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168 Profiles Businesses Give Back

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64 Palate Wine picks for everyone66 Weekender Enchanting Santa Fe68 Entrepreneurs Just Chill70 Datebook South Bay events calendar73 Seen Who’s who around town

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128 I Have Confidence ... In The Sound of MusicWhy this 50-year-old classic is one of our favorite things.

130 The Fight Before ChristmasHow a contentious Christmas Eve vote set in motion the future of Hermosa Beach.

136 Fresh StartAfter a devastating fire, a Manhattan Beach family regroups with the home of their dreams.

143 Seasoned GreetingsSpice up your holiday entertaining with a few unexpected ingredients.

152 Swell DealMeet two local professionals turning the tide on philanthropy.

156 Keen on 2016Fashions to bring in the New Year with style.

162 Hawaii 5.0Celebrate the season in Oahu with new favorites and treasured icons.

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nce this Holiday issue began to come together, many of the compo-nents harkened memories of my maternal grandparents, Barbara and Terry, even if completely unintentional. First, we always cel-ebrated Christmas at their house—every single one—all the way up

to a couple years ago when my grandmother was no longer able to host. Then there’s the Hawaii travel feature, a favorite spot for them during their

younger days. My grandfather was stationed there during WWII, around the same time he met my grandmother. They were married following the war in Los Angeles in December 1945—70 years ago this month.

When I saw the final photos of the holiday fashion spread, so festively constructed by Neil, Cory and Tanya, I recalled a photo of my grandparents in the mid-‘50s, dressed to the nines for a New Year’s party at their neigh-bors’ house. Barbara wore a metallic and velvet dress. Terry, a sharp double-breasted suit. It’s almost as if their tailored, classic looks inspired the style for the shoot.

We may not all be together on Christmas anymore, but the spirit of those happy holidays lives on, even in the pages of this issue. What are your fondest memories of the season? We hope the offerings in this special edition inspire plenty of nostalgia and create new reasons to celebrate this “most wonderful time of the year.” We’ve got holiday entertaining ideas from the kitchen of our favorite food stylist, Kara; Hanukkah traditions from a local cantor; busi-nesses that give back to the community in tremendous ways; a family home comeback story; a Christmas Eve vote that changed the course of Hermosa Beach; and much more.

Thanks to all the contributors who helped with this issue, and all previous ones of 2015. I’m indebted to the excellent work you produced month after month. I look forward to celebrating a new year with you and all our South-bay readers in 2016. Have an excellent holiday, and catch you on the flip side.

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EDITOR’S LETTER CONTRIBUTORS

Past Present

Neil Kremer and Cory JohnsonPHOTOGRAPHERS“Keen on 2016”Neil and Cory are a photography team specializing in environmental, studio and narrative portraiture. Their images are styl-ized and authentic, showcasing subjects in engaging and impactful ways. True collabora-tors at heart, they formed Kremer Johnson Photography to explore a combined creative vision and share all duties from ideation and pre-production through shooting and post. Both live at the beach in Los Angeles. kremerjohnson.com

Alina OrozcoWRITER“Layered Stories”Freelance writer and lifestyle blogger Alina Orozco began her career at Condé Nast and has been regularly published in national and local magazines, contributing articles in the areas of food, design, architecture, fash-ion, beauty and health. Alina lives with her husband and their oversized beagle named Benny and blogs at besosalina.com.

Christine GeorgiadesILLUSTRATOR“I Have Confidence” and “Shop. Stroll. Repeat.”Christine is a designer and illustrator based in Long Beach. She is a recent graduate of the graphic design program at California Institute of the Arts and is pas-sionate about illustration, typography and storytelling. When she’s not designing, she spends her time traveling, drawing comics and making costumes.

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November 27Santa’s arrival parade, 9 a.m.

November 27–December 10Sandpiper’s Sugarplum Tree in Center Court

December 7–24Neptunian Woman’s Club gift-wrap station

December 9Menorah lighting ceremony, 4 to 6 p.m.

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November 21Hermosa Beach Holiday Sidewalk Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

November 22 & 29Santa Photos at Gum Tree with Lauren Pressey, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 3Hermosa Beach tree lighting and Rock for Tots toy drive, 4 to 9 p.m.

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The ritual of oak and mistletoe is a Celtic religious ceremony. White-clad druids climbed a sacred oak, cut down the mistletoe growing on it, sacrificed two white bulls and used the mistletoe to make an elixir to cure infertility and the effects of poison.

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Were there any major musical influences you had growing up that drove you to pick up music?I grew up in a very musi-cal family. Records were always playing—from Mario Lanza and Pavarotti to Sinatra and soundtracks of musicals, to my own love of Queen, Styx and what-ever the popular flavor of the day was. I was eclectic. That said, I came from a long line of cantors in my family—four or five genera-tions long—and had the tutelage of Philip Moddel, which ultimately drove me to my calling and career as a cantor.

What were the seminal moments that led you to pursue being a cantor? I think anybody who says that they always wanted to commit to a life of service to the community would be pulling the wool over your eyes. That said, I was trained starting at the age of 5 to take my place in the line of my family. Of course, that’s not the whole story. Like any rebellious teen, I ran away from this to pursue a career in opera and musical theatre during college, only to realize that I didn’t particularly like who I had to be to succeed in that business. Humility

couldn’t allow my ego to be the SUPER ego it had to be to succeed, and I searched my soul to find my calling. Music, teaching, children, family, community and giving back to society were the things that fulfilled me in my life … in short, every-thing I get to be as a cantor of a wonderfully caring, supportive and welcoming community.

What’s the best part about working with kids ?Kids are a clean palette. They absorb all that you bring to them. And even when it might not be their cup of tea, if you bring

it with enthusiasm and excitement, it tends to catch on.

How did The Moody Jews come to be?One day, while we were taking the youth choir on tour about 16 years ago, a couple of dads who were chaperoning came to me and asked if they could play with the kids. One of them had been the bass player in the ‘70s and ‘80s for a group called Raven. The other had been a platinum recording drummer back in the day in Serbia. And the third was a really talented lead guitarist who played with

Cantor Ilan Davidson of Temple Beth El and band The Moody Jews breaks down his music gigs and the Hanukkah celebration.

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pick-up bands all over the place. The Moody Jews were born that night. Some of the faces have changed over the years, but the love for the kids and rock ‘n’ roll has remained a constant. We even brought out our own CD, In A Hanukkah Mood, about 10 years ago.

I grew up in a Jew-“ish” household. Would love to know what Hanukkah traditions you grew up.I grew up with the typical traditions and celebrations in my family, surrounding Hanukkah: lighting candles, singing songs, eating latkes, giving and receiving gifts. We were your typical “Norman Rockwell” Jewish family. My wife, Jodi, and I try to imbue that same joy in our two girls and extended family with nightly rituals. That said, I also try to teach folks the meaning of Hanukkah, rededicating oneself to commu-nity and recommitting one’s relationship to the temple, or whatever you want to use to describe your spiritual center. The warmness of the season is something we ALL share, no matter which winter holiday we celebrate, so why not share our celebrations with each other and celebrate the miracles in our lives?

How did you become involved with Terranea’s menorah ceremony?As community outreach, I created relation-ships with the management at Terranea from the moment they opened. One of those relationships was with Marissa Edwards, their activities director. When we talked about having the youth choir and The Moody Jews come and play in the lobby with a candle lighting, we never imagined how it would grow. About 100 people showed up the first year, and it’s been growing ever since. From Congress-woman Hahn to Councilman Joe Buscaino, our little program has had far-reaching fingers into the community and accolades to match.The candles will be lit by myself and Rabbi Briskin, including any dignitar-ies who may be present. And afterward, the kids program will be offered compli-mentary to any families who may want to enjoy dinner at any of the restaurants on property. It has become a food and bever-age dream, mid-week at the resort.

Come see Ilan, the youth choir and The Moody Jews perform at Terranea beginning December 6. For more, visit terranea.com.

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Tout SweetA few of our baker’s favorite things. STYLED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KARA MICKELSON

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gingerbread man cookie cutters (9), $1.25 and $1.45, Le Creuset pie bird (10), $7.99, Nordicware 6-cup original

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Katie Austin opens the door to her family’s gorgeous Hermosa Beach residence with a smile—her mother, health and fitness guru Denise Austin, standing by

her side. Bubbling over with an enthusiastic and vivacious energy, the ladies are both incredibly fit and super-friendly. It’s easy to see how this pair has resonated so well with their multitude of fans.

With 30 years of experience and a level of success that includes starring in her own television show, authoring 12 books and selling more than 24 million exercise videos and DVDs, Denise has become a staple in America’s fitness industry. And now her daughter Katie is looking to fol-low in her footsteps.

“Being that I did television all those years, I would bring my daughters to film on loca-tion, and Katie always gravitated to being on with me,” Denise says.

But Katie also gravitated to sports, landing a spot on USC’s Division I women’s lacrosse team. While on Trojan Vision, however, Katie found herself once again drawn to television and decided to make a change.

“While I was a Division I athlete, it was almost impossible to think about anything else. So my sophomore year, I quit lacrosse and decided to get started on what I wanted to do for my career,” Katie explains.

Since then, she started her own website, getfitwithkatie.com, and has worked on group projects with her mother and mentor. “We’re building our career together, but she also has her own vision, which is cool because [the industry] is so different now from when I started,” Denise says. “It used to be all about television, video and DVDs, and now the world has changed to online. She understands that area.”

With virtually her entire career’s work

accessible on her site, deniseaustin.com, Denise has transitioned her outreach from television to online. “My mom teaches me everything I’d ever need to know about fitness, and I teach her about the digital world,” Katie explains.

Through their own individual platforms, the ladies target their correlating markets. “I focus on teen girls and college girls,” says Katie. “I’m all about self love and confidence. I also focus a lot on bullying and online bul-lying. It goes beyond fitness as well, because teens struggle with so much.”

Denise, on the other hand, focuses on women 40 and over. “They grew up with me,” she says with a smile.

But it’s the mother/daughter workouts that people seem to gravitate to the most. “We’ve done the Today show and The Doc-tors, and people love it,” says Denise.

With family so clearly at the epicenter of the Austin household, the holidays (and all of the indulgences that come with

them) may seem counterproductive to maintaining an inspirationally toned phy-sique. But the ladies take these celebratory months in stride.

“We have a big family, and I love to cook. I just try to make sure I’m getting a well-bal-anced amount of veggies and good healthy foods in,” Denise explains.

Part of that includes utilizing a trick from her book Side Effect: Skinny. “I make skinny mashed potatoes. Instead of sour cream and high-fat milk, I use a little non-fat milk with a touch of chicken stock for flavor.”

At holiday parties, Denise suggests “hav-ing water in between your drinks. [Katie says this goes for college girls too.] And don’t stand near the appetizers; you don’t realize how much you’re eating.”

For Katie, it’s all about moderation. “The holidays only come once a year. If you indulge, just make sure you’re back on track the next day and that you’re working out hard leading up.”

Mother and daughter fitness experts join forces to help expand each other’s vision.

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FACE FORWARDWinter beauty gives us time to focus on our faces and take a slight break from our obsession with our bodies. It’s a great time to treat yourself to a series of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments to your face, neck, chest and hands to reverse the sun damage to those areas that have taken a beating all summer and all the summers before. IPL treatments, otherwise known as a photo facial, can effectively treat fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (such as sunspots, melasma, age spots), acne, rosacea and vascular lesions. It even stimulates collagen and can improve skin tone for years to come with very little to no down-time. Because you should not have direct sun exposure after the treatment, this is a great time to schedule it. Your skin will look stunning for the holiday season.

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CHIN UP Finally, here’s something that makes the difference between a good holiday photo and a great holiday photo. Until June, when patients came into my office complaining about their double chin, the only thing I could offer them that truly made a significant dif-ference would be a surgical solution. Now I can offer my patients an effective non-surgical treatment called Kybella. With each treatment, a patient receives a series of injections with a needle that’s slightly smaller (and less painful) than Botox. It takes only 10 minutes in the office for permanent fat loss under the chin (several sessions may be necessary, depending how significant the need). The results are very close to those of patients who elect to go under the knife to get submental liposuction. It’s really amazing.

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WHERE WE LIVE | ARTS


Most artists use a putty knife to help create texture or depth in their acrylic paintings. It’s a nonessential tool

in their arsenal—and one that isn’t often swapped for a paintbrush.

But for local artist Paula Langstein, a putty knife has become the star of her work on canvas—perhaps even more so than the strokes of a brush. Here is why Paula is no ordinary abstract artist … and one to watch.

First, she covers the canvas in multitudinous layers of acrylic paint. Some tones are muted, while others are vibrantly bold. Each additional layer seemingly tells a chapter of a story, taking us on a visual journey with each hue.

Often found in this cacophony of colors are the number “3” and shapes of triangles or stars—images that resonate with the artist. But they are usually hidden under many coats of paint. “There is a lot behind the number 3: birth, life and death, the Three Wise Men, or the three wishes,” poses Paula.

Then the artist takes out her trusty putty knife and begins to carve the main characters of the story. The abstract human figures usually reveal a deeply personal moment in time, or a fleeing feeling of the artist. But despite the close connection to the images on the canvas, Paula’s work is relatable, striking a chord with anyone whose gaze happens to meet her canvas.

In fact, it’s so typical for someone to feel an instantaneous connection to the images Paula has knifed into the cotton fibers of her canvas that the artist is shy about revealing the true stories behind her work, leaving us with the sculpted figures over the assembly of color and a short, hardly descriptive title.

The effort is purposeful to allow the viewer to construct his or her own tale. “As an artist, I don’t want some-

one to just walk by it. I want them to relate to it,” explains Paula.

