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.
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.
Read MoreThe most anticipated season of the year has arrived to Belmont Village! As is tradition each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Andes Florist team arrives to Belmont Village when their residents have gone to sleep. They quietly and meticulously set up garlands in the great room and on each column, adorn numerous Christmas trees, holiday swags and dress the entryway with ornament arches, poinsettias and more.
Read MoreEach fall, the Palos Verdes Library District holds our Annual Community Art Show, inviting local artists, professional and amateurs alike, to participate. This year, we're excited to host the Community Art Show at the Peninsula Center Library as our first in-person event since March 2020.
Read MoreYou might see her in the evening, standing solitary in the sand as the sun sinks over the palm trees painting the water pink. She concentrates, zipping her drone across the sky, capturing the dance of light on water.
Read MoreWhatever your taste is, be definitive about it. At Christmas, you can make it glorious and glamorous. This season think outside the box, by adding a new twist to classic styles or decorations with vintage and second- hand Christmas decorations ideas to bring some of nostalgic charm to your home. From using vintage in your Christmas decorations to decorating in an old-fashioned and lovely style, these ideas will help you make this the most beautiful holiday season ever.
Read MoreThe kitchen is the heart of the home. We eat there, we gather there, and sometimes we work from the kitchen table. With so much time spent in this one room we want to make sure it is as functional and appealing as we can. Here are a few of the things I always think about when designing a kitchen to get the most out of the space.
Read MoreGet Outdoors on New Year’s Day! Join a Guided Nature Walk at George F Canyon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, January 1st, 10:30am. You will be guided by a trained naturalist docent 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 MoreA fashion designer exhibited her new collection at a Veterans Day celebration along the Battleship Iowa.
A day of ceremony, cheering and gratitude for generations of U.S. military veterans. From a widewaging presence of blue cavalry hats, white sailor caps and green jackets seasoned with personal decorations was further enhanced by the presence of four fashion models in designer outfits.
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