyone who knows us well - and, while they'll say they love us, they'll also say that you'll never meet a more different mother and daughter. She's like a dry-witted, super-smart, introverted and independent Diane Keaton. I'm like, ummm...well, comment below on who I remind you of because I can't think of it right now. But, needless to say, I am NOT those things that she is. As an accountant and accounting professor, she likes the things she can see. Things that can be proven. Evidence. Numbers. Facts. I hold my faith in the unseen. The inexplicable. The lights that I see that mean something else is out there. Stars in the skies. Stars in my eyes. And, all of that. Yep. We're different. But, last night on Rodeo Drive, our differences melted away as we celebrated the joys of the holiday season. We began with a photo session at Two Rodeo Driveand then headed over to St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery - Napa Valley for a wine tasting. Next, as fellow music lovers, we listened to the melodies of Mpact Music and then ended our Beverly Hills #BOLDholidays evening with a burger and vino at @ThePeninsulaBH where my mom was hit on by a man. And, she didn't even notice. In this one way, we are the same. We are oblivious to the flirting of men.😂 Tonight, I'm headed back to @rodeodrive to boogie the night away with DJ @jennyalbright and celebrate the lights of this city I love one more time. And, while I dance, Mom will be quietly sitting, shaking her head, laughing, marveling at how she got a child who couldn't be more different from her. A girl whose glass is always half-full. Who has never met a stranger. Who sometimes is much "too much" with the joy factor. And, then she'll shake her head once more...and smile...and, remember: She PRAYED for this child. For the curly brunette with brown eyes and BIG personality. And, maybe she'll never understand her but she'll always know that - much like Christmas gifts - wishes and prayers come in unexpected packaging. And, you'd better be ready for whatever is inside - because unlike Christmas gifts, fulfilled wishes and prayers? Well, my honeys, they can't be returned. — with Clarice McCoy at Rodeo Drive.

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Be right where you are

In Christmas cards - as in social media - we can all have the luxury of looking "perfect." Seamless. Perfectly put together with every hair in place, every word uttered at the exact right moment...every photo edited and accompanied by the perfect caption for the perfect social media impression.

But in real life, things happen. We trip. We fall. (See the next video for proof of that in my life 🙈🙈) We cry. We anger. We feel sensitive. We feel raw. We are misunderstood. We miscommunicate. We don't respond in the manner we would like to. We make decisions that aren't the best ones for us in the long run. We don't heed the warnings. We don't listen to our instincts. And, we are consistent only in that we are perfectly imperfect.

As this is the last weekend of #BOLDholidays in Beverly Hills, California this weekend, I want to personally invite you to come join me in a close-to-perfect winter wonderland where we get to forget all of the falls of 2017, and listen to the melodic harmonies of M-PACT Music Group (tonight!!) and dance our cares away to Jenny Albright (tomorrow!!), solely living in the moment of now.

While it's easy to focus on what did or didn't go right this past year, and jump ahead to what our resolutions should be in the new year, there is a magic in the moment of right now just waiting for us to enjoy it in all of its klutzy, perfectly imperfect wonder.

So, tonight, you'll find Mom and I on Rodeo Drive, strolling on the street, listening to Christmas tunes, shopping in the stores, enjoying a sweet snack, and checking out the brilliant holiday lights - and, rounding out the night with a little light dinner at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

My only goal for the upcoming holidays this year? To live in the moment, unwind, relax, recharge and restore. That...and, to forgive myself and others, and feel gratitude that I get to be the oh-so-perfectly imperfect best version of myself at any given time.

I invite you to do the same. It will not only free you but it will bring you more joy than you could ever ask Santa for.

