I don’t know about you, but I have a particular fondness for blue and purple flowers, so while I was there a week or so ago, I resolved to only photograph those colors!

Whether you call it a powder room, guest bathroom, half bath or any number of other names, the additional bathrooms in our homes are the perfect spaces to have a little fun with design!

I was a young boy when my dad went to work at Marineland. It was the early 60’s and he had worked his way up from being a janitor to one of the divers that did the daily shows in the building’s giant “Oval Tank''. Addison Rockwell Loomis, known as “Curly” was an oil painting artist that had a very special gift

Become a Docent with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy – Virtual Orientation Saturday, July 16th, 10am – 11:30am. Discover the many ways you can enjoy sharing your love of nature with students and preserve visitors. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Career Day was one of the highlights of my elementary school days. The anticipation would build on the way to school and finally culminate in heart exploding joy as the welcoming rainbow balloon arch came into view, signaling far and wide, the fun planned for the day.

It was in the summer of 2006 when Patrick Sean O’Malley was commissioned to paint his first mural at Torrance Memorial Medical Center; four scenic wooden panels to be placed around the outdoor cafeteria seating area. The panels were so well received that more panels were added to cover the entire seating area and surround it with beautiful nature scenes.

Our YWCA, here in San Pedro, California, was designed by the distinguished Architect and Engineer, Julia Morgan. Ms. Morgan, the first woman to be licensed as an Architect in California, was a trailblazer and a pioneer. Indeed, she was the first woman to be admitted to the world renowned lʹÉcole nationale supérieure des Beaux‐Arts in Paris.

June 1st 2021 will be the 96th birthday of Marilyn Monroe

From the sea to the trees, Palos Verdes never runs short on new photography. It excites the seasoned and the beginner for the exact same reasons. Same place, same time, different day equals different photo.

“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” is one of the memorable tunes and dance number of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s famed musical Carousel that inspired this month’s theme. J

No kidding! Goat’s make the most wonderful companions.

We already know how great dogs are. They make us happy after a long day at work, keep us in shape, and take care of us just as much as we take care of them. But one of your favorite farm animals is giving man's best friend a run for his money.

I have just returned from a wonderful trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe with my son, a trip delayed two years due to the pandemic. The most wonderful part of the trip was the 3 days we spent on Safari.

Don Hurzeler has a business card that lists him as an “Old Retired Guy”. However, he does not let retirement get in the way of his writing best selling books and taking award winning photographs. Don is retired AND inspired.

The living room is arguably the most social of all the rooms in our home. Sometimes called the family room or the great room, it can be whatever you need it to be for your home and lifestyle. Technically speaking, a family room leans more towards cozy and casual, while a traditional living room or great room can be more formal