East Bay Scene magazine Fall 2012

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table of contents

departments 17 The Insider Must-haves for the small set for school, study and fun. By Stephanie Simons

19 Indulge Conflict-free diamonds can be a – good – girl’s best friend. By Leslie Harlib

23 Shop Talk The new Tribez Salon & Blow Dry Bar in Blackhawk Plaza. By Stephanie Simons

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features fashion 28 A New Direction Fall’s twists and turns meld classics with futurist details. By Donna Kato. Photos by Chad Riley

Icons 40 Good Timing

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Angela De La Housaye makes public service – along with family and work – a priority. By Angela Hill. Photos by Doug Duran

25 Beauty Report A new treatment to lose cellulite – maybe forever.

By Crystal Chow

64 Home & Design Burning passion leads to eco-friendly portable fireplaces. By Carolyn Snyder

68 In the Garden Vertical gardens make walls – and fences – come alive. By Joan Jackson

71 Getaways Splendid Santa Barbara. By Katharine Fong Plus: Cambria wineries. By Bonnie Wach

81 Seen Big shots around town.

WOMEN & WINE 51 Build a Wine Wardrobe Like the essential “little black dress,” a few go-to wines let you create your signature style. By Leslie Sbrocco

53 Perfect Pairs Recipes that pair with the wines you love.

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The games kids — and grown-ups — play

Katharine Fong Editor & Publisher

Rebecca Hall Lucero Art Director

Crystal Chow Melinda Sacks Stephanie Simons Julia Prodis Sulek Bonnie Wach Contributing Writers Jose Carlos Fajardo Nikki Ritcher Contributing Photographers Rebecca Parr Copy Editor Scene Magazine Vol. 4, No. 2 Copyright 2012 by the Bay Area News Group.

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We had fun figuring out what to include in our look at kids’ stuff (“Kiddin’ Around,” Page 17). At one point we thought of mentioning the hot new videogame or gaming app, but the choices were somewhat overwhelming. And, truthfully, it clashed with my feeling that gaming — even educational — is not necessarily to be encouraged over, say, going outside to play.

Yes, I’m a mother who often has difficulty prying electronic devices out of her 7- and 9-year-olds’ hands.

Then I heard about the new Games, Learning and Assessment (GLASS) Lab in Redwood City. The folks behind GLASS understand that digital media have revolutionized the way kids learn and acquire knowledge, and that gaming, in particular, can teach creative problem solving, collaboration and mastery of new technologies.

GLASS will study and modify popular games and develop new ones, integrating state educational standards and measuring learning in real-time. Funded by $10.3 million from the MacArthur and the Bill & Melinda Gates foundations, and the gaming industry, GLASS will make its products available to students, school districts and families.

Knowing that gaming can engage and educate kids with skills critical for college and career makes me feel better, though it’s still no substitute for fresh air and a good game of soccer.

But enough about kids — let’s talk about us! Our fashion layout (“Shape Shifters,” Page 28) reflects designers’ move into uncharted territory, to paraphrase editor Donna Kato. Fall 2012 offers up tailored classics with sculptural, futuristic twists — as if the Edwardian styles in “Downton Abbey” were shot through a sci-fi portal.

And check out “The LBDs of Wine,” Page 51, by our columnist and Thirsty Girl founder Leslie Sbrocco. Leslie tells you exactly what basics you need to build a fabulously versatile and tasty wine wardrobe, from “the crisp white shirt” of Sauvignon Blanc to the “sexy satin” of Pinot Noir.

Her recommendations are complemented perfectly with a few recipes by Napa-based food and wine writer Jill Silverman Hough, author of two cookbooks that pair main dishes and small plates “with wines you love.”

Enjoy, and let us know what you think. We raise a glass to fall.

Katharine Fong Editor & Publisher

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contributors Angela Hill (“Good Timing,” Page 40) writes her “Give ‘Em Hill” column for the Bay Area News Group, where she is also a feature writer.

Previously, she covered news for the Oakland Tribune for 15 years.

She lives in Alameda, and has a penchant for large Halloween displays.

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advisers Kelly McKenzie Hansen Marketing Director Tavistock Restaurant Group Marcie Hochhauser Vice President Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Donna Lynn Rhodes Marketing Maven & Owner donnalynn Creative Betsy Penson General Manager/Marketing Director Blackhawk Plaza Nicole Tucker Tucker Associates Real Estate Services Carrie Williams Director of Marketing & Business Development Stoneridge Shopping Center

Raised in Lemon Cove, Calif., Chad Riley (“Shape Shifters,” Page 28) studied photography at the Brooks Institute, then moved to NYC and worked with Annie Leibovitz before striking out on his own.

He has shot for Vanity Fair, Wired, Vogue and – after relocating to San Francisco in 2009 – Apple and San Francisco magazine. A new father, he competes in Ironman Triathlons.

Wine expert, author and TV host Leslie Sbrocco (“The LBDs of Wine,” Page 51) is founder of ThirstyGirl. com, a community for women with a passion for wine, food and travel.

In addition to hosting the KQED series “Check Please!” she is a regular guest on the “Today” show and is a soughtafter speaker and wine judge.

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Kids 10 and up are hotly awaiting the release of “The Mark of Athena,” which hits stores Oct. 2.

The book completes best-selling author Rick Riordan’s “Heroes of Olympus” trifecta (OK, we’re counting Riordan as a local because he used to teach in the Bay Area). Spoiler alert: Annabeth and Percy are together at last, as are the seven demigods of the prophecy. $11, RickRiordan.com

“I want my Mimi!”

Piperlime — the SF fashion website opening its first women’s apparel store in NYC this season — aces back-to-school cool with an edited selection of itty bitty Vans (pictured here), in addition to styles by Adidas, Minnetonka, Hunter, Sperry Topsider and more. $35, Piperlime.com

Palo Alto-based LunchBots’ healthy and environmentfriendly food containers (sans chemicals from plastic) promise to make food more appetizing and come home from school empty. Handy dividers, high quality stainless steel and punch-bright colors make average lunch pails truly pale by comparison. $19.99, LunchBots. com

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Mimi the Sardine locally manufactured, Swedish-designed products are built for lil’ spills. Every cute-as-pie backpack, bib and apron is machine-washable and ecocoated without harmful chemicals. $14.95$38.95, mimithesardine.com

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Wee want more…

When it comes to all-natural body care, TruKid is not to be missed. The homegrown collection, headquartered in Oakland, includes jumbosize bubbly body wash ($32), silly shampoo ($32), plus familysize SPF 30 sunscreen that’s totally safe for baby’s sensitive skin ($75).

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Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of super-sweet kids’ stuff going on in the Bay Area, including gear and goods for all ages – from Mimi the Sardine in Corte Madera to TruKid in the East Bay to LunchBots on the Peninsula. On our list: KIDS continues on Page 80

Notorious B.A.G. Dress up their bedrooms with ultra-modern (and dare we say best-looking-ever) beanbags. A smaller spinoff of the Fatboy Original for grownups, the Fatboy Junior makes the perfect lounger or mattress for sleeping. $159, at the SF-based online retailer DesignPublic.com

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fair gems The Cascade matched set from Brilliant Earth, inspired by the sea. In 18K white gold or platinum, from $2,275.