#BOLDholidays #OnlyOnRodeo

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Not to Miss

A few weeks ago, my dear friend, source of inspiration, and everyone's favorite city leader and champion - Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse - and I stopped by KTLA 5 Morning News to share the magic of #BOLDholidays as well as a few of my favorite curated BOLD Beverly Hills holiday gift offerings. (see link below for whole segment) The epicenter of approachable luxury, Beverly Hills has a slew of both budget-friendly and decadently lavish gift ideas from GEARYS Beverly Hillsincluding the ultimate wine glasses from Baccarat & whimsical Kim Seybert emoji coasters for social media queens like myself, as well as alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet festive holiday ensembles, Laduréemacarons, OnlyRoses' novel approach to roses and so much more. And, this weekend is THE weekend to be in Beverly Hills, California to start checking your list before you have to check it twice!🙌🏻 Why? Because it's going to be a PARTY! I mean it's my birthday weekend AND the first weekend of December! 🎂🎂🎂 And, what's more fun than a party with shopping and dancing on Rodeo Drive ?! Here's what you won't want to miss: The LED Fairies will be performing on Friday, December 1st so come get your shine on.✨ Celebrity DJ Balthazar Getty will be spinning on Saturday, December 2nd, and Fashion Santa himself - Paul Mason - will be there both Friday and Saturday night...so come take a selfie with Santa! This birthday girl can't wait to wish on all the candles on all the cakes as I twirl under the twinkling lights of @baccarat @RodeoDrive & @CityBH. 🎂✨🌟🦄 It's gonna be the most magical weekend yet - I can just FEEL it!!🙌🏻 Here's the link to the segment for the full scoop: https://youtu.be/iW6ZlVqGtLk #BOLDholidays #OnlyOnRodeo

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Hosting and Toasting

Y'all. I just don't know where to start. I've had 2 hours of sleep and I wouldn't have it any other way. In the past 24 hours, I've helped light up the city of Beverly Hills, California for the holiday season, hosted & toasted with Baccarat at GEARYS Beverly Hills, danced with Robin Thicke (well...in FRONT of @RobinThicke), laughed at Vanessa Lachey's jokes, shot a KTLA5 television segment with the mayor, been illustrated and delighted by the talented Nick Verreos and the FIDMsketch artists tonight, and kicked off the holiday season with some of my dearest friends.

And, it's all because of this woman right here - Lili Bosse - and her brilliant vision for a BOLDER, brighter Beverly Hills.

Thank you to everyone - all 10,000 of you - who showed up on Thursday night to see history take place. And, thank you especially to my friends, followers, readers and podcast listeners who came out in spades to celebrate and support.

But, the #BHboldHoliday celebration doesn't stop there. We've got a whole month of this in store.🙌🏻

Speaking of which, come on down to @RodeoDrive tomorrow night at 5 pm to boogie with me to DJ Isaac Likes. I'll save a hot cocoa for you, ok?☕️

*For all of the fun, be sure to stroll through all of the pics over on tonight's Instagram post and check out all of the super-fun instastories...

📷: @ScottClark #OnlyOnRodeo #BOLDholidays #RodeoDrive

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Holiday Lighting Celebration!

Here we go again, Beverly Hills. If you thought our month-long BOLD celebration in August was a party, just wait til you see what Beverly Hills, California & Mayor Lili Bosse have in store for us for the holidays! JOIN ME on Rodeo Drive, this Thursday, November 16th for the big Lighting Celebration as we kick off the holiday season in epic style. I'll be swinging from the chandeliers - I mean, LITERALLY - as Baccarat has lined Rodeo Drive with the most gorgeous, sparkly crystal chandeliers to shine some light on the festive holiday season. This night is open to ALL, so come dance the night away with me as Robin Thicke performs with his band LIVE, and the gorgeous Vanessa Lacheyhosts. It's gonna be such a fun night - starting at 5pm on Rodeo - with food trucks, roaming performers, DJBalt Getty, and instagrammable moments all over! I simply cannot wait to officially kick off#BOLDHOLIDAYS with Mayor Bosse @CityBH & @RodeoDrive!!! See you there... #onlyonrodeo #DawnsBHstory 📷: @katieedwardsphoto — with Cara Kleinhaut,Clarice McCoy and Lili Bosse in Beverly Hills, California.