At the annual Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties LUX retreat, 200+ Luxury Real Estate Specialists gathered at the Ojai Valley Inn for a night of giving back. In honor of their October Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, the night was dedicated to fundraising for Breast Cancer Angels, a nonprofit located in Southern California. The evening concluded […]

Jon Blanchard of BLVD Hospitality infuses old-school charm and bold personality into Santa Monica with his latest project, The Georgian Hotel. His soigné touch, evident throughout the property, results from a curated approach to aspirational living. Blanchard fills us in on what drives his creative mojo.   NIGHTCAP / Tuscan red wines are the way […]

Anita Ko, the woman behind an eponymous fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles, creates contemporary, luxury pieces with a unique twist. Ko has made her mark on the industry with her take on day-to-day ease and red carpet glam, all the while delivering collections as impressive as her jam-packed agenda.   7 AM This is […]

An Asian-inspired abode blends the serenity of the East with the easy living of the West.   Originally constructed in 1961, this 6,000-square-foot dwelling perched on a level half-acre lot on Loma Vista Drive is a far cry from the ranch-style home it used to be when it was occupied by Billy Dee Williams, who […]

How Regent Seven Seas Splendor is exceeding all maritime expectations.   This summer, a lavish getaway was calling my name. With no desire to be running into the ‘who’s who’ in Italy, Greece, and France, I realized that I could visit countries I had never conquered – aboard a vessel that would take me to many […]

Travel and fashion have long been intertwined. Lately, though, luxury brands have further fused the two categories by taking over certain areas of premier resorts – from cabanas and designer-clad paddleboards to suites and revamped pool decor. These collaborations yield gorgeously crafted results and certify that high fashion takeovers are the new hottest accessory at […]

Your Advocate for Homeownership   I just celebrated 35 years in real estate, which was such a meaningful milestone. Real estate is my passion and my calling. I can honestly say I’m just as excited to wake up in the morning and go to work as I was three-and-a-half decades ago when I first started. […]

Lorie Bartron dove into real estate on the advice of a client, resulting in a “Rookie of the Year” award in her first year in business and a newly found passion. Thirty-five years later, Bartron is as dedicated to her business as she is to the team of five that comprises Bartron Real Estate Group. […]

For Central Coast Real Estate Steeped in a rich foundation of over 40 years’ experience, KERRY MORMANN & ASSOCIATES is the gold standard for Ranch and Lifestyle properties along the Central Coast of California. Our team encompasses decades of experience in not only real estate, but the highest level of hospitality, community relations and environmental […]