Conflict-free diamonds can be a good girl’s best friend Conflict-free diamonds are hot.

“People ask for them,” says Lori Brooke, manager of Alix & Company Fine Jewelry in Mill Valley. “It’s definitely a trend.”

Books and movies — Leonardo DiCaprio’s “Blood Diamond,” for example — have fueled global concern over where diamonds come from as well as how they are mined. Fortunately, you can now buy stones and settings that are not only stunning, but also will make you proud to wear them. Keep these points in mind:

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Koala brooch of diamonds, pink sapphires, tsvorites and onyx in 18K yellow and white gold, Tiffany & Co., $75,000.

Quadra shaped band of recycled palladium set with a one carat, environmentally friendly synthetic yellow diamond, Alix & Company, from $7,550.

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Look for diamonds certified by The Kimberley Process, an effort among governments, industry and broader society to halt the flow of “conflict diamonds” — used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. As of 2012, 50 participants representing 76 countries have signed on.

Lucida® diamond pendant and ring in platinum, Tiffany & Co., price upon request.

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Consider laboratory-made stones. Diamond-growing technology has been around for 50 years, but the ability to create gem-quality stones is a recent achievement. The best of these have brilliance, and even colors, comparable to mined diamonds, yet cost from one-quarter to one-tenth the price.

Leaf and vine band in recycled 18K white gold. Set with a rose-cut diamond of approximately one carat and at least .40 carats of diamond pavé. Alix & Company, from $10,100.

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Some jewelers specialize in conflict-free diamonds. Others are happy to provide supporting information. Says Cherl Spitz, owner of Spitz Jewelers in Walnut Creek, “Consumers can ask for a guarantee that the diamonds have been tracked from site holder to cutter to seller to retailer.”

Intense yellow diamond ring in 18K white gold, Lustre Precious Gems, from $8,000.

Lazare Tesoro diamond ring or band available in platinum or 18K white gold. Ring: .26 total carat weight, 7 stones. Band: .18-.23 total carat weight, 10 stones. Spitz Jewelers, from $10,000.

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Vivid pink diamond ring in 18K white gold; custom designs available with various center stone options, Lustre Precious Gems, from $8,000.

Pear-shaped, 18K white gold teardrop earrings, 1/2 total carat weight. Brilliant Earth, $1,475.

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Eco-friendly settings for your jewels are a glam alternative. Brilliant Earth, which sells only Canadian as well as Namibian and Botswana diamonds mined, cut and polished with fair labor practices, uses recycled gold and platinum in settings to great effect.

Make a long-term commitment: The Bay Area-based Clarity Project creates and sells fine jewelry that is also ecologically and socially sustainable. Founded in 2009 by three childhood friends and entrepreneurs, it works directly with nonprofits to improve quality of life for gem miners and their families.

Leaflet and droplet eternity bands, available in recycled white and yellow 18K gold or recycled 14K rose gold, Alix & Company, from $2,200.

Artisan ring, hammered bezel, shown with .7 ct stone in 18K Fair Trade yellow gold, The Clarity Project, from $3,000.

resources Alix & Company, Mill Valley, alixandcompany.com Brilliant Earth, San Francisco, brilliantearth.com The Clarity Project, virtual company with offices in Santa Clara and Los Angeles, as well as Sierra Leone, clarityproject.com Lustre Precious Gems, Westfield Valley Fair, Santa Clara, lustrepreciousgems.com Spitz Jewelers, Walnut Creek, spitzjewelers.com Tiffany & Co., stores throughout the Bay Area, tiffany.com

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Tribez Salon & Blow Dry Bar

Best-tressed list Upping the ante for looking good in the East Bay, Tribez has just opened a second location where beauty and bliss collide in creative rapture.

The sequel, called Tribez Salon & Blow Dry Bar and ensconced in Blackhawk Plaza, taps top talent as well as the environment-friendly vision of interior designer Lindy Smallwood. As suggested by the name, this 3,400-squarefoot space boasts a blow dry bar with services starting at $35 and results rivaling the hairstyles on Oscars night.

Blow dry bars are a booming business, specializing only in drying and styling. They exist primarily in upscale urban neighborhoods where women put a premium on looking polished with little daily maintenance. The new Tribez expands the concept, offering facials, massage, makeup, waxing and eyebrow-sculpting.

Expect products with a serious pedigree: Oribe.

Kérastase. Shu Uemura. The crown jewel is Truffle by Fuente, a $300 organic shampoo hailing from the Neth-

erlands. It’s made from the skin of white truffle, diamond dust and meteorite dust from space. Sweetening the deal, you can’t get it anywhere else in the U.S. Also be on the lookout for owner Donna Bruner’s jewelry offerings — a mélange of pieces she’s selected from the collections of Nialaya, Love Heals, Tat2 Designs, Rebel, Sisi Amber and local artisan Paula Carvalho. “I’ve been interested in art and antiques since I was a child and have developed a keen eye for collecting,” says Bruner, a licensed esthetician and mother of two professional stylists. “[This is my] opportunity to showcase some of my design talent by creating a unique salon environment.”

The original Tribez in Danville has been open for a little more than seven years and become well known for its hand-picked talent. Stylists like James Lempke and Nekissa Addis have worked with Hollywood celebrities and the enviably coiffed reality stars of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”

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so long, cellulite Cellulaze promises to banish that lumpy look – possibly forever

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that pull skin down to form those dreaded dimples. Cellulaze, according to its maker, Cynosure, “reduces cellulite by restoring the normal structure of the skin and the underlying connective tissue.”

Thanks to its extraordinary promise, people like board-certified dermatologist Dr. William Ting of San Ramon are happy to offer Cellulaze, especially given the FDA’s imprimatur.

“There is a straightforward formula that every surgeon has to adhere to,’’ he says. “The protocol is very stringent.”

Moreover, according to Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman, a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Palo Alto and Los Gatos, what’s

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Whatever the shape of your figure — whether goddess or zaftig or something in between — cellulite is likely a frustrating fixture. Only about 15 percent of women escape the scourge of bumpy, lumpy skin on their buttocks and thighs. It even shows up on our arms and stomach. Unfortunately, that cottage cheese or orange peel texture can form as early as one’s teen years.

But good news, ladies: Cellulite may finally have met its match. In January, a laser called Cellulaze received the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in correcting the three causes of cellulite: bulging fat, skin laxity and the connective fibers

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Courtesy of Dr. Mario Diana, MD via RealSelf.com

long-lasting and stable. Once you imrevolutionary is that “not only does prove it, you have a whole new baseCellulaze change the anatomy, it’s line. You’ve corrected some of the anadone in just one treatment. With tomical problems that cause cellulite.’’ other cellulite treatments, the efJust don’t be in too big a hurry to fect is short-lived and once you stop see a noticeable gain. “Sometimes doing them, the improvement in apit can actually look worse after a pearance goes away.’’ month than it did before treatment,’’ During the procedure, which inHoffman warns. This is because skin volves local anesthesia and a few thickening doesn’t take place until small incisions, a laser fiber is incollagen has had time to grow, a proserted under the skin, gently heatcess that takes about three months. ing it and melting the fat. Next, He also cautions patients to expect a the laser releases the fibrous bands lot of bruising “because we’re workthat create dimpling and, finally, it ing right beneath the skin, disruptstimulates collagen production to ing little varicose veins.’’ increase skin elasticity.

