Six years ago, when a sophisticated Scottish stylist arrived here in sunny Southern California, all it took was one look outside at the clear, blue January sky and she knew she was never leaving. “You put a Scot in California in January with palm trees and s... More »
What if you created a place that greeted you with a wall of mosaic art? What if you abandoned the common slick urban design and embraced a more inspired approach. What if art and luxury were truly intertwined? These are the questions developer Bob Champion say... More »
As if manicures and martinis by the pool wasn’t enough, the Langham Hotel is now offering a custom perfume blending service that will truly stimulate your senses. Ajne, created and owned by Jane Hendler, is a Carmel-based company that emphasizes the use of o... More »
The smog test: just one of the many hassles that come with owning a car, right up there with the 405 at rush hour, and pretty much anything else involving the DMV. Which is exactly why you should be thanking the powers that be for Arthur Pashayan at Walnut Tes... More »
Performance psychologist John Eliot once told Psychology Today that in his expert opinion, most people aim for and train for mediocrity. Falling into timid and conservative behavior, many never really get to put their true potential into play. This is definite... More »
Vander Molen and his partner Kathleen Shifs When financial times get tough – now, for instance – shoppers revert into hunters and gatherers for the lowest prices in every area of retail. When it comes to furnishing your home, and feeling comfortable when... More »
A distressed middle aged woman walks into South Pasadena’s Vana Watch & Jewelry shop cupping a broken Longines watch—her only memory of her late grandmother. Make-up smudged and eyes moist with nostalgia, she is just about to give up on the 50 year-old tim... More »
