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CONTENTS

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6 EDITOR’S NOTE

ART & DESIGN

8 CONTRIBUTORS

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9 MASTHEAD 11 NEWS AND NOTES 23 MY PASADENA Pasadena Showcase House designers

On View Now Thomas Hayes Stan Edmondson

TO DO

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West Hollywood BottleRock

HOME DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE

Turks & Caicos

HEALTH

30 FAMILY Big feelings and brain-body parenting

34 DIALOGUE

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Posture-correcting bras Balm, hair-growth mist, L.A.-made candles

Ini Archibong

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On the Market Vacation Homes The Expert: Santiago Arana Gardening: Houseplants Home Tour

FOOD

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The Ingredient: Coffee Trends: patio dining, salad, dining off the beaten path

WHEELS

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7-Seaters Loaded Boards

LAST LOOK

1 04 ArtCenter’s Craig Ellwood– designed bridge Remedy Place

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ON THE COVER: 140 Belday Road, Pasadena. Page 64.

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Two stunning properties from our “On the Market” section.

See pages 75 and 76 for details

s a journalist, I sort of stumbled into covering home design and real estate when I started my career at Robb Report magazine. There was an opening to assist the editor in charge of those sections—and ancillary publications—and my background studying art history with an emphasis on contemporary architecture and design was a great fit.

Decades later, and still nothing gets my heart racing more than walking into a space with stunning interiors or uncovering the latest collaboration between two great brands. (Haven’t we all found ourselves sliding down the Instagram rabbit hole when something from @eyeswoon leads us to exploring @moncxiii and then before we know it, we’re up past midnight exploring the world of @ryansaghian? Just me?) Creating this home design–themed issue gave more pleasure than usual—and it easily could have been triple the size.

We expanded our front-of-book section with five pages of design finds.

I’m particularly excited about the new

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collaboration between CB2 and Lawson Fenning, founded by two ArtCenter grads and one of my favorite Los Angeles–based showrooms. If you haven’t been into one of Hästens sleep centers to experience its range of divine mattresses, do yourself a favor and book an appointment—after all, who doesn’t

want to know what it feels like to touch a $100,000 mattress, if nothing else for the dinner party conversation to have about it afterward.

Our “On the Market” section is always one of my favorites to produce—I like to think of it as our curated version of Zillow. Our community has so many spectacular properties, and I always love it when one pops up for sale and we get a glimpse inside.

Finally, if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet for this year’s Pasadena Showcase House, don’t miss your chance. The home is available to see until May 22, and after reading our profiles on a handful of the amazing designers who contributed to it this year, I can tell it’s one for the books.

Enjoy the issue,

SAMANTHA BROOKS

Editor in Chief

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COMING HOME

CONTRIBUTORS

Andrew Crowley

Tom Dibblee

Lynda Lin Grigsby

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“HANDMADE IN HOLLYWOOD” PG. 37

“SPRING INTO ART” PG. 36

Andrew Crowley is former editor of the Emmons County Record and a former features and education reporter for The Reporter-Times, where he received nine Hoosier State Press Association awards, mostly for his features and profiles. He studied journalism at Indiana University in Bloomington and minored in music and history. He currently lives in Pasadena.

“My collection of the complete works of Thomas Pynchon.”

Tom Dibblee’s essays have appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books and Pacific Standard. He lives in Altadena with his wife, his dog, and his cat.

“My Peloton. All that techy wellness stuff actually works!”

Lynda Lin Grigsby is a journalist and editor with bylines in Parents, Pasadena Weekly, and Arroyo Monthly. She writes in makeshift spaces in her Pasadena home, like the car and garage, because life with a husband and two young children means time and space are precious commodities.

“My family—they bring me joy wrapped up in chaotic energy. A strong morning coffee with a view of the sun waking up the San Gabriel Mountains fuels my mind and spirit.”

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Lesley McKenzie

Caitlin White

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“EVERYTHING’S BETTER IN NAPA” PG. 45

Lesley McKenzie is an L.A.-based editor and writer. The former managing editor of Variety, she has contributed to publications including The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, WWD, and WSJ. Born in Scotland and raised between the Middle East and Europe, she now calls Venice home.

“The most treasured piece in my home is an illustration by my friend, Oklahoma City–based artist Denise Duong. Our travels have taken us around the world together, and this artwork is inspired by our adventures in Malawi.”

Caitlin White is a music, food, and travel writer living in L.A. Her work has appeared in Variety, InsideHook, Uproxx, Brooklyn Magazine, Stereogum, Billboard, MTV, and many more.

“Hands down, my record player.

I listen to music on headphones all day and go to concerts a lot, but taking a minute to sit down on the couch with a drink and put on some vinyl is my favorite at-home activity.”

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HOMAGE TO HOME Our city has inspired a pair of beautiful items to add to your home or handbag collection.

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rom above, Erica Islas’ new MAISON RUG (above) looks like a well-thought-out network of linear movement. It’s actually an overlaid grid of the city of Los Angeles, an entrancing and subtle nod to our city. “The patterns created by our own infrastructure are art,” says Islas, an interior designer who was born and raised in Los Angeles. The new piece is one of eight in her debut rug collection, made from silk and wool and handmade by artisans in India and Nepal. Available through Mehraban, From $2,500; mehraban.com

Another tribute to our city comes from Italian sneaker brand Golden Goose. Launched last winter, its PASADENA BAG (left) is crafted from high-quality leather and fi nished with an ageold, chemical-free, vegetable-tanning process that allows the bag to age naturally. Use it for everything from carrying your South Pasadena Farmers Market fi nds to toting around essentials for your weekend escapes. Available in tan, leopard, or black. From $690; goldengoose.com —SAMANTHA BROOKS

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SUMMER WATER > Wine in a can has come a long way. Case in point: The Paring’s Chardonnay, Rose, and Pinot Noir. If you made it to the Super Bowl this year at the new SoFi Stadium, you may have come across these varietals—available on tap or in cans—made from the vineyard blocks that are either too young or don’t fit the vintage style of sister wineries The Hilt and Jonata. Each is designed for versatility, easily paired with anything from hot dogs and fries to … well, if you’ve been to SoFi, you may have noticed the lack of desirable food options, and The Paring luckily also stands on its own. Although the cans are not sold in stores, if you’re not heading to SoFi this summer to see Paul McCartney or the Red Hot Chili Peppers, you can also find The Paring’s regular bottles locally at Mission Wines and Total Wine. theparing.com — S A M A N T H A B R O O K S

VINTAGE REVIVAL > What’s old is cool again as secondhand shopping offers a sustainable, stylish option to grow your wardrobe. Samara Hodgson and her partner, Robert, opened clothing boutique SOUTH PAS VINTAGE on Mission Street in South Pasadena. It’s the first vintage shop of its kind in the area, featuring a treasure trove of finds from about a dozen vendors under one roof, meaning customers get a mix of different styles—from Gucci loafers to a Tupac tank top straight from the ’90s—at various price points, from $5 to hundreds of dollars. Vendors run the gamut from up-and-coming shops like My Friend Vintage (@MyFriendVintage) to seasoned shops like Picky Jane (@ PickyJane), whose 1920s Hungarian blouse was spotted on actress Amber Heard. southpasvintage.com — S A R A S M O L A

> Following the success of BYREDO’s pop-up at The Grove, the fragrance-driven brand opened its latest retail space in Silver Lake in February. The boutique is well-stocked with its signature perfumes, home items, body care, and makeup, all set against a Scandinavian-style backdrop. Popular picks include candles ($45–$90) crafted in smoked black-glass vessels that elevate any space, while the label’s cult perfumes, like Gypsy Water (from $196), are worth a prominent place on your nightstand.

Much like Byredo’s product packaging, the store’s unique design concept is both modern and refreshingly minimal. The exterior façade is composed of light-reflecting lava stone while the interior incorporates key design elements, including contrasting textures, pops of color, and high ceilings.

Custom Italian terrazzo and aluminum are found in all doors and counters in a variety of finishes, accented by steel-clad wall panels and bubblegum-pink-lacquered tables, offset by bespoke pieces, including a Moroccan hand-knotted carpet and a custom daybed. byredo.com — S . S .

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THE PARING: JEFF HARRIS

SCENT-SATIONAL

WINE + DINE > Neighborhood liquor store ALTADENA BEVERAGE & MARKET has a fresh look and hip vibe thanks to new owners Adam and Kate Vourvoulis, who also own Pasadena’s popular natural wine purveyor Good Luck Wine Shop and winery Vin de California.

In addition to wine and liquor, the market houses a curated assortment of local products, including small-batch, fruit-infused vinegars from Sideyard Shrubs, artisanal baguettes and loaves from Bub and Grandma’s, and CSA boxes from biodynamic Windrose Farm. In addition to fresh fare, there’s also shelf-stable goods, snacks, and sweets for your larder, including pasta from Pasadena’s own Semolina. altadenabev.com — S . S .

LOVE AT FIRST STRIKE Elevate your home-fragrance experience from strike to flame with new perfumed matches from local candle company BOHEME FRAGRANCES. Whether you’re lighting a votive or some kindling, these elongated, elegant matches will surely add flair to your fire. Handcrafted in Poland from sustainable aspen wood, the Girl on Fire collection is available in four scents: Marisol (cardamom, clove, and sandalwood), Seraphina (petitgrain, iris, and oriris), Ember (red currant, mimosa, and vanilla), and Phoenix (pink pepper, violet, and rosewood).

Box of 40 matches, $25; bohemefragrances.com — N I N G C H AO

HOPE GROWS > World-renowned health center CITY OF HOPE provides cancer patients access to top-quality care, clinical trials, and cutting-edge innovations. Recently, City of Hope completed its acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a network of oncology hospitals and outpatient care centers across the United States. With CTCA, the combined organization will serve approximately 115,000 patients each year, with more than 11,000 team members and 575 physicians across a network of locations in California, Arizona, Illinois, and Georgia. City of Hope’s world-class cancer services and capabilities will now reach many more patients, families, and communities. cityofhope.org — S . S .

HANDS-ON FUN > Formerly known as the Xiem Clay Center, the recently rebranded GREEN & BISQUE CLAYHOUSE fosters an evergrowing community of ceramic artists under the leadership of new owner Bridgette Mathews and her team of dedicated instructors. Inside the inspiring studio environment, all skill levels can embrace their creative spirit and explore the craft. The North Lake Avenue studio space offers six-week classes for adults throughout the year, including wheel work and hand building, workshops with well-pedigreed guest instructors, and classes for kids on Sundays. Those seeking extra “hands-on” training can sign up for private lessons. $330/6-week course, $205/4-week kids’ course, $70/1-hour private lesson; gbclayhouse.com —S.S.

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MIRRORS

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1. Aiden Mirror, resin and glass. Soho Home, $2,060, sohohome.com.

2. Half Moon Mirror, hand-spun, hand-painted silk fiber. Ben and Aja Blanc, $2,800, benandajablanc.com.

3. Ikornnes mirror, ash veneer and glass. Ikea, $150, ikea.com.

4. Alamitos Wall Mirror, iron frame and glass. HD Buttercup, $1,625, hdbuttercup.com.

5. Golden-brown patinated bronze and curved mirror. Hervé van der Straeten, $5,165, vanderstraeten.fr.

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1. Johanna Sofa, iroko wood and fabric filled with outdoor-grade foam. Soho Home, $10,995, sohohome.com.

2. La Paz Collection, handcrafted aluminum frame wrapped in all-weather wicker. RH, from $1,665, rh.com. 3. Pacha Lounge Chair, water-resistant and breathable inner layer and moisture-resistant plywood base with removable cover. Pierre Paulin, from $2,999, available at gubi.com. 4. Seahaven Sofa, CB2 x Lawson Fenning, $3,999, cb2.com. 5. Bent Chair ($685) and Tubi Round Table ($2,124), metal, wood, and glass. Lazzoni, lazzoni.com.

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1. Brazilian Buriti Basket, piassava fiber from Brazilian palm trees. Sergio Matos, $1,025, available at Nickey Kehoe, nickeykehoe.com.

2. Canyon skull, bone, beeswax, and cotton yarn. Evoke the Spirit, $1,475, evokethespirit.com.

3. Soho Placemat, hand painted on vegan leather. Alepel x Ryan Saghian, $175/set of two, alepel.com.

4. Ritual Bath Tray, natural eucalyptus. Athena Calderone x The Wooden Palate, $350, shop.athenacalderone.com.

5. Wood trays, raw maple wood, vegetable-tanned leather. Jenni Kayne, from $125, jennikayne.com.

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3. Drēmər, horsetail hair, individually pocketed coils, cotton, wool, and flax. Hästens x Ferris Rafauli, upon request, thesleepspa.com.

4. Siempre Blanket, 100% recycled, factory off-cut alpaca, wool, cotton, and other reclaimed mixed fibers. Blacksaw, $398 (queen), blacksaw.co. 5. Carson Backless Bench, mahogany frame with handwoven lampakanay. Serena & Lily, $1,198, serenaandlily.com.

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1. Horsehair Pendant, blackened brass and horsehair. Apparatus Studio, from $14,000, apparatusstudio.com.

2. Linden Table Lamp, maple, linen, and brass. Dunn, $990, studiodunn.com.

3. Untitled Light Sculpture 26, paper, bamboo, brass, and stoneware. Bennet Schlesinger, price upon request, bennetschlesinger.com.

4. Antique glazed pottery lamps, Belgian linen, ceramic base. Lee Stanton, $2,875/pair, Lee Stanton, leestanton.com.

5. Maxhedron, brass, steel, and glass. Bec Brittain, from $16,800, becbrittain.com.

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FOOD NEWS

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Pasadena is fully open, focusing on fan-favorite breads, pastries, tartines, sandwiches, and salads for takeout, delivery, and indoor dining.

BOURBON STEAK by Michael Mina is now offering monthly, multicourse dinners with wine pairings in its private room. Down the street in Glendale, THE BRANDY brings an upscale lounge vibe. It has recently opened for lunch with Mediterranean skewers, salads, and paninis.

At night order pasta, charred branzino, and lamb chops. It still has a hookah lounge in the back but now with DJs on weekends and a bartender making custom cocktails.

In Lincoln Heights, BENNY BOY BREWING is a sprawling, open patio space that connects two breweries: one for cider and one for Belgian-style beer and IPAs that also offers unique homegrown creations like the pink-hued Desert Champagne Gose, and a few natural wines in collaboration with Pali Wine Co. from Santa Barbara. HOMAGE is another hipster microbrewery and restaurant 20 PA S A D E N A

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recently opened nearby in Chinatown.

Ray Garcia’s highly anticipated new venture at Walt Disney Concert Hall, ASTERID, is rolling with a California-inspired menu.

At the ROW DTLA, Michelin-starred KATO is open (relocated from a tiny strip mall in West L.A.) and serving a tasting menu in a sleekly designed spot that matches the cuisine. New to the Arts District, CAMPHOR brings a French modern bistro to the old Nightshade space by co-Executive Chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George, who met while working at Michelin-starred Blue by Alain Ducasse in Bangkok. Must orders include the baby shrimp with gunpowder, thyme and truffle–roasted chicken stuffed with thigh mousse, steak tartar with herb tempura, and an olive oil–washed vodka martini infused with herbs de Provence. SMOKE CITY CHAR BAR opened nearby with a full bar, large patio, and naturally smoked local meats from brisket to pulled pork by Executive Chef Omari Williams. Vegan, and vegetarian options are also available.

A trifecta of options has arrived on Sunset in Silver Lake with RAPIDO specialty food market and café, where you can grab imported Portuguese sardines, mackerel pâté, skin-contact wines from the Basque country, and an array of breads from Jyan Isaac Bread. Flanking Rapido are two other spots by David Rosoff (HIPPO and MOZZA) and Chris Feldmeier—more Portuguese fare at BAR MORUNO and CAUSITA, a Japanese-Peruvian concept from chef Ricardo Zarate.