“The best results are seen at three Because Cellulaze is so new, months, and will continue to get betCynosure is able to tout results ter up to one year,” Ting says. “Most — based on almost four years of of my patients are satisfied four clinical research — as lasting only Before and after: Cottage-cheese rippling is smoothed out with Cellulaze. weeks afterwards.” at least one year. However, many The best candidate for Cellulaze, physicians already are claiming that benefits can endure far longer since the root causes of according to Ting, is someone looking to be rid of the rippling on her buttocks and thighs – not a reduction in cellulite are addressed.

“In plastic surgery, nothing is permanent,’’ Hoffman says, body size. A patient with “saddlebags,” for example, is “but I think the changes that are created here are really better off opting for SmartLipo, which gets rid of local-

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So, what’s the price of being able ized pockets of fat. resources to strut around fearlessly in a bikini Dr. Fred Suess, a board-certified and not worry about close-ups? About plastic surgeon with offices in Wal- Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman $5,000, depending on the area to be nut Creek and San Francisco, says 805 El Camino Real, Suite A, Palo Alto, 650.325.1118 improved. Figure an area to be the that liposuction can be performed in 14651 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 200, size of your hand, times two, which an area of the body treated with CelLos Gatos, 408.292.1118 would take care of the cellulite on, lulaze, just not at the same time. He dkhoffmanmd.com say, the outer thighs. says ideal Cellulaze candidates “are For an in-depth look at what Celluhealthy, do not have stretch marks Dr. Fred Suess in the area with cellulite, and should Appearance Enhancement Clinic, laze entails, check out RealSelf (realself.com/cellulaze), “a community dedibe within 20 pounds of their normal 108 La Casa Via, Suite 104, Walnut Creek, 925.280.9700 cated to helping people make the right weight.” health and beauty choices,’’ according For his part, Hoffman says a pro- aestheticenhancement.net to its website. Patients share diary-type spective patient “needs to have apDr. William Ting revelations about their experiences, the propriate expectations. Cellulaze 2262 Camino Ramon #200, good and the bad, plus before-and-after will improve skin and get rid of dimSan Ramon, 925.328.0255 photos. Out of 69 reviews from across ples, but it won’t be night and day.’’ drwilliamting.com the country as of this writing, the proThe procedure itself takes approxcedure got a 94 percent positive rating. imately two hours for one area, such Bottom line (no pun intended), the early outlook as the backs of both thighs. Although it’s possible to go to work the day after, every patient must wear compres- on Cellulaze is highly encouraging, even without the sion garments for several weeks. In addition to heavy knowledge of long-term results — although studies are bruising, there could be swelling and various degrees of being readied for submission to peer-reviewed medical discomfort. Because no suction is involved, one possible journals. In the meantime, practitioners such as Ting serious side effect is seroma, where fluid collects under are already on board in a big way. “This may be the holy grail we’ve been chasing for decades,’’ he says. the skin and may need to be drained afterward.

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Strong colors, wasp waists and clean lines: Above, Stella McCartney peplum dress, $925, Neiman Marcus; Vintage charm bracelet, $195, Alina B., Walnut Creek; Kate Spade faceted clip earrings, $78, Bloomingdale’s.

Diane von Furstenberg Oka fitted dress in red, $465, Neiman Marcus.

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Daringly bare yet structural: Herve Leger one-shoulder dress in cool grays, $1,590, Nordstrom; Debbie Merle Designs charm bracelets in agate and Austrian crystals, $58 each, and agate drop earrings, $38, all Nordstrom.

A shapely dress defines fall’s sculpted silhouettes: Alexander McQueen dress with shaped shoulders and fringe detailing, $3,645, and python clutch with sculpted closure, $1,995, both Neiman Marcus; Miu Miu suede peep toe shoes with sculpted heel, $750, Nordstrom; Carolee Lux tassel earrings, $65, Bloomingdale’s.

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Separates that transition from late summer to the chilly months ahead: Ted Baker leather jacket, $640, Ted Baker, Santana Row; Rachel Comey collage skirt with transparent panels, $395, and ALC Italian waffle crepe top, $325, both Crimson Mim, Palo Alto and Los Altos; Linea Pelle harness belt, $195, Alina B, Walnut Creek; Donald J. Pliner slingback wedges, $225, Donald J. Pliner, Santana Row; Lauren

by Ralph Lauren gold hoop earrings, $30, Nordstrom.

Street style translated into urban sophistication: Marni mad plaid sweater, $610, Nordstrom; Gary Graham herringbone jacket, $695, cropped trousers, $495, both Crimson Mim, Los Altos and Palo Alto; Via Spiga oxfords, $198, Bloomingdale’s; Tory Burch geometric earrings, $145, Nordstrom.

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Classics never fade, they’re just reinvented: Burberry wool trench coat, $1,295, and Chanel “Jodhpur” boots in black and silver, $1,595, both Nordstrom; Alice+Olivia “Harriett” knit dress, $368, Neiman Marcus; Kate Spade faceted clip earrings, $78, Bloomingdale’s.

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Dramatic and sexy can also be cozy: Missoni wrap coat, $2,530, Neiman Marcus; Gucci suede boots, $1,250, Nordstrom; Carolee Lux faceted stone necklace, $175, Bloomingdale’s; Marc Jacobs Manhattan Tribeca colorblock satchel, $1,450, Nordstrom.

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Unexpected combinations: Alina + Nicoletta cropped puffer jacket, $398, and Room #13 leather bracelets, $139, both Alina B., Walnut Creek; Alice + Olivia leather skirt, $396, Neiman Marcus; “Little Feather” Yoana Baraschi scarf, $155, yoanabaraschi. com; Stuart Weitzman leopard and horsehair clutch, Stuart Weitzman stores, Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto and Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose.

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Angela De La Housaye makes public service – along with family and work – a priority

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By Angela Hill Photos by Doug Duran

If there’s one thing Walnut Creek business-law attorney Angela De La Housaye can’t stand, it’s a missed opportunity to do something good – even if it involves something as trivial as Crunch Berries.

A few years ago, when she and her longtime friend Marianne Baldrica were traveling together in Europe, the two encountered an expat who joked that he missed being able to get the sweet Cap’n Crunch cereal. De La Housaye jotted this down – she’s always taking copious notes in journals and datebooks, even on vacation – and when they got home, she mailed him a box.

The same thing happened with a couple of elderly Frenchmen at a Parisian

brasserie who had commented on the attractive journal De La Housaye was using. “Oh, I’ll send you one,” she told them. And she did. And just this month, she promised a reporter some special vitamins for tomato plants. Lo and behold, a package showed up in the mail about a week later.