The immediate connection to the carved storytelling of Paula is likely due to her abstract use of the human figure and the viewer’s keen ability to see themselves in her images—at times as a meditating yogi, other times as a mother, a lover, a partner.

Paula’s other work features iconic images that elicit a powerful emotion. Take the towering Statue of Liberty canvas hung in the entryway of her Manhattan Beach home, which houses a bright enclave of a studio where Paula spends a large chunk of her day painting several pieces at once—often reworking an older piece that may no longer hold the same emotion value. “I rarely regret painting over some-thing else,” she says.

The deep blues and blood-red tones of the painting instantly evoke the American flag, and the artist’s beloved stars are promptly evident in this work. The canvas is a clear nod to Paula’s immigrant parents, or maybe a reminder of her own roots or a message to her three children. Its true intention we may never know.

Perhaps it’s a reminder for all of us to take a moment and enjoy each layer and peel back the stories of our own life. For a glimpse of her art in person, stop by Doma Kitchen in Manhattan Beach, where the artist’s work will be displayed through mid-January. l

Layered StoriesA Manhattan Beach artist carves emotional journeys on canvas.WRITTEN BY ALINA OROZCO | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY

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1. LET’S TALK TURKEY When it comes to food and wine pairing, what “goes” with turkey is the subject of seemingly endless articles, blog posts and unnecessary agony. Let me cut to the chase. Turkey itself is bland—what makes the magic is what goes with it: those wonderful side dishes. You want wines that can complement a wide variety of flavors without overshadowing any of the food.

For whites, go with French chardonnay. The great white wines of Burgundy are incredibly versatile without being overtly oaky. Don’t be put off by labels that lead with place names rather than grape names. Look for good-value Pouilly-Fuissé or wines from the Mâcon-nais, if you’re having a big crowd. If you’re having a more intimate meal, splurge on some 1er cru Meursault, one of my favorite villages for elegant and complex chardonnays.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Mâcon, “Les Morizottes,” Marie-Pierre Manciat (Burgundy, France–2013), SRP $14

Reds with turkey? Sure, but stay on the lighter side of things with bottles that echo cranberry and herb notes. I love “cru” wines from the 10 villages of Beaujolais that focus on the gamay grape. These are worlds apart from the el cheapo bottles of Beaujolais Nou-veau that invade our grocery stores every November. Look for the villages of Morgon, Régnie and Moulin à Vent for gamay that is juicy, herbal and yummy, just like that perfect turkey you’re gonna master this year.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Moulin-a-Vent, Domaine Richard Rottiers (Beaujolais, France–2014), SRP $20

2. BOTTLE FOR MY BOSS You want to impress, but you don’t want to go too spendy. Remember that, in the era of smartphones, she can discover EXACTLY how much you spent on a given bottle in seconds—so establish your budget first. If you don’t know what she likes to drink, go red. It’s safer. I typically suggest better quality California pinot noir for bosses. Look to the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley appellations. Around $65 buys you a spectacular pinot without breaking the bank.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Alquimista Cellars Pinot Noir, “Confluence” (Russian River Valley, CA–2013), SRP $67

3. INEXPENSIVE PARTY BUBBLES (THAT WON’T GIVE YOUR GUESTS A HANGOVER OR EMBARRASS YOU) You’re doing it. You’re giving a fabulous holiday party, and you’ve already blown your budget on food and décor. Are you doomed to serve crappy Trader Joe’s wines that all your guests know cost exactly $6 because they’re definitely buying and drinking them at home too? Just say NO to Barefoot Bubbly, please. Your solution here is inexpensive European sparkling wines. They may cost less than $10, but your guests likely won’t know that—and they often taste pretty darn amazing for the price. The obvious choice is Prosecco from Italy, but I actually prefer good-value Cava from Spain or well-made bubbles from places like Hungary. Check how the wines are made. The labels should say something about “método tradicional” or “méthode Champenoise.” These indicate more care was taken in the pro-duction method (fermentation inside the bottle). Less headaches for all.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Cava, Castell d’Age, “Cuvée Anne Marie,” Brut Nature (Peñedès, Spain), SRP $12

Every year around this time, I start to get loads of emails, texts and calls. I’d like to think my sudden popularity is based on my bubbly personality, but it’s bubbles of a different sort that

spark this interest. Yes, it’s time for the annual “Hey, what wines should I buy for the holidays?” conversation. So let’s have that talk, right here and now. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and I am pretty sure he prefers to give (and drink!) better wine.

Our guide to the perfect bottle for all kinds of holiday occasions.

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4. GIRLFRIEND GIFTING No, she doesn’t want a scarf. She wants wine. Trust me. Buy the girlfriends on your list a decent bottle of dry rosé wine. Here in SoCal, it’s basically endless Mediterranean summer such that a refreshing bottle of pink is appropriate year-round. Dry rosés are currently the hottest category in wine sales in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re versatile, comparatively lower in alcohol and delicious. I like rosés made primarily from Rhône varieties like grenache. Spend less than $20 on this bottle, get a pocket calendar from the Dollar Spot at Target and circle the date on which you plan to drink this bottle together with her. Done.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Beckmen Vine-yards, Grenache Rosé, “Purisima Mountain Vineyard” (Santa Ynez, CA–2014), SRP $17

5. WINE FOR WRAPPING GIFTS Maybe you’re like my friend Debbie. Debbie has a box for her label maker(s), which is care-fully labeled “Label Makers.” Debbie likely has her shopping and wrapping done well before December 24. Maybe you’re like me. Bonnie has a Sharpie. Bonnie has a large—very large—pile of gifts to wrap, and it is almost midnight on the 24th. You need the right bottle of wine for this moment. Buy it ahead of time and look at it sitting in your wine rack when you need courage during the holiday season. It will be there for you when your husband has gone to sleep. Label it “Santa’s Gift to Me.” With a Sharpie, if you have one that works.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Peter Michael Sauvignon Blanc, “L’Après-Midi” (Knights Valley, CA–2014), SRP $55

6. NEW YEAR’S EVE: THAT ONE SPECIAL BOTTLE Champagne is tricky. Is it all smoke and mirrors, or does expensive Champagne really taste better? The region of Champagne is kind of like the story of David and Goliath, with the large houses like Moët, Clicquot and Mumm dominating the Ameri-can market. If you’re going to spend on one special bottle for New Year’s (and you should, by the way), seek out a bottle of grower Champagne—the Davids or little guys—where the farmers grow, keep and carbonate their own bubbly. Look for the impor-tant letters “RM” on the bottle, which stand for “récoltant-manipulant” in French. It means the farmer made the fizz. It’s not that the big houses don’t make amazing products—they do, of course. But if you’re always drinking Yellow Label, you’re not exploring the complexity of this amazing region.

SUGGESTED BOTTLE: Champagne Pierre Péters, “Les Chétillons,” Blanc de Blancs Brut (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, France–2009), SRP $125

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What’s not to love? A scenic downtown, skiing, shopping and four seasons all less than a two-hour flight from Los Angeles. My arrival in Santa Fe, “The City Differ-ent,” had been long coming. And though well worth the wait, I only wish I had discovered it earlier.

WHERE TO STAYTucked into hills about 15 minutes from old town, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe sparkled with blue skies and brilliant yellow Aspen leaves on our crisp fall arrival. Remote and romantic, the intimate resort boasts only 65 rooms, each with an indoor fireplace and private patio, the five-star restaurant Terra and a serene spa to cap off the amenities. Cooler weather means wood burning in fire-places and the whole resort glowing with a seasonally smoky aroma. The concierge offers regular shuttle service to the downtown area, so don’t worry about the distance … you’ll find the somewhat isolated location to be a beautiful blessing when you’re gazing at a crystal clear night sky. fourseasons.com/santafe

WHERE TO DINESanta Fe is known for red and green peppers, a staple of most menus around town. Old favorites in and around the Plaza include Tomasita’s, The Shed and La Casa Sena, a restaurant that doubles as a cabaret in the evenings. If you’d like something more upscale, stop at The Rose-wood Inn of the Anasazi for terrific ambience and an enlightened menu and wine list.

WHAT TO DOArt lovers delight. Studio after studio of art—contemporary to classic and ceramic to canvas—line the streets and small corridors of old town, especially Canyon Road. Commission your own masterpiece or ship a one-of-a-kind wonder to your South Bay abode. canyonroadarts.com

Turquoise. Turquoise. Turquoise. The brilliant blue stone dominates the jewelry market in Santa Fe, from the blankets of Native American artisans around the main square to high-end boutiques. For authen- ticity, locals suggested shopping the Native American wares or some of the more established stores, like Ortega’s on the Plaza. Just a few weeks before we arrived in town, the FBI raided a few stores selling imported stones labeled as New Mexico-mined … a big “no-no” for a proud local commerce. And if you’re rocking the western ware and tribal prints of late, you’ll have your pick of locally made fine leathers and woven wonders.

The Santa Fe Opera is worth the trip alone during its summer season atop the hill surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains. santafeopera.org

If you want a taste of New Mexico art history, Santa Fe is also home to New Mexico Museum of Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and many others. nmartmuseum.org, okeeffemuseum.org

If you’re feeling the call of the wild, head to Ten Thousand Waves for the ultimate outdoor spa experience. This Japanese-style day spa invites you to soak away the stress in one of their public or private hot tubs, surrounded by piñons, junipers and a sea of stars. tenthousandwaves.com l

Oh Hey, Santa FeBreezing through New Mexico’s seductive capitolWRITTEN BY DARREN ELMS

SANTA FE’S FINEST Top: The lobby at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. Above left: Famous resident Georgia O’Keeffe, photographed by her husband, Alfred Stieglitz, in 1918. Above right: Brilliant turquoise at Ortega’s on the Plaza. Below: One of the galleries on artistically-inclined Canyon Road.

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Max Baumann remembers the scene at LAX when he came up with the idea. He was about to leave on a month-long surfing trip to Australia. As a SoCal local who dreamed of riding waves as a professional, he was excited to go. But then he took a look around.

“I saw a mile-long security line, frustrated faces, the LAPD and nervous travelers,” he says. “I looked at what people were drink-ing, and they had these extremely large Starbucks cups and energy drinks. I thought, ‘That’s not the right drink for this occasion.’”

When Max took off for his trip, he thought about a beverage that would trigger a feeling of serenity without inducing sleepiness. It was his first big idea—he only ever dreamed of surfing—and so he kept it to himself.

Once he returned to Santa Barbara for school, Max eventually told his friends Mitchell Raisch, Caleb Davidge and Russell Fager about it. They wanted in. In 2010 the four college buddies launched a startup called Just Chill: a line of drinks that steady nerves and spark focus.

“Our whole philosophy is that you’re better when you’re calm,” says Caleb, cofounder and Manhattan Beach native who met Max through surfing.

It’s the type of thought process that lends itself well to the holidays, given that the setting of Just Chill’s inspiration is ever

more common this time of year. The brand’s four flavors—Tropical, Rio Berry, Jamaican Citrus and the new zero-calorie Ginger—are made with Suntheanine, a pure form of the amino acid L-Theanine found in green tea. According to Max, Suntheanine is the ingredient that triggers alert and calm feelings without any accompanying jitters or drowsiness.

“We’re the yin to Red Bull’s yang,” Max says. “Whenever there’s a need for people to get energy, there’s always a need for people to calm down.”

Whole Foods became the company’s first supplier in Santa Bar-bara. When Just Chill moved to Playa Vista in 2011, other chains like Albertson’s, Bristol Farms, Ralphs and Sprouts stocked their shelves with the drinks too.

Now the four friends-turned-business partners are looking to grow. Their immediate goals include more distribution on the West Coast, especially at home in Southern California, and then hope-fully on to what they refer to as “global chilling,” Caleb says.

At least, that’s the idea. “I think exposing people to the notion that sometimes you need

to slow down to speed up, and staying loose in life, is of really big value,” notes Max. “If Just Chill is one of the vehicles to help them get there, I’m happy.” l

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December 4–6Sandpipers Homes TourJoin the philanthropic women’s group for their 23rd annual spree through beautifully designed and decorated local homes. Then stay for the shopping, snacks and entertainment at the market! For tickets, visit sandpipers.org.

Holiday Fireworks FestivalDecember 13Grab a sweater and your loved ones for this annual Manhattan Beach tradition where the night sky above the Manhattan Beach Pier explodes in a colorful spectacle. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. in Downtown Manhattan Beach. downtownmanhattanbeach.com

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Longines Masters of Los AngelesForty-four world-class competi-tion horses landed at LAX from Amsterdam to compete in the second annual Longines Masters of Los Angeles, October 1-4. The $1 million round trip transporta-tion budget included in-flight staff and ground transportation from the runway to the Los Angeles Convention Center completing the field of 238 equine athletes.

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Southbay HOME Gives Special Thanks To CambriaCambria hosted the issue release of Southbay HOME at a private residence in Hermosa Beach designed by architect Michael Lee and built by Kim Komick with some of the South Bay’s leading home and design professionals. Acoustic tunes by Jonny Perdue and Davey Allen filled the house along with gorgeous flowers by Floral Cadet. Attendees sampled gourmet bites by Petros, sipped wine from our friends from Together and drank beer by Stella Artois.

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ART310 Charity Art AuctionThe annual charity art auction benefit-ting South Bay arts and education raised money for Hermosa Beach School Music Program for fourth- and fifth-graders. Dr. Ron McCurdy, USC professor of music and standing Grammy Committee mem-ber, curated the art.

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13th Annual Girls Night OutCancer Support Community-Redondo Beach’s 13th annual Girls Night Out Fun-raiser generated more than $150,000 in net income to benefit support group programs for cancer patients and their families. The three-night, sellout event just for ladies promoted awareness of women’s cancers with an evening of fun and laughter.

