Macarons are wonderful to bring to picnics at an outdoor concert, theater or just a fun time out on the beach. But what's even better is having a favorite cocktail package in a macaron that is easily carried in a picnic basket.
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Americans consume approximately 2 billion pounds of avocados a year. Only about one-third of these avocados are grown in California, but that is changing. Most of the avocados grown in California are grown in the southern half of the state in a narrow strip along its coastline. The Hass variety of avocado accounts for 95% of all the avocados grown as food.
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The City of Palos Verdes Estates will be celebrating the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr July 24, and with good reason. His father, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr founded the pre-eminent American landscape architecture firm
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On the southwest side of the South Bay, the hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula stretch from Riviera Village to the cliffs at Point Fermin and Sunken City. It’s an area of immense beauty. The Peninsula is the only place for miles with any significant vertical elevation – which results in seascapes of one picture-perfect cove after another.
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Upholstery is an entire division of design all on its own. With so many options from fabric choice, style, color, texture; the possibilities are endless and sometimes overwhelming. We are going to break down some of the basics to show how upholstery can add so much to your overall design and offer some tips to make sure you make the best choice for your space.
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Do you ever look up and just admire the clouds?
I don’t mean just at sunset or sunrise but throughout the day. I often notice that we have some wonderful cloud formations here. I am not a meteorologist so I can’t explain the reasons for that, but I certainly appreciate it. Let me show you what I am talking about.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Guided Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 13th, 9am. Walk through impressively-restored habitat on top of an ancient slide area with spectacular bluff-top ocean views that are well worth the visit. Easy to moderate. Sign up at: https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks/
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2022 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club. We are the longest running Marilyn Monroe fan club in existence today. Marilyn Remembered was founded by Greg Schreiner, Teresa Seeger, Catherine Seeger, and Anthony Cordova. These four lifelong Marilyn Monroe fans met by chance on August 5 at Marilyn’s grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park.
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A routine lets you own your day and stay in the flow of joy and success. Here are highlights for a stellar routine:
1. GRATITUDE. As you drift off to sleep, and as you awaken, count your blessings and remind yourself how fortunate you are to be alive.
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As the summer sun comes into full force and the temperature rises outside, it is nice to sit back and appreciate some refreshing wines. Whether you are at home or near the beach, the wines on this list will definitely help you combat the heat. The various styles offered will cater to a variety of preferences. With any luck you should find a wine that aligns with your palette.
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For a moment, I thought air travel was making a pleasant return to the good old days. If you were one of the brave souls who took to the air like me during the first twelve months of Covid, you were probably pleasantly surprised by the experience (sans the mask wearing and face shield to ward off any potential contamination of the virus).
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With the coastal weather finally warming up, and the summer activities going strong, it’s time to celebrate with festive seasonal desserts. Experiment and enjoy the summer bounty!
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With oceanic breezes and fun activities, Shoreline Village is a super destination for a summer day adventure. Shoreline Village is right across the port - although bridges are under construction. A freeway detour is easy to accomplish as well as the PCH or Anaheim Blvd. route. From most PV locations, Shoreline Village is about a 30 minute drive.
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After a couple of years when holding these kinds of events was nearly impossible, we are thrilled to partner with the Palos Verdes Art Center in presenting this Royal Jubilee Tea Party honoring the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign.
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Wyland remembers that since the age of four years old he enjoyed creating art and wanted to be an artist when he grew up. Periodically, he would take supplies of household paints and create scenes of dinosaurs on the back of headboards in his house. These creations were later discovered by his parents when they cleaned or moved homes.
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If you have driven along the San Pedro waterfront or walked along the waterfront promenade you have passed this bench. I passed it myself hundreds of time before I discovered the story of the family that left their name on our waterfront.
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Summer Sunset Social Series at La Venta Inn!
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My name is Kirk Wester and I’m a professional photographer. After taking photos for 30 plus years I decided to get a little more serious about my hobby.
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