On Thursday, December 1, 2011, Joy Bianchi Co-hosted a most fabulous charity event at famed jewelry store, Alexis Bittar. The holiday event benefitted Bianchi’s charity, Helpers, for those who are developmentally disabled. Cute, cuddly, handmade couture stuffed mice were available for purchase. In addition, from December 1 through December 4, Alexis Bittar donated 25% of sales of his eponymous jewelry collections from the San Francisco Store to benefit Helpers.

On Monday, December 26, HD Buttercup kicks off its Half-Yearly Sale. The entire store –Sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, mattresses, bedding, accessories, and more–will be marked down from 20 – 70% off.

Global Green USA held their 7th annual Gorgeous and Green Gala at San Francisco’s iconic Bentley Reserve on December 6, 2011.

The fabulous gala is thrown each year to support sustainable technologies, fashion, and eco-conscious initiatives. The star-studded event was attended by power-players from the bay area and beyond. Guests included Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and his beautiful wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom; CSI: Miami Star Omar Miller; and multi-platinum recording artist, Michelle Branch.

Available this Friday, December 16, 2011, the “Smuin Christmas Ballet” Aficionado will be an extraordinary holiday occasion. The swank experience starts with overnight accommodations at The St. Regis San Francisco in a Metropolitan Suite. Guests will enjoy St. Regis’s Signature Butler Service, along with holiday Bredele Cookies from Chef Romuald Feger. Guests will then be treated to two backstage passes as well as a private tour provided by Artistic and Executive Director Celia Fushille prior to the December 16th showing of the Smuin Christmas Ballet.

On November 22, 2011, Glenda Bailey, Harper’s Bazaar Editor-in-Chief, attended her book signing of Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits, and greeted guests at the Coach store on San Francisco’s Post Street. The invite-only event was hosted by Tatiana Sorokko, Harper’s Bazaar’s contributing editor, Denise Hale and Ann Getty. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, Coach’s latest fall/winter line of accessories, and most of all, Bailey’s delightful personality. Guests patiently awaited their book signing as Bailey took her time to pleasantly greeted each guest with a smile, offering thoughtful commentary to compliment each signature.

If you missed the unveiling of the Westfield San Francisco’s 3D Light Spectacular on November 25, then not to worry. The Westfield’s iconic dome comes to life each night with its one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular, Illuminique Under the Dome. The amazing 4-minute show will run nightly to December 31, every half hour from 6 – 8:30 p.m., except for Sundays, when the Centre closes at 8 p.m.

The holiday shopping season is officially underway. If you’re on the hunt for a haute one-of-a-kind gift for the man in your life, then look no further. San Francisco-based Ceravelo is an online clothing accessory boutique company specializing in originally designed ascots.

The Ceravelo boutique offers a stunning ascot collection of over 50 designs for every gentleman, for any occasion. Designs range from hip to elegant to classic to modern, and everything in between.

Olive Oil enthusiasts, families, and food-lovers, gear up for this Saturday, December, 3, 2011, when Sonoma Valley will hold its traditional Blessing of the Olives Ceremony. This weekend marks the beginning of the three-month Season of the Olive in Sonoma Valley.

Festivities take place at the the historic Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Guests are invited to enjoy the beautiful ceremony which includes talks by olive oil luminaries, refreshments and live music from Carlos Monlino.

On Thursday, November 10, 2011, Mina + Olya launched their luxury fashion line, Minolya. The ground-breaking new collection features high-fashion, organic, sustainable clothing.

Mina + Olya’s timeless pieces were a hit with an exclusive gathering of San Francisco socialites, esteemed members of the press, and fellow designers. The ready-to-wear collection of women’s separates includes organic coats, suits, blouses, dresses, gowns, skirts, and pants.