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Front: LeAnn Siegel, Crystal Williams, Lisa Bricker, Debbie Clark; Back: Khryste Langlais, Melinda Gann, Rhoda Vegh, Julie McKnight

Deb Patrick surrounded by friends and supportersFront row: Pam Martis, Paula Moore, Amy Martinez; Standing: Molly Reichle, Nancy Lomibao, Judith Opdahl, Nida Padilla, Theresa Plakos

Sherry Kramer and Molly ReichleRebecca Weintraub, PhD, and Portia CohenSara Krish, Jean Mcmillan, Judith Opdahl



Palos Verdes Pastoral: Garden-to-Table Dining Experience on the PeninsulaThe evening was a unique benefit hosted by PVPLC with Terranea Resort and Whole Foods Torrance for the preservation of the Peninsula’s natu-ral landscape. An autumn moon illuminated glistening tables with wines by Darioush, Villa Oniero, ONEHOPE, La Caze and Cuatro Dias paired with local and sustainable food donated by Pittman Farms, Superior Seafood and Homegrown Meats.

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William Hadley announces Terranea Dream Villa Get-Away raffle winner RPV City Council member Jerry Duhovic.

Dimitri Bizoumis, Leah Bizoumis, Shahpar Khaledi, Darioush Khaledi

Diana Heffernan-Schrader and Sharon Ryan

Chef Bernard Ibarra and Gaye Vancans

Webb Castor and Harlyne NorrisGreg Gawlik and Patricia Woods Gawlik



Arhaus Grand OpeningArhaus celebrated the opening of its first store in California at the new Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The home furnishings retailer was joined by 700 of its closest friends who enjoyed the evening’s signature cocktail—a season-ally inspired pumpkin martini—along with white wine and prosecco, an assortment of hot hors d’oeuvres and miniature pastries, and music provided by the Jerry Pellegrino Jazz Trio.



20th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster FestivalThank you to all the amazing sponsors and attendees that made this year’s Redondo Beach Lobster Festival a reality and an overwhelming success.

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Las Candalistas’ “Cowboys, Cocktails and Candelabras”Las Candalistas opened their 47th fundraising season with their second annual country western BBQ and barn dance. Proceeds will benefit: Communi-ties Child Hunger Heroes, Providence Trinity Care Children’s Hospice, Pediatric Therapy Network, Harbor Interfaith, Toberman’s Neighborhood Shelter and Southbay Wildlife.

Paula Tuckerman, McNair Maxwell, Sue Karbach, Cheryl Guheen, Tony Cooney, Shirley Cooney, Bruce Chalmers

Laura Henson and Susan Creed

Debbie Sampson, Janie Woodburn, Karen Stockbridge

Marcia Butler, Jennifer Sittel, George Bender, Rich Sittel, Jan Kelly, Nanci Browning Hodge



7th Annual SKECHERS Pier to Pier WalkThe largest walk in Southern California for its causes had its biggest year yet, raising more than $1.4 million for education and children with special needs! More than 12,000 people joined together in Manhattan Beach to show their support including families, friends, celebrities and corporate sponsors.

Kick It on the BeachSupporters gathered in Hermosa Beach to play kickball and raise money and aware-ness for kids with cancer.

Torrance Memorial Breast Cancer Survivors “Dance or Bust”Local breast cancer patients and survivors from Torrance Memorial Medical Center got into the dancing groove with Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Anna Trebun-skaya. The survivors learned the cha-cha and enjoyed the social benefits of dancing in the fight against breast cancer at You Can Dance Studio in Hermosa Beach.

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Providence Little Company of Mary 12th Women’s Wellness Conference Presented by HondaMore than 550 guests attended the Providence Little Company of Mary 12th Women’s Wellness Confer-ence presented by Honda, raising nearly $350,000 to benefit the Women & Children’s Health Campaign. The inspirational day featured actress Kathy Bates, who encouraged others to face cancer with candor. Thank you to all our generous supporters!

NextStep Heroes BenefitNextStep, a nationally recognized non-profit, builds and operates state-of-the-art paralysis training centers. NextStep-South Bay pioneered the field, building the first community center in the U.S. to offer Locomotor and activity-based training. The Heroes Benefit raised funds to allow NextStep to expand their center and services to support a larger SoCal population.

Jimmy Surf FiestaAt this annual fun surf event, beginners and pros surf together on the same team and no one gets to ride their own board. It’s a crazy fun day, with an all-day silent auction on the beach, food and a huge raffle. The day was followed by an awards party at The Lakes in El Segundo.

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Robin Danby, Kristin Craun, Debi Lee, Suzy McCarthy, Lauren Forbes, Betsey Keely, Adam Craun, Hale Boggs, Joe Szynal, Adam Callinan Martin Keely, Steve Charelian, Janne Kouri

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3525 Carson Street in Torrance310-542-8525 simon.com/delamofashioncenter

One of the conveniences of shopping at Del Amo Fashion Center is that you can get your shopping done in one location—no need to drive from store to store, hunting for parking, thanks to the center’s new four-level structure complete with car counters on each level. It’s also important to take a break in between holiday shopping to recharge with a meal at Del Amo Fashion Center’s Patio Cafes dining experience, with choices like Blaze Pizza, Chipotle and Sumo Salad, and a new restaurant row coming soon.”

7. Capri Blue volcano candle, $29, available at Anthropologie

8. Boiled wool sweater coat, $198, available at Anthropologie

9. Speckled bobcat faux fur throw, $119, available at Arhaus

10. Wessex 92” sofa in bronco iron leather, $7,599, available at Arhaus

11. Maple pecan pie slice, $9/slice, available at Great Maple

12. Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band tee, $48, available at Sugarcloth

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Courtney Jones, Buyer100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes310-265-2850, terranea.com

This season we’ve seen designers mixing fabrics and textures to create beautiful silhouettes in unexpected combinations. Leather is still very on trend this holiday season, and we have great options for our guests to incorporate into their own wardrobes—from Vince, Rag & Bone and DVF!”

1. Vince Scuba jacket in ember, $1,212

2. ALC Emilia dress in black, $1,018

3. DVF Upton clutch, $268

4. Joie Anja heel in mousse, $420

5. Monica Columbia 14K rose gold mother of pearl necklace, $3,910

6. “Inspiration Dior” coffee table book, $125

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The Point850 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in El Segundo

310-414-5280, ThePointSB.com

Always keep who you are shopping for top of mind so the gift has a personal touch. Stores like Lou & Grey have fun items like books and jewelry pieces that are unique and will show extra thought.”

1. Lucky Brand, Major Moto jacket, $449

2. Michael Stars, Fair Isle Sweater, $158

3. Marmi Vaneli di notte Thordis in shimmering gold, $160

4. Athleta, sonar tight magnetic, $84

5. Bella Beach Kids, squishable prism panda, $45

6. SoulCycle, ornament set (proceeds benefit SoulScholarship), $58

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3200 Sepulveda Blvd. In Manhattan Beach310-546-5555shopmanhattanvillage.com

Manhattan Village is THE SPOT to find must-have gifts for the season and have fun while shopping for your loved ones. Visit Manhattan Village and find something for everyone on your list at shops like Apple, Macy’s, Sephora, Janie and Jack, Harry & David, Tommy Bahama, Ann Taylor, See’s Candies, Gap and more! Plus enjoy delicious dining and holiday entertainment while you shop.”

1. Signature Tower, $39.99, available at Harry & David

2. itty bittys®, $6.95, available at Hallmark

3. Tartine board, $5 each/$25 board, available at Doma Kitchen

4. Age-Fighting Essentials gift set, $98, available at Kiehl’s

5. Flannel pajamas & nightgowns , $44.50, available at Pottery Barn Kids

6. Faux fur throws, $99, available at Pottery Barn

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Gum Tree Shop and CafeLori and Will Ford238 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach310-376-8744

gumtreela.com

We strive to give the very best customer service, and we always gift-wrap everything free of charge. Plus you can pop into our café to take a coffee break from your holiday shopping.”

1. Lena Skadegard semi-precious, pearl, gold vermeil and sterling tassel bracelets, $69–$104

2. Wood cutting board, Agricola cookbook and whale serving set, $115 for all

3. Nate Ricketts seashell and mercury glass trees, $62–$210

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Lori and Will Ford323 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach 310-376-5107

gumtreela.com

We carry a unique mix of gifts for anyone on your list, from baby to Grandma, and everyone in between. You’re sure to find something perfect at Gum Tree and Gum Tree Kids.”

1. Vilac France Red Racer and Jellycat reindeer, $210

2. Wooden rocket ship playset, $58

3. Bear hat, ivory cardigan and tutu, $134

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Michael Greenberg3 Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance310-542-2333Skechers.com

Why is Skechers the ideal place for finding a great gift this season? One word: convenience. With a selection of cozy slippers to light up Star Wars Skechers Kids styles to performance running and walking shoes that are perfect for those New Year’s resolutions, SKECHERS can outfit everyone on your holiday list. Plus our stores make shopping easy: If a size is sold out, we’ll find it and send to you or anyone you’d like in the U.S. with free shipping. Check out our Manhattan Beach, Del Amo Fashion Center and South Bay Galleria locations—they’ve got all of our hottest new styles for the holiday season.”

1. Women’s Burst sneakers with air-cooled

memory foam insole, $65–$70

2. Men’s Burst sneakers with air-cooled memory foam insole, $75

3. GO FLEX Walk women’s sneakers with Goga

Mat® technology insole, $70–$80

4. GOwalk women’s boot with faux-fur lining, $75

5. Mega Flex Mega Blade 2.0 boys sneaker, $57

6. Skech-Air girls boot with faux-fur trim and air cushioned sole, $55

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Bruce, Sarah & Carly Verble1141A Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach310-546-4900RobertoCoin.com

The Roberto Coin Boutique opened in Manhattan Beach in July 2015. We moved the boutique from Fashion Island in Newport Beach, so we are the new kids on the block. It is easy to get to in downtown, and a lot of shoppers can even walk to our new store. We have more than 500 beautiful jewelry pieces to choose from for every budget and a wide range of choices. Also, for three weeks after Thanksgiving, the parking meters in Downtown Manhattan will be covered, and there will be free two-hour parking. So no reason to fight the crowds and traffic!”

1. Pois Moi 18kt white gold, 1 row pave diamond bracelet, $9,900

2. Pois Moi 18kt yellow, rose or white gold 1 row diamond ring, $4,700

3. Barocco 18kt rose gold bangle bracelet, $2,240

4. Golden Gate 18kt yellow and white gold bangle bracelet with diamonds, $8,600

5. Barocco 18kt yellow gold, 5 row diamond bangle, $19,800

6. Golden Gate 18kt yellow and white gold dome ring with diamond, $2,400

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Amy & Matt Wilkens1901 S. Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach424-247-8948urbanclotheshorse.com

We truly are a local lifestyle shopping destination with the most diverse selection of exquisite, beautifully-crafted designer gifts for men and women in the South Bay! From Free People boho styles to BCBG sophisticates, Italian leather goods, genuine estate jewelry, men’s jeans, shirts and loafers, to Johnny Was dresses, heels and cowboy boots … we will make this Holiday 2015 incredible for you and your loved ones!”

1. Tolani Poncho Zowee genuine flourite necklace & Free People rust

suede boot, $583

2. BCBG Maxazria suede ponte dress & Free People black leather heel, $396

3. Free People copper lace dress, Leatherock terra-cotta suede hobo bag

& Navajo leather corral boot, $1,114

4. Men’s Ryan Michael Birds-Eye dobby shirt, men’s Paige Denim Federal

Rigby jeans & men’s Bed|Stu Blue Gill canvas shoe, $498

5. Kippy Couture handcrafted Italian leather Queen Marionette

moto jacket, $1,939

6. Johnny Was embroidered Juliana maxi, Kippy Couture Italian leather

bronze crystal belt & Free People suede blush heel, $941

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Maureen McBride919A Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach310-318-3385tabularasamb.com

As Manhattan Beach’s ‘go-to’ gift shop, we look forward to making your holiday shopping distinctive and convenient. Our team stands ready to help you select your unique gifts, all beautifully wrapped with our compliments! We have something for everyone on your list. Our extensive collection of candles is our best ever. We feature one-of-a-kind wood cutting boards and exquisite tabletop pieces. Beautiful jewelry, marvelous accessories and luxurious bath and body will appeal to even the most discerning person on your list. Bring laughter to friends and family with our books, mugs, coasters and signs.”

Monogram gift set, $100

Branche Vermeil Grande Maison candle, $68

Scenic bamboo ornaments, $10

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Maureen McBride919E Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach310-379-5125yorktownmb.com

We are delighted to welcome you to Tabula Rasa’s sister shop, Yorktown—an endlessly evolving mix of cozy yet sophisticated furniture and decor for today’s lively home. We travel the globe to find beautifully designed objects and accessories with a focus on local artisans near and far. In our first holiday season, we’re excited to share with you handcrafted embellished glass bowls, cedar wood sisal rope wall art, luxurious throws and pillows, and a wide array of fabulous gifts. Rich in creativity, Yorktown prides itself on individualized and personal service in a welcoming and relaxed way.”

1. Starfish throw and zip code pillow, $263

2. Leaning mermaid rope art, $250–$350

3. Driftwood docking station, $120

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Brian Cooley & Colin Cooley, co founders 135 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach310-379-9630

BeachandBeverly.com

We’re excited for moms, daughters, sisters and girlfriends to discover our Gift Registry. While it’s fun to be surprised, it’s equally as fun indulging in the guilty pleasure of buying exactly what you want—and take the guessing of sizes, colors, styles and accessories off the giver.”

