Life + Culture

Cultivating Gratitude

Looking to go beyond the usual Thanksgiving tradition of sharing gratitude outloud? Try these unique and lasting ways to express thankfulness while deepening connections with loved ones. Article by Josephine Atluri | Photography by Jess Koehler 1. Gratitude Tree Set up a Gratitude Tree, where guests can write what they’re thankful for on paper leaves and share them during dinner. These trees are available on Amazon or Etsy, and make an easy yet meaningful centerpiece. 2. Gratitude Jar ...

Home + Design

Collected Vision

Jessica Fogel Scott of Fogel Interiors creates the home of her dreams—with the help of some family and friends Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Michael Clifford and France & Jesse Rambis As one half of the mother-daughter design duo Fogel Interiors, Jessica Fogel Scott is used to taking clients’ visions and turning them into reality. “My mom and I are always collaborating and bouncing design concepts off of each other,” explains Scott, who in 2007 joined the eponymous firm that her...

Food + Beverage

French Connection

Muse Santa Monica fuses impeccable cuisine with artful imagination Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Pablo Enriquez and Spencer Heaphy Situated in a tiny jewel-box space in Rustic Canyon, steps away from Giorgio Baldi and hidden behind a discreet rose-colored door, sits Muse Santa Monica, one of the westside’s buzziest new culinary destinations. The brainchild of 24-year-old chef-owner Fardad Khayami—a recent graduate of the University of Southern California who grew up between...

Local Services

Gather Round

Take the stress out of holiday entertaining with WonderTent Parties’ pitch-perfect soirées Article by Laura SanchezQuan If you have been on social media at all the last few years, you have likely seen the work of WonderTent Parties. The company—founded in 2017 by LA resident Trish Healy—is known for creating Instagram-friendly private soirées that began with adorable children’s slumber parties (inspired by Healy’s own daughter) and has expanded into offerings that include elaborate dining...

Home + Design

Making a Splash

With clean lines and organic materials, Studio APA creates a stunning personal sanctuary in the heart of Brentwood Park Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Paul Vu of Here and Now Agency Over the last few years, on a prime street in Brentwood Park, residents have quietly been observing the progress of one of the neighborhood’s most notable new constructions. Now, the strikingly sleek and sophisticated home—the work of Los Angeles firm Studio APA—is finally ready for its closeup. “We...

Food + Beverage

Chef's Kiss

Camilla Marcus invites you into her home—and her hearth—with the launch of her first book Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Ben Rosser Los Angeles native Camilla Marcus has become a pioneer of regenerative cooking, a culinary style that focuses on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, meat alternatives, net-zero farming and reducing food waste. Now, the multi-hyphenate chef and entrepreneur—who resides with her husband and four children in a storybook ranch house in Mandeville...

Local Services

Warm Welcome

All Roads Pinseria & Enoteca brings its unique Roman flavor to Brentwood Village Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Catherine Dzilenski For 35 years, Toscana has served as a beacon of the Brentwood community, beloved by locals and visitors alike. The famed Italian eatery, which sits on a prominent corner on San Vicente, has become the go-to spot for so many residents’ momentous life occasions, from birthday celebrations and graduations to power lunches and festive nights out. Yes...