ZARATE is also behind the Short Stories Hotel restaurant in the old Tart space on Fairfax, where he is bringing more Peruvian flair to the area. ENCANTO is a new Mexican restaurant on Hillhurst in Loz Feliz with an ample tequila bar next door to McCall’s Meat and Fish Co. Pie and cocktails is a genius pairing— and that’s just what you will find at new Cuban cocktail bar BOLITA in Virgil Village. Owned by the same crew from El Cochinito and Tropical Café, pies are sourced from the latter, and include piña colada–flavored cream creations.

Columbia Square welcomes MAGARI next door to NeueHouse, where Michelin-quality Italian-Japanese cuisine and cocktails become subtle works of art.

The Hollywood renaissance continues with a shiny new supper club from Miami, MAINRO, in the old Beso space, while Bourbon Room also lights up Hollywood Blvd. with live music and fried-chicken sandwiches in the Vinyl District. Grandmaster Recorders is now offering a special curated aperitivo party every Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Studio71, a great way to wind down the weekend.

SEEING GREEN In honor of Women’s History Month, DTLA’s Gusto Green (featured in our January/February 2022 issue) is partnering with People’s Pottery Project, a nonprofit ceramic collective that offers training and employment to formerly incarcerated women and trans and nonbinary individuals. For every hemp-based sourdough puffed pita sold, Gusto Green will donate $1 to the organization, through May 31.

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n our March/April issue, we previewed the 57th Pasadena Showcase House of Design, offering readers an exclusive sneak peek at what was to come. Now through May 22, the 2022 Showcase House is on full display, as is the talent of its designers, who renovated the 1905 English Tudor using the latest concepts and materials to bring their visions to life.

Here, in this special “My Pasadena” section, we dive deeper and pull back the curtain on five of the Showcase House designers and their local favorites—from where they eat to

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where they unwind. But, since this is our design issue, we also asked them to share a few “insider insights,” including trusted tradespeople and vendors, favorite shops for furniture and home goods, and their best flea market finds.

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Chad Morrill Frank Lloyd Wright’s Millard House

Pacific Outdoor Living 21 Choices

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ince 1999, California Waterscapes founder Chad Morrill (californiawaterscapes.com) has been designing and creating water features inspired by his childhood interest in aquariums and nature. “I ended up finding a career that keeps both of my passions alive and started my own company where I was able to do what I loved every day for a living,” says Morrill, who builds fountains, waterfalls, koi ponds, largescale recreational swim ponds, and natural pools. Morrill has been part of the Pasadena Showcase House for some 21 years and originally became involved with his dad and brother, who worked on paving stones while Morrill designed one of his first ponds. Since then, he’s returned every year out of his love for giving back to the community as well as showcasing his work for everyone to enjoy. Morrill’s space, the Family Room Garden and Hidden Gem, is an eco-friendly retreat that includes a natural-looking stream that flows into a non-chlorinated, freshwater pond. Here, the pond pro shares his favorite vegan eatery and where he unwinds.

I live in Shadow Hills, where I’ve lived for 15 years now. On a weekly basis, I spend most of my time in the Pasadena area, designing water features for homeowners and local gardens. / I love visiting Descanso Gardens and reminiscing on the ponds we built: one at the Boddy House as well as Mulberry Pond. Going back to see these projects is really neat because I get to witness the public enjoying our work. This historic property brings multiple communities together and what better place to come and enjoy the sights and sounds of water? / My favorite Pasadena landmark home is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Millard House and not just because it has a pond! If I could put my own pond there, that would be epic. / I love the historical aspect of Pasadena. I’ve always been a history buff and some streets make me feel like I am going back in time. / My favorite local landscaper would have to be my dad’s company, Pacific Outdoor Living. He’s been doing landscaping for over 23 years. / My favorite place to shop for plants is us—California Waterscapes. We carry aquatic plants for any water garden or waterfall. We hand select and grow many plants specifically catering to the climates of Pasadena and surrounding areas. / On the weekends, I love taking my kids to 21 Choices to get ice cream or to Arlington Garden to relax and unwind. / My favorite Pasadena restaurant is Sage at 41 Hugus Alley. It’s vegan and so, so delicious! / My favorite local place to grab a drink would have to be Urth Caffé. They Decanso Gardens have the most amazing green tea boba ever.

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fter living and working in Venice Beach for a few years, interior designer Denise Bosley’s heart led her back to the eastside, where she founded her eponymous firm (denisebosleyinteriors.com). This is Bosley’s third year participating in Pasadena Showcase House—an event she credits with helping her launch her business during its first year, back in 2016. For this year’s showcase, Bosley chose the Breakfast/ Morning Room because of its natural light. “Though it was designated the laundry room, I wanted it to be more of a destination room, where you can actually spend time,” says Bosley. “I added a work desk and a coffee bar so one can do their laundry, drink coffee, and get some work done while they sit at the desk in front of the beautiful windows.” Here, the designer shares her favorite antique shops and where to get the city’s best coconut cake.

I’ve been living in Sierra Madre for almost nine years with my husband. We love that we can walk into the cute town square, or we can walk up the hill and go hiking. / My first office was on Green Street in the Playhouse District. There are so many great places to eat, like Saso and Settebello. You can also do a little wine tasting at Monopole Wine, which is always fun after a hard day at work. / I find a lot of inspiration in design and architecture books, so whenever I start a project,

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The bartenders have been working there for years and they really know how to mix up a good drink. The basil martini is a must! / My favorite way to de-stress is to take a workout class at SPENGA. They have a genius concept which includes 20 minutes of spin then 20 minutes of strength training, and we finish it off with 20 minutes of yoga. You really get a wellrounded workout that flies by, and they have a great mantra which focuses on treating yourself better in your everyday life.

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rior to starting his design business in in 2004, Mark Hermogeno (hermogenodesigns.com) honed his eye as a visual merchandiser for retailers like Restoration Hardware and Smith & Hawken. While growing up in South Pasadena, Hermogeno toured the Showcase House and since then has always wanted to design a room. This year, his dream finally came true. “What drove me to participate this time is that last year I had a back injury, which left me temporarily unable to walk. I had an emergency spinal fusion and was in the hospital for eight days. While in the hospital, I also experienced a cardiac event. The last year has been hard and, at times, really trying. Showcase House came at the right time to get me out of a funk I fell in to during recovery,” says Hermogeno, who designed the Young Gentleman’s Quarters—or what Hermogeno unofficially dubbed the “Young Gentleman’s Quarantine Quarters.” The space includes a bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom—all designed with locking down in mind.

“My style is very ‘Cali,’ which is laidback with a bit of glam edge to it. My rooms are designed for living where nothing is too precious. I love color blocking as well as monochromatic contemporary and eclectic settings,” says the designer. Here, he shares his local go-tos for tiles and design inspiration.

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I reside in Eagle Rock, where my partner and I have lived for the last 10 years. The revitalization of the area has brought new restaurants to the area, which was much needed. / My favorite neighborhoods in the Pasadena are Bungalow Heaven and Millionaire’s Row because I love the history of both. / I like to visit the Colorado Street Bridge, Court of Appeals, City Hall, and homes along the Rose Bowl to fi nd design inspiration. / I am a foodie so eating and drinking out are at the top of the list, followed by shopping. Chim Thai restaurant’s beef jerky is so good! / I love the lychee martini from Sushi Roku. / I like to shop at Saxum Tile Design Studio and Foothill Tile & Stone because of the great customer service and the unique tile and stone I fi nd. Cozy Stylish Chic has a vast vendor selection that saves me time from having to venture into West Hollywood. De-cor has wonderful global fi nds, from tables to lighting, and Maude Woods has a great selection of unique vintage furnishings. I love Design Within Reach to fi nd just the right modern pieces. / My favorite local places to shop for antiques are the Pasadena Antique Center and Annex, Pasadena Antique Mall, and Voorhees Craftsman. / The best item I purchased at the Rose Bowl Flea Market was a leather jacket (that then got stolen!).

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s a child, Rachel Duarte (rachelduarteds.com) was “obsessed” with color, art, fabrics, and the arrangement of things. Now, she has over 20 years of experience and runs Rachel Duarte Design Studio, a full-service residential design firm specializing in luxury homes. Although Duarte participated in Pasadena Showcase House several times in the past working for another design team, this year is her first time presenting her own vision. Duarte’s space, the Guest Suite, includes a bedroom, closet, and bathroom. “My goal with these spaces was to create a comfortable environment in which a guest would really want to stay and feel like it was a special place to be,” she says. “I [used] saturated colors, comfortable furnishings, and a little bling to keep things fun.”

Here, she shares her favorite flea market find and where she spends her “me time.”

I am originally from Texas and moved to Pasadena in 1997.

For many years I lived in the Madison Heights area and loved walking to the South Lake District and to Old Town. I currently live in North Glendale, but my heart still lives in Pasadena. / Whenever I have visitors from out of town, I love driving them through the Arroyo and San Rafael areas. A drive by the Greene & Greene Blacker House is a must. / Working on any historic home is a thrill for me, and Wallace Neff is at the top of my list. / For inspiration I enjoy visiting the Norton Simon Museum and Huntington Gardens. The art and rich history give me peace and ignite creativity. I see things in a new way every time I visit. / I love Finn + Willow Boutique for fun casual apparel, Salutations Home for special gifts, and On Madison for unique accessories and furnishings. / I frequent the many antique stores around Pasadena. Fair Oaks Avenue has so many: Pasadena Antique Center, Revival Antiques, and Pasadena Antiques & Design are a few of my favorites. My rule going through each of these great places is not to walk the store once—a second loop around always presents something I did not notice the first time through. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of my very favorite things to attend. I usually hunt for Murano glass or vintage art glass from the ’50s and ’60s. A treasured find I added to my collection recently is tall, midcentury, optic ruby-red balloon vase. / Getting a nice walk in around the Rose Bowl track or taking a hike at Eaton Canyon are my springtime, “me time” things to do. / My husband and I are both pizza fanatics so whenever we have a diet cheat day our go-to spot is Settebello. The Emilia pizza and the involtini di prosciutto salad are a must. / Completing a design project means a champagne toast in The Tap Room at The Langham or wine tasting at Everson Royce.

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aria Videla-Juniel serves as owner and principal designer at The Art of Room Design (theartofroomdesign.com), a full-service design firm specializing in new construction builds and large remodels—with a holistic approach to the whole home. Driven by her passion for wellness and belief that our surroundings impact our physical and mental health, Videla-Juniel designed the Spartan Wellness Center at La Cañada High School (completed in 2019). Videla-Juniel has appeared on HGTV and Beautiful Homes & Great Estates, and in multiple publications, and has participated in nine Pasadena Showcase Houses. This year, she transformed the pool house into a luxury entertaining cabana, complete with bar, catering kitchen, and two dressing rooms with bathrooms, along with lounging spaces in her signature “California chic” style—a mix of organic and glam with casual modern flair. Here, Videla-Juniel shares her favorite custom cabinetry vendor and where she eats when she’s homesick.

I live in the hills in Chevy Chase Canyon and our backyard looks right into the Rose Bowl, so it’s always a great gathering spot to watch the fireworks for Fourth of July. We’re only 10 minutes away from all the restaurants and shops in Old Town. / I find a lot of inspiration when I run or walk around the Rose Bowl. It seems like my brain makes all the connections from 28 PA S A D E N A

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the different things that inspire me. / I love houses from the ’20s, particularly the details of Spanish architecture, but also the midcentury modern ones with very clean lines. Fortunately, we have been able to remodel both of these types in several neighborhoods, from the Rose Bowl hills to Bungalow Heaven. / Cozy Stylish Chic is my favorite local shop for home everything. Crate & Barrel is good for retail [pieces], as well as West Elm. / The Rose Bowl Flea Market is always a preferred destination. The best thing I bought [there] was a handwoven area rug and a small table for our first Showcase House. I was running out of time before our space had to be completed after construction and I found the perfect items to finish our room. / The tiles for our projects, even if they’re in Utah or San Diego, come from Foothill Tile & Stone on Walnut. They supported us for our first Showcase and, since then, we love to bring our clients there for all our tile and stone needs. / Sierra Custom Kitchens on Union is the best option for cabinetry; they make our lives so much easier with their attention to detail and quality. / All India Cafe is a favorite dinner spot, as well as Malbec for some Argentinean food when I get homesick. / A walk around the Rose Bowl trails with a friend is always a favorite but, more often than not, it’s a glass of chardonnay sitting in my backyard at sunset and looking down at Pasadena.

That’s the perfect “California chic” lifestyle.

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BIG FEELINGS In the throes of raising children, it’s normal to feel out of control. Moving through that reality with ourselves will in turn help us help our children.

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f babyhood carries the workload of solving sleep, in toddlerdom the practice becomes managing children’s feelings—plus your own feelings, because how they’re feeling is making you insane.

Before I had a toddler, dealing with tantrums sounded like a normal part of raising kids. I’m a reasonable person who gets along with others, so I trusted that whatever came up we’d work it out. I thought this while dealing mostly with adults, whom I could mostly keep it together around. I had no context for needing to be somewhere on time while someone that I made and love very much grips the doorframe screaming and refuses to leave the house.

I’d heard of tantrums, yes, but I didn’t have many words for feelings. Wasn’t that just when someone cried? All the parenting gurus were talking about feelings: Tina Payne Bryson, Janet Lansbury, Harvey Karp, Mona Delahooke. And I started having feelings, BIG FEELINGS, because my 2.5-year-old would not go to sleep. Booted from her crib to a proper bed, she discovered that she could go anywhere, anytime. (Don’t remind me that one day she’ll start driving.) My voice became hoarse from screaming at her. Triggered and exhausted, I showed up to parenting lectures and downloaded podcasts. I started to broaden my feelings vocabulary, naming my tantrums with statements like, “I am mad!” and “I feel frustrated.” When I learned to announce to the universe that I was about to blow, it took the edge off enough to not actually scream. When I could get my logical left brain to jump over and diffuse the emotion flooding in my feeling right brain, I could mostly stay in control.

That trigger of my daughter not going to bed when I expected her to sent my nervous system into high alert. My needs were in jeopardy of not being met, so my anxiety started repeating that I’d NEVER get her to bed. As my thoughts and heart rate surged, I could not ignore what I was feeling. I could not stuff it and deal with it later. I WAS MAD!

I WAS FRUSTRATED! And it would be very human of me to wail on my child.

And it was also possible for me to start telling myself a story.

Hold on. I just remembered—I have to tell you what happened at preschool the other day. We go to Cottage Co-op Nursery School, which is in an old craftsman house. To make room for two separate classes in the backyard, the area is divided by a beautiful, chest-high, shadowbox fence. I was working in the classroom fulfilling my co-op duties. One of the 4-year-old students was upset because her mom was substitute teaching in the Small Yard, while she was confined to the Big Yard. The girl could see her mom through the slats in the fence, where she was locked on and wailing. Her volume oscillated between a low whine and screeches loud enough to turn heads.

We were all hoping she’d work out her feelings on her own. We knew she was safe and we just needed to give her some space. By snack time she’d joined the group and was quietly eating until her mom needed to grab something from our side of the yard. Her mom walked swiftly by. Wailing resumed. Her mom crouched down to tell her daughter how much she loved her and that she couldn’t stay, then she quickly passed through the gate and out of sight. “Good,” I thought.

“Her mom set a boundary and moved on. That’s a healthy habit in parenting.”

More whimpering and wailing.

I remembered an activity that our preschool director taught me. I found a piece of paper and folded it in half.

