The South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) kicks off the new year with a scavenger hunt that encourages visitors young and old to follow clues and search the Garden for evidence of the elusive Sasquatch, the mythical creature inhabiting the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreThe scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula, apart from hikers and bikers, is a favorite drive primarily for the scenery. But you may be driving past a lot of the history. So next time you are on quarantine and want to take a drive, take this with you and you will find new things to appreciate about Palos Verdes. So here we go – up, up, and away!
Read MoreIt doesn’t seem that long ago that we tried to revive wet smartphones by sticking them in a bag of rice and hoping for the best.
Now, most modern smartphones are “water-resistant.” If water gets into them, they won’t be destroyed, like in years past. Still, we’re not supposed to dunk them in the water. But try telling that to kids.
Read MoreIn 2021 it was 100 years since the famous fashion house Gucci has been established. This is the reason of the timing of the Ridley Scott’s film The House of Gucci, with Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the leading roles. The story of the Gucci Fashion House is more about greed, family feuds and murder than about fashion.
Read MoreThe Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Conservancy) hosts Outdoor Volunteer Days every Saturday at selected locations across the Peninsula to rehabilitate the land by planting local native plants and removing invasive plants to provide refuge for birds, pollinators, and important wildlife.
Read MoreJoin a Guided Nature Walk at George F Canyon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, February 5th, 10:30am. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the LA Basin. Meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
Read MoreWe are less than halfway through our rainy season, but the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Conservancy) is in the midst of preparing for the Peninsula’s Spring bloom. Not only do the warmer temperatures bring wildflowers and other critical plants, but warmer temperatures also produce several species of invasive plants and weeds which often overtake and snuff out the growth of native plants.
Read MoreThere is something Beautiful about winter. Winter creates a sense of mystery and otherworldly aspects to nature. Winter has a truly dreamlike allure. Winter is a wet season, with lots of fog, rain or snow. Fog has the ability to take the most ordinary and mundane image and transform them into something magical.
Read MoreThe dining room is the centerpiece of family gatherings. It's where we share our time and our meal with the ones we care about most. It should feel inviting and reflect our individual style and personality. Creating the best version of your dining space is all about finding balance and getting the details just right. Here are a few tips and ideas that will help your dining room shine.
Read MoreThe gorgeous cloudy ocean sky slowly passes over the sunset waters. The ocean glimmers with the peaking sun making the surface into a living impressionist painting. The views from Flat Rock Point of Bluff Cove, Palos Verdes Estates are amazing and make my imagination run wild. From the dreamy ocean horizon to the towering shore cliffs to the Kelp Forest peaking out from the shore's depths.
Read MoreSome choices change your life to the core. My family and I moved here from North Carolina in September and it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. In the last few months I’ve experienced some big culture shock. But I’ve also discovered a community that’s uniquely appreciative of my artwork.
Read MoreThe Goodyear blimps have become the icons of the sky across the United States and other parts of the world for nearly a century. It all began at a time when the aviation industry was turning its interest from balloons and other Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) aircraft, to powered aircraft capable of flying unimaginable speeds and heights.
Read MoreOne of my favorite flowers!
Every year on the third Saturday of January is National Tulip day, and what a great idea to celebrate such a spectacular flower.
We won’t see any blooming just yet here but it won’t be long
Read MoreBetty White was an American actress and comedian who has worked across many different mediums and is a beloved icon today. He career has spanned over nine decades within the entertainment industry, with her having the distinction of being one of the first women to produce a sitcom and executing creative control both in front of the camera and behind it.
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, my mom would take me on road trips around the US. Wherever we went I would send postcards to my dad back home. My goal was to make him laugh and to tell him I loved him in equal measure. I learned how to write from my heart but I’m pretty sure those postcards are where my sarcasm blossomed.
Read MoreEach week on social media you’ll see South Bay images taken from Manhattan Beach Pier down to the Cabrillo Breakwater. Many are of spots we all recognized, some are just great photos of places we routinely overlook. A location like Manhattan Beach Pier is practically a genre of unto itself.
Read MoreWe’ve all been spending time at home lately…what’s your home saying to you?
We receive energy from all of our surroundings – outside and inside. Think about how you feel in places like church, the beach, a library, a sporting arena, a concert. Now think about your home. What type of energy are you receiving from your home?
Read MoreThe Mattel Barbie doll came to be in 1959. Barbie was a shapely teenager with a good job as a fashion model and an extensive wardrobe to rival that of all dolls that came before her. The state of Barbie’s modern clothes closet, one representing 62 years of sartorial spoils, is vast, intriguing, and the focus of my most recent preoccupation.
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