Responsible Rabbitry
Thinking of getting one of those adorable baby bunnies from a pet store this Easter? Marcy Schaaf, aka the rabbit whisperer of Saveabunny.org, would like you to think again. According to the ASPCA, rabbits are the third most frequently euthanized animal in the country, and this is the time of year many of us are seduced into the why-not-bring-home-a-bunny mind-set. What people don’t realize about these pocket-size bundles-o’-fluff is they don’t use a litter box, their personalities are not yet formed and they have not gone through their one-year adolescence, during which, according to Schaaf, they can be just as rebellious and opinionated as a human teen. Since the life span of a healthy, well-cared-for, spayed or neutered bunny can be up to 13 years, she suggests finding one that is likely to be compatible with your family by adopting through her program. “It’s an easy process,” she says. “First fill out an online application, and then speak with one of our dedicated volunteers, who will work to match the personality of the bunny to the potential adoptee and foster the bunny for a while to see if it’s a fit.” Save a Bunny assists Northern California shelters with rescue efforts leading to the successful adoption of more than 300 domestic rabbits per year. saveabunny.org
Decoding the Closet
Sausalito’s Jennifer Held-Axcell is turning novice fashionistas into full-fledged trendsetters with her new styling and image consulting service. We know the Bay Area has plenty of personal shoppers, but Jennifer’s secret weapon is the denim-buying guide. Find out what makes a great pair of jeans, what mistakes to avoid when buying them and how to find the perfect pair with her services. beyondblack.biz
Conversation Starter
Sue Glader’s children’s book Nowhere Hair, which explains to kids how to deal with a loved one’s cancer, has been getting national attention. The breast cancer survivor and Marin resident wrote the book to be a conversation starter between kids and adults, because, as she says, “the words are hard to find when you are in the midst of it all.” You can pick up a copy of the book at the Depot in Mill Valley and Book Passage in Corte Madera. nowherehair.com
Style Quotient
Well-coiffed Marinites already have Christopher Salon on their speed dial, and now the celebrity hair stylist has added makeup artist Yvette Beebe to the team. Beebe, the founder of YB cosmetics, has more than 20 years of experience and is available for personal makeup lessons, lash and brow tints or just getting clients ready for a night on the town. christopher-salon.com
Grant Avenue News There are big changes in downtown Novato. Duarteau boutique relocated to the former New Shoes for Kids site, and after succeeding in Sausalito, Georgiou boutique has set up digs here. For foodies, Novato now has Batika India Bistro in the former Portelli Rossi space, while Anokha Indian restaurant is receiving rave reviews.
Stress Reliever to the Rescue Ever wish you had a personal stress coach on hand for when times get tough? Now you do. Marin’s Dr. Steve Orma is attempting to fill the void with his new e-mail service StressBytes. Having a bad week? Just send him an e-mail, and the clinical psychologist will respond within 24 hours with individual guidance on your challenges. Costs range from $15 (StressByte Mini) to $35 (StressByte Medium). Work-life balance, anger management and relationship problems begone. drorma.com
