Born and raised in Los Angeles, Laura Shockley has long been immersed in the world of fine jewelry—from regular trips to the marts in downtown LA and New York to working closely with trusted bench jewelers both locally and overseas. A mother of three who lives in Venice with her family, Shockley officially launched LE Jewelry during the pandemic, inspired by a desire to create beautifully made pieces without the traditional markup. “My line is really an assortment,” she says. “I do sourcing and a lot of custom work, along with re-imagining older pieces and breathing new life into stones that already have a story.” This fall, the designer opened a by-appointment-only showroom in Brentwood, just across from the Country Mart. “Most of my clients and my world are here—Brentwood, Santa Monica, the Palisades,” she explains. “I wanted a central, neutral space that felt warm and inviting, like a living room, where people could really take their time.” Naturally, Valentine’s Day is one of the Shockley’s busiest times of the year, and in honor, we asked the designer to reveal her favorite spots around town. By-appointment only; 310-663-9117; lejewelry.com
“Vicente Foods has become part of my routine since my daughter’s Palisades school relocated to Brentwood. I love how unique their selection is—it reminds me of a hometown grocery store.”12027 San Vicente Blvd.; 310-472-5215; vicentefoods.com
“Caffe Luxxe is my go-to when I get to the showroom early and skip coffee at home. My new favorite is the Honey Buzz. It’s slightly sweet, very strong and feels like the perfect little ritual.”225 26th St.; 310-394-2222; caffeluxxe.com
“Burn Brentwood is on my list of things to try in 2026. Everyone I know who goes is completely obsessed. I’m putting it in writing now, so I actually stick to the plan.” 11910 San Vicente Blvd.; 424-293-0177; burnla.com
“Leluxe has a showroom in Brentwood and I adore the founder, Sam Firestone—her style is incredible. Everything is simple, elegant, well-priced and you can feel how hard she worked to build the brand.” 2632 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 318; leluxe.com
“Peppone is pure nostalgia for me—it has been my family’s Christmas Eve tradition since I was young. It’s cozy, moody and we always order the same favorites, especially the filet mignon meatballs.” 11628 Barrington Ct.; 310-476-7379; peppone.com
“Permanent Vacation is my go-to pre-travel stop—it’s one of the last truly great brick-and-mortar stores where you can always find something cute. The owner, Nicole Kirwan, is lovely.” 11630 Barrington Ct.; 310-208-8500; permanentvacationshop.com
“Palisades Gift Shop is owned by a close friend, and her taste is impeccable. She just opened a showroom in Brentwood. Everything is high quality, beautiful and genuinely the best for when you need a gift for anyone, any age.”By-appointment only; 213-698-7900; palisadesgiftshop.com