I sat next to the crying child and drew stick pictures of the girl and her mom, separated by a fence. Both figures wore frowns and tears fell from their pencil-dot eyes. I told the girl this was right now, that she and her mom were separated, and I could imagine that she felt sad. On the other side of the fold, I drew a big red heart. Inside the heart the stick figures were together, holding hands and smiling. “This is after ‘The Goodbye Song,’” I explained. “You and your mommy will be together. And I see

Author Cori Doerrfeld beautifully tells the story of witnessing another’s feelings in her bestselling children’s book The Rabbit Listened. The Spanish edition, El Conejo Escuchó, was released in March.

you smiling here. I bet you’ll feel happy.”

“I will feel so happy,” she said. “I just love to be with my mommy.”

The girl grabbed my page. She held it close to her body and ran off into the playground. She was fi ne the rest of the day.

The cheered-up little girl really loves her mommy. When she’s away from her mommy she feels sad. She can’t always be with her mommy, and that’s reality. No one’s trying to make her cry. Everyone’s trying to get through their day and do the best they can.

Looking at her story outside of herself, detailed onto the page, the girl’s brain could sort out where it was and where it was going. Unnerving repetitive thoughts, “I’ll never see my mommy,” “I’ll always miss my mommy,” were stunted by looking at the heart and smiling figures. The brain could see that it was headed somewhere safe and good. The nervous system came down from high alert, and the

When a toddler’s crying, it’s not helpful to her brain to shut her feelings down without acknowledging them.

child could focus beyond the threat of not being with her mommy.

I heard someone call it a “feelings tunnel.” One you’ve entered, you have to drive all the way through to the other side. When a toddler’s crying, it’s not helpful to her brain to shut her feelings down without acknowledging them.

When comforting her, tone is key. You can’t deadpan, “It’s OK, don’t cry.” You come in close, take a big breath, look at her in the face, and say, “I can see you’re getting upset. That looks really hard.”

Remember, you’re providing calm to a nervous system, so you do a big, long— awkwardly long—always attentive pause.

Children react to this kind of attention in all different ways. Some will push you away or grunt or get up and run away.

Sometimes to end the pause, a child will tell you a story and exit the tunnel. Sometimes they’re just too crazed to respond, so you can start drawing like I did at preschool. A goofy move or an unexpected action can diffuse intense situations. The empathy and connection must come first (it’s not helpful to distract away from feelings), but try anything to help the brain jump over to logic and reasoning.

Humans are all so different. We care about infinite people, places, and things, so expect to observe and troubleshoot.

You’re not trying to solve anything, but you understand how the system works (big feeling, commit to the tunnel, witness the feeling, find a way to jump left). As kids get older, beware: These practices can breed some delightfully weird and treasured family inside jokes.

Back to my own anger and out-ofcontrolness around my wide-awake toddler. I could fold my paper in thirds and draw my daughter out of bed and mommy with a red face and fire coming out of her ears. Then I could draw my daughter out of bed and mommy taking deep breaths and thinking, this is what bedtime looks like right now. In my last scene, my daughter’s eyes are closed and I’m eating popcorn and solving Wordle.

I’ve found some light at the end of a good, long day.

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Take note of these tools and experiences to increase your family’s joy inside and out. BY J E N N I F E R A S H TO N RYA N

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ALL THE FEELS > Seeing emotions depicted in the third person, outside of our bodies, empowers both toddlers and adults to feel in control. Happy, sad, angry, or frustrated, teach little ones to name what they’re going through with a feelings poster from Texas-based Mushie. The artwork (from $22), designed in Sweden by the company’s art director Katya Sinka, shows 12 faces with varying expressions, skin tones, and hairstyles to jump-start conversations between children and caregivers. The poster’s aesthetic complements Mushie’s mission: to provide parents access to tasteful, simple, calming essentials through the first years of raising little ones. The brand’s newest poster collection brightens play spaces with three watercolor flower paintings ($38 for the set), reminding all to bloom, love, and shine. mushie.com

> Through May 31 at Kidspace Children’s Museum, celebrate the return of Western monarch butterflies to Southern California. This year’s program focuses on the life cycle and habitats of butterflies so that families can learn to support migratory species like the monarch. Researchers reported a record low population of wintering butterflies in California in 2021, but the butterflies are back in 2022. Among seasonal activities included with the price of admission are making clay figures planted with seeds that will sprout into fuzzy caterpillars and dressing up in chrysalis costumes and butterfly wings to act out the entire butterfly story. By participating in live caterpillar adoptions ($6), families can follow their own pet through metamorphosis at home and eventually release a painted lady butterfly. Day pass from $15; kidspacemuseum.org

> Child psychologist Mona Delahooke, who practices locally in Arcadia, has written a manual to increase joy and resiliency in children—a response to repeated questions from parents wishing to help their children be happy and succeed. Released in March, Brain-Body Parenting reframes conversations around children’s behaviors and emotions by explaining the latest research in neurodevelopment and resiliency. Delahooke’s handbook provides tools for parents to determine their child’s brain-body connection, social-emotional development, and individual differences.

Then they can customize interactions for their child’s unique nervous systems, and thus optimize the type of support they are able to provide. The book teaches that with just enough support and just enough difficulty, children will build the resiliency needed to both navigate and enjoy their lives. $29; harpercollins.com

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ASK THE EXPERT

ROBERTO TRAVIESO, MD

SURGICAL DIRECTOR, GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE PROGRAM

KECK MEDICINE OF USC You’re running Keck Medicine of USC’s new Gender-Affirming Care program. What brought about such a major initiative?

We saw that there was a real need not just for the surgical skill, but for care that comes from an empathetic place. A shocking number of people in the LGBTQIA+ community get substandard care or avoid seeking medical care because they have to worry about the risks of coming out to their medical team. Even the intake form can send a message that you’re an outsider. The great thing about this program is that everyone on staff—the front desk staff, nurses, surgeons, everyone—is knowledgeable and can offer a properly warm welcome. It’s exciting to head up a program that has top-tier experts and also gives real thought to compassionate care. It matters.

What made you decide to take this on?

I became interested in gender-affirming care early on in my medical career. I saw the need, again, both for skilled surgeons and for surgeons with a real human touch. I’m fortunate in that I was, through my surgical residency and fellowships, able to design a precision course of study to make sure I can truly offer my patients the best possible care.

It has also been invigorating to have Dr. Mark Urata, the Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at USC, be such a champion of the program. I completed my microsurgery fellowship at Keck Medicine of USC, and he and I discussed ideas for this program then. I left Keck Medicine to take on an additional fellowship in complex gender surgery at Johns Hopkins with the idea of coming back to launch this program as a true expert. It’s rewarding to see it all come together.

What advice you would give to someone considering gender-affirming surgery?

Ask questions! I recommend an in-person consultation if it’s at all possible. There are resources online, but nothing beats talking to a medical professional and being able to ask

questions in real time. These are very nuanced procedures, and surgeons may approach them differently, so it is important to discuss specifics. Getting to talk in person helps me to learn more about you and what best fits your needs.

What are the biggest misconceptions people have about gender-affirming surgery?

A surprising number of people think that it’s something that is done on impulse. In reality, however, surgical interventions are the most carefully considered steps in transition for any transgender or nonbinary person. For most patients, this is a years-long process that is carried out in coordination with their support network, their medical doctors, and their mental health providers. By the time a patient comes to see me for a consultation, they have spent over a year in this process.

Another common misconception is that transgender identity inevitably leads to surgery. I would like to stress that surgical interventions are a treatment for gender dysphoria, which is the discomfort and stress that can arise when your internal gender identity doesn’t match up with certain characteristics of the body you inhabit. Not every transgender or nonbinary person experiences the same degree of dysphoria, so surgical intervention may nor may not be part of an individual’s journey.

When it is, the goal of the surgery is not to treat the gender identity, but rather to affirm it.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Keck Medicine of USC 1450 San Pablo Street, Suite 6200 Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 442-7920 keckmedicine.org/services/surgery

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orn and raised in Pasadena, Ini Archibong (designbyini.com) has distinct memories of seeing Greene and Greene architecture up close and sneaking onto the grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright’s La Miniatura. “I’m Pasadena through and through,” says the artist, designer and musician whose own singular aesthetic takes cues from his upbringing, as well as craftsmanship, spirituality, philosophy, and his Nigerian heritage. On top of his works that have exhibited at London’s Victoria and Albert museum and the Dallas Museum of Art, the Switzerland-based multihyphenate has also collaborated with companies such as Hermès, Christofle, and most recently, Knoll, which tapped Archibong to design a collection of tables and chairs.

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> The biggest thing when I started my career—maybe it was overly confident, or maybe it turned out to be appropriate—but I determined that my goal was to work with the companies that had the legacy to possibly give me the opportunity to make products that would last beyond my lifetime. So, companies like Hermès, companies like Knoll, companies like Herman Miller. These are all companies that were on my radar, that I thought about possibly working for in the future. Of all of the American furniture legacy brands for my particular approach as being a blend between industrial designer and artist, Knoll is actually right in line with that.

How does the Iquo Café Collection strike a balance between your identity and that of Knoll?

> When you have common ground then you don’t need to stretch so far away from yourself to meet the needs of the brand that you’re working for.

Already having that common ground, it’s just a matter of expressing myself through the palette that’s established by the brand’s identity and the really technical guidelines.

What is the inspiration behind the collection’s name?

> More than having it just bear my name, I wanted it to represent something a bit larger. There are three generations of Iquos that have been part of my life—my grandmother (rest in peace), my mother, and my daughter. Rather than calling it the Archibong Collection, I decided to call it the Iquo Collection. It also 34 PA S A D E N A

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helps thAat, like most of my designs, there’s a very feminine quality to the design, which is just a matter of striking the right balance between delicacy and strength.

Any other projects you’ve been excited about lately?

> My first professional show [“Hierophany”] happened two weeks ago at the new Friedman Benda gallery in West Hollywood, and I am currently working on building out my second body of work, which will be exhibited at the same gallery at some point. It’s going to be different from what most people are accustomed to seeing from me. It’s a bit more autobiographical than mystical and magical like I usually do. It’s still a lot of storytelling, but this is a lot more personal, and a lot less universal. The pieces center around a lot of the things that influenced me and that I experienced growing up in Southern California—Los Angeles and Pasadena, to be specific.

The first short film that I’ve been involved with launched [recently]. It was part of a campaign for Logitech and Ultimate Ears.

I am excited about the work I’ve been doing with Logitech. It’s very refreshing and different to be stepping outside of the realm of the physical and the tangible and getting more into thinking strategy and things like that.

Has there been a moment in your career when you felt like you’d made it?

> I am waiting on that. My parents are Nigerian. If you know Nigerian parents it’s like, “good job, what’s next?”

Advice for aspiring artists?

> Have empathy. That will take them far.

PORTRAIT: JULIAN ANDERSON; OPPOSITE: ED REEVE

Is there a common thread between the brands you have collaborated with?

This Page: The Pavilion of the African Diaspora, June 1, 2021 - June 27, 2021, London Design Biennale, Somerset House, London.

Opposite, Clockwise from top: Ini Archibong, Galop d’Hermès watch, Knoll Iquo Café Collection

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SPRING INTO ART “Console those who are broken by life through art,” said Vincent Van Gogh, well before “pandemic” became a household word. When world events get you down, retreat to these artistic refuges.

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GET ENTRANCED BY “AGENCY AND POWER” The Indonesian fish-shaped island of Bali connotes fantasies of exotic beauty firmly affixed since the 1930s, when expatriates and Western tourists first arrived. “Agency and Power in Southeast Asia,” USC Pacific Asia Museum’s new exhibit, explores the interplay between the fetishistic Western gaze and the power of people telling their own stories.

At its center is a collection of more than 50 paintings collected by cultural anthropologists Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson that blend folklore with everyday life, and the fantastic with the mundane. Mead’s presence buttresses the exhibit, especially through narration in the film Trance and Dance in Bali, about a practice that blends spirituality and theater. “If anyone is hurt, the trance is not real,” Mead says. Through June 12; pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu SCULPT AND CALLIGRAPH In West Hollywood, Advocartsy aims to be a conduit for Iranian artists. Its 1,700 square feet, founded by lawyer turned art advocate Roshi Rahnama, allows artists like Siavash Jaraedi to curate an experience through sculptures, all imbued with the artist’s architectural eye and sense of humor. Jaraedi’s medium of choice is bronze, “a traditional, charming material that accentuates my pattern, gilding the truth,” he says. In May, 36 PA S A D E N A

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the sculptures beg you to get up close, then closer.

In June, Mohammad Bozorgi, a self-described “calligrapher from the heart of history” will turn Advocartsy into a metaphysical space with work like You Will Be There, a nod to aesthetic principles of Islamic art and calligraphy. Bozorgi describes his work as “enriched forms imbued with the transcendental energy of human emotion.” Geometric patterns are a nod to his engineering background and give the illusion of movement. advocartsy.com

Above: Unknown, Vishnu Riding Garuda, 19th-century, wood, pigment, and gold leaf.

On view at the USC Pacific Asia Museum.

Below: Mohammad Bozorgi, The CreatorThe Source, 2014, Mixed media on canvas.

LOWER YOUR SHIELD For her first solo exhibition in Los Angeles, artist Mimi Jung, known for wall pieces that incorporate textiles and weaving, will showcase pieces from her “SHIELD” series, a study in undulating movement. In her Montana studio, Jung uses giant looms to weave translucent veils that present the question: Who and what warrants defense?

The show takes place at Helen J Gallery. Helen Park opened her eponymous gallery during the 2020 pandemic shutdown with a dream to hold space for Asian artists, particularly Korean and Korean American artists. “This collaboration is a long time in the making,” says Park, who describes Jung’s works as “soft and warm, so intricate and beautiful, but so complicated and deep all at the same time.” Through May 27; helenjgallery.com

Thomas Hayes Studio

HANDMADE IN HOLLYWOOD The spirit of improvisation is alive at Thomas Hayes Studio.

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homas Hayes wears a gold chain, diamond earrings, and bulky, blackframed, tinted glasses. He’s got a Bauhaus-style tattoo. He looks like a cross between a fashionable skateboarder and a bouncer who knows a lot about Riesling.

Though his hint of a lisp suggests New Jersey gangster, his vowels are long and lavishly Californian. He refers to the furniture he designs as “jewelry for the home.”

He gives his barstools curves. His furniture is designed to accessorize the female form.

He wants his furniture to be sexy.

As a 5-year-old, Hayes went to craft fairs with his uncle to sell jewelry. By age 10, Hayes was getting up at 4:30 a.m. to sell antique furniture at flea markets with his mother. Hayes did not like getting up at 4:30, but the furniture spoke to him. He grew up in Hayward, a working-class redoubt in the Bay Area, where he went to a school for children of people he calls the “actual, real hippies.” There, he developed an appreciation for raw materials, metal, and wood. He developed an appreciation for craft.

In 2001, Hayes owned an antique store in Berkeley when business dried up—and he packed his bags for Los Angeles.

Pulling in on the 101, L.A. looked to him like the Oakland Hills but bigger, more electric, more open to possibility. He’d spent his teenage years going to Guns N’ Roses concerts and he thought of L.A. as the place where people came to be rock stars.

In the middle of Hollywood, on a stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard where auto-repair shops run up against black-box theaters, he opened another antique store. He specialized in importing modernist furniture from Brazil, where he’d found a design sensibility as forward looking as California’s. One day, a customer came into the shop and saw a rosewood chair by Sergio Rodrigues. The customer wanted to use the chair as inspiration for barstools that he could put in his new restaurant, so Hayes went on YouTube and taught himself how to make furniture. Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo now have his barstools in their house, and Hayes has received fan art from Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer.

Hayes’ studio is still in that same space on Santa Monica, where everything he sells is handmade, on site, in a cluttered and alive series of rooms filled with furniture in various states of completion. Hayes describes his style as collaborative and improvisational. When he has an idea, he doesn’t draw anything. He describes his idea to his staff. His staff puts together a model. They talk, they adjust, they experiment until they’ve got something beautiful. And Hayes is just getting going. With the studio on Santa Monica jammed with furniture, people, and materials, Hayes has recently acquired an additional 7,000-square-foot workspace in North Hollywood. thomashayesstudio.com Thomas Hayes

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KITH AND KILN A Pasadena native finds comfort in clay.