“It would be one thing if she didn’t have anything else to do. But Angela’s the busiest woman on the planet,” said Baldrica, also a busy person as Western vice president for the NASDAQ OMX Group, who has known De La Housaye for about 17 years. “So many people say they’ll do things and never deliver. But Angela has a strong sense of responsibil-

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Angela De La Housaye, right, and close friend Marianne Baldrica. The women have known each other for 17 years.

ity to be as good as your word. If she says she’s going to do something – no matter how small – she’ll do it.”

And – judging from her litany of accomplishments – no matter how big. De La Housaye is the founding attorney of the business law firm De La Housaye & Associates, with offices in Walnut Creek, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and is considering an office in New York; serves on countless civic and philanthropic groups; and was recently named the 2012 chair of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. She is cochair of the Contra Costa Council’s Small Business and Entrepreneurial Task Force, served on the board of directors for the Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, and was awarded the “Pace Setter Award for Contra Costa County.”

She’s also been active with the annual East Bay Women’s Conference and co-chaired the Walnut Creek community ice rink project last winter. On top of all this, she has somehow, some way managed to raise three sons with her husband, attend nearly all of the boys’ sporting and school events – she keeps a change of clothes in her car – and still have everyone sit down to a family dinner almost every night at their home in Alamo on the border of Walnut Creek, often cooking the meals herself with fresh vegetables from her own garden.

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a little about Angela Nightstand reading: “Seven Gothic Tales” by Isak Dinesen Favorite foods to cook: Mediterranean Favorite quote: “I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

“I do have a lot of energy,” admits the fit, petite De La Housaye, dressed in a bold black-and-white print dress and sky-high patent pumps, looking fresh as a new morning even after a long Thursday that began – as her days always do – at about 4:30 a.m. with a run or a stop at the gym.

“My thing is, if I see a logical way to connect people, to try to make a difference, it’s hard for me to let that go by,” she says, sipping a glass of Chardonnay at the City Club atop the historic Stock Exchange Tower, where her San Francisco office is housed. “It bothers me if there’s unused potential. I don’t need the credit for whatever

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we do. I just want to see it get done.”

Delving into her background, it becomes clear how her path led to a legal career and owning her own business. And how she acquired her unflinching sense of responsibility.

De La Housaye grew up in Las Vegas, which she jokes is “much more normal than it sounds.” Her stepfather, whom she calls her dad, was George Foley, district attorney for Clark County in Nevada for many years, practicing law until he died in 2010 at the age of 85. In addition, his four brothers, their father and grandfather were all in the legal profession.

“I was very close to my dad growing up, and I used to go to court with him all the time,” she said. “I would often go to my father’s office, and listen to him talk about cases when he came home. It was a general love of the law that I developed from an early age – a respect for the profession.”

As to her business acumen, De La Housaye believes she inherited that from her mother, who owned a thriving dance studio in Las Vegas.

“Her ambition and drive were motivators for me,” she said. “My mom was single in a time when women had certain types of jobs or a husband. She broke that mold and didn’t look back. She had a lot of pride in owning her own business, which was something I respected.”

Despite these early career directives, De La Housaye first toyed with the idea of going into broadcast journalism, even majoring in communications at Pepperdine University. Then she began to realize that profession “would have a rather limited shelf life,” she says.

“I wanted something to carry me through for years to come, and also take advantage of my background.” So she shifted into law, earning her degree from Loyola Law School in 1989.

Her career began at a large firm in Los Angeles, but the size of the operation meant an associate attorney was far removed from the client, and she craved a more personal approach. She eventually moved to a smaller firm, where she became a partner. But by then she was married – she’d met her husband in college – had two kids with a third on the way and felt that office didn’t encourage family priorities.

So, she set up her own shop in 2000 in Los Angeles, eventually moving to the Bay Area when her husband’s father, who lived here, was ill. She soon opened the Walnut Creek office, which is the firm’s main office, then the San Francisco branch. She describes her company as a “boutique firm,” with five attorneys, one paralegal and support staff of four.

Feeling the need to give back to the community, she immersed herself in civic activities, joining the Walnut

Clockwise, from top left: De La Housaye with ABC7’s Dan Ashley at the Walnut Creek Ice Rink gala in December 2011; helping promote the Walnut Creek trolley service; taking notes at a Chamber of Commerce “Ethics Day” event.

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De La Housaye makes sure her three children learn the value of public service, encouraging them to volunteer in the community.

Here Nico, at left, and Dylan flank their mother.

Creek Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.

Now as Chamber president, De La Housaye says she’s looking at ways to provide more assistance to large businesses with local headquarters through things such as human-resource training, seminars and networking events for the “millennium generation,” she says.

The ice rink project, which she co-chaired with attorney and member of the Walnut Creek planning commission Neil Gerstner, was a highlight last winter, she says.

“It’s really down in the community where the heartbeat is. Little kids and old people out there skating – it was great to see that. Plus,” she says, laughing, “I learned all this stuff about coils and gaskets and coolants. And I hate cold weather, but I would throw on a parka and go down there at 5 a.m. to meet Neil and see if the ice was freezing.”

Gerstner says he finds De La Housaye to be a genuinely nice person as well as someone who is “so wellorganized and has so much energy.”

“She was never reluctant to roll up her sleeves and do whatever needed to be done, even if that meant performing unglamorous tasks, like manning the food table and passing out slices of free pizza to kids at our children’s winter festival, or participating in a number of early morning troubleshooting and strategy meetings

concerning a serious technical issue.

“I also wonder how she finds the time to do all the things she does,” he says.

De La Housaye again thanks her parents for her timemanagement skills, and is passing them on to her sons.

Her oldest son, Matthew, 20, is now in college at the University of Washington, planning to go into medicine.

Dylan is 18, just graduated from high school and will attend Seattle University. And Nico is 11.

Her boys have not been to court with her, but they have joined her on countless volunteer projects. “Matthew was heavily involved in Boy Scouts, and I became an assistant scout master during that time so I could hike and camp with him,” she says.

“Dylan has worked many of the volunteer projects with me, including working at the Ice Rink Gala as a host for the Chamber’s event, and working at Habitat for Humanity on two building projects that I did with the Contra Costa Council. And Nico, my youngest, worked at the ice rink on opening day.”

Baldrica is certain her friend’s destiny lies in public service. “I can see her being mayor, or perhaps even a congresswoman,” she says. “If anyone can do it, she can. Her only fault is never being able to say no to worthy projects.”

Or even to someone who craves a kid’s cereal.

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By Leslie Sbrocco

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Just as you pull together outfits to reflect your style, you can build a wardrobe of wines to please your palate.

Start with the basics, then layer and accessorize. From classic picks to exotic and less-recognized wines that add sparkle to your staples, creating a wine wardrobe is deliciously simple. The following suggestions are good in any vintage.

Leslie Sbrocco is the author of “Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing, and Sharing Wine” and founder of ThirstyGirl.com.

