12 Relationship Book Recommendations from Peninsula Friends of the Library By Colleen Cotter Best Friend of the PVPLD

February is the month of love and relationships blooming from somewhat interested to “I love you”. SJ Scott researched the top books on relationship building; those listed below are amongst the most popular, best rated and best reviewed books on relationships available. SJ Scott does a great job of breaking down what each book offers.

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Around the Hill in 80 Minutes – Apologies to Jules Verne - A Self-Guided Driving Tour. By Dana Graham

The 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!

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Underwater Photography with an iPhone? By Host of Photowalks With Jefferson Graham, Former Tech Columnist for USA Today, Photographer, Writer

It 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.

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The Future of American Luxury by Hammitt Handbags Chairman and Expert Tony Drockton

You deserve luxury.

This is the bedrock belief that iconic fashion houses have declared for decades.

How you feel, how you walk, the connection you have to those in your everyday circles. That’s the golden thread of the brands you will wear.

Chanel’s little black dress. Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Canvas. Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label. Father, son, House of Gucci.

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The Real House of Gucci. A Short History By Four Time Emmy Award Winning Fashion Designer, Costumer and Author Shelley Komarov

In 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.

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Calendar of Events for February 2022

Join 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.

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Winter Showers Bring Spring Flowers and More! Bring Our Furry Friends Baaaacck By Local Writer, Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

We 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.

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If Ever I Were to Leave You It Wouldn’t Be in Winter – Finding Beauty in Winter…..By Photographer, Writer and Seeker of Beauty Simie Seaman

There 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.

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Precious Hollywood History of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Historic Landmark La Venta Inn By Sherri Snyder Biographer, Actress, Model

"One good picture will reestablish me," declared silent screen actress Barbara La Marr before beginning her final film, The Girl from Montmartre (1926), the summer of 1925.

The twenty-nine-year-old former stock theater actress, dancer, vaudevillian, and screenwriter had ascended to international film stardom rapidly, appearing in nearly thirty films in five years, seducing audiences as a sultry vamp.

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