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aised in Pasadena, Stanley Edmondson can recall the exact moment he knew making art would be his life’s focus. By his recollection, he was young, maybe 3 or 4 years old. He and his best friend were sitting in a mud puddle making pies, not far from Frank Lloyd Wright’s La Miniatura.

“And I swear to God it occurred to me at that point in my life that I would be doing that for the rest of my life,”

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Edmondson says. “I was home.”

That early interest in art was influenced by his father, Leonard Edmondson, chairman of the design department at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Sculptors like Peter Voulkos were regular fixtures at the Edmondson home—and that left an impression on young Stanley.

“I really looked up to them and I really wanted to be able to communicate with them,” Edmondson says. “And

so, I started working with clay, because clay was around. My dad had a big kiln in our backyard.”

Working with clay was also a way for Edmondson to bond with his father.

“My father’s the kind of artist that had nothing to say to you if it wasn’t about art,” Edmondson says. “If you wanted to talk to my dad, it had to be about art. And I adored my father. Of course, in order to communicate with him, I had to learn the language of aesthetics from a very young age.”

His father encouraged his son’s artistic pursuits and gave Edmondson his first potter’s wheel and kiln when he was 12 years old.

Clay has been a constant refuge for Edmondson, something he turns to for catharsis.

“I could be having the worst day and if you put a piece of clay in front of me, as soon as I get my fingers in the clay it starts becoming me and I start becoming it,” he says. “I feel so much better.”

Last year, Nicodim Gallery hosted its first exhibition of Edmondson’s work, a show titled “Stanley’s Circus,” inspired by the work of sculptor Alexander Calder and the effects of the pandemic on daily life.

“I’m a really good fit with Nicodim on a psychological level,” Edmonson says. “They’re friends, they’re family. I really feel that.” stanleyedmondson.com

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Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

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TRAVEL Summer is Here!

The weather is serene and beautiful, and if you don’t have travel plans ready to go, here are a few destinations to inspire that perfect summertime getaway.

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THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS This summer, lounge poolside with three unique pool experiences.

Upbeat music, poolside cocktails and uninhibited views of Las Vegas Boulevard make Boulevard Pool a standout destination.

Located right above The Strip, Boulevard Pool has the best views of the city.

The Chelsea Pool is inspired by the surrounding desert landscape. Nestled between the two Cosmopolitan towers, it offers a more relaxed, canyon-like feel. Book a daybed for the next level in luxe. Extending out over the edge of the pool, you can take a break from the heat, anytime, with a single step. Or if you prefer a more private experience, cabanas include a dedicated server, a stocked fridge and other creature comforts.

Swim, eat and vibe at Marquee Dayclub.

Anchored in music, the Dayclub features live DJ performances and bottle service from morning to night. Sip on signature cocktails and an exclusive menu of poolside bites.

And throughout the summer, Boulevard Pool transforms with something for everyone.

On Mondays, you can even see classic and blockbuster films on the oversized marquee screen. Every Thursday, Sunset Cocktail Hour is back. See the lights of Las Vegas come to life with live music, curated margaritas and delicious small bites. On Fridays, rise with the sun and relax into the weekend with a poolside, yin-style yoga class or up your energy with a bodyweight HIIT class, both while witnessing the city come alive.

Make Waves, Steal Glances with 25% off your two-night or more stay.

Book now at cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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Shop, dine, and experience Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, an extraordinary Venetianinspired shopping, dining, and entertainment destination on the famous Las Vegas Strip. With more than a dozen world-class and award-winning restaurants, over 160 signature stores, premier luxury boutiques, and electrifying attractions, there is something for everyone.

Delight the senses with an array of James Beard-awarded dining venues, featuring star-studded celebrity chef restaurants including Wolfgang Puck's CUT, Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse, Buddy Valastro's Buddy V's and Carlo's Bakery, and Lorena Garcia's CHICA, as well as SUSHISAMBA, Smith & Wollensky and The X Pot. Take in the romantic sights of St. Mark’s Square while indulging in Sloan’s Homemade Ice Cream, or stroll along the charming Grand Canal to explore signature boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Michel Kors, and Royce’ Chocolates.

The Shoppes offers unbeatable experiences for unforgettable memories. Immerse yourself in the virtual world of Sandbox VR, or go on an adventure with Spiegelworld’s riotous romp through the Wild, Wild West as it never was at Atomic Saloon Show.

With so much to do in one location, it’s the perfect spot for celebrations, family fun, and weekend getaways — no passport needed.

3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South grandcanalshoppes.com

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small wonder

Clocking in at barely two square miles, West Hollywood is more than just an LGBTQ hub—it’s a little city that packs a big punch with world-class boutiques, next-level dining, and high-design hotels.

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> Start your shopping pilgrimage on La Cienega, where Belgian designer Dries Van Noten has debuted his first stateside brick and mortar. Housing both menswear and womenswear, the store—which spans two buildings in the former Opening Ceremony space—is also home to archive rooms filled with past-season pieces available for purchase. A stone’s throw away, on Melrose Avenue, find new beauty meccas such as Byredo and Gen Z beauty brand Glossier’s highly Instagrammable, all-pink flagship. Don’t miss Glossier Alley, the brand’s outdoor space complete with a to-go café by hipster-loved

Alfred Coffee. Meanwhile, over on Sunset Boulevard, don’t miss stopping into the iconic Fred Segal, which always has a rotation of pop-up boutiques and designers, as well as streetwear brand Supreme, which is taking over the iconic former Tower Records space, opening its second L.A. location later this year. And no visit is complete without a stop at avant-garde fashion and art destination Maxfield LA, which recently unveiled its debut eyewear collaboration with Jacques Marie Mage.

> Lean into West Hollywood’s burgeoning restaurant scene with a visit to rooftop eatery Merois at the Pendry West Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck’s ode to pan-Asian cuisine.

And after a two-year hiatus, breakfast is finally back at West Hollywood Edition’s Ardor, where Michelin-starred chef John Fraser’s plantdriven philosophy extends to menu items such as fig French toast and a forest mushroom omelet. The Kimpton La Peer delivers a dose of the Mediterranean coastline in the form of Issima. Chef Michael Fiorelli helms the wood-fired grills and ovens, turning out fare including branzino and tagliatelle al limone. > There’s a hotel for every type of traveler, from art deco celebrity hotspots like Sunset

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Tower to hidden urban retreats like Petit Ermitage. Keep an eye out for Holloway House, the upcoming launch from members-only club Soho House, which promises 34 bedrooms, a courtyard bar, and sweeping views of the city in the former Palihouse location.

> If self-care is on the agenda, look no further than sleek social wellness club Remedy Place on Sunset, where infrared saunas, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and cryotherapy are just some of the tools used to target stress and optimize health. Further down the Strip at the Monarch Athletic Club, personal training and bespoke fitness programs are all part of the membership package.

At FaceGym inside the 1 Hotel West Hollywood, even your skin gets a workout in the form of kneading, sculpting, and contouring to achieve a lifting, tightening effect.

MEROIS: CHRISTIAN HORAN PHOTOGRAPHY; REMEDY PLACE: MADELINE TOLLE; BYREDO: ERIK UNDEHN; OPPOSITE: BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY

Clockwise from left: Merois, Ardor, Remedy Place, Byredo

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everything’s better in napa Food, wine, spirits—even music festivals are delightful up north. Here’s what to know about this year’s BottleRock.

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hough plenty of people are still stuck on Coachella for their return to live music, a more lowkey festival like BottleRock (bottlerocknapavalley.com) is actually the move for grown up music lovers. These days, local wine, great food, and a crowd that actually enjoys listening to music sounds like a better vibe than selfie sticks and body paint. (Plus, we’ve officially graduated from the Sahara tent.)

And if you’re a music lover who has been itching to get back out to a show after a couple of years on hiatus, this year’s lineup is one for the books: Metallica, Spoon, Luke Combs, The Black Crowes, and Pink are all headlining. With plenty more artists on the three-day lineup (Kygo, Mount Westmore featuring Snoop Dogg, and Pitbull), and a whole host of other activities on the docket—get used to the phrase “culinary stage”—here’s everything you need to know about this NorCal weekend of music, food, and silent disco.

> A stacked lineup with something for everyone.

The big names are always a great way to close out a long day of live music, but it’s smaller acts who really fill out BottleRock’s impressive roster. Soul singer Yola, pop songwriter Fletcher, and young blues icon Fantastic Negrito are all stars in the making, and Liily is slowly but surely becoming the best California rock band of the last decade. Spend some time listening to the artists playing earlier in the day before the fest, so you know which stage to make a beeline for once you’re there. Or, show up to the festival and shake out the last two years at the silent disco before moving into the crowd. > The food is just as much a draw as the music.

One of the best things about festival culture over the last few years is increased attention to the food. BottleRock boasts a “culinary stage,” where food celebrities

come through to showcase their talents just like the musicians—and with food offerings that encompass every kind of cuisine imaginable, from dumplings, to paella, to donuts, dining at the event will be a delight. Then, there’s the wine. Make sure to get a glass of bubbly from Mumm Napa, Cabernet by Stags’ Leap, and of Pinot Noir

by Robert Mondavi.

> Go big or go home.

By the time you decide to get out to a festival, make your way to Napa, lock down some lodging and gear up for a day of music, food and mingling, why not make it a five-star experience? The VIP tickets at BottleRock are actually worth the extra dollars, with a separate space where guests can mingle with artists, and a viewing area right next to the stage, so jockeying for position in the crowd is a thing of the past. > If there’s a will, there’s a way—even with the festival coming up soon.

Slated for May 27–29, BottleRock is just around the corner. But the festival facilitates fan ticket exchanges and one day passes, or there’s always Craigslist and other reseller hubs if you need to grab some passes last minute. As for lodging, there’s always someplace to stay last minute. Don’t be deterred by logistics if a trip to Napa is in your heart.

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beach please

With expansive accommodations, a relaxed atmosphere, and seemingly endless stretches of sand and turquoise waters, Turks and Caicos might be your next great family vacation destination.

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Grace Bay Club

Grace Bay Club LOCATION: Occupying the preeminent spot on the iconic Grace

Bay Beach, which continually pops up as one of the top 10 best beaches in the world, the resort boasts the region’s longest stretch of sand.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Eighty-two suites, including 1,080-squarefoot junior suites, two-bedroom 2,263-square-foot suites, and even a five-bedroom beach-level residence with private plunge pool. The newest addition to the Private Villa Collection is the 4,625-square-foot Kisiwa House, an East African–inspired retreat that comes with a private yacht charter.

DON’T MISS: Head to the Infinity Restaurant & Raw Bar, which features the world’s first infinity-edge bar and extends 90 feet toward the ocean, and order the signature Fish Hook, featuring muddled strawberry, lemon, and vodka.

FROM: $750; gracebayclub.com

Wymara LOCATION: In the western region of Grace Bay, with unob-

structed views.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Formerly the Gansevoort, the property

became Wymara in 2019 and continues to operate as the chicest and most contemporary resort in Grace Bay. Ninety-one rooms in the main resort include studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites up to 2,542 square feet, while the villa

Kayaking Wymara

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WYMARA AND BEACH ENCLAVE: GARY JAMES; AMANYARA: STEVE PASSMORE

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t’s still a tricky time for travel. Hawaii and Mexico are perennial favorites for all of us in Southern California, but if you’re looking for a change of scenery, and Europe is still just a bit too far, consider Turks and Caicos for your early summer break. Nearly every hotel features condo-hotel units and villa accommodations, allowing for lots of extra space—perfect for when there is more than just the two of you. Here, our guide to where to book your stay.

collection offers seven four- and five-bedroom villas and four new one-bedroom villas directly above the ocean.

DON’T MISS: Have the hotel charter you a boat for the day and send a chef aboard to prepare a meal for you that can be served on one of the island’s many secluded sand bars.

FROM: $785; wymararesortandvillas.com

Rock House LOCATION: West of Grace Bay, on a secluded cliff top with

ocean access and a 130-foot jetty adjacent to a small beach.

ACCOMMODATIONS: This just-opened resort is the latest property from Grace Bay Resorts and carries a Santorini-inspired aesthetic courtesy of Shawn Henderson and Coast Architects.

A total of 46 accommodations range from studios to two-bedroom homes.

DON’T MISS: The largest infinity pool in Turks and Caicos.

FROM: $850; rockhouse.gracebayresorts.com

Rock House Beach Enclave

The Shore Club LOCATION: On Long Bay, on the island’s southeastern coast, the

best place for kitesurfing and sailing.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Thirty-eight suites, 110 rooms, and a collection of six six-bedroom villas, each with pools, ocean views, and 8,800 square feet of space.

DON’T MISS: Enjoy the property’s four pools and abundance of water-sports equipment, including snorkels, sea kayaks, paddleboards, and Hobie Cats.

FROM: $553; theshoreclubtc.com

The Shore Club

Amanyara LOCATION: On the island’s far eastern coast. A dirt path winds

through foliage before you enter the property’s gates, immediately taking you into a world of its own.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Just 36 spacious pavilions and 20 pavilion-style villas, which range from three to six bedrooms, offering up to 6,250 square feet of space and 200 feet of private beachfront.

DON’T MISS: There’s a good chance you won’t leave once there, but don’t worry—expansive wellness facilities and programming, on-site cinema, three boutiques, and three restaurants keep things interesting.

FROM: $3,025; aman.com

Beach Enclave LOCATION: There are three, with clusters of villas at Long Bay, North Shore, and Grace Bay, which just debuted in 2021.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Part resort, part residential community, each location offers nine residences, ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet, with two to seven bedrooms. There’s also daily housekeeping, chef services, and central fitness facilities.

DON’T MISS: The opportunity to travel with another family.

The spacious villas are designed for groups and accommodate privacy, with detached cottages.

FROM: $2,000; beachenclave.com

Amanyara

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body evenly distributed and supported by the trunk,” says Gene Tekmyster, DO, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Keck Medicine of USC. According to Tekmyster, being conscious of slouching and adjusting your position is the best way to improve posture.

“The more we think about maintaining the right alignment, the more this will become second nature and occur on its own without thinking about it,” he says.

New posture-correcting bras use patented mesh panels and bands to gently remind the wearer to straighten up, just as Tekmyster suggests.

“Traditional bras are designed for aesthetics and their thin straps can contribute to costoclavicular syndrome, also known as bra-strap syndrome—where the straps pinch and dig into shoulders, contributing to pain in the neck, Forme

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osture is a public-health issue, costing the health care industry over $100 billion every year, according to orthopedic surgeon Stephen Liu, MD, who developed the Forme Power Bra after seeing his mother suffer from poor posture and compressed lungs due to chemotherapy. “Poor posture impacts one’s physical, physiological, and cognitive health,” explains Liu, a South Pasadena native. “In our accelerated digital economy, people of all ages are working and slouching over 8–10 hours [a day] on devices—causing pain in the neck and back and breathing problems.”

Good posture is defined as a “neutral spine, with the weight of your upper

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shoulders, and upper back,” says Vivian Lee, a video game and tech industry veteran who founded Kinflyte to address her own pain. Unlike some medical devices, posture-correcting bras can be worn all day and feel like your mother gently pulling back on your shoulders.

Forme With an elegant and comfortable design, Forme’s Power Bra’s and Rise Bra’s patented mesh back panels draw the shoulders back and down to proper alignment. “Forme reconnects muscle memory of your back and trains your muscles to correct your muscles,” explains Liu, who lists posture correction, taller stance, improved breathing, faster recovery, enhanced sleeping, as well as reduced neck and back pain as benefits. The company manufactures in Orange County and East Los Angeles, has published in nine medical journals, and announced in March that Hyun Bae, MD, co-medical director of spine education at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, has joined the board. $159, forme.science

NEWS AND NOTES

THIRST TRAPS

> Summer is no time to start slacking on moisturizer.