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Women & Wine whites Chardonnay: Wine’s basic black What’s not to love about black? It’s classy, slimming – and you keep buying more. The same is true of Chardonnay. Crafted in styles from light to lush with only about 125 calories a glass, it’s America’s most popular wine for a reason. From elegantly crisp versions that pair with Brie to creamy, fleshy ones to match grilled salmon, there are shelves full of choices.

Places: Iconic spots planted with the grape variety Chardonnay are the Burgundy region of France and throughout California. The latter versions are often noted for their ripe fruit flavors and kiss of oak barrel aging, while French styles lean toward lightness.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Beringer, Napa Valley, California, $17-$20 • Ponzi, Willamette Valley, Oregon, $18-$22 • Joseph Drouhin “Puligny-Montrachet” Burgundy, France, $48-$53 Avant-garde Options • Felton Road, Central Otago, New Zealand, $34-$36 • Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast, California, $33-$36 • Antinori “Cervaro della Sala” Umbria, Italy, $48-$52

Accessorize: If you like Chardonnay, try Grenache Blanc. A unique white variety hailing from northeastern Spain and southern France, this full-bodied, spicy dry wine is one to watch for in California, too. Try Tablas Creek from Paso Robles and Beckmen “Le Bec Blanc” from Santa Ynez Valley.

Riesling: The dressy wine Autumn in the Bay Area is usually the best weather of the year, perfect for racy Riesling.

With zesty freshness, floral aromas and flavors that span the spectrum from bone-dry to delicately sweet, Riesling is the ideal sip to ring in fall. Whether pairing alongside fiery Latin fare or sausages topped with spicy mustard, it’s as versatile as your favorite frock.

Places: Germany’s Mosel region produces ethereal, sweeter versions, while France’s Alsace area begets richer, drier bottlings. Australia’s Clare and Eden valleys produce bonedry, citrus-scented wines. Washington and New York states are home to a rainbow of Riesling styles.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Dr. Konstantin Frank “Dry Riesling,” Finger Lakes, New York, $14-$17 • Chateau Ste. Michelle “Eroica,” Columbia Valley, Washington, $20-$22 • Dr. Loosen “Blue Slate,” Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, $20-$22 Avant-garde Options • Wolf Blass “Gold Label,” Clare Valley, Australia, $18-$22 • Grosset-Hill Smith “Mesh,” Eden Valley, Australia, $20-$22 • Craggy Range “Te Muna” Riesling, Martinborough, New Zealand, $20-$22

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If you like Riesling, try Moscato – a lightly sweet, lemony sip that’s lower in alcohol and often slightly frizzante. Well-regarded wines come from northern Italy and are called Moscato d’Asti. Look for bottles from Marchesi de Gresy, Batasiolo or Michele Chiarlo.

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PAIRS A good wine is even better with food that enhances and complements. Napa-based cookbook author and food and wine writer Jill Silverman Hough couldn’t agree more: She created simple, mouthwatering recipes to pair with specific wines in her books “100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy With Wines You Love” (Wiley, 2010) and “100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy With Wines You Love” (Wiley, 2011). A few choice excerpts:

WITH RIESLING Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya From “100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy With Wines You Love” Jambalaya might sound exotic — and it does have deliciously haunting flavors — but it’s basically a simple, one-pot meal that, after a little chop­ping and cutting, comes together quickly and cleans up even more so.

Serves 6 to 8 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 9 to 12 ounces cooked andouille sausage, halved

lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 red bell pepper, cored,

seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 green bell pepper, cored,

seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 4 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press or

minced 2½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 4½ teaspoons smoked paprika 4½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1½ cups white long-grain rice 12 ounces large, raw, peeled shrimp, preferably

with tail on 12 ounces bay scallops or sea scallops, halved or

quartered if very large In a medium stockpot over medium heat, warm the butter and olive oil. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the celery and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occa­sionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 1 minute.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes (with their juices), thyme, paprika, salt and cayenne, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Stir in the rice, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and scallops, cover and cook until the seafood is cooked through and the liquid is almost all absorbed, about 4 minutes.

Serve hot.

Copyright Jill Silverman Hough. All rights reserved.

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Women & Wine Sauvignon Blanc: The crisp white shirt An impeccably pressed white shirt under a jacket or atop a pair of jeans is the fashion equivalent of Sauvignon Blanc. With bracing vibrancy and aromas of green apples and fresh herbs, you can smell sunshine in the glass. Sauvignon Blanc marries beautifully with freshfrom-the-garden salads or rounds of goat cheese.

Places: New Zealand’s Marlborough region is famed for its pungent, sassy savvies, as they’re dubbed in Kiwi country, while France’s historic Loire Valley spots Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre are also planted with Sauvignon Blanc. California’s fruit-driven versions (some called Fumé Blanc) express the state’s warm climate.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, California, $18-$20 • Villa Maria “Cellar Selection,” Marlborough, New Zealand, $17-$20 • Pascal Jolivet Sancerre, France, $19-$21 Avant-garde Options • Middle Sister “Surfer Chick,” California, $10-$13 • Casa Marin “Cartegna,” San Antonio, Chile, $16-$18 • Efeste “Feral,” Columbia Valley, Washington, $20-$22

Accessorize:

If you like Sauvignon Blanc, try Albarino. Hailing from northwestern Spain’s Rias Baixas region, this grape variety produces crisp yet fleshy whites ideal for shellfish.

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WITH CABERNET SAUVIGNON Focaccia With CoffeePepper Dipping Oil From “100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love” You know how when you go to a nice, often Italian restaurant, they pour a little something into a shallow bowl for you to dip your bread into? This recipe is an enhanced version of one of those dipping sauces, the slight bitterness of the coffee making it especially perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Serves 4 to 6 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarsely ground unflavored coffee beans 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Half of a 9-by-12-inch loaf focaccia bread, homemade or store-bought, for serving In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil, coffee and pepper.

When the mixture is almost at a simmer, remove the saucepan from the heat. Set aside to steep for 10 minutes.

Whisk in the soy sauce and mustard.

(You can prepare the dipping sauce up to 2 days in advance, storing it covered in the refrigerator. Return to room temperature before serving.)

Cut the focaccia into about 1-by-4 1/2inch strips. Serve the dipping sauce in shallow bowls on the side.

Copyright Jill Silverman Hough.

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Women & Wine reds Cabernet Sauvignon: The classic suit Whether it’s the designer version or inexpensive but well-built, a classic suit gives structure and sophistication to your wardrobe. Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful yet plush, and because of its palate-cleansing grip of tannins (the healthy component in red wines that lets them age well), it’s the ideal pairing for a power lunch of filet mignon.

Places:

An equal-opportunity grape that thrives in a variety of climates, Cabernet is planted worldwide.