1. Season of Style Gift Card, from $150

2. Holiday Stocking Stuffer Bundle: 3 Cosabella Never Say Never Cutie lowrider thongs,

3 Compartes gourmet chocolate bars, 3 Montane Designs natural soy wax candles, $168

3. Deborah Brewer Tibetan agate with druzy quartz arrowhead pendant, $118

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WICKED+ A General StoreBrian Cooley & Colin Cooley, co founders 145 Pier Avenue, Suite A in Hermosa Beach310.480.9100shop.wicked.is

Wicked+, owned by brothers Brian Cooley and Colin Cooley, is a retail storefront to their eponymously named creative agency and features well designed, everyday essentials for men and women—each item having its own story. Located on Upper Pier Avenue, right next to Java Man, it’s easy to walk to, has lots of parking nearby and is open late through December 24.”

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1. Perfect Cup of Coffee Gift Set (Chemex coffeemaker, 12-ounce KeepCup brew cup,

bag of fresh-roasted Bar Nine coffee beans), $75

2. Men’s Shaving Gift Set (Baxter of California Shave 123 Kit with Best Badger shave brush, Super Close

shave formula, aftershave balm, safety razor), $132

3. Wicked+ Essentials Holiday Gift Card and Hermosa Beach Market Bag, from $100


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Bryce & Andrew Gawdun128 Pier Ave. in Hermosa Beach310-372-8452

When finding the perfect gift, don’t overthink it! If you have to think hard about the item in your hand at the time, then it’s not the perfect gift! We love the 2 Tails Mermaid Swim Tail—all your mermaid dreams come true when you put this on and jump into the pool or ocean! You can actually swim like a mermaid!”

1. The 2 Tails Mermaid Swim Tail, $132

2. SoLA, Hermosa Beach and Golden State glasswear, $8.50–$12

3. Feather earrings and necklace, $24–$32

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Russ Varon22200 Hawthorne Blvd.310 375-4471 morgansjewelers.com

Morgan’s and our casual South Bay lifestyle sets the trend for jewelry that is fun, elegant and timeless. Our vast selection of jewelry designs allows you to complement your wardrobe with individuality and style. Whether it is sport, dress or special occasion, luxury jewelry has always been the ultimate finishing touch.”

1. 18kt rose gold interlocking diamond ring (1.68 carats), available in 18kt white

and yellow gold, $3,890

2. 18kt rose gold tear drop diamond earrings (1.46 carats) available in 18kt white and yellow gold, $3,250

3. 14kt rose gold round cluster dangle diamond pendant ( 2.20 carats), available in 18kt white

and yellow gold, $5,675

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{pages} a bookstoreLinda McLoughlin Figel, Margot Farris, Patty Gibson & Sunni Won904 Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan Beach310-318-0900

pagesabookstore.com

Carefully chosen books are the ideal gift for everyone on your holiday list, and {pages} is just the place to make your thoughtful selections. {pages} has everything from the latest fiction and nonfiction including new releases and New York Times best sellers to unique, beautiful coffee table books, children’s books, cookbooks, histories, puzzles, adult coloring books and more. {pages} staff can help you make the perfect choice for everyone on your list: employees, co-workers, teachers, clients, children, parents, and don’t forget your honey. Books are a meaningful and lasting gift. As always, {pages} provides shipping and complimentary gift-wrapping.”

1. The Life and Love of the Sea by Lewis Blackwell, published by ABRAMS, $50

2. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff, published by Riverhead Books, $27.95

3. Find A Way by Diana Nyad, published by Knopf Publishing Group, $26.95


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Robert Medawar810C Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates310-544-0052medawarfinejewelers.com

With more than 35 years of building relationships, we strive to apply what we have learned with every jewelry creation. We also hand-select our inventory to meet the needs of our customers and introduce them to exciting new lines.”

1. Slim D’ Hermes watch by Hermes, red smooth alligator strap with 70 diamonds (0.47 carats), $8,700

2. 18kt yellow gold Organica sliced diamond pendant by Tresor & rose cut diamond necklace (1.03 carats), $5,130 for both

3. 18kt yellow gold Italian diamond buckle bracelet by Bizzotto (0.82 carats), $9,600

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Debbie Talosi & Laura Hofmann1806 S. Catalina Ave. in Redondo Beach 310-316-91001141-B Highland Ave. in Manhattan Beach310-545-4555

Support of local artists and a unique mix of classic and eclectic gifts, not found at any other shops in the South Bay, makes Fringe the place to find that perfect gift. Our merchandise changes daily, which makes shopping in our stores a new experience each time you stop by!”

1. Handmade ocean-themed porcelain tableware, $335

2. Michael Aram pomegranate candle, $60

3. Uno de 50 necklace and bracelet, $475

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Trina Turk333 Manhattan Beach Blvd. in Manhattan Beach310-303-3153, trinaturk.com

Our latest collection is created specifically for the festive season. Whether you’re looking to gift an outfit for the rounds of parties and social gatherings or a cozy ensemble for cooling temperatures, the boutique is stocked with all new styles.”

1. Kit dress, $288

2. Ara dress, $598

3. Kalina skirt, $298

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1. Sofia Parker eyeglass necklaces (pendants, chains, complete necklaces), $95–$220

2. Oliver Peoples eyewear, $310–$465

3. Cuthbert & Chen by RetroSpecs & Co. titanium bar frame & natural buffalo horn, $395–$595

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In terms of eyewear, we believe that labels from fashion houses are passé. Independent eyewear is where it’s at for us. We pride ourselves on working exclusively with designers whose sole focus is eyewear—daring our clients to be different and to claim their own individual eyedentity. This season we are in love with these classically inspired frames made of handmade buffalo horn, titanium metal and rich acetate appliqués. Our gorgeous eyeglass accessories are just icing on the cake and make a great gift!”

David SmithRiviera Village 1702 S. Catalina Ave. in Redondo Beach310-540-4422eyedentityoptique.com


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1012½ Manhattan Ave. in Manhattan Beach310-363-8830margaretoleary.com

We are very excited to launch our cashmere travel set this holiday season, as it is the perfect gift! The travel set comes with an eye mask, our signature travel wrap and a zipped carrying case that easily turns into the softest pillow. You can also use the wrap as a blanket to keep you warm on your travels. Luxury on the go!”

1. St. Moritz sweater, $595

2. Travel set, $396

3. Button texting gloves, $110

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Sarah Martz704 Deep Valley Drive. in Palos VerdesCoreologyFitness.com2403 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in Manhattan [email protected]

Want to be the South Bay’s favorite gift-giver this year? Now with locations in Palos Verdes AND Manhattan Beach, Coreology Fitness is on the top of everyone’s wish list! Take advantage of Coreology’s December specials and give your friends and family access to their favorite fitness classes including Coreology Pilates™, Barre Sculpt & Tone, CoreCYCLE™, Yoga, Stretch and more! Top off your gift with a super cute workout outfit, and your friends and loved ones will be thanking you all year long! (Shh … we won’t tell anyone if you decide to pick up a little something for yourself too!)”

1. Gift Cards available in any amount, 10 classes $150

2. Vimmia sportwear (leggings & jacket), $80–$150

3. Organic cold-pressed juices, $7 each

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Tiffany Soporito200 Pier Ave., Suite 203 in Hermosa Beach310-318-5094

At Details, we make it easy to find that something special for your someone special! We carry a great selection of everything that she wants: shoes, boots, handbags, jewelry and the perfect accessories. From the right gift to fun stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered!”

1. Alibi by Seychelles. $140

2. Zandra by Hobo, $168

3. Bridgewater by BED|STU, $255

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1100 Manhattan Ave., Ste. 102Manhattan Beach310-376-3553shopeclat.us

é·clat has designer products that are very unique to the area. We have top-trending items that are imported from around the world.”

1. Pure cashmere scarf for her, $199

2. Daniel Wellington Classic York for him, $229

3. UGG® Bailey Bow for kids, $100–$140

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Don Koeberle1915 S. Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach

310-378-4830, catalinacooking.com

Since the dinner table is the focus of every happy holiday gathering, we have everything you need to make that table a star attraction. That means gorgeous cast iron Dutch ovens from Le Creuset, classic Emile Henry bakeware and contemporary Chilewich placemats. Plus we offer all of the top-quality cookware and cutlery that allow you to make your holiday meals something they’ll remember all year long.”

1. Le Creuset Black & White Dutch Ovens, $300—$350

2. Shun Premier Carving Set, $299.95

3. Berard Olive Wood Salt Cellars & S.A.L.T. Sisters flavored sea salts, $6.99–$49.99

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Amy D’Ambra & Christine Rich1615 W. 25th Street in San Pedro424-570-9510mysaintmyhero.com

Give the gift of a blessing. Take the time to look for the gift that will continue to give. Our wearable blessings and inspirational pieces are daily reminders that the recipient is loved and in your prayers and in the prayers of the entire My Saint My Hero community. God is Real, Prayer Works, Love Heals.”

1. Brilliance by the Yard, $95

2. Divine Blessing bracelet, $48

3. Benedictine Blessing bracelet, $28

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Boomer McLennan627 Silver Spur Rd. #100A in Rolling Hills Estates310-265-2489huckleberryspen.com

“I really love the trend that people are spending more on things that create an experience rather than just buying ‘stuff.’ We have some great products that inspire people to slow down, reflect and enjoy each other’s company. What could be better than that?”

1. Rikwill/Conklin 1931 Sterling L.E. fountain pen, $1,495

2. Prometheus Macassar ebony humidor, $275

3. Hand-poured Jazz candles, $15

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Jessica Lyon25414 Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance310-257-4931 CoveOliveOil.com

Consumables make great gifts that will be enjoyed over and over again. You can mix and match oil and vinegar for the perfect pairing! Bluff Cove Olive Oil has more than 50 premium oils and vinegars to choose from including truffle oil, infused olive oil, extra virgin olive oil and aged white and dark balsamic. Prices start at $5, and you can pick between four bottle sizes, gift sets, build-your own baskets and gift cards to meet all price points.”

1. Customized trio pack, $15

2. Themed Zing Boxes!, $28

3. Oil & balsamic pairing sets, $44

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Tony Drockton936 Hermosa Ave., Suite 110 in Hermosa Beach310-259-5200hammitt.com

The Hammitt woman has endless special occasion events to attend over the next few months, so creating a wide assortment of mini-bags and functional clutches was extremely important. Our goal is for women to look effortlessly chic, so we set out to arm them with functionality as well as style. For our busy executives wrapping up the year, we are launching a Desk to Dinner collection with a number of silhouettes that seamlessly work back to our totes and satchels.”

1. Francis Pewter, $675

2. Casey Candy Cane, $675

3. Lucas Cosmo, $385

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asn’t there perhaps one little von Trapp who didn’t want to sing his head off?” Pauline Kael famously

said in her scathing review of the 1965 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Kael and many other critics of her time left the theatre

with a not-so-satisfying, sugary taste in their mouths—unimpressed with its squeaky-clean sterility and over-the-top plot. Yet despite mediocre notices, the film became a hit with audiences, won the Oscar for Best Picture and even redeemed itself with cinema’s elite (#40 on AFI’s most recent 100 Greatest Films of All Time).

A holiday favorite on television, yearly recasts have endeared it to new generations over five decades. The Hollywood Bowl even hosts a sing-along every summer and a costume contest, to the delight of lifelong fans.

Full disclosure: It’s one of my favorite movies too. Like many other films first viewed as a kid, my 40-something self discover nuances and emotional hooks that didn’t quite register in my 7-year-old self. (“Edelweiss” … anyone?)

So you can imagine my fury when I hear friends or acquaintances casually dismiss The Sound of Music as nothing but sentimental schmaltz. That really puts my lederhosen in a twist.

Part of me gets where they’re coming from. Sure, it’s filled with kids, puppets and pillow fights. Not exactly the stuff of Citizen Kane. Fine.

But I have to wonder if these dissenters had the same opinion of the film as youngsters, singing along to “Do-Re-Mi” and eyeing the curtains in the room for a potential fashion statement. Could they just be a tad jaded … stuck in their car on the smoggy 405, searching through Spotify for a song to take the pain away, while Maria is free to roam the Alps, full of fresh air, blasting her own tunes at full volume?

Speaking of Maria, let’s break her down: She’s a novice who breaks all the abbey’s rules (you know, waltzes on her way to mass and whis-tles on the stairs), doesn’t take crap from a decorated navy captain with a whistle and courageously cares for his seven (seven!) children … even after they put a pinecone on her dinner seat. Rude.

To top it off, she respectfully abandons her vocation to the Big Guy so she can “Climb Every Mountain” and marry the man she loves.

This girl’s got guts.Her captain’s no slouch either. After Maria helps melt his heart

with music, he ditches a wealthy Viennese baroness to marry a nun-in-training and, when the Nazis come knocking after the Austrian Anschluss in 1938, basically gives Berlin the bird by singing about a white flower and then hightails it for the Swiss border on foot with his family in tow. Pretty badass, if you ask me.

Yes, the movie took a few liberties with the von Trapp family story. (They simply took a train to Italy rather than hiking the Alps to free-dom.) Despite the obvious embellishments, this was one awesome family. And they could sing. Take that, Kardashians.

Still riled up by the critiques of a few peers, I decided to sit down my nieces, ages 2 and 6, for a home screening. Even at their young ages, these two are pretty sophisticated when it comes to entertain-ment. Would the film endure a 2015 litmus test?

The younger of the two naturally bobbed her head up and down

during the musical numbers, choosing “The Lonely Goatherd” to break out in dance. No surprises there.

Then I watched the older sister taking in the story, scene by scene, on her own. She seemed particularly invested in Julie Andrews’ performance and overall really enjoyed the movie, with much to say on the subject days after.

Beyond the singing, the scenery and the snowflakes on noses and eyelashes, she expressed admiration for Maria … not just the soprano or film character but the person. Here was a woman who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer, challenged social norms, confronted her fears with courage and defiance and helped a family love again.

