Listen up, humans: while you’re busy hanging ornaments and pretending to like eggnog, your cat has already judged the tree, claimed the gift boxes as thrones, and calculated exactly how many seconds it takes for you to lose your mind when the tinsel hits the floor
Read MoreThe classic Thanksgiving script is lovely—until you’ve hosted it for the fifteenth year in a row. And this is Palos Verdes: where local hosts mix elegance with adventure, where table settings often come with a story, and where no two Thanksgivings look quite the same.
Read MoreThis year's holiday decor is all about warmth, nostalgia, abundance, and personality — a big shift from recent minimalist or overly modern vibes. Designers and retailers agree: We're embracing "more is more" with cozy, collected looks that feel like
Read MoreAt Thanksgiving time (or any time), many of life’s most joyous occasions occur around the table. Family and friends gather, food is prepared or purchased, and everlasting memories are made. With the tone properly set and the elements painstakingly in place, all that is remaining is how to properly navigate your way around the table and elegantly bring the food into your mouth.
Read MoreFew wine regions in the world feel as effortlessly inviting as Santa Barbara wine country. Here, the coastal fog rolls in like a soft morning whisper, the Pacific breeze carries hints of salt and sage, and vineyard rows stretch across valleys shaped by ancient uplift and ocean-carved geology
Read More“Paris is always a good idea”* and apres the 69th BFI London Film Festival, where I was press delegate in October (since the 46th) that will be featured in December “At The Movies….”
Read MoreHere in the South Bay and along the Palos Verdes Peninsula, sunsets carry an extra kind of magic
Read MoreI had a date with Danielle to do some Christmas shopping. I relished times alone with my one and only four-year-old granddaughter…
Read MoreA Santa visit at the beach captured by founder and photographer Mark DeJohn may be South Bay’s most unique celebration of the holidays.
Read MoreLara Marmelstein had been a highly ranked (5.0) tennis player for more than 30 years when a buddy introduced her to a new racquet sport with a silly name: pickleball. The 54-year-old nurse from San Juan Capistrano was instantly hooked.
Read MoreWhen Lisa Solomon first stepped onto a Megaformer in Los Angeles around 2008, she had no idea that a friend's recommendation would transform not just her own fitness journey…
Read MoreIn today’s digital world, kids are surrounded by screens from the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed. Between online classes, TV, and mobile games, many children are missing out on something incredibly important– hands-on, sensory play. But there’s real science behind why simple, tactile play things like squishies or plush toys can have lasting benefits for development, learning, and emotional health.
Read MoreIn the summer of 1965, on Bainbridge Island, Joel and Joan Pritchard created a game meant to bring people together. It was a blend of tennis, badminton, and family laughter, a sport born from simplicity, connection, and joy.
Read MoreRead MoreThe Halloween Dog Parade at White Point Nature Preserve was a tremendous success, bringing together 31 dogs and more than 60 enthusiastic participants for a festive morning outdoors with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.
November might be the calm before the holiday storm, but it’s also one of the most magical months to savor.
Read MoreThe Ice Hotel in Sweden is one of those places you think looks interesting, but you are not likely to ever get to visit…
Read MoreNovember babies are treated to a dazzling pair of birthstones that radiate warmth and positivity: topaz and citrine.
Read MoreLooking for a holiday gift that delivers pure fun and supports a great cause? Soroptimist International of South Bay (SISB) has officially kicked off a festive new partnership with Dave & Buster’s—just in time for the season of giving.
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