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Southbay Magazine's 2017 Holiday Wish List

Posted on November 15 2017

Southbay Magazine's 2017 Holiday Wish List

MB10K Exclusive Coasters

Posted on October 05 2017

We are so excited to be a part of the 40th Celebration of the MB10K Race! We’ve partnered with the committee to recreate graphics from all the races between 1978 and 2017 on our bamboo coasters.

Dads and Grads

Posted on May 29 2017

Great gifts for your Grads and your Dads! Stop in today!

Maria Sharapova + Sugarpova Shopping Party

Posted on December 16 2016

In celebration of her premium candy collection Sugarpova, entrepreneur and tennis icon Maria Sharapova kicked off the holiday shopping season at one of her favorite hometown retailers, Tabula Rasa Essentials, in Manhattan Beach on Sunday, November 27. Fans of Sharapova and her line of sweet treats filled the local gift shop for a special meet-and-greet and autograph session, as well...

Southbay Magazine's 2016 Holiday Wish List

Posted on November 15 2016

Southbay Magazine's 2016 Holiday Wish List

Hello Humankindness

Posted on November 15 2016

Walk With Sally Mentor Maureen McBride and her mentee Izzy are receiving the Friendship Award at White Light White Night in the South Bay.

Southbay Magazine's 2016 Women In Business

Posted on September 01 2016

Maureen McBride, owner of Tabula Rasa Essentials, featured in Southbay Magazine's 2016 Women In Business in a Business Owner Highlight.

Corkcicle Canteens and Tumblers are Back

Posted on February 24 2016

Our Corkcicle Canteens and Tumblers are back with lots of new colors and a brand new size that holds 2 bottles of wine! The Canteens will keep drinks cold for 25 hours and warm for 12. The Tumblers will keep drinks cold for 9+ hours and warm for 3 and even fit in your vehicle’s cup holder!

Entertaining in 2016

Posted on February 19 2016

Entertain your friends and family or bring an amazing hostess gift to a party with all of the fabulous cheeseboards, trays, barware and more at Tabula Rasa!

You've Been Framed!

Posted on December 28 2015

Pick out the perfect frame for your favorite photos! Whether you want something for a table or dresser, or to hang on the wall, we have a wonderful assortment of frames to choose from.

Best Gift for Travelers

Posted on December 02 2015

We have the perfect gifts for the travelers…whether their journeys are for work or pleasure, these are gifts to live by!

Make It Personal

Posted on October 09 2015

A personalized gift shows someone you really care enough to not only take time to select an item the person will love but also add that extra touch with an initial or a special saying. A cheese board is always a nice gift but a monogrammed one will be more cherished and kept in higher regard by the receiver (and less likely to be re-gifted!)