Hydration helps with everything from dryness to discoloration and fine lines. That’s because moisture plumps skin, helping the surface reflect more light to blur blemishes like large pores and wrinkles. Unite & Free’s Balm ($40; unitedandfree.com) contains a velvety blend of nine plant oils (including safflower, olive, sweet almond, and coconut), and can be used on nails and hair. Launched in April, Valmont’s new LumiCream ($260; lamaisonvalmont.com) is designed to wean makeup wearers, letting your skin’s natural radiance speak for itself. Using a blend of seven antioxidant-rich Swiss plants, two skin-smoothing white-mulberry extracts, and soft-focus pigments, LumiCream gives the complexion an instant youthful glow. —N I N G C H AO

GROWTH MINDSET

> According to the

AlignMed Based in Santa Ana, Align Med started with posture shirts for men and women and recently launched a Posture Sports Bra that closes in front with four hooks and a zipper. “You will start to feel a difference as soon as you put the product on,” says Bob Schultz, vice president of operations and sales at AlignMed. “Over prolonged use, the bra will retrain your muscles unconsciously to stand or sit in proper posture.” $95, alignmed.com

Kinflyte Los Angeles-based Kinflyte boasts 12 different bra styles, numerous color options, and soft fabrics such as modal and eco jersey. Strategic darts on the bustline help with shaping and support. “Targeted compression panels provide a support structure for the upper back and shoulders,” Lee explains. “The shoulder straps span the width of the shoulder blades to minimize pressure on the shoulders and to cue the wearer into a neutral position, optimal for good posture.” $109 and up, kinflyte.com

CITY OF ANGELS

> Los Angeles has suddenly become a hot spot for clean-burning luxury candles. Companies such as Milan Candles and Boheme Fragrances are hand pouring small-batch bougies made from natural, sustainable ingredients. Milan Candles uses beeswax in its soy coconut wax blend, which emits negative ions when burned to help neutralize positive ions from dust, pollution, and pollen. The Black Coconut & Cashmere Wood scent ($88; milancandles.com) is burned exclusively at Rolls-Royce events in Los Angeles and San Diego. All Milan Candles sales help fund Milan’s Mission, which helps rescue and rehabilitate sextrafficking survivors.

Each candle has an “Angel Number,” intention, and affirmation—because everyone needs a light at the end of the tunnel. — N.C.

American Hair Loss Association, twothirds of American men will have hair loss by age 35. But you may not know that women account for 40% of hair-loss sufferers. Minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine) has long been the standard treatment for hair growth, but the results are often lackluster, with numerous side effects, including increased body hair.

Redensyl is a promising new ingredient that stimulates growth by activating hair stem cells and has been clinically proven to have nearly twice the efficacy of Minoxidil, without the drawbacks. It’s the backbone of Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. John Laykes’ Kintsugi Awakening Mist, a daily leave-in treatment designed to stimulate growth, increase volume, and nourish strands. $58; kintsugihair.com.

— N.C.

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ASK THE EXPERT

RENÉE AND WYATT SULLIVAN

BELL A CASA , INC.

Luxury Home Staging & Design

What interested you in starting a home staging/design business?

Bella Casa was founded as we both have a love for home renovation, design and reimagining space. After buying and selling several homes of our own, we discovered the magic of home staging and design as we watched the process transform homes and tremendously increase profits. In ella asa was formed as a result of this success and today we extend our services to thousands of developers, Realtors, and homeowners throughout California, staging over 450 properties a year.

How does Bella Casa set itself apart from other staging companies?

At Bella Casa, each staging is curated as if it were a custom interior design. We never “plug-in” a previous staging into a new pro ect. e own of our in entory which includes a vast collection of high-end and eclectic furniture pieces, art, and decor. All of our designers and installers are salaried team members and have a vested interest and commitment to making every project a success. We are known for our excellent customer care, creativity, and e ibility. nlike our competitors who only speciali e in one style, Bella Casa prides itself on installing several different design looks in order to properly accommodate a home’s style and audience of buyers.

Why should a Realtor or homeowner hire Bella Casa? s one of the industry s first staging companies in California, Bella Casa remains at the top of its profession.

Even though Bella Casa handles huge volume, we still operate as a boutique company. As business owners, we are very involved in the day-to-day operations leading our talented team to provide excellent designs and customer service to our clients. Bella Casa continually refreshes its inventory and remains on the design forefront as an industry leader.

What is your best advice for someone who wants to get their home ready for market?

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626-222-3709 renee@bellacasala.com @bellacasahomestaging BellaCasaLA.com

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ALL-STARS

REAL ESTATE ALL-STARS 2022

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uying a house is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life, and who you choose to help you make that purchase is just as important – the right real estate agent can make all the difference whether buying or selling a home. Pasadena Magazine has commissioned Professional Research Services (PRS) to conduct a survey of all Pasadena and San abriel alley brokers and agents, to determine the top agents in the area. eal estate agents who were chosen as “All Stars” had an annual sales volume in the top 2% of all agents in the area, and we are proud to share them with our readers. Inclusion in the Pasadena agazine eal Estate ll-Stars is based solely upon merit there is not a commercial relationship to the listings and listings cannot be purchased. The right real estate agent can offer you guidance on home values, neighborhoods, and other important factors that may affect your decision. These eal Estate ll-Stars know the communities they serve better than anyone, and can help you find the home of your dreams.

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GLENDALE

Cesar Carrillo 1272108 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-786-3752

avid obles 01134528 eXp Realty 213-712-4343

Evelyn Chan 02001404 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-236-2107

GLENDORA

Rick Cheng 01958923 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-315-1771 Joe Chiovare 01931960 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-945-2236 Tim Cragoe 01119101 Coldwell Banker Realty 805-405-9149 Imy Dulake 00987845 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-664-1280 Amy Ellis 01275465 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-278-5838 ean Griffith 01452542 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-664-9163 Kevin Kwan 01488390 Century 21 Cristal Cellar 626-272-2365 Alpha Liu 01906983 Coldwell Banker Realty 818-321-0123 Gary Lorenzini 552465 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-688-1698 Ash Rizk 01503342 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-393-5695

Gillan Abercrombie Frame 1348441 Compass 818-790-9900 aura randt 1372976 Compass 626-765-7856

abena arma 1673019 Compass 626-641-5509 athy euyleme ian 00947297 Coldwell Banker Realty 818-378-7928

Lisa.Ashworth@TheAgencyRE.com theagencyre.com/agent/lisa-ashworth alerie albert 01320897 Compass 818-618-4825

u anne dwards 00959224 Compass 818-219-1010

LOS ANGELES

usan tone ey 01438231 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-354-1306

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Michael B. Bell 01164731 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-796-4100

DRE# 01330150

Amy Chang 01870603 Coldwell Banker Realty 818-404-2168

Donna Baker 01308772 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 626-487-0820 Alisa Cunningham 01719178 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 818-472-2801

Donna Baker Douglas Elliman -----------517 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia 626.487.0820 DRE# 01308772

donna.baker@elliman.com donnabakerhomes.com

Grace Chang 01788890 Coldwell Banker Realty 805-405-9149

Pearl Chen 1005527 Compass 626-643-6666 Tink Cheney 01173415 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-233-2938 Catherine Cheng 1926751 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-318-6686

Judy Bernal

Coldwell Banker Realty -----------388 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena 626).222.0186

ick . aymundo 01357019 Marcus & Millichap 213-943-1855 MONROVIA

Jack Chang 1075478 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-818-1880

Michelle Chen 01491272 Coldwell Banker Realty 805-405-9149

Karine Aslanian 01331967 The Agency 818-355-4906

The Agency -----------225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 100 Pasadena 626.644.3844

atalia Cerpa 1742526 Compass 818-800-9339

Benjamin Kelly 01414185 Compass 818-282-2816

isa Ashworth 01330150 The Agency 626-644-3844

Lisa Ashworth

Kari Carson 1903828 Compass 818-424-5537

Carey Haynes 01144568 Compass 818-599-8066

Lane Aronson 681193 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 323-854-7918

renda h 01412059 Coldwell Banker Realty 805-405-9149

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

ohamed tman 1940746 Compass 818-795-2802

PASADENA

Christine avarro 01308102 Compass 818-288-4802

Maureen Haney 1169487 Compass 626-216-8067

anie teckenrider 01226070 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-445-5500

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Kerri Lewin 1280172 Compass 818-653-6896

CalRE# 01090425

judy.bernal@coldwellbanker.com

udy ernal 01090425 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-222-0186 hor tephen iskup 1854478 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-428-6010 Carla Buigues 01160323 The Agency 626-664-4444 Garrett Chan 01959579 Compass 626-456-0056

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Carol Chua 00908699 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-844-2222 teve Clark 1482283 Compass 818-519-9363 Chelby Crawford 01399237 Compass 626-536-2002 Tara Del Bosco 1985112 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-688-3625 eter i ito 1940016 Compass 818-942-4262

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REAL ESTATE ALL-STARS 2022

LISA ASHWORTH

DIRECTOR, RESIDENTIAL ESTATES

THE AGENCY

YOU HAVE A DREAM. I MAKE A PLAN. AND TOGETHER, WE EXECUTE. Dream: What’s your dream? What does it look like?

More importantly, what does it feel like? When you imagine selling your house, remember, the perfect buyer is out there dreaming of your home. Stay true to your vision and objectives. After all, you have a dream too. So, live it!

Plan: Undertaking the task of selling or buying a home demands a thorough well-thought-out plan –– one that incorporates many variables including preparing your home for sale and presenting it to the marketplace, market analysis and pricing strategies, advertising methods and timing. The logistics and planning of one of the biggest transactions in your life demands a person with experience, knowledge, integrity and passion. I am that agent and I will work with you to orchestrate the perfect plan.

Execute: Executing the sale, from beginning to end is an art one that re uires finesse style and grace. Once struck, the transaction needs to be protected to the very close. I am well-versed and experienced in negotiations. I preserve the greatest amount of equity for my clients. And I will be there for you until the very end making sure your dream comes true.

+ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Agency Chairman Award, Pasadena Magazine’s Real Estate All-Star 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019; Los Angeles magazine’s, Super Agent 2022, ranked amongst the top 1.5% of agents nationwide.

225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91101 626-644-3844 lisa.ashworth@theagencyre.com theagencyre.com/agent/lisa-ashworth DRE# 01330150

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NICOLA SPERANTA REAL ESTATE AGENT

SPERANTA GROUP LLC

This powerhouse Agent brings over 22 years of local and international experience to the table! Originally from New Zealand, Nicola Speranta has extensive construction and development experience along with in depth complex real estate knowledge. In 1998 Nicola formed “The Speranta Group”in San Fransisco, California and has grown into a leading Real Estate expert in Los Angeles California. From humble beginnings, this Five Star award-winning agent has come to be known for her superior negotiating skills and her e cellent customer ser ice with o er fi e-star re iews online. uccessfully securing the top 100 Ranking position for REMAX International in the US. Nicola secured The Top 1,000 spot in U.S. for 2020 and 2021 in the Wall Street Journal for “RealTrends” and Ranked Top 250 in the U.S. for Compass Real Estate, which is now leading the nation for #1 Top Luxury Real Estate Company in the US. Nicola's individual sales has closed over $30 million annually in transactions, successively since 2017!

680 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 400, Pasadena 626-253-6746 Nicola.speranta@compass.com compass.com/agents/nicola-speranta

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Darrell Done 01233781 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-354-3551

Chelby Crawford

Compass -----------680 E Colorado Blvd., Ste. 150, Pasadena 626.536.2002

Colette Dornblum 01952165 Compass 626-818-3534 Tony Dowdy 01347010 Coldwell Banker Realty 323-804-3542 Michele Downing 01046965 Compass 626-523-6939 Christina DreyerShymkovich 999071 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-688-3948 Jeff Fisher 01429217 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-394-6696

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DRE# 01274694

DRE# 01399237

chelbycrawford@gmail.com chelbycrawford.com John Fredrickson 853111 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-688-9890 Marco Gonzalez 01985745 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-808-4122 Victoria Guasco 1281302 Compass 310-403-4177 Andy Hairabedian 01900114 The Agency 626-318-0907 LeAnn Healy 1859426 Compass 626-826-4777

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Maureen Hollingsworth 00673955 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-252-0948 Matty (Maria) Hurtado 01207955 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-862-6289 Kerry Jackson 01977527 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-808-2500

Mark Jerusalem 1371254 Sotheby’s International Realty 310-600-7585 May Kunka 1782069 Compass 626-202-6030 Julia Kwon 01740725 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 818-309-8944 Evangelyn Lin 01817694 Lin Realty Group 626-807-6581

Scott James 01911554 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 626-327-1836 SP ECIAL P RO MOT IO NAL SECT IO N

Tony Ma 1931357 Compass 626-759-4812 Norma Mardelli 01477249 Coldwell Banker Realty 818-400-3794 Peter Martocchio 1311046 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-529-6880 Deborah Maxson 1055498 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-688-7857

Andy Hairabedian The Agency -----------12080 Ventura Place, Suite D Studio City 626.318.0907 DRE# 01900114

andy.h@theagencyre.com theagencyre.com/agent/andy-hairabedian

VERA NELSON FOUNDER | BROKER "The BAM Effect" Broker, Advisor, Mentor

Top 1% Internationally (626) 298-3025

DRE# 01333471

(800) 674-7989 CAL DRE#02117676 www.hytherealty.com

R E A L E STAT E A L L-STA R S Matt McIntyre 01844466 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-437-3643 Tricia McMullan 01117104 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-844-2201 Giusy Mele-Brown 01252230 Compass 626-695-2312

Sarah Rogers 1201812 Compass 626-390-0511

Nicola Speranta

Georges Rouveyrol 1353980 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-676-5368 Gus Ruelas 01221146 The Agency 626-375-5401 Gretchen B. Seager 01217500 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-616-8146

Vera Nelson 01333471 Hythe Realty 626-298-3025

Compass -----------680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 400 Pasadena 626.253.6746 DRE# 01274694

Nicola.speranta@compass.com compass.com/agents/nicola-speranta Jacqueline Tenerelli Asplund 1269575 Compass 818-640-5237 Fleming Trainor 01810650 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-660-4186 Sharon Verani 1855187 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-482-4914

Vera Nelson

Hythe Realty -----------21 Miller Alley, 2nd Floor Old Pasadena 626.298.3025 DRE# 01333471

Mark Ogden 609984 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-484-6424 Gena Pinkerton 1197080 Compass 818-489-6644

Lynette Sohl 01256496 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-440-5100

Bernadette “Bernie” Pittroff Compass -----------680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 150 Pasadena 714.425.0814

Silvia Portugal-Singh 1970434 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-817-6745 Chris Reisbeck 01475481 The Agency 818-298-6413 Devone Richard 01857383 CINC Real Estate Group 626-500-1212

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bernie@berniepittroff.com Pratima Solanki 01998820 Compass 323-816-3802

Richard von Ernst 1391702 Compass 626-765-7856

Nicola Speranta 01274694 Compass 626-253-6746

Amy Weber 01946366 The Agency 818-568-4243

Robin Stever 00916653 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-695-2846

Rita Whitney 01209004 The Agency 626-755-4988

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PASADENA David Lao & Pei Chang Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-922-4268 The Durkovic Group Douglas Elliman Real Estate 310-738-8098

SAN MARINO Lee Bothast 1512696 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-533-3929

Hazard | Matthews Group Compass 818-331-9941

DRE# 01946366

Lin Vlacich 00609754 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-688-6464

The McGlashan Group Coldwell Banker Realty 818-512-2375

George & Jenan Musulli Team Coldwell Banker Realty 626-318-7119

Broker Associate Beverly & Company -----------299 N. Euclid Ave., Suite 520 Pasadena 818.568.4243

Terry Shelton 776479 Sotheby’s International Realty 626-497-1998

Bernadette Pittroff 01429045 Compass 714-425-0814

Michael Yue 02083986 Compass 310-435-2237

Amy Weber

vera@hytherealty.com hytherealty.com Kristine Ng 1982796 Compass 213-631-6888

Josette Wolf 01787295 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-264-0425

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE

Winnie Chiu 01939547 Coldwell Banker Realty 805-405-9149 Carol Majors 769694 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-399-9665 Chris Mardelli 1834969 Upside Properties 310-571-5761 Jean Ni 1002467 Coldwell Banker Realty 626-487-0432

TEAMS

Laura + Grant Law The Agency 626-888-1540 Lin & Weisbruch Team Compass 626-410-3578 Sarkissian + Perera Group Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-695-2808 Stephanie Younger(Stephanie Younger Group) Compass 310-499-2020 Susan & Bradley Mohr Compass 626-945-8683 Team Janice Lee Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-616-2789 Teresa Fuller Team Compass 626-483-0710

The Sean & Art Team NextHome Luxe Group 818-650-2530

Thornton & Kelly Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 626-893-3303

Think Real Estate eXp Realty 213-712-4343

Tracy Do Team Compass 323-842-4001

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L to R: Kimmberly Jones, Gina Ammon, Donna Baker

GINA AMMON AND DONNA BAKER

REAL ESTATE ALL-STARS

REAL ESTATE EXPERTS

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

2022

Gina Ammon & Donna Baker, both Realtors with Douglas Elliman of California, are excited to announce, they are working as a team. With over 36 years of combined real estate experience, Gina & Donna are putting their individual successes together to offer sellers and buyers of residential and income properties an opportunity to have the power to two top-producers representing their interests.