From its home in the blends of France’s Bordeaux area to its perch in the Golden State’s Napa and Sonoma valleys, Cab is king. But don’t miss versions from Chile and the sunny reaches of western Australia.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, California, $70-$75 • Louis Martini, Napa Valley, California, $30-$32 • Chateau Greysac, Medoc, Bordeaux, France, $18-$22 Avant-garde Options • Leeuwin Estate “Art Series,” Margaret River, western Australia, $46-$48 • Simi “Landslide Vineyard,” Alexander Valley, California, $30-$35 • Montes, Colchagua Valley, Chile, $12-$15

Accessorize: If you like Cabernet Sauvignon, try another hearty red, Malbec. Part of the blend in Bordeaux’s reds (along with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot), Malbec has become a star in Argentina. Check out Argentinian Malbec from Alamos by Catena, Bodega Colomé and Massimo.

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Pinot Noir: Sexy satin Pinot Noir is my favorite red. It’s silky, sleek, sexy – the same feeling you get when slipping into a satin nightgown. With an elegance that’s the hallmark of the grape variety, it’s an ideal red to pair with fish, as it won’t overwhelm. But because of Pinot’s telltale vibrancy, it’s also a wine that will match spicy cuisine.

Places: The finicky grape (thin skinned, hence its lighter color) only grows well in select places. Anchored as the red variety producing the great wines of the Burgundy region of France, it’s also risen to prominence in California’s cooler reaches of Carneros, Russian River, Monterey and Santa Maria Valley, and Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It’s also a rising star in New Zealand, South Africa and even coastal Chile.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Irony, Monterey, California, $14-$16 • Elk Cove, Willamette Valley, Oregon, $25-$28 • Domaine de la Vougeraie, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France, $45-$48 Avant-garde Options • Solomon Hills, Santa Maria Valley, California, $55-$58 • Cameron Hughes, Russian River Valley, California, $15-$17 • Hamilton Russell, Walker Bay, South Africa, $45-$48

Accessorize: If you like Pinot Noir’s elegance, try Chianti/Sangiovese. Chianti is a region in Tuscany, and the whole area is planted primarily with the grape variety Sangiovese, which produces wines of depth yet delicacy. Don’t miss affordable Banfi “Centine,” Antinori “Peppoli” Chianti Classico and Ornellaia’s “Le Volte” blend.

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Women & Wine Merlot: The cashmere of wine You know the feeling of draping a luxurious cashmere scarf over your shoulders: It makes you feel special. The same is true of Merlot. When you sip a well-made bottle that showcases the succulent, stylish nature of the grape, it can be a special experience.

Places:

An early-ripening grape, Merlot leans toward refinement in Bordeaux’s right bank areas of Pomerol and St. Emilion. Domestically, Long Island in New York is known for Merlot, and California sports famous versions, but Washington State’s warm/cold Columbia Valley is the star spot.

Tastes:

Classic Picks • Northstar, Columbia Valley, Washington, $35-$38 • Shafer, Napa Valley, California, $46-$48 • Chateau Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, $70-$72 Avant-garde Options • Wölffer Estate, Long Island, New York, $20-$22 • Bonterra (made with organic grapes), Mendocino County, California, $14-$16 • Buty, Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, Washington, $40-$42

Accessorize:

If you like Merlot, try Syrah – a spicy red with full-bodied flair.

The grape’s most well-known expression is Australian Shiraz, but its home is in France’s Rhône Valley. Try French versions from Chapoutier, and California picks such as Miraflores Syrah from El Dorado foothills and Paso Robles’ Justin Winery’s “Savant” blend. From Australia, don’t miss Shiraz from iconic producer Penfolds, or Shingleback’s Sparkling Shiraz.

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fire power Burning passion leads to eco-friendly portable fireplaces

By Carolyn Snyder

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Lucky us: Seasonal weather in the Bay Area means outdoor entertaining should continue full-tilt for the next few months. But in a nod to the impending fall, we propose adding a scene-setting, ever-so-trendy portable fireplace to your garden or patio.

They’re not so big that they overwhelm, yet they’re still able to provide mesmerizing flames and comforting warmth. Fueled by bioethanol, portable fireplaces are ventless, smokeless and environmentally friendly. The alcohol-based fuel, be it liquid or gel, burns cleanly, creating a real flame and a crackling noise – just like wood but without the smoke. And there’s the gratification of an instant fire with no mess.

They move with relative ease from indoors to out – handy when you’re ready to pull the party inside – and range in size from tabletop models to statement-makers. Prices start at $19.99 for a tabletop ceramic fire pot at Orchard Supply Hardware to upward of $2,000.*

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* A 24-pack of gel fuel (13-ounce cans) starts at $68.24 and is widely available online and in stores; each can burns up to 2½ hours. Twelve 1-quart bottles of Brasa fuel online costs $60; each bottle provides up to two hours of bright flames.

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visual sizzle The sleek 4-foot-tall cone-shaped Hausfire by Modfire is designed to direct heat and provide a modern centerpiece for your indoor or outdoor space. The Eco-smart burner uses ethanol, puts out a toasty 5,800 BTUs and is seated in a bowl of beautiful fireglass. In natural steel or Ultralounge White, Avocado, Azure, Maraschino or Tangerine. $2,250. ABA Hearth and Home, 1499 Laurel St., San Carlos, or modfire.com

lantern light Extend your outdoor living season and enjoy a real fire in the “Sierra” from Real Flame. The 29-inch-tall unit is made from powder-coated steel, glass and hand-painted cast concrete and comes with decorative lava rock and a protective cover. A slide-out drawer holds up to four cans of gel fuel. $299. realflame.com; also sold at Home Depot, Target, OSH and other stores

angle of repose New Orleans-based Brasa Fire’s “Camden” has a unique asymmetrical shape. A glass backing means you can place the portable unit against a wall. It comes with a Slim Burner with Brasa home fragrance system, long lighter and control wand tool. 23.75 inches high by 20 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep. In silver or slate. $585.

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floating island German manufacturer Buschbeck is renowned for its bioethanol fireboxes. The “Boston” from the Fire Dance series by designer Michael Grebe provides up to four hours of romantic “fire art” indoors or out. The black-finished steel and glass unit weighs 38 pounds and measures 17.5 inches high by 29.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches deep. $799.99. Allmodern.com

fired up Enliven any space with this Wesley Indoor/Outdoor Portable Fireplace, which fits conveniently on a patio, floor or table and provides instant relaxation. It holds two cans of gel fuel to provide a rich, fiery glow (each can lasts up to three hours on a single burn and puts off up to 3,000 BTUs). 20.25 inches high by 24 inches wide by 8.25 inches deep. $113.99. Overstock.com

tranquility hearth This fanciful name is an apt description for works of art created by Jamil Khayrulin, coowner of Great American Framing in Palo Alto, from slate, marble, wood, copper and brass. Used as a table centerpiece, the hearth burns cleaner than candles, according to Khayrulin. And it provides a cozy ambience for romantic evenings or dramatic flair for your next party. 20 pounds. $500 and up. Great American, 229 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, or Jaytekdesign.com/flame

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in the garden

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Vertical gardens make walls – and fences – come alive

grow up!

Up-front planning, careful construction and maintenance are key to wall gardens.

By Joan Jackson

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Gardening is reaching new heights — literally — thanks to a surging interest in vertical gardens.

It’s not just a matter of space. The aesthetics of a vertical garden, and its versatility indoors and out, make it an appealing choice whether you live in a cramped apartment or an airy abode.