Maria von Trapp as role model? Must have done something good. l

Go ahead … call it sentimental and saccharine, but this 50-year-old gem is more than raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.

WRITTEN BY DARREN ELMS | ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTINE GEORGIADES

I Have Co nf dence …in T he Sound of Music


How a tenuous, nail-biting Christmas Eve vote moved Hermosa Beach toward official incorporation.

WRITTEN BY AMBER KLINCK | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE HERMOSA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., the lone polling station drew a mere 48 voters from the roughly 500 Hermosa Beach residents of the time. All of the voters were men, as suffrage for women did not exist in the state of California until 1911.

Those in favor of incorporating were looking for “more localized control of the city,” says Christopher O. Uebelhor, curator and manager of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society. Those opposed were worried that greater localized control would translate into higher taxes for Hermosa Beach residents.

The results were neck and neck—with 24 in favor, 23 opposed and one vote that was either lost or voided. On December 31, 1906, the Los Angeles Board examined the results, and on January 14, 1907, Hermosa Beach was officially incorporated, making it the 19th city in Los Angeles County. Neighboring city Redondo Beach incorporated in 1892 and Manhattan Beach in 1912.

Our little beach community has come a long way since that contentious vote: from early land specula-tion to promoting itself as a clean and moral haven for

, at a makeshift polling

place inside the bowling alley located on The Strand and 10th Street, the incorporation of

Hermosa Beach was on the ballot—with voters on both sides in bitter opposition.


The Fight Before Christmas

families and teetotalers alike, through industrial growth and eventu-ally as the thriving coastal city we know and love today. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. In fact, let’s start by taking a look at Hermosa before and after that crucial Christmas Eve election.

“You can’t really separate the history of Hermosa Beach from the history of the Beach Cities in general,” explains Christopher. Initially part of the 10-mile stretch of Rancho Sausal Redondo, early development of Hermosa Beach consisted mostly of sheep and cattle ranches. It wouldn’t be until the turn of the 20th century that the area would start to develop and the population would begin to grow.

Land speculators were some of the first to take advantage of the sparsely inhabited coast—advertising $200 cash down for an ocean-front property. Pamphlets were printed and distributed boasting the high cost of Hermosa living and featuring homes that sold for as much as $4,500 and with nothing available for less than $700.

Adding to the perception of exclusivity was Shakespeare Beach, one of Hermosa’s first housing developments located near the water

along the border of Manhattan Beach. The development was ini-tially intended to be an artist colony, with street names inspired by famous poets such as Longfellow and Tennyson.

By 1915 the population of Hermosa had grown from 500 residents in 1906 to 3,000. As the population continued to grow, the city itself began to evolve.

The first Hermosa Beach pier, all 500 feet of it—built entirely of wood in 1904, was replaced with a 1,000-foot concrete pier lined with pagodas, built in 1914. The Strand, built in 1908, was initially constructed and reconstructed after numerous winter storms using wooden planks, until it too was built with concrete.

Largely behind this evolution was Hermosa’s Board of Trustees, later known as the City Council. Composed primarily of the same proponents who voted in favor of incorporating Hermosa Beach, the city’s initial founders were eager to accomplish what was needed to get Hermosa on the right trajectory.

Some of these early duties included the installation of sidewalks,



street lighting and the development of El Camino Real, now known as the Pacific Coast Highway. But there was also the task of creating a safe and orderly envi-ronment—not just for the community’s residents but for the waves of inlanders who poured in on the weekends.

“People were coming down for recre-ational purposes and to escape the heat,” Christopher says, “just like they do today.”

There were larger trains with tracks that went through what we now call the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt, but it was the smaller Pacific Electric Red Car traveling from South Pasadena to Redondo Beach that people typically relied on. That is, of course, until the “almighty automobile took over,” Christopher notes.

For those traveling on four wheels, Hermosa Beach boasted 30 miles of newly paved roads—with Hermosa Avenue as the first. Soon the beach city began pro-moting itself as a safe but rapidly grow-ing coastal community, while additionally staking its claim as “a clean and moral sanctuary,” Christopher explains.

“It was a dry city, even before Prohibi-tion,” he says. That did end, however, with the national repeal of Prohibition in 1933. And while the Roaring Twenties may have filled the sand with eager beach-goers, that same puritan philosophy that made Hermosa Beach “dry” before its time extended into a zero-tolerance for overex-posed bathers.

Not only were there posted signs stating the current laws for acceptable swimwear, but bathers who failed to oblige were subject to arrest. This was an important detail to keep in mind for visitors to the trendy, beachfront Surf and Sand Club—later known as the Biltmore Hotel. “It was the place to be,” Christo-pher says. “It had a saltwater plunge and was there until 1969.”

Not everyone in Hermosa could be found sunbathing in front of the Bilt-more, however. “By the 1920s there was a lot of industry in the area,” Christopher explains. “This is also when we see a lot of oil derricks popping up in the South Bay region.”

Early industry included glass and tile manufacturing, the Hermosa Silk Spin-ning Company and even a chemical plant. Still the city was more often than not portrayed in print as the place “where people spend their idle hours.”

And it was that portrayal—leisure, recreation and exclusivity—that Hermosa Beach nurtured. “Catering to the needs of weekenders, the city had an urban



PAST PERFECTMeet Hermosa’s new “historian-in-chief,” Christopher Uebelhor, curator and manager of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society.

WHAT DOES A CURATOR DO?A curator is responsible for anything having to do with the collections of the museum—taking care of it and making sure it’s interpreted correctly. The curator decides what goes on display and how often to rotate available or borrowed materials. I am also responsible for the collections management, cataloguing and keeping up a database, making sure everything is organized and easily accessible to research.

WHAT DO YOU FIND SPECIAL ABOUT HERMOSA’S MUSEUM?Smaller museums and smaller communities offer a more personal touch. It is easier for local folks to get involved without feeling intimidated like they would at the Smithsonian or another larger institution. I also like working with a smaller staff and having viewpoints heard in all aspects of museum.

HOW CAN LOCALS GET INVOLVED?They can be docents and give tours, help with fundraising and work the front desk. Also we need help cataloging and identifying old photos.

TELL US ABOUT SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE EXHIBITIONS?The museum hosts a reception and exhibition for the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, and in the spring for the Surfer’s Walk of Fame. We are also planning to do a then-and-now exhibition, pairing pictures from the early 20th century to today.

HOW DO YOU FIND NEW MATERIALS TO EXHIBIT?Usually they are donated or willed. Sometimes important items are brought to the attention of the museum but are for sale, and we have to find an under-writer for the cost. For example, I recently found a poster from The Insomniac, a former beatnik hangout on the pier. We now need to find someone to buy the poster and offer it as a gift. Also I’m always keeping an eye out for records recorded at the lighthouse.

WHEN IS THE MUSEUM OPEN?Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 pm., and always by appointment, as I am in the office most days.

I HEARD A RUMOR THERE ARE SOME ISSUES OF SOUTHBAY IN YOUR ARCHIVE?There are; we have every issue going back at least five years, as well as other local periodicals such as The Hermosa Beach Review, going back as early as 1916-1918.

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walkability, with The Strand serving as the main artery of foot traffic,” Christopher says.

A charming pavilion built at the base of the pier housed the public library as well as the Chamber of Commerce, while pagodas lined the remainder of the structure, offering shade to visitors. With Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue as the main roadways, the hustle and bustle remained centrally located—keeping the action in the center of town.

The Metropolitan Theatre, with its whopping $200,000 price tag, was built in 1923—providing its patrons 1,200 seats to enjoy. The building still stands today on the corner of 13th Street and Hermosa Avenue. If you live in the area, there’s a good chance you’ve popped in for a coffee or maybe even a fitness class.

While there are additional landmarks from the community’s early days, pictures from the era are hardly comparable to our present-day Hermosa Beach. It really isn’t until the late 1940s/early ‘50s that aerial views start to look familiar.

And the landscape isn’t the only variable. Transitioning from ranch country to a city of puritans, growing industry, beatnik vibes, heavy surf culture and even an influential source of punk, Hermosa Beach has worn many cultural hats.

With more than 100 years of independence, it’s hard to say whether or not Hermosa Beach would have experienced all of its one-of-a-kind transformations if the vote to incorporate had gone the other way. Unattached from its neighboring cities, Hermosa is unapologetically unique—not quite LA and more than just South Bay. It’s a little bit of everything, with even more years of evolution ahead. l

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arlier this year on February 4, Ronald Clinton, a phar-macist in West Los Angeles, awoke at 2:30 a.m. to a loud, disturbing noise at the front door of his three-story Man-hattan Beach home. Soon after, he shockingly discovered

the front door was ablaze and smoke was rapidly entering the house that he shared with his wife, Malissia, senior vice president and general counsel at the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo (she was away on a business trip in Washington, D.C.), their three children, Malissia’s mother and their dog, Snow.

The house was vacated, and the fire department extinguished the fire, which was confined to the front door. It had been randomly set near the front porch with what appeared to be gasoline and a tire. After making sure everyone was safe, the police were cautious to identify a motive. For the Clintons, one of the few African-Ameri-can families in the neighborhood, the answer was pretty clear: a hate crime.

In the months to follow, the investigation by police, fire depart-ment, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and even FBI continued, as well as lingering questions: “Why?” and “Who would do this?” The Clintons, who have lived in Manhattan Beach for more than a decade (and in this house in the Hill Section for more than a year) didn’t have any known enemies.

“There was no other reason for us to be targeted, so we strongly believe race was the motive,” says Malissia. “We had some weird events occur since we moved to our street in January 2014, such as

someone dumping one to two dozen ‘whip-its’ in front of our walk-way, and another time when we came home and found trash strewn in our walkway. We didn’t put two and two together until the fire.”

Their three children, Machai, 15, Rachel, 13, and Roi, 10, had a lot of friends. It was this fact, along with community support including a vigil held for the family and generous donations, that convinced the Clintons not to move out of town.

“The community gave us so much love, and we literally received hundreds of texts. A lot of people said, ‘You’ve got to stay,’ and ‘We want to help you rebuild.’ After that outpouring of support and in the face of all of that, we said, ‘Nope, we’re staying,’” says Malissia. “My grandfather was the founder of the NAACP in Arizona, and I grew up learning to fight. We refused to be run out of town.”

From that moment on, the family began the long and arduous task of rebuilding the house that had endured tremendous smoke damage and water damage as a result of the efforts to extinguish the fire. “We moved into a hotel for a few weeks, and then into a rental home so that the kids could continue to go to school,” adds Malissia. “We knew that we wanted to stay in Manhattan Beach and looked exclusively here.”

After a long search for a short-term lease, they ended up renting a home on The Strand owned by a Los Angeles Kings player. At the same time, the Clintons were busy working on their own revamp and restoration with the help of local designer Rebecca Foster, owner of Manhattan Beach–based firm Rebecca Foster Design.

A Manhattan Beach couple and their three children rebuild their dream home after a targeted, devastating fire. With the help of a local designer

and community support, they prove they are here to stay. WRITTEN BY JENNIE NUNN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY

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“I was feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I needed help from a designer and wanted a ‘beach-Afro-chic’ look,” says Malissia, who had three designers, includ-ing Rebecca, bid on the project. “She gave me the most affordable bid. I had no idea she was a decorator, and I found out by coincidence.” The two briefly knew each other, and their daughters Rachel and Mia had been friends in school.

“When I first walked in the house, it made you just want to cry,” says Rebecca, recalling the initial moment she saw the post-fire damage in May. “There was broken glass and smoke damage all the way into the back, and the entire house had black soot front to back. It was really sad. Here you saw this house that they had to abandon in the middle of the night, and when you put it in context and really look back at how it started and when she and I first met and started the planning process, it was a leap of faith. So the fact that they are now home for the holidays, it’s a pretty remarkable feat and it’s a beautiful thing.”

Rebecca, who abided by a strict budget to assist with everything from the tile to the paint, hardwood and flooring, window treatments and light fixtures, admits the three-month project became a six-month project, but the design decisions were all relatively easy. “She [Malissia] had a clear vision, and she knew what she wanted,” adds Rebecca, of the existing oak floors they had stained a light grey color, updated bathrooms and fixtures, and paint colors ranging from crisp white to light grey.

“When they bought the house last year, they knew they wanted to eventually remodel it, but they weren’t expecting to do it so soon,” she says of the original 6,000-square-foot Mediterranean home outfitted with dark wood floors. All of the furniture and accessories throughout the house (not part of the design budget) were chosen by Malissia and purchased at Horchow, Living Spaces and even Costco.

“The bones are the same, but it’s a completely dif-ferent house,” adds Malissia, who has an extensive art collection ranging from pieces procured from a semester abroad in South Africa to four Leroy Campbell lithographs that line the downstairs hallway, to large-scale colorful watercolors by her uncle, artist Jerome Cooksey.

“I don’t like monochromatic,” she states. “I wanted to walk in and have it be different so that the color from the art reflects against the grey and whites of the house. For me, a room should have a mood and tell a story.”

Indeed, each room in the house now does. In the foyer, a five-tiered recycled glass chandelier from Currey and Company flanks the entrance fashioned with wood-like ceramic tile and two tall potted plants that lost all of their leaves after the fire.

“My favorite part of the house is the new entryway,” says Ronald. “We raised the ceilings and had a custom, 10-foot door made with dark oak and large glass panes. Now we are very pleased with the amount light coming in. I also love our gate. It is very decorative and adds an extra level of security.”

Upstairs the formal dining room shows off Malissia’s personal touches, with a capiz shell chandelier, a dark

The community gave us so much love, and we literally received hundreds of texts. A lot of people said, ‘You’ve got to stay,’ and ‘We want to help you rebuild.’ After that outpouring of support and in the face of all of that, we said,

‘Nope, we’re staying’.”