CALL GINA AND DONNA TODAY TO MAKE YOUR 2022 REAL ESTATE DREAMS COME TRUE!

With a focus on the San Gabriel Valley, and Monrovia in particular, Ammon and Baker have sold 675 properties for a combined value equaling $438 million in closed transactions.

By joining forces, Ammon & Baker, along with their Assistant, Kimmberly Jones, will always have someone available to respond to any and all real estate related questions and concerns. Their clients get double the marketing, double the reach, double the support, and double the knowledge. The “Power of Two” will be evident from day one!

Gina Ammon M: 310.489.1021 O: 626.408.7730 gina.ammon@elliman.com

Donna Baker M: 626.487.0820 O: 626.408.7766 donna.baker@elliman.com

DRE# 01498679

DRE# 01308772

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RENE DOLAN

REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST COLDWELL BANKER REALTY After working in the fashion industry, I transitioned to real estate in 2017 and have been working for Coldwell Banker Realty in the San Gabriel Valley, specializing in Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and Altadena. I live in Arcadia with my husband and two daughters. I absolutely cherish my relationships with my clients before, during and after an escrow. When you go through an escrow it is incredibly layered. It hits on so many different le els from financial to emotional and everything in between. I am grateful for my clients who have chosen to work with me, and they often express great gratitude to me for guiding them through every step of the way. When I hand over the keys to my clients it has resulted in a friendship that lasts. They know that I have their backs and can count on me. Real estate makes the world go around, and being part of it is an honor. Real estate provides me an opportunity to engage in a business that is both professional and personal.

388 South Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 626-705-7769 DRE# 01977159

You want an experienced leader in todays challenging market

”Building customer trust and respect is everything. We just believe that if you are doing everything you say you are going to do and you are upfront with people, they are going to respect you even if they don’t always agree with you. Honesty and integrity are essential for success—they are everything!” #1 Company Top Producer Award – Team Units #1 Company Top Producer Award – Team GCI

HENRY SUAREZ

VIVIAN SUAREZ

DRE # 00991211

DRE # 00983619

henrysuarezprop@gmail.com (310) 804-5579 henrysuarez.com

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vivvsuarez@gmail.com (818) 681-1006 henrysuarez.com

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626.536.2002 chelby.crawford@compass.com 626.536.2002 626.536.2002 ChelbyCrawford.com DRE# 01399237 chelby.crawford@compass.com chelby.crawford@compass.com CRAWFORD CRAWFORD ChelbyCrawford.com ChelbyCrawford.com DRE# DRE# 01399237 01399237 Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. DRE 01866771. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.

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JUDY BERNAL

REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER REALTY “Congratulations, Judy Bernal, for being awarded with the International President’s Elite Award, presented to the top 3% of agents in Coldwell Banker worldwide. Judy’s commitment to her clients, passion for real estate, and endless market knowledge is what makes her so successful.”

— Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena Branch Manager Lori Ramirez

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BERNADETTE “BERNIE” PITTROFF LUXURY CONDOMINIUM EXPERT, CCS COMPASS

Bernadette "Bernie" Pittroff is well-known as Pasadena's top real estate agent specializing in luxury condo sales in and around Pasadena. She played an instrumental role in selling two of Pasadena's largest midrise condo communities and possesses knowledge of all aspects of construction, as well as the inner workings of condo community life, HOAs, and CCRs. Bernie's approach to marketing continues to set her apart from competitors. he utili es all a ailable tools with a refined air for design to highlight each property's unique qualities. Bernie welcomes every new opportunity to treat buyers and sellers with extra special attention to facilitate seamless transactions.

Bernie married a local boy from San Marino and is raising their three children, who attend St. Edmunds and St. Phillips the Apostle.

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680 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 150 Pasadena, CA 91101 714-425-0814 bernie@berniepittroff.com DRE# 01429045

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1417 WILSON AVENUE, SAN MARINO Design team: Susan Masterman Architects, susanmasterman.com, Square feet: 5,221, Home lot size: 1.04 acres, Beds/baths: 4/6 Most striking design detail: Hand-forged brass hardware by local artisan Ben Pruskin (pruskinhardware.com) was designed specifically for the kitchen’s custom wood cabinets. Inquiries: $5.6 million; Rita Whitney and Lisa Ashworth, theagencyre.com

> This creative collaboration between the homeowners and architect/designer Susan Masterman marries the integrity of a historic Spanish Colonial estate with the light-filled simplicity of a midcentury aesthetic. Sited on over an acre of lush grounds, the single-level home is built around an expansive Hacienda-style courtyard shaded by pecan trees, an ideal venue for entertaining and alfresco dining. Character details include thick plaster walls with soft edges, period windows, French glass doors, and a classic Spanish red-tile roof. — S A R A S M O L A

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140 BELDAY ROAD, PASADENA Design team: Dwight James Baum; William Hamilton Arthur, whaiv.us; Bella Casa, bellacasasf.com, Square feet: 6,763, Home lot size: 0.9 acres, Beds/baths: 4/4.5, Most striking design detail: A 55-foot, glass-walled structural bridge connects one portion of the main level to the rest of the home. Inquiries: $5.9 million; Sarah Rogers, compass.com

> When creating this Zen-like sanctuary, luxury home staging and interior design studio Bella Casa set out to capture the peaceful feeling of being in a Japanese garden, using soothing colors and textures that complement the post-modern residence. Sited on a mature tree-filled lot with views of Annandale Golf Club’s seventh fairway, the custom build gives a nod to its naturalistic surroundings with cedar plank ceilings, Douglas fir beams, as well as red oak trim, railings, and door frames. — S . S .

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5531 RED OAK DRIVE, LOS ANGELES Design team: Jordan Bakva, jordanbakva.com, Square feet: 3,960, Home lot size: 7,281 square feet, Beds/baths: 4/5.5, Most striking design detail: The property’s bold interior palette features Calacatta Viola marble, European Oak chevron floors, and custom hand-finished limewash walls. Inquiries: $4.599 million; Nick Sandler and Bennett Hirsch, theagencyre.com

> Located in Los Feliz Oaks, this 1937 English Tudor blends existing period details and original interior elements with updated touches, including House of Hackney wallpapers and a French La Cornue range. The primary suite includes an en suite bathroom, office/writing room, and private sun deck.

Outdoors, a path through lush landscaping—which includes a pool and garden oasis—leads to the guest house with a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling that highlights a full kitchen, separate bedroom, and full bathroom. — S . S .

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1210 SOUTH ARROYO BOULEVARD, PASADENA Design team: Bertram G. Goodhue; Evens Architects, evensarc.com, Square feet: 9,218, Home lot size: 0.84 acres, Beds/baths: 4/4.5, Most striking design detail: The bright blue, Moroccan-style primary bathroom makes a statement with hand-cut tile mosaics and a lavish bathtub with a custom carved-wood canopy, both complemented by copper light fixtures and a coffered plaster ceiling. Inquiries: $8.995 million; Thomas Atamian and Megan Spargo-Ferrell, 1210Sarroyoblvd.com

> Known as “Mi Sueño,” this historical home within the South Arroyo community features European-inspired interiors, including a palatial living room with original marble floors, coffered ceiling with gold details, and grand stone fireplace.

Peruvian walnut floors in the large dining room, chef’s kitchen, and family room add to the home’s character and original charm. The property’s lush, park-like grounds are accented by waterfalls, an oversized motor court, and an expansive circular pool and spa. — S . S .

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BUNGALOW A, DRIFTWOOD GOLF AND RANCH CLUB, DRIFTWOOD, TEXAS Design team: Discovery Land Company, discoverylandco.com, Square feet: 3,835, Lot size: .15 acres, Beds/Baths: 4/4 (plus 2 powder rooms), Most striking design detail: The home’s natural wood exterior grants a contemporary take on ranch-style homes, while the outdoor spaces feature private patios with outdoor fireplaces and serene views of the landscape. Inquiries: $6 million; driftwoodgolfclub.com

> Launched in 2018, Driftwood is located about 25 minutes from Austin and is one of the most highly amenitized clubs within the Discovery Land Company portfolio, featuring a Tom Fazio golf course (the first course to open in central Texas in nearly 20 years), multiple clubhouses, resort-style family pool complex, 70 acres of vineyards, and an on-site songwriter recording studio. Additionally, the community offers Driftwood Downtown, Discovery’s first city club, a private setting for its members in the heart of Austin. — S A M A N T H A B R O O K S

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CABOT SAINT LUCIA FAIRWAY VILLA 68 Design team: Studio RHE, studiorhe.com, Square feet: 3,500, Lot size: 8,105 square feet, Beds/Baths: 4/4, Most striking design detail: The home has been thoughtfully designed with a central courtyard and emphasizes light-filled spaces to merge indoor and outdoor living, while offering an abundance of privacy. A private pool features a wall-mounted waterfall for added serenity.

Inquiries: $3 million; cabotsaintlucia.com

> Located on a picturesque 375-acre peninsula with 1.5 miles of coastline, the property boasts the first Caribbean course from acclaimed golf course designers Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, which will debut later this year. Also planned for completion next year: luxury accommodations for members and guests; a collection of stunning residences; tennis courts; beach restaurant; clubhouse; swimming pools; and a health and wellness offering. — S . B .

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LOT 5, AMANERA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Design team: Heah & Co., Square feet: 9,300, Lot size: 1.5 acres, Beds/baths: 5/5.5, Most striking design detail: Permeating an organic, contemporary design aesthetic, this new bespoke construction opportunity promises seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. Amenities: Residence owners have access to the Playa Grande golf course and resort facilities and services, including dining venues, beach club, and spa and wellness experiences. Inquiries: $6.9 million; aman.com

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> Located within a private enclave adjacent to the Amanera resort, the villa will be interwoven into the Dominican Republic’s tropical backdrop, with commanding views spanning the world-renowned Playa Grande golf course to the ocean horizon.

To ensure this home meets residents’ needs, the owner will have the opportunity to collaborate with architect John Heah to customize a bespoke villa. — S . S .

81-6575 HIAAIONO PLACE, HAWAII Design team: Hawaii Island Architects LLC, hiallc.net; Trans-Pacific Design, transpacificdesign.com, Square feet: 4,774, Lot size: 1.15 acres, Beds/baths: 4/4.5, Most striking design detail: Expansive pocket sliding doors allow unobstructed views of the ocean, as well as access to the outdoor, covered lanai space, pool, and spa. Amenities: Owners have access to The Club at Hokuli‘a, which includes a spa, fitness center, tennis courts, club pool, open-air dining pavilion and bar, Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, golf pro shop, shoreline park with an interpretive center, and ocean activities with an outrigger canoe program out of Nawawa Bay. Inquiries: $7.995 million; Carrie Nicholson, hokulia.com

> This Hokuli‘a Estate sits along the golf course fairway within the exclusive Hokuli’a community, an invitation-only private club with 1.15 acres of commanding ocean and coastline views. Luxury finishes and upgraded features grace the interior, from high ceilings with rich wood paneling to built-in cabinet screens. A spacious, light-filled primary suite boasts a spa-like bathroom, complete with a freestanding tub and indoor-outdoor shower for a truly paradisical experience. — S . S .

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216 WALTON TOLL ROAD, CLEAR CREEK TAHOE, NEVADA Design team: JK Architecture Engineering, jkaedesign.com; Jaureguy’s Design & Construction, jaureguys.com, Square feet: 4,330, Lot size: 1.83 acres, Beds/baths: 4/5.5, Most striking design detail: This new build’s façade combines rustic and modern details to create a contemporary mountain masterpiece, backed by a picturesque setting. Amenities: Owners have access to the Twin Pines Lake and Ski House and 20,000-square-foot Clear Creek Clubhouse with indoor and outdoor areas for dining and social gatherings, as well as a dedicated fitness and wellness space. Inquiries: $6.895 million; clearcreektahoe.com

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> Located within the Clear Creek Tahoe community, this mountain home is designed for outdoor living year round, featuring expansive windows and covered decks. The location provides an abundance of privacy and views of the Carson Mountain Range and the Coore and Crenshaw–designed golf course. Additional highlights include hydronic heating and smart home technology. — S . S

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The Agency principal shares today’s design trends and the biggest mistake homeowners should avoid. BY SA R A S M O L A

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hen The Agency’s Santiago Arana (theagencyre.com) moved to Los Angeles from Bolivia, he had only $120 in his pocket—and no knowledge of English or real estate. Now, the design and development power player has closed over $4 billion in real estate (netting nearly $2.5 billion in sales volume from 2017 to 2021 alone), earning the title of the sixth-ranked agent in the country while building a roster of high-profile clients such as Lady Gaga, Lebron James, Larry David, Rick Caruso, Anthony Hopkins, and Alessandra Ambrosio.

After noticing a gap in the market for what discerning buyers were truly seeking in luxury homes, Arana and his business partner, David Herskowitz, formed Cutting Edge Developments, a formidable force in custom home building that focuses on creating more curated, thoughtful spaces—think a lounge with taps for artisanal beverages, effortless indoor-outdoor spaces for family gatherings, the latest air- and water-purifying technology, and use of sustainable materials. Arana’s keen eye for trends and understanding of the market paid off, resulting in record-breaking sales, including 568 N. Tigertail ($23 million) and 565 N. Tigertail ($22.7 million)—recent double-ended sales built by Cutting Edge Developments.

what a Mediterranean house actually was. Now, people tend to go with metal, aluminum, or steel rather than wood.

What is the biggest mistakes you see homeowners make when it comes to design?

> Homeowners are building houses to their taste only. There’s nothing wrong with that, but unless you’re planning on living in that house forever, it’s important to keep in mind that certain things should have more of a neutral and raw color palette as opposed to a heavily personalized taste. Or, choose to put the personal taste on something that can be changed. Paint can be easily altered but certain things that are ornate or gold-plated finishes, stuff like that, might go out of style and will be more expensive to replace.

When it comes to building a home from the ground up, what are some of the most important things homeowners should be aware of?