A “living wall” of succulents and ferns in your home can be a dramatic focal point. An outdoors garden planted with lettuce, strawberries or other edibles can provide both beauty and sustenance.

Some vertical gardens are easy enough: Simply stack planters against a wall or fence, starting with the largest planter on the bottom and working up three or four levels with progressively smaller planters.

(Be sure to attach them to the wall or fence with bolts or anchor them with stakes.)

Others require more creativity and care. Try repurposing a wooden pallet, often found at supermarkets or garden centers. Use a staple gun to fix a large piece of landscape fabric (not plastic) to the back, sides and across the bottom of the pallet, with secure squared corners. Then lay it flat on the ground, fabric side down. Use two large bags of quality potting soil to fill the pallet, tamping down the soil between the slats so there are no air holes or missed space.

For a normal-size pallet, you will need 16 six-packs of herbs, compact flowers, bush-type vegetables and whatever else catches your fancy.

Leave it flat on the ground for two or three weeks so the plants can spread their roots and grab hold of the soil.

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Then tip the pallet against your wall, fence or balcony space. Water gently to avoid washing away soil, and make sure plants toward the bottom get their share of moisture.

Ready-made vertical garden systems may be best for indoor spaces. GSky Plant Systems, Plants on Walls, Bright Green and Woolly Pocket, among others, offer a range of options, from high-tech stainless steel and automatic drip watering to flexible and modular containers made from recycled plastic bottles.

The Pocket system, for example, includes a moisture barrier to protect floor and wall, and hardware to hang the system. The recommendation is three six-inch pots per Pocket, which are about 22 inches wide and 15 inches high. You can use just one Pocket for a single interesting accent, or a dozen or more to cover a full wall. Depending on the

amount of light available, this could include herbs, succulents, compact vegetables or flowers. Pockets include a self-watering reservoir and water wicking system.

Experts caution that a living wall, particularly indoors, is not for the lackadaisical. As Bay Area authors and über-gardeners Susan Morrison and Rebecca Sweet note in their 2011 book, “Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces”: “In addition to the meticulous up-front planning and careful construction of your living wall, maintenance is key. Ensuring that the irrigation system is functioning correctly and monitoring the health of the plants requires an ongoing commitment.”

The benefits of bringing green into your home, however, are obvious, and some report that caring for a vertical garden adds a Zen quality to their lives. So grow up!

A living wall, particularly indoors, is not for the lackadaisical. In fact, it's an ongoing commitment.

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Santa Barbara is both splendid and sweet

queen coast of the

By Katharine Fong

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Santa Barbara has always been a magnet for Bay Area vacationers seeking a SoCal getaway that’s manageable: a picturesque, eminently walkable and bikeable town with a temperate climate, sweet parks and beaches, culture, shopping, excellent wineries and food.

Not to mention its lush, jewel-like setting between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Whether you’re in the mood for romance, keeping the kids busy or yearning for a touch of luxe or adventure, Santa Barbara has something for you. So go ahead, make plans for fall on “the American Riviera.”

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family fun Picnic and play at Chase Palm Park along the shore, Leadbetter and Miramar beaches.

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Ty Warner Sea Center (sbnature.org) at Stearns Wharf is small and hands-on for kids who want to reach out and touch ocean life.

Maritime Museum (sbmm.org): Older kids will like the permanent multimedia exhibit “Surf’s Up!”, homage to Santa Barbara’s surfing history and culture.

La Super-Rica, 622 N. Milpas St. Julia Childs’ fave local restaurant. Join the line out the door, try the #16 especial: pork, cheese and green peppers on soft, fluffy tortillas.

Hotel Oceana (hoteloceanasantabarbara.com): A prime location across from the beach near Stearns Wharf. Free bicycle cruisers, two pools and complimentary breakfast with hardboiled eggs, cheese, ham and fruit.

Cafe Stella (lecafestella.com): Booths perfect for families; kids’ menu includes an ice cream sandwich with vanilla ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies.

Yummy sliders and a dog patio.

Take a walk at the harbor, where the breakwater is paved all the way around.

for romantics Stroll Santa Barbara Harbor at sunset; before or after, try the spicy oyster shooters at Brophy Brothers (brophybros.com). Another sunset hotspot: Butterfly Beach.

Explore the Funk Zone, east of State Street near the waterfront, and SoCo (south of Cota), also east and just south of State; both neighborhoods boast an eclectic mix of artists’ studios and galleries, surf shops, wine tasting rooms, live-music venues and more.

Check out Olio e Limone (olioelimone.com) for sophisticated Italian food and a well-stocked wine cellar, or its more casual salumi-and-wine-bar sister next door at Olio Pizzeria (oliopizzeria.com); the latter’s breaded cauliflower and artichoke hearts, and dramatic black ink calamari, are exceptional.

Orchid Inn (orchidinnsb.com) — Orchids everywhere, even on breakfast plates. Manager Francine Talmadge keeps them in perfect bloom with a tub soak and thorough draining every three weeks. Eight charming, intimate rooms; chat with other guests at the communal breakfast table.

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Artist Greg Ray, above, carves sculptural pieces in his palapa in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The Orchid Inn, below, features the blooms everywhere.

out of town Bacara Resort & Spa, Miro restaurant (bacararesort. com) in Goleta. Superb, 42,000-square-foot spa features 60 different treatments, fitness classes, tasty cafe.

Sunday brunch at Miro is an orgy of seafood, meats, salads, fruits, cheeses and charcuterie, made-to-order omelets and waffles, and over-the-top desserts.

Wine country. Four official appellations and more than 180 wineries; home to the region’s famed varietals. A 30- to 45-minute drive from downtown. (Or just hit the Urban Wine Trail, urbanwinetrailsb.com, a cluster of tasting rooms in town.)

Lotusland (lotusland.org) in Montecito. Made real by 1920s Polish opera star Madame Ganna Walska; 37 acres of exuberant greenery, including rare plants.

Root 246 restaurant (root-246.com) in Solvang. Chef Bradley Ogden now calls the Santa Ynez Valley home; his New American menu draws locals and visitors alike.

El Capitan Canyon (elcapitancanyon.com) offers “nature lodging,” from a luxe two-bedroom cabin with full kitchen, fireplace and sweeping views to spacious yurts with comfy beds. All include a firepit with grill and picnic table. Free beach cruisers, pool; wireless access.

Lounge beside Bacara’s two saline-filled, ocean-view pools.

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Old Mission Santa Barbara (santabarbaramission. org), founded in 1786, and nearby Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (sbnature.org). Santa Barbara County Courthouse, a National Historic Landmark; climb its 85-foot clocktower for a panoramic view and admire the luscious sunken garden. (The courthouse is a stop on the Red Tile Walking Tour, a 12-block, selfguided tour of 22 architectural and historic landmarks.)

Above, an El Capitan Canyon yurt lets you get closer to nature without sacrificing comfort. Old Mission Santa Barbara, below left, and the Granada Theatre.