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mahogany dining table, a mirrored sideboard and an ikat-patterned rug she found at Costco. “We all have Sunday dinner here,” she says. “Everyone is so busy during the week, and I insist upon it.”

To the left of the dining room is the living room, appointed with a creme-colored sofa, an area rug from Costco, turquoise urns and a pair of modern, navy wingback chairs backed with a circular pattern from Living Spaces. A new bar area painted white and topped with Carrara marble brightens up the space, while a dual fireplace façade is lined with glass tile in a chevron pattern from Imperial Tile & Stone in Anaheim.

“I like glass, and that became a joke with Rebecca and me,” laughs Malissa. “We changed the house top to bottom, and this was a big deal. To say anything else would be an understatement.”

For the kitchen, Rebecca resurrected existing dark wood cabinets with a fresh grey glaze to create an olive-grey hue and a woodgrain effect. She kept the existing dark marble countertops and chose a new, modern backsplash.

“I love the kitchen,” says Malissia. “I like that we were able to weave in that marble countertop.” A small, glass-topped dining table from a modern furniture store on Hawthorne Boulevard and chairs from Pier 1 Imports serve as an informal dining space on busy

school nights. Now that they have moved back into the house, it’s clear that

everyone is happy with the final results. “The thing that’s interesting about the house—as a designer—is that I get hired to make people’s dreams come true. And I think what was really fun about the project is that they took this tragedy and turned into something that they all love,” says Rebecca, who also admits she is inspired by Malissia and the entire family.

“She doesn’t want to talk about the past and doesn’t want to dwell on it, Rebecca continues. “And that’s a testament to the community and for people to see that the community rallied around them, and that they triumphed from it. To me, that’s the special part of the piece and the fact that they could do it. For many people, I think it would be too hard to go back.”

“Having a new home has given us a sense of spiritual renewal,” says Ronald.

“It’s been a long journey, but I feel so liberated, and now that everything is done, I feel so relieved,” adds Malissia. But she also reveals they haven’t exactly stopped seeking answers. “I haven’t given up on who did this. We practice just going on with our lives, and that’s what keeps us going.” l


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GreetingsSeasoned

We SoCal folk are not confused; we’re adaptable. Jack Frost may not exactly be nipping at our nose, nor do we break out long, heavy, East Coast coats or spend the morning scraping

ice off the car windshield. But we do embrace the more subtle seasonal weather changes and everything else that comes with winter. The smell of cinnamon, pine, vanilla, clove and nutmeg … all these scents color the air and fill our homes with nostalgia. Here are a few holiday creations—some traditional and some unexpected—to spice up your season.


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Cozy up by the fire pit with this spicy cocktail.

FIRESIDE CHATMakes 1 drink

3 ounces Licor 43 Cuarentra Y Tres ½ ounce mezcal1 whole star anise1 orange peel quarter round with a clove stud. or an orange peel twist

Shake and pour over a couple rocks ice cubes.


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VANILLA CINNAMON BUTTERMILK BERRY WAFFLES WITH CINNAMON MAPLE SYRUPThese can be made up to a week in advance, frozen and reheated. Follow the recipe below or add ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup sliced frozen straw-berries, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean pow-der or paste or deseed a whole vanilla bean into the batter of your favorite pre-made waffle mix. Add a cinnamon stick to your favorite maple syrup and let sit overnight in the fridge. Warm before serving.

2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup light brown sugar1½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or beans from 1 deseeded vanilla bean¼ teaspoon kosher salt2 to 2¼ cups buttermilk3 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses2 large eggs, separated4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup sliced frozen strawberries (slice while partially frozen)Cinnamon Maple Syrup

Preheat the waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients. Mix yolks, 2 cups but-termilk (add additional buttermilk if batter is too thick), molasses and 3 tablespoons melted butter in a pitcher. Add to dry ingredients and mix until combined. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix ¼ of the whipped egg whites thoroughly into the batter. Fold in the remaining egg whites and strawberries. Grease waffle iron with oil and add approximately ¾ to 1 cup of batter spread to 1⁄8-inch of the edges. Cook until the steam dissipates and they release easily. Adjust waffle set-ting as needed.

Vanilla Bean Chantilly Whipped Cream (optional) Whip 2 cups of cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or scrape the beans of one pod into the cream. Add fine granulated or powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Start with 3 table-spoons sugar and add more to taste.

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There are an endless number of sweet and savory reci-pes with winter spices. We share a few of our favorites to dazzle the senses. Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Berry Waffles with Cinnamon Maple Syrup provide that extra early winter morning motivation, and Chocolate Gingerbread Souffle with Eggnog Crème Anglaise adds that needed warming spice for dark winter nights.


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Gingerbread and eggnog are the quintessen-tial holiday spice blends. Combine them with chocolate, and the result is pure decadence!

Gingerbread Spice Mix1½ tablespoons ground ginger1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground allspice½ teaspoon ground vanilla powder or pastepinch kosher salt1⁄8 teaspoon ground white pepper1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Ramekin PrepButter inside ramekins, dust with sugar. Tap out excess sugar and chill

Base1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 ounces unsalted butter11⁄3 cup dark chocolate chips (62% cocoa), room temp or slightly melted8 fluid ounces whole milk1⁄3 cup granulated sugar4 large egg yolks1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses

Soufflé 6 large egg whites, room temp pinch cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 400º. Combine ginger-bread spices and reserve. Slowly whisk the flour into melted butter making a blonde roux paste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes without browning. Remove from heat and add choco-late chips to a warm (not hot) mixture. Stir until fully combined.

Scald milk by bringing to a near boil and remove from heat. In a separate bowl, beat yolks with sugar until fluffy and pale. Slowly add a small amount of hot milk to the egg mixture and then combine the two mixtures; the idea is to prevent yolks from scrambling. Combine with roux, spices and molasses. Reserve. Can be made a day in advance. Warm over a double broiler until batter stirs easily.

Whip egg whites in a clean bowl on medium until frothy. Add cream of tartar and whip until stiff peaks form. Whip ¼ of the meringue into the soufflé batter until mixed throughout. Carefully fold in the rest of the meringue.

Transfer batter to a piping bag. Pipe into prepared ramekins with a circular motion. Make sure the top 1⁄8-inch of the inside rim of the ramekin is clean. Smoothe top of souf-flé with a wet finger or back of a wet spoon.

Turn oven temp down to 375º after the first 3 minutes. Bake soufflés on a sheet tray on the middle rack of the oven until they rise 1 inch above rim, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately with Crème Anglaise and vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream.

Note: Oven temps may vary. Place soufflés away from hot spots and resist opening the oven door till they have risen. If the soufflé is not done inside, turn the oven up 25º and reheat till they rise and are cooked thru.

Eggnog Crème Anglaise:1½ vanilla bean, cut open, beans scraped out½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg16 fluid ounces whole milk2 ounces sugar, divided4 large egg yolks2 tablespoons brandy

Scald milk mixture and reserve. Whisk egg yolks and sugar. Temper egg mixture with warm milk mixture. Heat until nappe, or mixture coats the back of a spoon. Strain sauce and cool over an ice bath.

Add brandy to cooled mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for up to two days.

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Delicious Décor

Aromatic mini-topiary spice trees, star anise wreaths, spice napkin rings and baked apple spice candles look and smell great and are also unique hostess gifts.

ANISE & CINNAMON SPICE WREATH1 6-inch mini grapevine wreath frame1 to 1½ cups whole star anise (Indian markets are great resources)2 whole cinnamon sticksjuniper berries, peppercorns and/or whole allspice, about 20cloves mini pinecones, two per wreathhot glue gun with glue sticks or fast-drying, multi purpose, clear-drying gluetweezers to position small spicesoptional: ribbon, dark wood stain, mini paintbrush

Line up four star anise pieces to create four even quadrants on the wreath. Glue a piece of star anise one at a time until each section is filled with spice. Add cinnamon sticks in one quadrant and then add additional spices in the opposite quadrant to create asymmetrical balance. Carefully cover any noticeable glue with juniper berries, allspice and cloves and paint with wood stain. Add a pretty silk or organza ribbon to finish the look.


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SPICE SOAPS• Start with a goat milk glycerin to showcase the spices. • Be judicious when adding scents and essential oils, so the bars

retain a firm texture and don’t “weep.” • Pure essential oils may be irritating for delicate skin, so go easy. • Inexpensive, pre-made plastic tray molds are simple to use and

easier than making and cutting a whole block of soap. • Follow package instructions on soap base and add whole decora-

tive spices on top after the minimum cure time. Ground spice can be added to the tray before pouring the soap for a unique effect.

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WRITTEN BY MARLENE STANG | PHOTOGRAPHED BY KREMER JOHNSON


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t all began three years ago. Liam Monaghan and Dave Fanger, two investment profes-sionals with Pacific Life Insurance Company, were on a redeye flight from New York City to Los Angeles. En route, they began reflect-ing on what they both noticed that week: countless billboards, taxicab ads, commer-cials and airline magazines advertising for-profit companies … and their various causes.

As investment guys, their curiosity was piqued. Just how were

those companies performing financially, they wondered? Did sup-porting a cause affect their share price? And if so, how?

Soon after, Dave and Liam embarked on a quest to find the answers to those questions. They began gathering data, building investment models and researching investment theory. In the pro-cess, they made an exciting discovery: It’s entirely possible to build simple, transparent investment models that aim to move with the U.S. equity market (the S&P 500) by including only companies pub-licly traded in the U.S. whose foundations are the top supporters of a cause. And through these models, investors can achieve a market-driven return while simultaneously making a difference in the world.

For Liam and Dave, the motivation to launch Swell Investing LLC was actually quite personal. Both men possess an easygoing amiabil-ity that belies the challenges they’ve witnessed and experienced.

Liam was born and raised in South Africa, at the point in history when Nelson Mandela was negotiating the end of apartheid. And it was there that he formed his deep respect for human rights and pas-sionate support for ending poverty.

“My parents instilled a deep feeling in me of gratitude for all my blessings, and through their many philanthropic works they showed me the power and value of giving back in any way you can,” he says. “Whether it was teaching the poor to grow food gardens, working in homes for the elderly in the underserved poor townships of my hometown, or working for nonprofits like the Sithuthukile Trust for early childhood development, my parents proudly led by example.”

Liam also found role models in an aunt and an uncle whose per-sonal commitments to fighting apartheid landed them in jail.

Dave lives with type 1 diabetes and hails from a family that has been directly touched by cancer. As a result, he has come to care very deeply about good health and supporting the fight against diseases.

He says, “At the age of 9 I had to accept a difficult truth when my pediatrician told me I was diabetic. I spent the next several weeks in the hospital learning how to manage the disease and transitioning to a new way of life. What I learned about myself then is that what-ever comes my way I can adapt, take the initiative to overcome it and move forward. I view diabetes as another part of my existence that molded the discipline, responsibility and empathy in my charac-ter today.”

Even members of Swell’s supporting staff have very personal impe-tuses for joining this effort. Jeff Bradshaw, who brings his expertise in finance to the team, is an avid education advocate and is dedi-cated to participating in his children’s school experiences as well as supporting the efforts of his alma maters.

Leslie MacDonald, Swell’s legal counsel, is committed to cancer

research. Her father continues to be in remission 20 years after par-ticipating in a clinical drug trial that was made possible by ground-breaking lymphoma research.

After years of testing and developing, Liam and Dave launched Swell earlier this year as a subsidiary of Pacific Life. With more than 145 years of experience and a history of financial strength and enduring stability, Pacific Life provides Swell with the resources and infrastructure necessary to bring Liam and Dave’s vision of giving back through investing to life.

Swell partnered with Motif Investing, Inc., an innovative brokerage platform and member of SIPC, to facilitate convenient in-vestment in Swell models that, at present, address four causes: ending poverty, fighting cancer, upholding human rights and im-proving education.

From the get-go, Dave and Liam found an “internal champion” in Pacific Life’s president, Khanh T. Tran. He saw in their initial concept a compelling alignment with Pacific Life’s commitment to finding new markets and building a culture of innovation. As Dave and Liam developed iterations of Swell’s business model in Pacific Life’s “lab,” Khahn provided his feedback and has served as a true partner in their work.

And like Dave and Liam, Khahn’s own life experience has instilled in him a personal connection with the causes that Swell supports … all four of them, in fact. As an 18-year-old Vietnamese college student in the United States, he watched Saigon fall to communism on televi-sion. Having lived and seen the difference between democracy and communism, he is a supporter of human rights.

“As a teenager without a country or home and no money, save a few hundred dollars, it was a memorable and life-changing event,” Khahn says. That early experience fueled a desire to help those less fortunate.

Because his parents taught him that an education is the key to opportunity, Khahn did whatever work he could find while earn-ing his college and postgraduate degrees. A believer in the power of education, he champions that cause in own his children and other young people.

Khahn’s future wife, Debi, and her family were part of an early wave of boat people to leave Vietnam in 1979, also risking their lives to escape. He considers his experience a “cake walk” compared to his wife’s and finds in her a continual source of inspiration.

In January 2013, she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. With early detection and advanced treatment, however, she has thus far won that battle. He has also lost several family members to can-cer and hopes his investments will work toward finding a cure.

HOW SWELL WORKS … FOR INVESTORS AND THEIR CAUSESIt all sounds good on paper, but how does the company put your money to work and a great good? “Get an account. Choose a cause. Earn a return.” Swell begins the process with those three moves via their website.

As manager of your account, Motif Investing receives the money and lets you select the “motif” that supports your favorite cause. Motif is the term that Motif Investing uses to describe a carefully researched and balanced portfolio of stocks that reflect a specific idea or trend. You can also build your own motif from scratch, with up to 30 stocks or ETFs of your choice.