> To understand where this property is located, what are

the rules and regulations for that specific city on what you’re allowed to do when it comes to square footage, height restrictions, and setbacks. It’s also very important to know the area and see what style of house fits the area better.

What are the top trends you see homebuyers asking for right now?

> Anything that is more organic. Luxury homeowners don’t

want shiny, over-the-top polished stones—they are looking for lighter stones with a honed, neutral finish that showcases the outdoors and will be flexible enough to accommodate home design changes and have versatility for years to come.

What design trends are antiquated?

> Mediterranean houses are done. I think we went through a period where there were too many inauthentic Mediterranean-style houses being built that did not accurately represent

How have you seen building trends change during the last five years?

> Floorplans have become important, with open space for people to work from home. People are becoming more environmentally and health conscious by adding energy-efficient solar panels and water-filtration systems throughout the entire home. For example, filtering water will not just affect the quality of your drink, but also results in softer shower water, which has less chemicals and is better for your skin. Home gyms with infrared saunas and cold plunges have become more popular as well.

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HOUSEPLANT PROUD Indoor plants are more forgiving than you might realize. Follow our easy guide to eliminate the guesswork from caring for your houseplants.

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f you didn’t buy a dog during the pandemic, you likely filled your home with plant children.

Houseplants promote health and well-being. They purify the air, reduce stress, and enhance our environment. Rare varieties like the Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) “Albo Variegata” have become collector’s items with different species selling at auction in excess of

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$20,000. The variegation refers to two different colors in the leaves. White variegation is a lack of green chlorophyll in the plant’s cells due to a cell mutation, with no two leaves alike.

Caring for houseplants has exploded as a new hobby, supporting a multibillion-dollar industry, with growers struggling to keep up with demand. Unfortunately, only

30% of the plants produced survive living in our homes.

The triangle of life for a houseplant is light, soil, and water. The tricky part is that not all plants require the same amount of each. But, with a little information, you can create the perfect houseplant-care routine.

Here, we took a look at the common challenges of houseplant care and suggest five easy steps to fine-tune your plant-parenting skills.

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1. Select a plant that suits your needs and lifestyle.

If you’re a beginner, have a busy schedule, or just want an easy-care plant, consider these: THE ZZ PLANT (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Thick, upright stems bearing narrow, dark-green, glossy leaves does best in bright to moderate light, but will be fine in extremely low levels of light.

Indestructible.

THE CAST IRON PLANT (Aspidistra elatior): Stems are glossy, with dark-green leaves growing up to 24 inches. It performs in low light and poor air quality.

AIR PLANT (Tillandsia): Rather than living in soil, it can be placed on any surface in bright, indirect light or partial shade. To water, soak in a bowl of distilled water for 20 to 40 minutes every one to two weeks.

2. Identify the light source.

Light is the essential factor for plant growth because plants use this energy to photosynthesize food.

Indirect or bright light means several hours of light without shining directly on the plant like full sun. Consider:

Moth Orchid

TIPS Dormancy or rest period. When there is no new growth or blooms, avoid feeding, reduce watering in winter, and provide cool nights prior to the blooming period.

Pots. Clay provides excellent aeration for roots. Moisture is absorbed and released through the walls. Plastic is easy to sterilize, maintains moisture, and requires less frequent watering, easily fits into decorative pots, and can be rotated toward the light for even growth. Self-watering planters use a reservoir for plants to drink when thirsty.

Drainage. To avoid “wet feet,” elevate the plant from sitting in water using pebbles, a deep-ribbed saucer, or Drain Smart’s drainage discs, which are easy to cut to fit.

—L.B.

Keep in a clear plastic pot to determine when to water.

Low light or partially shaded means a few morning hours of sun—or place the plant a few feet from a window facing south or southwest, or directly in front of a north-facing window. Consider: CHINESE EVERGREEN (Aglaonema commutatum): Its large, pointed, green var-

iegated leaves are heavily marbled with white, cream, silver, or red. Disease resistant.

PARLOR PALM (Chamaedorea elegans): Elegant arching frons give a feathery canopy shape and are low maintenance.

Let soil dry a bit in between watering.

3. Select appropriate soil.

Soil feeds the plant with nutrients. Look for commercial mixes labeled as potting soil that provide adequate aeration ingredients like perlite, coconut coir, or forest materials. Avoid pine. Leach soil to remove salts before planting and fertilize two weeks after. Repotting one to two times a year will replenish nutrients and reduce the need for fertilization.

4. Monitor your watering.

It’s better to underwater than overwater.

Drooping or faded leaves are a sign of underwatering. Yellow or brown edges or dropping leaves could be a sign of overwatering or pests.

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5. Identify pest and fungus problems.

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Inspect your plant before bringing it home. Houseplants are tropical and most will welcome an occasional shower to prevent infestations. A spray of neem oil can be effective in warding off bugs.

CALATHEA ORBIFOLIA (Calathea orbifolia): Bold, silvery green stripes across

big, broad leaves. A decorator’s dream.

Keep moist.

GOLDFISH PLANT (Nematanthus gregarious): Lustrous sprawling green foliage

and goldfish-like flowers. Requires plenty of humidity and must not be allowed to dry out during the growing season.

MOTH ORCHID (Phalaenopsis): The most common and easiest orchid to grow.

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RESIDENTIAL REVIVAL

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Designer and developer Evan Krenzien of Evan Shane Design + Build revamps and remodels his 1920s Spanish revival Hancock Park home and decorates with a mix of high and low pieces—including Rose Bowl Flea Market finds.

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hen Evan Krenzien and his partner purchased their home in 2017, they knew it had the right bones but needed some work. The historic property was still similar to how it was in the 1920s when it was first built. “All original rooms, original plaster. Like the entry hall, stair railing, and tiles on the stairs are all original back to the 1920s. But the house had been altered and augmented,” he says of the additions of a pool and porch in the ’50s or ’60s and further extensive renovations in 1987. “So, you had this kind of classic 1920 house from the very front with relatively original Spanish colonial rooms.” He adds that because the house had been renovated and added onto in so many different phases, “the floors from one room would be an inch and a half higher than the other.” The duo decided to keep the original footprint but make some changes, resulting in a four-bedroom and four-and-a-half bath, two-story home.

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H O M E TO U R Residential Revival

PREVIOUS SPREAD The main house is just under 4,400 square feet. An ADU on the far side of the pool—a converted garage rebuilt into a one bed, one bath—adds another 560 square feet. The exterior of the home uses a Benjamin Moore white and the exterior trim is Tanner’s Brown

by Farrow & Ball. In the living room and throughout his home, the designer wanted to stay true to the historic Spanish revival aesthetic, but more “simple and clean.” For the furniture, he chose to keep it California contemporary, focusing on patterns and textures. “The sofa, chairs, and bench in the

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background are all Lawson-Fenning,” he says of the setting he tied together with a coffee table from Big Daddy’s Antiques. The rug is from Lawrence of La Brea and the antler on top of the fireplace is one of his special finds from the Rose Bowl Flea Market. “I’ve had it for years—I would frequent the flea markets quite a bit for unique and affordable finds,” the L.A. native says of significant pieces he’s collected over time. “It’s our style to buy pieces we love and integrate them into one another rather than being specific to a home.”

THIS SPREAD FA R L E F T: “I’ve always enjoyed the hunt of scouring for both unique beautiful pieces and things that I know are a good value—undiscovered treasures to mix in and layer with new pieces,” Krenzien says of his flea-market finds. “I would go every couple of months to the Rose Bowl Flea Market and sift through things that maybe aren’t so beautifully merchandised, but it’s like finding a needle in a haystack—getting something that not everybody else has.” On the other side of the living room is an original crescent-shaped window—“It’s one of the unique features of the house,” Krenzien says—which opens up to the front courtyard patio.

TO P : The primary bathroom off the master suite has an antique marble floor from Exquisite Surfaces with a vanity from Waterworks that was custom stained. The sconces are from Restoration Hardware, and Krenzien’s favorite, the small light on the ceiling, is from Moroccan importer Badia.

L E F T: In the dining room, the hutch in the back is by Fabian LA, and the base of the table is vintage 1970s Milo Baughman from a store in Palm Springs via 1stDibs. The top was custom made for it.

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L E F T: The home features three bedrooms upstairs—a primary suite and two guest rooms. The upper level of the home’s layout was left almost entirely intact, but with thoughtful bathroom reconfigurations to give each of the upper-level bedrooms an en suite bathroom. “No guest wants to share a bathroom with another guest, or a kid,” says the homeowner.

This move let each suite stand on its own without actually having to add square footage to the home.

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H O M E TO U R Residential Revival The shower tiles are from Mission Tile West, and the floor tiles are salvaged Spanish antique tiles from Exquisite Surfaces. All the bathrooms are similar, but the color scheme alternates. “We wanted the house to have variation and textures and very subtle colors but all working together, so it feels unified,” he says.

B E LOW L E F T: The railings and the stair tiles, including detailed tiles, are all original; new floor tiles were stained to match the original tiles.

B E LOW: Setting the tone in the primary bedroom are two rugs Krenzien’s partner purchased in Marrakesh and had shipped home. The bed is from Room and Board, with bed pillows by St. Frank Textiles.

The suite’s sitting area features a Timothy Bolton couch, vintage coffee table purchased in Boston, and the dresser and chair, also vintage, were sourced from Big Daddy’s Antiques. “I’ve always sort of gravitated to this style,” Krenzien says of the Spanish revival aesthetic throughout.

“It just feels very characteristic of Southern California.”

INTERIORS Evan Shane Design + Build

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Get back to care.

Get back to life.

We’re excited to get back out there and do all the things we haven’t done in a while. Like eating in a restaurant. Getting together with friends. And seeing the doctor for an annual physical or getting the kid’s immunizations up to date. Life is waiting for you. Get back to it!

Schedule your appointment now.

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SENIOR

For active Pasadena seniors who are transitioning out of full time employment, life over 55 is really just beginning. One of the greatest joys many new retirees are discovering is the sheer number of lifestyle options available to them. Whether they choose to stay in their current home or explore the many adults-only residence communities in Pasadena, there is no limit to what the future can hold.

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Celebrate Life MonteCedro holds a place of pride in the Pasadena area.

Our eight-acre, resort-style community, nestled in the foothills of Altadena is surrounded by the beauty and majesty of the San Gabriel Mountains, providing inspiring vistas to residents every day.

As the newest senior living community built in the greater Los Angeles area, MonteCedro weaves distinctive architectural details with open spaces to explore and connect with your interests, your neighbors, and yourself. Our stunning and welcoming apartment homes open to tranquil courtyards, gardens and sweeping mountain views. Our spacious campus is filled with state-of-the-art destinations for casual and fine dining, performing arts, artistic pursuits, relaxation and fitness.

Our commitment to life-long learning is reflected in our philosophy of Creative Living, providing a thriving environment to immerse yourself in your passions, or uncover new ones. Discover our sophisticated, vibrant community.

It’s your next step in a life well lived.

2212 El Molino Avenue I Altadena, CA 91001 Schedule a personal tour at (626) 788-4924 or online at www.MonteCedro.org Sponsored by Episcopal Communities & Services (ECS), with its nearly 100-year history of community service, financial strength and stability, MonteCedro is a nonprofit retirement community that welcomes people of all faiths. RCFE License #197-608908. COA 287

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Discover how Hillcrest can set in motion a renewed mind and spirit with new relationships and possibilities while living in beautiful surroundings.

Whether in person or virtually, visit Hillcrest today.

At Hillcrest you will find diverse living arrangements, set in the beautiful tree-lined streets of La Verne, California.

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FOOD

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COFFEE CULTURE Where to get your buzz on.

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THE INGREDIENT

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or many of us, coffee is a near-religious experience—and our feelings about our favorite place for a cup or two of joe borders on worship. These cafés offer community, and sometimes even a cause behind the bean (which is actually a seed from the Coffea plant). Here are some of our favorite local spots to hang out for a casual pit stop or a more scientific approach to your daily caffeine.

The coolest coffee shop in town, INTELLIGENTSIA, chose its location on Colorado Blvd. in Old Pasadena to launch the U.S. debut of its latest concept, the ILLUMINATION BAR. The brand has transformed the 2,000-square-foot space into a sleek retreat with high ceilings, reclaimed brick walls, and neutral tones, where coffee sommeliers and experimentation labs take center stage.

Intelligentsia encourages you to mill around an approachable central island termed the “Instant Bar.” While the glass beakers and magnetic stir plate might look scientific, the unique design of the luminescent counter allows baristas to craft the new instant Black Cat classic espresso on demand, while directly engaging with the customer, akin to the role of a sommelier at a wine bar.

Local favorite JONES COFFEE ROASTERS specializes in community combined with tradition. The company owns a direct-trade coffee farm in Guatemala and only deals with other sustainable and ethical farms from Sumatra to

HOME DELIVERY Prefer a home brew?

L.A.-based Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. founder Jordan Karcher has partnered with Animal Planet for a Puppy Bowl Bundle that blends the highest-grade beans from Guatemala and Papua New Guinea for an aromatic and silky smooth medium roast blend. groundsandhounds coffee.com Socially conscious and fair trade, Devoción specializes in farm-tocup roasting by flying in its direct-trade, single-source beans from Bogota weekly for the brand’s flagship facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It boasts a green-to-cup process in 10 days, as opposed to 6 to 12 months, and has relationships with some 400 small farms throughout Colombia.

You can have these special roasts delivered monthly to your door. devocion.com

Rwanda. While the Vroman’s location is closed, it offers options on Raymond Avenue, Mission Street in South Pasadena, and a drive-through on Arroyo Parkway.

ROSEBUD COFFEE started as a roving cart around town and still empowers homeless and transitional-aged youth, teaching them the craft of good coffee. Its brick and mortar on East Colorado is a casual spot with plenty of space for lingering over a macchiato or flat white.

Other local fan favorites for sipping and staying awhile in Old Pasadena include COPA VIDA, which also has good breakfast and lunch selections and is known for custom brews like the Gesha from Costa Rica. For vegans, COFFEE AND PLANTS offers 100% plant-based options and nondairy creamers with an ample courtyard to enjoy. If you long for a café that flips to host wine tastings on Thursday nights, REPUBLIK COFFEE LOUNGE is your spot.

APSARA in San Marino is a neighborhood staple offering single-origin, certified organic roasts. Grassroots favorite HOLY GROUNDS in Alhambra reopened in March and is popular for hot and cold brews.

KUMQUAT COFFEE—voted the one of the best in the state by Food and Wine—is serving up matcha lattes and mochas with bean-to-bar Dandelion Chocolate on York in Highland Park. Cult favorite CIVIL COFFEE on Figueroa just expanded to the Fashion District in downtown L.A. with its delicious drip coffees and espressos.

LGBTQ+-owned Bay Area staple EQUATOR COFFEES opened its first Southern California location in Culver City at Ivy Station and collaborated with celebrity chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken on the Socalo spiced latte, guava empanadas, and a new Colombian bagged coffee blend.

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TRENDS

THE EVOLUTION OF PATIO DINING

Patios are always in fashion, and with our fabulous (most of the time) year-round weather, why wouldn’t they be? BY C A R O L E D I XO N

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f you have been to any of the top Eastside eateries—from Caboco or Lasita downtown to Alimento in Silver Lake— you have seen the stylishly cool aesthetic from designer Alexis Readinger, founder of Preen Inc. (preeninc.com), based in Chinatown. Recent projects include Hot Tongue Pizza on Glendale Blvd. (imagine Barbie and Salvador Dali open an old-school pizzeria), and soon to be completed Pine & Crane in DTLA, along with a new Howlin’ Ray’s in Pasadena and a heritage restaurant project at Brantwood in Playhouse Village.

Readinger and the Preen team were busy during the early months of the pandemic, as restaurants rushed to outfit patios in the streets; Preen often worked pro bono.