The renovated Granada Theatre (granadasb.org) downtown books local and global performing artists and will host the Santa Barbara Symphony’s opening gala on Oct. 20. Love concerts al fresco? See the Black Keys at the Santa Barbara Bowl (sbbowl.com) on Oct. 2.

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shopping Diani, Dressed and Ready for women’s fashions, K. Frank for men, women and children, in Santa Barbara; Angel and Wendy Foster in tony Montecito. Plus gorgeous jewelry and home décor boutiques.

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Outdoor concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

mark your calendar Epicure.sb: A Month to Savor Santa Barbara, epicuresb.com, Oct. 1-31. A month of culinary festivals, cooking classes, winemaker dinners, gallery-noshing and more.

The California Avocado Festival, avofest. com, Oct. 5-7 Harbor Festival, harborfestival.org, Oct. 13 Santa Barbara County Celebration of Harvest, sbcountywines.com, Oct. 13

get around Downtown’s main artery is State Street. Along the waterfront on Cabrillo Boulevard is a popular bike/walking path. Rent a bike, trike or Segway from one of the myriad vendors; hop the Downtown or Waterfront shuttle for 50 cents.

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wine on the way The Central Coast is home to one of the top wine-producing regions in the state

By Bonnie Wach

Just north of Santa Barbara is the Central Coast, with more than 180 wineries and a winemaking history that dates back to 1790. Drive the Highway 46 wine route from Cambria to Paso Robles, a gently winding byway that meanders over grassy hills and past rows of verdant vineyards. Here are suggestions for a few wine-and-dine stops – most wineries are open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; tasting fees vary.

Turley Wine Cellars (turleywinecellars. com) — One of the early champions of

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Zinfandel in the region; turns out big, brash zins from vines that date back 80 years.

Cypher Winery (cypherwinery.com) — Tucked behind Farmstand 46 (a perfect spot for a farm-to-table picnic lunch; try The Badger, a pressed panini of roasted squash, eggplant, red peppers, tomatoes, onions and goat cheese), it focuses on “freakshow” wines and unconventional Rhône blends. If it’s available, try the Eclectic Red, a blend of Portuguese varietals, Carignane, Petite Verdot and Petite Sirah.

Shale Oak Winery (shaleoakwinery. com) — A recent addition to the region, it’s a small, sustainably run winery housed in a building straight out of a Mondrian painting. Produces smallbatch Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

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Pipestone Vineyards (pipestonevineyards.com) — This family-run organic winery is part of a fun renegade group of “Far Out” wineries (faroutwineries. com). Rhône-style wines made from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre come from vineyards farmed by hand using draft horses.

Summerwood (summerwoodwine. com) — Set in a gracious whitewashed estate that also includes a nine-room inn, it features locally grown Rhône varietals such as Viognier, Syrah and Diosa Blanc — a blend of Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne.

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WITH MERLOT White Cheddar With Wine-Soaked Cherries and Herbs From “100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy With Wines You Love” This is an incredible — and an incredibly easy — dish, one that beautifully dresses up a familiar and easily accessible cheese. Serve it at a party or a picnic, or as an afternoon snack with your favorite bottle of Merlot.

Serves 4 ¹/³ cup Merlot, or other dry red wine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

²/³ cup dried Bing or other sweet (not tart) dried cherries, coarsely chopped 8 ounces medium-sharp white Cheddar cheese Whole wheat crackers, for serving

In a medium glass or stain-resistant plastic container, combine the wine, olive oil, vinegar, herbes de Provence and salt, whisking to dissolve the salt. Add the cherries, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally. (You can refrigerate the cherry mixture for up to a week, stirring occasionally.)

Place the cheese on a platter and let it and the cherry mixture come to room temperature. Spoon the cherry mixture over and around the cheese. Serve with the crackers on the side.

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Eco Apparel The Green Creation has carved a niche for itself as the local supplier of non-toxic, 100-percent certified organic clothing (think one-of-a-kind onesies, bibs, dresses and hooded robes). In addition, the Fremont-based company sells buttery-soft towels and reversible blankets for infants and toddlers. $4.99$29.99, thegreencreation.com

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out &about in the east bay The Diablo Regional Arts Association and East Bay community bid a fond farewell to Susie and Gary Fisher, longtime arts and civic supporters. Susie and Gary, a DRAA board member and past president, and retired Chevron executive, are headed for a new life in Santa Fe. They will be missed!

Howard and LaVergne Thomas

Miguel Drumond, Claire Fisher, Susie Fisher, Gary Fisher, Emily Kelley Fisher, Chris Kelley

Niki Gordon, Kathy Hicks, Gary Fisher, Eric Rudney

Michael and Peggy White

Evie Rajan and Alisa MacCormac

Loella Haskew, Ralph Haskew, Angie Coffee, Pete Coffee

Calendar

Oct. 13

Gala des Enfants, benefiting Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Diablo Country Club, rowanbranch.org

Oct. 14

29th annual Primo’s Run for Education, benefiting the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, Danville and San Ramon, primosrun.com

Oct. 20

Alameda County Wheels for Meals Ride, Livermore Valley, wheelsformealsride.com

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Caterer extraordinaire Barbara Llewellyn’s secret to throwing memorable parties big and small? Llewellyn, once again handling the gourmet dinner at the annual “On Broadway” gala on Oct. 6, makes sure there’s a “wow factor” both entering and leaving an event, always focused on the senses – sight, sound, especially taste.

A delectable amuse-bouche served right away helps transport guests to that totally “different environment.” Llewellyn often whips up a little something from her catering kitchen’s charcuterie.

“Our dry-cured, smoked fillet of salmon,” she says, “has flavors that just zing.”

“Offer up the unexpected when people walk into the room,” she says. This includes color and texture; she’ll add shimmer and sparkle for “movement” of table linens and the like. Color can extend to a specialty cocktail as well.

Info and tickets to the Diablo Regional Arts Association’s “On Broadway” gala, at the Lesher Center for the Arts, at draa.org. Proceeds benefit the center’s cultural and educational programming.

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An evening of hope the 12th annual Wellness Gala on Sept. 22, benefiting the Cancer Support Community. Tickets for “An Evening of Hope,” at the

seen More than 300 attended the Heart of Gold Ball in June at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, raising more than $500,000. The theme? “Vintage Vegas,” with showgirls, a Sammy Davis Jr. lookalike contest and lots of feathers. The American Heart Association and Ross Stores celebrated a 10-year partnership and the $18 million that Ross has raised to fight heart disease and stroke.

Diablo Country Club and featuring a dinner, auctions and program celebrating cancer survivorship, are at cancersupportcommunity.net.

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Bonnie Waters knows all about wellness. Owner of the first-rate Changes Salon & Day Spa in Walnut Creek, she’s also chairperson of

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Rachel Goldblatt Cynthia, Rachel and Mark and Christina Cribb Anderson, who saved daughter Rachel’s life with CPR.

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Honoree Dr. Junaid Khan and Dr. Sarah Rahman

Kim and Dan Smoot flank showgirl Tif Sippel

Richard Price Sr. with honoree and San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Chief Richard Price

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