SPRING FORWARD

Celebrate California’s bounty with these seasonal events.   ALL ABOUT LOVE Be sure to check out All About Love, the first major international tour of the art of Mickalene Thomas, who is known for complex works using rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel. With mixed-media paintings and collages, installations and photography, Thomas showcases a contemporary vision of […]

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A PINK MOMENT

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 […]

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ICON INCUBATOR

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 […]

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THE GLITZ GURU

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 […]

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CELLULAR SENSATION

When Anu Thubagere received a Leukemia diagnosis at 27 years old, she channeled her energy into creativity instead of despair. Meet the woman behind IUNO, a San Francisco-based pioneer of individualized skincare products that uses proteomics and AI to create genuinely custom products.   BODY OIL / Coconut oil has been incredibly effective for my […]

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FALL-ING HARD

Smörgåsbord of seasonal delights.   YOUNGBLOOD What was recently named as one of the ‘50 Best Bars in North America’ is absolutely worth the patience it requires to score reservations. San Diego’s most intimate and perfectly relaxed speakeasy, Youngblood is a 400 square foot space that asks patrons to navigate through many mobile walls (including […]

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BARCELONA BY DESIGN

Born and raised in California, designer Kelli Ellis feels right at home in the Catalan capital. As the SVP of Global Industry Relations for Ronati and a licensed artist known by many for her TV career that included shows like Design Network, Design Therapy and Extravagant Spaces, Ellis has been basking in the Spanish world […]

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DÉCOR DOYENNES

Playing with form and function, OM Editions founders Orianna and Patricia Morisson express individuality and style through curated pieces, many of which can be found on their online destination for iconic contemporary design. The duo’s favorite pieces spark intrigue with color, texture and shape and are rooted in sustainability and personalization.     THE GLOBEWOO […]

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UNDER ONE ROOF

Make It Cute, an innovative and sustainable children’s toy brand founded by childhood best friends, is making a mark on the home décor scene. Amanda Seyfried (yes, the Hollywood actress) who, with Anne Hoehn and Maureen North, co-founded the company, shares the story behind these stylish playhouses that offer endless imaginative play for children of […]

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ANATOMY OF A SCENT

Known to evoke emotions with just one spritz, each bottle of PARFUMS de MARLY’s unique potion is produced in Chartres, France. But its ingredients and inspiration are sourced globally. Yvan Jacqueline, the brand’s president, breaks down PARFUMS de MARLY’s scent-santional details.   EACH BOTTLE IS EITHER MASCULINE OR UNISEX and you will most certainly notice the […]

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