“The city also had a program to help with smaller momand-pop places by connecting them with architects for design,” Readinger says. “At that same time, we were working on Caboco, where there is fixed seating against the wall and we thought, Is this crazy, doing this during COVID? But the more

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seasoned restauranters were thinking, This too shall pass.”

Yet, the pandemic may have had a longer-term effect on restaurants’ approach to design.

“There was an old-school industry rule of never having more than a percentage of your restaurant outside,” Readinger says.

“There is an energy now of people emphasizing their outdoor spaces. We used to talk about greenbelts in cities but now we have hospitality belts. This is the way we want to shape our city and I think the whole outdoor in nature and patio design relates to that. Everything went haywire, but the one commonality was energetic elements of nature. It started before COVID but now people are craving it.”

Britain- and Switzerland-based Tara Bernerd & Partners (tarabernerd.com), now celebrating the award-winning firm’s 20th year, has recently been responsible for the Thompson Hollywood, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, and Kimpton Fitzroy in London, as well as the highly anticipated Frank Gehry

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mixed-use development at the Conrad Los Angeles at The Grand L.A. Large wraparound banquettes in the main José Andrés restaurant and bar overlook the Gehry-designed Music Center (as do many of the rooms and suites), and plenty of outdoor custom furniture on the patio will accommodate summer cocktails and nibbles with the same iconic view.

As for designing during a pandemic, Bernerd says the team just carried on. “We had to take out some tables for social distancing on other projects, but in terms of design, we didn’t have to let that influence us.” she says. “We always have to be conscious, as things ease, but there is a lot of fluid and loose items in this restaurant, so that if we had to do this again, for social distancing, we could reconfigure and add a space-planning exercise to accommodate, and there is a lot of outdoor space.” This includes a massive back patio to seat dinners for a second Andrés restaurant and bar with downtown city views, plus plenty of outdoor nooks with firepits and curved stone seating with cushions for sunset or late-night cocktails with a chic Mediterranean alfresco feel.

Studio Collective Design Director Christian Schulz has worked with industry legends, from Frank Gehry to Kelly Wearstler, while recently constructing some of L.A.’s buzziest places—from the tommie hotel (which includes two outdoor dining-drinking options at Ka’teen and Desert 5 Spot), in Hollywood to The Shay hotel in Culver City.

Studio Collective–designed current European-style hot spot on Sunset, LAVO Ristorante by the TAO group, features a retractable-awning roof system, which was installed when the Studio Collective designed the previous IDG space, Rivabella.

“We always wanted to have a big patio like at BOA across the street,” says Schulz. “The big move that we made was to take out the fixed glass and wood window panels in the main

dining room and replace them with a bifold window system that opens completely to the street. The restaurant sits on a plinth, and you have the iconic Sunset Boulevard view when the sun is going down.”

Pandemic planning was not at the forefront of their minds.

“We designed this back in July 2021, when everyone was thinking it should be ending soon, and restaurants will be going back to the way we were,” Shulz says.

He adds that, pandemic or not, Studio Collective values outdoor spaces. “Everyone loves to be outside under the twinkling lights and people prefer to sit out there rather than under a tent or inside where it’s dark. I think it lends itself to people’s desire for that charming atmosphere. When you drive around L.A., you see how much restaurant dining rooms have expanded to sidewalk seating and makeshift patios—and most of them are not going away.”

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Nearby, the RAPIDO carrot salad with marinated shallots, coriander, cumin, sumac, and Aleppo chili, tossed with cashews and cilantro, is an inspired grab-and-go option. Or you can order it with a glass of Portuguese wine next door at BAR MORUNO. For another interesting combo, MAGARI in Hollywood is the new Italian-Japanese restaurant next to NeueHouse, where you can order Little Gem lettuce with crab, sudachi-buttermilk vinaigrette, and oro blanco that marries the two cuisines beautifully.

The new KATO location in the downtown L.A. Arts District’s The Row complex features a “garden course” on Michelin-star chef-partner Jon Yao’s multicourse tasting menu. “We wanted to do a course based on our relationship with Girl & Dug Farms,” says Yao. This is close to 30 hyper-seasonal items and at any given time might feature oca, Thumbelina carrots, easter egg radish, and whatever else the farm sends over.

“We smoke, ferment, pickle, preserve, roast, grill. or just serve as is, then add our dressing from black sesame seeds sourced from Taiwan,” Yao says.

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Vibrant new vegan pizza spot HOT in Silver Lake, has a kale Caesar, which has become a popular staple on menus around town—but this one is served with almond parmesan, croutons, crispy chickpeas, and shitake bacon tossed in a house-made dressing. “A salad should be fun, exciting, and fresh tasting,” says co-owner Alex Koons.

“Our kale Caesar has a balance of crispy, savory, and airy goodness in every bite.”

At ATRIUM in the walking-friendly area of Los Feliz, Executive Chef James LaLonde serves a chicory Caesar with Castelfranco radicchio, breadcrumbs, anchovy dressing, and pecorino, which is just the right amount of tangy, satisfying, and hearty.

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While not technically a “salad,” we have to give a shout out to the new French-inspired CAMPHOR in the Arts District for its delicately fried tempura herbs course laid out on a pretty white marble tray that looks like a work of art—as does the dining room.

If you’re looking for more theatrics with your greens, try the tableside presentations at FANNY’S in Mid-City or FIA STEAK on the Westside, and the oldschool Spinning Salad is still alive and well at LAWRY’S in Beverly Hills.

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ou may want to start your summer salad adventure with the zesty citrus version from MAESTRO, with guava vinaigrette, queso fresco, roasted beets, and quinoa. But our award for the most comprehensive salad section goes to ARROYO CHOP HOUSE, with combos like burrata and truffle or barbeque shrimp and bibb lettuce with ash goat cheese.

You may already have your menu favorites at beloved local watering hole THE RAYMOND 1886 , but chef Gabriel Cappelli has added a few new seasonal salads. Avenue 33 features lettuce, buttermilk dressing with avocado and citrus, or go for the chopped root vegetables with apples and mustard vinaigrette.

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Standout spots for your road trip off the beaten path.

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f you’re thinking of embarking on a great foodie road trip, Grass Valley and Nevada City might not be at the top of your list, but here is why they should be—along with a few other unsung culinary finds in California.

Lightning Bar Collective designers (of Villa Royale and the Azure Sky in Palm Springs) to revamp both spots with modern touches and amenities.

At the Holbrooke, the GOLDEN GATE SALOON is a must stop before lunch or dinner for house-made horchata, and

if you ask nicely, they’ll spike it with mezcal or tequila. In the GOLDEN GATE restaurant, chef Zachary Ahrenholtz is behind the Mexican-inspired menu in the bar and restaurant featuring albondigas soup with ample meatballs, crispy pig ears with avocado mousse, or sashimi-grade tuna tostadas. For a nightcap, head down to the IRON DOOR basement speakeasy for more cocktails and a possible ghost sighting, as there is rumored paranormal activity at both properties, and this one has a secret passageway to an old gold mine.

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HOLBROOKE HOTEL AND THE NATIONAL BAR: KAT ALVES

Even for a California native, Grass Valley and Nevada City are seemingly out of the way, yet could be easily incorporated into a trip to Lake Tahoe. Fly into Sacramento, and it’s about an hour drive to both spots, which are less than five miles apart.

For lodging, choose from the HOLBROOKE HOTEL in Grass Valley or THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE HOTEL in Nevada City. The owner of Acme Hospitality in Santa Barbara, Sherry Villanueva, who has given us Loquita, The Lark, and La Paloma—to name a few—knows a good thing when she sees it. In this case, it was two historic properties from the mid19th century. But first, she brought in

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is a historic Nevada City landmark at the base of the Sierra foothills, with easy walking access to saloons, restaurants, shops, and a bucolic hike down to the Yuba River suspension bridge. The Victorian-style hotel has many fascinating nooks and crannies amid the William Morris wallpaper, but you’ll want to base yourself in THE NATIONAL BAR or at French restaurant LOLA, which could hold its own next to Bouchon in Napa or Bicyclette in L.A. With executive chef Tom Bevitori at the helm, you’ll enjoy standouts like French onion soup, walnut pâté, steak frites, and chocolate pudding cake. And this is one time in your life you should definitely not skip breakfast or brunch—with spinach quiche, croque madamd, and mushroom tartine on offer. Also plan on a traditional Chinese afternoon tea service in the Grand Lounge led by local historian and guide Anthony Jones—who can also be booked for private tours.

access to a canine-friendly beach with panoramic ocean views and stargazing with in-room telescopes in the evening after dinner at the SOMERSET GRILL. Executive Chef Frank Barajas has installed an “Oceanside Americana” menu with local ingredients used for miso salmon with foraged mushrooms, flat-iron steak with sauce verte, and grilled swordfish with broccoli romesco. For breakfast, don’t miss the Vespera toast with avocado smash, pea tendril, micro herbs, and watermelon radish. On the weekends, the BLEND BAR has live outdoor music with craft cocktails and fun bar snacks such as the Baja seafood cocktail and skillet fondue.

Pup-Friendly Pismo You may have viewed Pismo Beach as a seaside pit stop on your way to San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles for wine tasting, but the tiny town now has a resort hotel and restaurant worthy of its own visit.

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Plant-Based Central Valley Located inside the historic EL CAPITAN HOTEL, a JdV by Hyatt in downtown Merced, RAINBIRD brings the first upscale tasting-menu restaurant to the Central Valley. Helmed by Executive Chef Quentin Garcia, the vegetable-forward restaurant embraces local produce with a five-course tasting menu showcasing the seasonal harvest and farm-to-table fare rooted in the surrounding agricultural region. Interesting options include smoked cauliflower custard and chestnut mushroom risotto.

Temecula Tasting This Riverside County wine region has come a long way in the past few decades, but you might not know that a celebrity chef is now in the food mix at modern bistro SMALL BARN in Old Town Temecula. Culinary director and chef Angelo Sosa, who has appeared on Food Network’s Iron Chef and Top Chef, has put together high-quality, seasonal menus with prime cuts of beef such as the Westholme Wagyu tomahawk steak with bone marrow truffle butter and pan-roasted Petaluma chicken with pistachio basil pesto, while featuring produce at its peak to complement the curated selection of local wines.

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The answer, of course, is no, which is why you’re better off behind the wheel of one of the following sport utility vehicles—all large enough to transport your crew while still fitting into most parking spaces.

ACURA MDX TYPE S Leading the charge of contemporary seven seaters is the Acura MDX Type S (starting at $66,700; acura.com), an SUV that marries excellent performance with all the bells and whistles that the discerning driver is searching for. As the first Acura SUV branded with the Type S badge, the new MDX makes lacrosse practice drop-offs an exhilarating affair. Powered by a Turbo V6 engine, this cargo- and passenger-friendly daily driver also benefits from a Sport-plus driving mode, optimized all-wheel drive, and Acura’s first-ever air suspension. It may be configured to comfortably seat seven, but with a powerplant capable of churning out 355 horsepower and 354 ft-lbs of torque, the MDX Type S is a thrill ride in disguise.

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BMW X7 Although the BMW X7 (starting at $74,900; bmwusa.com) produces 20 fewer horsepower than the Acura MDX Type S, you’d be hard pressed to notice the difference. After all, both vehicles can sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds (and their acceleration times differ by less than half a second). What BMW brings to the table is 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. That electrical system recuperates energy from intensive braking and stores it in a separate battery module,

ears ago, if you wanted a seven-passenger vehicle, you were stuck having to decide which minivan model was the most appealing.

If you really go back in time, your best solution was a Volkswagen Transporter from the ’60s or ’70s. But the German van’s utilitarian design and mediocre gas mileage were underwhelming.

Fortunately, the modern SUV market has solved that dilemma.

Sure, you could opt for a retro VW van, which is far more stylish than it was decades ago—they’re also significantly cooler than any contemporary minivan—but do you really want to subject an appreciating classic to the stress of daily commutes?

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which the vehicle can tap into for optimizing the powertrain, supporting the engine workload, and providing an extra boost of power when necessary.

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER By its name alone, the Toyota Highlander (starting at $35,205) conveys size, substance, and plenty of room for passengers. Its physical traits support those associations, and yet this Japanese SUV also delivers versatility. When equipped with a traditional V6 engine, the Highlander produces 295 horsepower and 263 ft-lbs of torque, and that translates into 5,000-pound towing capability. However, the model is now also available in a hybrid-only bronze edition (starting at $43,880), which reduces the vehicle’s horsepower to 243 (and its towing capability to 3,500 pounds), but produces an appealing EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG. toyota.com BUICK ENCLAVE Unlike some of the aforementioned vehicles, the 2022 Buick Enclave (starting at $42,800; buick.com) is a discreetly refined iteration of last year’s model. Aesthetically, the 2022 edition is subtly sportier, thanks to a broader, deeper grill and other sculptural changes to the vehicle’s profile; however, the more noticeable enhancements are found inside. The keyword to best describe driver and passenger experiences in the new Enclave is “wireless”—as in wireless smartphone charging, not to mention wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility. The Enclave also features Amazon Alexa built into the infotainment system, which means drivers can easily multitask while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

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If the prospect of inner-city commuting on a skateboard sounds outrageous, it’s only because you haven’t stepped foot on a Loaded Board.

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wenty years ago, Loaded Boards (loadedboards.com) introduced its first snowboard-inspired longboard, called the Vanguard (from $317). With its tapered shape and lightweight construction, the board was a significant improvement over skateboards the brand’s founder and CEO Don Tashman built during the mid-1990s. For those advancements, the 46-year-old credits classes in composites and materials at Cerritos College, which he took after moving back to L.A. following his undergrad years at Columbia University in New York City.

At the time of the Vanguard’s release, Tashman was manufacturing in downtown L.A.—he has since relocated the company to Culver City—and the brand’s initial wave of early adopters predictably included snowboarders, but also attracted young entrepreneurs and college professors. “We build a more sophisticated product than a traditional skateboard,” Tashman explains, “so it appeals to people who understand our technology and understand what it is that we’re trying to do.”

In fact, Google’s former CEO Larry Page was one of Loaded Boards’ first online customers.

Today, the brand’s flagship board, Icarus (from $364), is curved upward like the Vanguard, which means that when riders step on it, the board flattens out. That creates energy, which is stored in the bamboo deck and can be applied to turns. The board is available in two distinct flex strengths, catering to riders of different sizes. “You can use the flexibility of the board to build speed and maintain control,” Tashman explains. “The flex also provides dampening, so it’s much more comfortable for long rides. Our boards are made for distance and commuting. Riding them is such a visceral and engaging form of transportation.” — S .T.

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Archival photo of ArtCenter College of Design’s iconic building when the school’s Hillside Campus first opened in 1976. Below: Donald Kubly, Sally Kubly, unknown, and Wanda Gae Henry in 1976, standing in front of the newly built Ellwood-designed building at ArtCenter’s Hillside Campus in Pasadena.

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the Rose Bowl, and houses many of the college’s undergraduate programs, as well as its graduate industrial design and graduate film programs and administrative offices.

Designed by Craig Ellwood, known as the “Case Study House architect,” the building is considered the last major work of his professional career. Its seemingly simple façade of exposed steel, with solar gray glass and matching opaque panels, melds with its wooded surroundings, and has been said to give the appearance of a great glazed box floating between two hills.

The building’s existence is largely due to former ArtCenter President Don Kubly and his wife, Sally, who were instrumental in the selection of Ellwood, as they had previously commissioned him to build their Pasadena home. The Kublys met while attending ArtCenter as students, both later returning to the college in a professional capacity—Don served as president from 1969 to 1985 and Sally served as art director for many ArtCenter publications between 1975 and 1981.

Both have since passed away (Sally only earlier this year), but their impact—and ArtCenter’s—will live on for generations to come. artcenter.edu

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