The minimum investment is $250, plus a total commission of $9.95. Each Swell model aims to move along with the S&P 500 Index, and investors can enjoy 100% of their return since there are no man-agement fees. Swell is paid a royalty of at least $1 out of the $9.95 commission that an investor pays Motif Investing when they either invest or rebalance their motif. In turn, Swell gives $.20 of every $1


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they earn to the charities that their investment models support.Swell selects its charities on the basis of how effectively they

resolve the issues they address, as well as the magnitude of their impact. Each charity that Swell selects has undergone a rigorous, proprietary process to assess their work.

This process includes a review of the opinions of third-party groups such as Charity Navigator, GiveWell and CharityWatch. Cur-rently Swell’s roster of charities includes Jumpstart for Young Chil-dren, Inc., the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and

United Way Worldwide.Of course there is never any guarantee that the foundation of a

company publicly traded in the U.S. that supports a given cause one year will continue to support that cause the following year. Foun-dations of publicly traded companies are required by law to make annual tax filings that include information about their charitable giving activities.

And so the Swell team analyzes that information to identify the top donors to charities that pursue the causes Swell supports. For

this reason, their roster of charities is a “living” being that is designed to remain fluid and respond to shifts in the philan-thropic climate.

Who are the people investing in Swell’s models? Dave and Liam are quick to point out that they come from all walks of life.

They share the story of one man who presented to his three sons a list of Swell’s causes (ending poverty, fighting cancer, upholding human rights and improving education) and then asked each son to select the one that mattered most to them. He did not tell his sons

why he made this request but rather came back to Swell with his sons’ three choices. He then invested on each son’s behalf.

Dave and Liam agree that in this era of social media, it’s easier than ever before to ascertain where people’s values lie. Furthermore, any journey into social media’s various channels reveals that cause-based marketing—and the spending that ensues—is gaining ground.

“When people vote with their dollars,” Liam says, “they can make a difference.” And now, thanks to Swell, a vote in favor of one’s own financial future can help others too. l

“My parents instilled a deep feeling inme of gratitude for all my blessings, and through their many philanthropic works they showed me the power and value of giving back in any way you can.”

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BLACK, WHITE & BOLDWhite top by Iro, $374, black and white track pant by Isabel Marant,

$406; both at Wrights in Manhat-tan Beach. Black and white retro ring, $58.80, soiree clutch, $298; both at Trina Turk in Manhattan Beach. Black suede pumps by Sam Edelman, $108; Details in Hermosa Beach.

ON HIM: Alfred tux blazer, $448, tux shirt $248, slim black trouser, $228; all by Mr. Turk at Trina Turk in Manhattan Beach. Red bow tie, $19; American Apparel in Manhattan Beach.

ON HER: Red strapless jumpsuit, $388; Trina Turk in Manhattan Beach. Gold necklace, $98, gold sequined beaded clutch, $130; both at Details in Hermosa Beach. Chunky square ring, $98; Trina Turk in Manhattan Beach. Gold midi ring by Gorjana, $28; Beach and Beverly in Hermosa Beach. Gold chain dangle earrings, $35; The Beehive in Manhattan Beach. Patent pumps by Sam and Libby for Target, $39.99 at Target.


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RIGHT: Gold sequined romper by MLV, $438; The Beehive in Manhattan Beach. Spike drop earrings by Elizabeth Goziak, $190; Third Gallery in Manhattan Beach. Studded clutch, $64, booties by Vince Camuto, $140; both at Details in Hermosa Beach. Swarovski ring by Native Gem, $104; dusk wings hematite necklace by ILD, $322; both at Gum Tree in Hermosa Beach.


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HAVE A BALLFlapper dress by Cynthia Vincent, $325; Third Gallery in Manhattan Beach. Tassel necklace by Frasier Sterling, $290; The Beehive in Manhattan Beach. Cuff by Trina Turk, $158; Trina Turk in Manhattan Beach. Patent pumps by Sam and Libby for Target, $39.99; Target.


With outdoor adventures, brand new restaurants and inspired hotels (including a few revamped old classics), warm up with a winter getaway to the island of Oahu.

WRITTEN BY JENNIE NUNN

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5.0t might still be sunny here in the South Bay, but there’s nothing like a winter escape to a far-flung island filled with surfing and beachcombing. Enter Oahu, Hawaii. But it’s

hardly a far-flung island. Located just a five-hour flight from Los Angeles (Hawaiian Airlines is among several airlines that offers direct flights to Honolulu), the island is the third largest of the Hawaiian islands.

Oahu offers everything from natural history museums; picture-perfect state beaches with turquoise-hued water; lush, tropical parks with cascading waterfalls; sea turtle watching; and some of the best water sports in the world. Not to mention, there are endless fresh fruit mar-kets stocked with just-picked coconuts and star fruit; shrimp shacks dotting the roads along the North Shore; and shaved ice stands with just about any type of flavor.

But it’s also rich with a storied past, including Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, with a parade on December 7 that marks the 74th anniversary. Annual sporting events include the Honolulu Marathon with coveted views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head on Decem-ber 13. Prepare for the ultimate vacation with five-star beach resorts and top island highlights. But don’t leave home without the sun hat and SPF.


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HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY Lounging at the Royal Hawaiian; Moana Surfrider sitting area and spa; Pearl Harbor Monument; ocean view room at Four Seasons.


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STAYSet to open early next year, the Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina (fourseasons.com/oahu) is the ideal getaway. Formerly the JW Marriott Ihilani, the property features 359 nature-inspired rooms and suites appointed with HD flat-screen televisions, Hawai-ian-style furnishings—from banana leaf headboards to upholstered armchairs with palm tree prints—and private lanais.

Choose from a slew of complimentary offerings including sunrise yoga and stand-up paddleboarding, or take a tennis lesson in the tennis center equipped with five Har-Tru courts. After a day in the sun, check in at the 35,000-square-foot, six-level spa replete with an outdoor lap pool and treatments based upon ancient Hawaiian healing traditions.

Following a $100 million renovation, the 1,230-room Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa (waikiki.hyatt.com) is now open with room upgrades ranging from plush, pillow-top bedding to charging stations.

The iconic, blush pink-hued “Pink Palace of the Pacific”—The Royal Hawaiian (royal-hawaiian.com)—has a new look with a reconceived 179-room Mailani Beach Tower with a private lounge for guests only, serving daily breakfast and evening cocktails. Modern guestrooms were designed by Karen Sakamoto of Next Design (of Makena Beach & Golf Resort), with original artwork by local artists Solomon Enos and Carl Pao.

Nearby, plantation-style Moana Surfrider (dubbed “The First Lady of Waikiki”) is a playground for families and honeymooners alike. The historic property, opened in 1901, is comprised of three restaurants—with afternoon tea service offered at the Veranda at the Beachhouse—and an on-site oceanfront spa (moana-surfrider.com).

On the North Shore, newly redesigned Turtle Bay Resort (turtlebayresort.com) is an oasis for families, spa-goers and adventure seekers. Situated in Kuilima Cove, the 850-acre resort is complete with 410 guestrooms, seven restaurants (including The Surfer with nightly live music) and 42 beach cottages fashioned with Brazilian walnut floors and soak-ing tubs.

The property also offers a long list of daily activities such as ukulele lessons, lei-making classes, sunset yoga, barre classes, surf lessons, horseback riding, helicopter tours, and 12 miles of hiking and biking trails. The North Shore is also the site of renowned surf spots Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline (one of the most dangerous and technical in the world), with swells reaching up to 30 feet.

SEEAt the Honolulu Museum of Art (honolulumuseum.org), founded in 1927, check out current exhibits including Wendy Kawabata: In the Land, with mixed-media and drawings based on the artist’s residency in Iceland, or Auguste Rodin: The Human Experience with 33 works by the French sculptor.

While there, sign up for a 1½-hour guided tour of the Doris Duke Estate, Shangri La (tours depart from the museum; shangrilahawaii.org), and take in stunning ocean views of Duke’s former 4.9-acre property in Honolulu. Designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth and supervising architect H. Drewry Baker, the three-building estate houses Duke’s impressive collection of Islamic art—more than 2,500 pieces.

For some of the best shopping in the world (and a chance to pick up some last-minute holi-day gifts), head to newly expanded Ala Moana Center (alamoanacenter.com). Opened last month after a multimillion-dollar expansion project, the three-level indoor/outdoor shopping mecca features a new Ewa Wing with Hawaii’s first Bloomingdale’s and 30 new stores includ-ing Ted Baker London and Malie Organics, and a slew of eateries.

At Art+Flea (every last Thursday of the month; artandflea.com), sample local bites from food trucks and peruse a selection of handmade wares and vintage goods from more than 60 local artists and purveyors.

For snorkeling, take a drive to Hanauma Bay State Park (hanaumabaystatepark.com). The park is visited by up to 3,000 visitors per day, so get there early.

Get a panoramic view of parts of Oahu with a three-hour, guided zip-line tour at Climb Works Keana Farms (climbworks.com). The course consists of eight side-by-side runs rang-ing from 500 to 2,400 feet (newly released in June), and an ATV ride to the top of the ridge.

On December 7, take part in the 74th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (open to the public; pearlharborevents.com) at Kilo Pier. Co-hosted by the National Park Service and the United States Navy, the commemoration features keynote speaker and Pulitzer Prize-win-ning historian David Kennedy. l


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170 TERRANEA RESORT

172 THE LA25

174 MOSS ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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175 PAIGE & COLEMAN INC. INTERIOR DESIGN

Miriam Paige

176 DESIGN+BUILD BY SOUTH SWELL

Steve Lazar

177 CHOURA EVENTS Ryan J. Choura

‘Tis the season for giving … but for many South Bay businesses,

philanthropic efforts are a year-round endeavor. Our local business owners

show they care by making social responsibility a priority. They raise

money for a cause, feed the homeless, offer pro bono services, lend a hand

to underprivileged kids and participate in a wide variety of community

outreach projects. Just in time for the holidays, we offer a glimpse at the

worthy organizations these socially responsible businesses support.

EDITED BY LAURA WATTSPHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY AND BLAINE OHIGASHI

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TERRANEA RESORT100 Terranea Way | Rancho Palos Verdes310-265-2800 | terranea.com

FEATURED CHARITY: Chef’s Table Dinner Series supports several nonprofit organizations.

Located on California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, the oceanfront Terranea Resort boasts unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. Open since 2009, Terranea offers

accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas and luxurious villas, which are also available for purchase as seaside second home through Terranea Real Estate. Amenities include a nine-hole, par 3 golf course; oceanfront spa and fitness center; four swimming pools and a 140-foot waterslide; marea luxury boutique; and a conference and meeting space.

The resort’s eight dining venues include signature restaurant mar’sel; Nelson’s, a cliff-side spot ideal for whale watching; and Asian-inspired bashi. Terranea is proud of its farm-to-table culinary philosophy that focuses on utilizing local and sustainable ingredi-ents, including those sourced from the resort’s herb and vegetable gardens, lemon groves, bee hives and Sea Salt Conservatory.

Terranea’s adventure concierge, Pointe Discovery, lets guests discover and explore the location’s rich terrain with miles of scenic coastal trails, secluded beach cove and ocean environment. Fun, enriching programs and activities such as habitat photography, falconry, kayorkle and paddleboarding are available.

Since its opening, Terranea Resort has been named one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World and earned a spot on Condé Nast Trav-eler’s Readers Choice Awards and Gold List. The resort also received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and has been recognized numer-ous times on U.S. News & World Report’s Best U.S. Hotels list.

Terranea features a bimonthly Chef’s Table Din-ner Series, led by Executive Chef Bernard Ibarra and the culinary team. The series began in 2013 and supports several nonprofit organizations throughout the year, including the Peninsula Committee Chil-dren’s Hospital, Meals On Wheels, City of Hope, Autism Speaks, Surfrider Foundation and Cancer Support Community. The Chef’s Table Dinner Series is an intimate and interactive dining experience, offering guests a seasonally-themed menu with wine pairings, celebrating locally and sustainably grown and foraged ingredients.

How did you choose the nonprofit organizations that you support? “Since we began our Chef’s Table Dinner Series in 2013, we have partnered with nonprofit organizations that have a direct impact on our community, whether that be an organization that provides assistance to the members of our community, helps preserve our coastline or extends care and/or research to keep our community healthy.”

Do you involve your customers in supporting the worthy causes that you support? “Yes. For example, The Surfrider Foundation is our partner for our Chef’s Table Dinner in April 2016, which aligns with Earth Week. Throughout the month, a donation from each Pointe Discovery kayak trip is made to the organization to further the cause to keep the ocean environment clean and safe. Last October, we hosted our first Birdies for Breast Can-cer event at The Links at Terranea to benefit Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach. This charity is also our select partner for our October 2016 Chef’s Table Dinner.” Does your staff join you in your charitable efforts? “Being that many members of our team live in our local area, they are able to experience the positive impact we are making through the charitable organi-zations in our community—whether it be firsthand or though friends and loved ones. Many of our charity partners for our Chef’s Table Dinner series were recommended by members of our Terranea team.”

How is Terranea making a difference in our community?“Under President Terri Haack’s leadership, the resort embodies the philosophy of successfully blending effective business vision with passionate commitment to positively make a difference, both in the world of business and the communities they serve. In addition to creating and ensuring memorable moments for the hundreds of guests that visit Terranea each day, the resort has a strong commitment to serving the com-munity and encouraging the engagement of its more than 1,250 associates. Charitable efforts are at the forefront of Terranea’s programming. The resort con-tinues to drive support for local causes and makes this a key part of its mission, spearheading numer-ous initiatives that preserve the natural, cultural and historical integrity of the vibrant region.”


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FAST FACTLast year the documentary film Room 19 won the Best Documentary Short award at the El Dorado Film Festival and the Uplifting Documentary Short award at the Awareness Film Festival.


