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Jennifer Meyer Maguire: Jewelry Designer + Founder, Jennifer Meyer

A Designer Mom with a Life Full of Gems

ELAINE SAYS: Jennifer Meyer Maguire... Hollywood insider, check. Glamourous Friends, yup. Celebrity Husband, Uh huh [for those who've been on extended vacation, she's married to Tobey Maguire]. But we know all that....So let's just move on to her pretty jewelry! Jennifer's eponymous line, JENNIFER MEYER, interprets the "relaxed-luxe" LA lifestyle she knows oh, so well, into a subtle, delicate and increasingly graphic and colorful collection of totally wearable, timeless and fuss-free jewelry. And yes, her pieces are worn all over town by everyone from Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Richie to Katie Holmes. But more importantly, jewelry design is clearly in her blood. In fact, it's a craft she was inspired to pursue by spending days watching her grandmother Edith, design pieces of her own. Some of which she still wears and treasures today. So, who is sitting around Jen's kitchen table collecting inspiration? Well, perhaps her two little ones will follow in her footsteps just the way she followed in Grandma's. But until then, they will simply remain both the inspiration for many of her designs as well as her pals around town. Which brings me to the things this designer mom is doing when she's not creating our next bauble. Jennifer Meyer Maguire reveals her west side footprint with this Mini and Me list full of fun tips to help any mom master this crazy town. So, take a walk in her shoes...I'm certain they're very well selected.

LA THROUGH MY LENS:

Styling the Shorties: Poppy at Brentwood Country Mart VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Poppy 225 25th Street, Santa Monica [Brentwood Country Mart-more locations on website]This is my favorite kid's store at the Brentwood Country Mart. I wish they carried clothes in my size...cutest clothes ever.
Free Birdies: The Park at the Country Mart in Malibu VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Malibu Country Mart 3835 Cross Creek Road, MalibuI grew up playing there and my kids now love it too.
Big Idea for Little People: Scribble Press on Montana VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Scribble Press 1109 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica [Santa Monica-more la and nyc locations on website]My kids love getting creative and this is the perfect place for them to release their artistic impulses.
Babes on Bikes: The Santa Monica Bike Path LOCATION: Pico and Ocean, Santa Monica The bike path in Santa Monica is a great to go alone for a little meditation or with the kids.
A Deli To Die For: Nate 'N Al's, Beverly Hills VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Nate 'N Als of Beverly Hills Delicatessen 414 North Beverly Drive, Beverly HillsStill my favorite breakfast spot in the world.
A Pressing Issue: Pressed Juicery VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Pressed Juicery 13050 San Vicente Blvd, #120, Los Angeles [Brentwood]Whenever I want to feel healthy or need a pick me up this is my go to place. Nutritious and delicious...what is better?
Old School Treat That Never Tires: The Polo Lounge, The Beverly Hills Hotel VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 West Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills [Beverly Hills]I'm old school. Nothing like a Martini at the Polo Lounge. Makes me feel very fancy.
Requisite for Romance: Flowers By Eric Buterbaugh VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los AngelesEric is not only one of my best friends but also true artist. My husband knows whenever he needs to put a smile on my face, just to send me something from Eric. Works every tim
A Vegan Treasure: The Seed Bistro VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: 11917 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles [West Los Angeles]Vegan food never tasted so good. Chef Eric Lechasseur is one of the most amazing chefs in the world. I'm obsessed with his chocolate mousse