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Formed in 2010, The LA25 is a group of 25 entrepreneurial women and men based in the South Bay who operate their respective businesses from a platform of altruism,

believing that doing well and doing good are compatible aspirations. The LA25 Foundation for the Arts is an outgrowth of the group members’ focus on philanthropy. Through this foundation, The LA25 encourages the development and expansion of arts programs in all arenas—especially in public education.

How did you choose the nonprofit organization that you support?“Given the data of how involvement in the arts fosters brain development, assists in people’s (especially children’s) abilities to master abstract and critical thinking—essential in subjects such as mathematics and now believed to encourage empathy, we believe that recent tendencies to devalue the arts in public education is a critical error. We have hosted an annual art auction to raise funds for our work, the most recent of which was called Art310, held in September of this year at the Point in El Segundo.”

Do you host events to help the public learn about important topics? “The publicity surrounding our art auctions has included some elements of education about the arts. However our most significant effort at provid-ing education on the benefits of the arts is being accomplished through a documentary called Room 19. This documentary short was produced by Hol-lywood Shorts and directed by Kimberley Browning. Both Kimberley and the film have been recognized in film festivals across the country winning a variety of awards.”

What’s one simple way a local business can reach out and make a difference? “The LA25 Foundation for the Arts invites all local businesses to consider a tax-deductible gift to support our work or to meet with us to discuss individualized sponsorship opportunities for one of our events.”

What are the biggest benefits of making social responsibility a priority? “Making the world a better place is its own reward, whether or not anyone pats you on the back.”

Tell us about one of your favorite experiences when you volunteered with a charitable cause. “Watch Room 19. When LA25 witnessed the changes that resulted in the children’s lives who visited LACMA for one day—albeit with many months of preparation, thanks to their remarkable teacher—it was a very moving experience.”

How do you build philanthropic relationships within our community? “We are beginning to invite corporate sponsors to share in our work. Recently we have secured meaningful commitments from Southbay magazine, Skechers, Paolucci Salling & Martin Communica-tion Arts, Erin Condren, Hermosa Design, New American Funding, Chevron and many others here in the South Bay who understand the wisdom of arts education and who are excited about furthering that cause with us.”

Who are your members?KC Campbell, Vox DJsJohn Capellaro, Coldwell Banker Previews InternationalSteve Carvel, Carvel LawGeoffrey Chait, Unlimited FitnessDavid Coe, Coe Real Estate TeamRobin Curren, SkechersAdam Deierling, Industrial Property TrustChris DeRosa, Davis & DeRosa Physical TherapyMark Duncan, ISU Insurance Services/ The Olson Duncan AgencyJane Euler, Lauzon & Euler, LLPLori Ford, Gum Tree/Gum Tree KidsEric Formiller, New American FundingAmy Gimlen, Gimlen OrthodonticsKate Lester, Kate Lester InteriorsAshley Magovern, Manhattan DermatologyKyle Mealy, SBTF ConsultingMichael Newman, South Bay Plastic SurgeonsEric Pritz, SEIAChristopher Salling, Paolucci Salling & Martin Communication ArtsDominique Scott, Life ChiropracticRJ Smith, RJ Smith ConstructionJolise Tracey, Shade Hotel/The Strand HouseBrian Withers, Withers DentalChris Yuhl, Yuhl | Carr, LLP

THE LA251815 Via El Prado, Suite 100, Redondo Beach 310-463-4100 | thela25.com

FEATURED CHARITY: The LA25 Foundation for the Arts310-463-4100 | la25foundation.org



Moss Adams Wealth Advisors provides families and business owners with comprehensive wealth management services,

including personal and business financial planning, investment management and additional private client services depending on their needs. Jim Schlager is one of the principal partners of Moss Adams. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry.

How did you choose the nonprofit organization that you support? “We support two very important organiza-tions: Manhattan Beach Education Founda-tion and P.S. I Love You Foundation, which supports at-risk kids in Los Angeles. My wife, Lisa, is on the board at P.S. I Love You Foundation and actively involved in its highly acclaimed program Love 4 Life, which teaches kids social and emotional learning in class-room settings. The program builds student confidence, self-acceptance and respect for others, allowing kids to become stronger in

mind, spirit and outlook about life. We chose these two organizations because they’re all about developing our community’s kids and the next generation.”

Do you host events to help the public learn about important topics? “We host an annual party benefiting both of these foundations. Last year, through these parties and donations at the auction, we raised nearly $40,000.”

How do the philanthropic efforts of your business make our community a better place? “Giving back, in my mind, is what brings our community together. To use a cliché, giving back is ‘the glue that holds us together.’ The people of this community embody this sense of responsibility, and they value giving back both actively and financially. It’s part of what draws people here.”

Do your customers influence your choice of causes to support? “Most of our clients are families. At the

center of these families are their children—planning for them and helping to ensure that they, as the next generation, are taken care of. This is a commonality I share with my clients, and on a larger scale it’s one we as a firm share with many of our clients and oth-ers in our communities.”

What are the biggest benefits of making social responsibility a priority? “Social responsibility is about selflessness, not its benefits to us. However, the inherent benefits—such as a strong community and the development of our kids, which result from these lessons of selflessness—are lifelong.”

JIM SCHLAGER, PRINCIPALMoss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC1334 Parkview Avenue, Suite 330Manhattan Beach310-295-3733mossadamswealthadvisors.com/southbay

FEATURED CHARITY: The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation310-303-3342 | mbef.org

FAST FACTMoss Adams Wealth Advisors hosts an annual party benefiting both Manhattan Beach Education Foundation and P.S. I Love You Foundation and last year raised nearly $40,000 for the organizations.

Rhonda Steinberg, principal, and Heidi Snively, librarian, from Grand View Elementary in Manhattan Beach with Jim Schlager



Paige & Coleman Inc. Interior Design specializes in quality residential design and commercial projects (corporate and hospitality). Owner

Miriam Paige started her business in 1983 and has worked in the design industry for three decades. She supports Crown Jewel Club, which provides a positive environment for at- risk girls by fostering improved self- esteem and self -confidence.

How did you choose the nonprofit organization that you support?

“One of my close friends, Jane Phillips, founded this program. Her stories of the young women participating in the program shocked and touched me. Even though I grew up in a different environment, I related to their isolated circumstances and saw the value of a program that could open a door to a world of possibilities. At graduation, I have seen girls who previously wouldn’t even lift

their eyes or voices to say hello and welcome me, introduce themselves and carry on a conversation about their goals.”

Do you involve your customers in supporting the worthy causes that you support? “Many of my clients and friends have become enthusiastic supporters and volunteers for the Crown Jewel Club.”

Does your staff join you in your charitable efforts? “Yes, both my colleagues and staff are involved. Craig Cynowa and Maurizio Cavallo, shown with me in the photograph (their com-

pany is Arteriors LA & Chicago) painted the Crown Jewel Room. Sandra Brunsmann, from Crystal Property Management, donated car-pet. Along with my staff, I have worked with Soroptimist International, Manhattan Beach, on many projects supporting women and girls. And for 20 years, I created ‘designer’ Christmas trees for the Torrance Memorial Medical Center festival, which was a wonder-fully popular and fun project to share with my employees.”

What’s most rewarding about your work? “I love the problem-solving aspect. Perhaps it’s from my years of growing up in Virginia farming country, but I like to look at a space challenge or a materials challenge and figure out how to use what I have or rework it to make it perfect. Things don’t always need to be discarded! ‘Always give them more than they expected,’ said a famous musician, and I like to make that my personal philosophy too.”

FEATURED CHARITY:Crown Jewel Club 310 529 6554 CrownJewelClub.Org

MIRIAM PAIGEInterior Designer Paige & Coleman Inc. Interior Design Manhattan Beach310 -372- 2229 | PaigeAndColeman.com

FAST FACTCrown Jewel Club was founded by Jane Phillips, a close friend of Miriam.



Design+build by South Swell is a signature design and build firm owned by Steve Lazar, a South Bay home-builder for the past three

decades. The firm supports the Habitat for Humanity of Greater LA ReStore by donating unused building materials, appliances and other salvageable items from demolition and construction sites. The ReStore, which resells these items at a steep discount to the general public, is a primary funding source for Habitat LA’s construction of affordable housing for low-income families in the Los Angeles area.

How did you choose the nonprofit organization that you support?“It was only natural to want to support home-building for hardworking families in need. It would be unthinkable not to recycle and re-use items from the older homes that we tear down or remodel. Having access to so many needed materials enables us to help in meaningful ways beyond just writing a check.”

Do you host events to help the public learn about important topics?“We held a fundraiser a few months ago to raise money and awareness for Habitat LA. Local businesses graciously donated raffle items, raising more than $1,900 for the ReStore. It was a huge success!”

What’s one simple way a local business can reach out and make a difference?“It’s important to determine what a charitable organization truly needs to succeed and to meet them where they are. We are proud to be the first local firm to incorporate item donation

into our business model, enabling ReStore to benefit from each and every design+build by South Swell construction project.”

Do you involve your customers in supporting the worthy causes that you support?“Our clients like Connie and Bob Werle were heartbroken to see homes being torn down around Manhattan Beach with so many usable items going to waste. They were on-board immediately when we told them about our relationship with Habitat LA.”

Do your customers influence your choice of causes to support?“Absolutely. We are lucky to live in such a won-derful community that cares about giving back. Donating physical items connects us to the true benefit of Habitat’s efforts. Just recently, players from Mira Costa’s football team gave their time to separate items on a job site for donation—a great way to involve local youth and connect them to the cause.”

FEATURED CHARITY: Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles ReStore424-246-3637 | shophabitat.org

STEVE LAZAROwnerdesign+build by South Swell1307 Curtis Avenue Manhattan Beach310-343-3789DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com

FAST FACTSales from the ReStore fund six Habitat LA homes a year.



Choura Events is a full-service creative event agency. Owner Ryan Choura and his team began working with Walk With Sally in 2008 to help them

shape an event that would best connect the community with their message. After growing the flagship event, White Light White Night, together for seven years, this year brought its largest hurdle ever when the event was cancelled five minutes before it started due to a storm. Knowing how important this event is to the charity, Choura Events rallied and supported a second build—generating more donations than ever before received.

How did you choose the nonprofit organization that you support?“We love to work with charities and organiza-

tions that have an inspired mission, doing good for the people in our backyard. Nick Arquette and his team have become friends, and this year in particular overcame great challenges to make sure their message was heard.”

What’s one simple way a local business can reach out and make a difference?“The best way businesses can make a differ-ence is by looking at the service or product

you provide and extending your expertise to charities or causes that could benefit from what you love to do. It’s not always about donating money, but for us, if we can build the best event possible, we believe that guests and attendees will be more inspired to give. And that’s what we bring to the table.”

What’s most rewarding about your work?“We love to understand what someone or some organization is trying to achieve. As a team, we collaborate to develop concepts and ideas that can bring that purpose to a higher level. When we are able to build a platform or event that allows people to fully engage in the moment, that makes us happy—because events have the ability to change people forever.”

FAST FACTRyan started Choura Events in 2005 and has worked in the entertainment industry for 16 years.

RYAN J. CHOURA, CEOChoura Events540 Hawaii Ave. Torrance310-320-6200chouraevents.com

FEATURED CHARITY: Walk With Sally310-322-3900walkwithsally.org

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST

“A man is at his finest towards the finish of the year;

He is almost what he should be when the Christmas season is here;

Then he’s thinking more of others than he’s thought the months before,

And the laughter of his children is a joy worth toiling for.

He is less a selfish creature than at any other time;

When the Christmas spirit rules him he comes close to the sublime.

When it’s Christmas man is bigger and is better in his part;

He is keener for the service that is prompted by the heart.

All the petty thoughts and narrow seem to vanish for a while

And the true reward he’s seeking is the glory of a smile.

Then for others he is toiling and somehow it seems to me

That at Christmas he is almost what God wanted him to be.

If I had to paint a picture of a man I think I’d wait

Till he’d fought his selfish battles and had put aside his hate.

I’d not catch him at his labors when his thoughts are all of pelf,

On the long days and the dreary when he’s striving for himself.

I’d not take him when he’s sneering, when he’s scornful or depressed,

But I’d look for him at Christmas when he’s shining at his best.

Man is ever in a struggle and he’s oft misunderstood;

There are days the worst that’s in him is the master of the good,

But at Christmas kindness rules him and he puts himself aside

And his petty hates are vanquished and his heart is opened wide.

Oh, I don’t know how to say it, but somehow it seems to me

That at Christmas man is almost what God sent him here to be.”

from Collected Verse of Edgar GuestNY: Buccaneer Books, 1976

Thank you to all the South Bay resi-dents, past and present, who submitted their holiday photos.

“At Christmas”Written by Edgar Guest

This holiday season, experience the powerof giving.

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The power of giving is extraordinary. And there’s no better feeling

than giving from the heart to improve the health of others.

Our Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers San

Pedro and Torrance have been built on the generosity of people

like you. Your help allows our not-for-profit hospitals and hospice

to respond to the unique needs of the community and to make

a difference in our neighbors’ lives. Your gift can support medical

center programs or hospice services, fund state-of-the-art

facilities, or provide health services to the growing number of

people who can’t afford care. You choose how your gift will be

used. And when you give to Providence, you’re helping create

not only better medical facilities but also a better community —

one person or one family at a time. You may not know them.

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That’s the power of giving.

This holiday season, help us create healthier communities, together,

with a tax-deductible donation to our Providence Foundation.

Make your gift at ProvidencePowerOfGiving.org or call our

Foundation offices at 310-303-5340. To make a donation to our

Providence TrinityCare Hospice or Providence TrinityKids Care for

our hospice services please call 310-543-3440.

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