Education

Tackling Time Confetti

What is “Time Confetti”?Similar to confetti, which is made of shards of paper, ‘time confetti’ is a concept that symbolizes broken up pieces of time, fragmented by continued interruption—most often personal down time, or leisure time.  For parents, the interruptions causing the ‘time confetti’ are most often categorized in their mind as ‘obligations’ or  ‘responsibilities’  that justify or affirm the pattern of pulling attention away from a focused goal or shared familial...

Shopping

What to Pack for a Warm-Weather Getaway

Nicole Kirwan of Permanent Vacation offers her sartorial advice Article and Photography by With its expert curation and impressive assortment, Permanent Vacation is a one-stop shop for any trip. So, what are Kirwan’s personal packing tips? “I like to lay out my outfits in looks to make sure I am covered for each day, night and planned activity. I also find it super helpful to stick to a color scheme so that your accessories can work with everything—shoes and bags take up so much space!” she...

Real Estate

The Right Stuff

Equity Union founder and CEO Harma Hartouni is helping shape Brentwood’s real estate market with transparency, innovation and community-driven values  Article by Carole Dixon Since launching in 2022, Equity Union has quickly become one of the region’s fastest-growing real estate companies, with twelve office locations throughout Southern California, including Brentwood, prominently situated across from the Brentwood Country Mart on San Vicente. Founded by industry veteran Harma Hartouni—who...

Shopping

Worldly Goods

Whether planning a visit to an exotic locale or searching for the perfect everyday piece, Brentwood boutique Permanent Vacation is the ultimate one-stop shop  Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Trish Alison  Nicole Kirwan’s sartorial sensibilities run deep. “I have always been interested in fashion,” she says. “Early letters to Santa included such specific items as dolphin shorts, a ‘French’ bikini—I think this was ‘80s speak for high cut?—and a pink angora sweater with lavender...

Life + Culture

My Town: Emily Webb Doskow

Photography by Trish Alison After 12 years managing homes and teams in New York City, East Hampton, London, St. Barts, Aspen and LA, Emily Webb Doskow—a longtime Palisadian whose business is now based in Brentwood—founded Webb & Baker, a bespoke, personal and highly reliable project and property management experience. “We carry the mental load of home ownership,” Doskow says of the customized scope of offerings, which includes everything from general estate management to sourcing and...

Food + Beverage

Making a Splash

Australian all-day café Great White plants its flag in Brentwood Article by Carole Dixon For months, it seemed like all of Brentwood was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Great White. Taking over the former space where the Tavern dining room once stood on Darlington Avenue—right behind Suzanne Goin and Caroline Stein’s second location of A.O.C., the Aussie hotspot is the latest beloved upscale restaurant group to expand to the neighborhood. In recent months, locals have welcomed Ospi, Matu Kai...

Travel

Suddenly Santa Barbara

Just north of Los Angeles, this stunning coastal enclave—and surrounding region—feels worlds away. Here are updates for the summer season from some of the area’s top resorts.  Article by Amanda Eberstein Rosewood Miramar Beach | Montecito With 153 ultra-luxury guestrooms and suites, including direct beachfront accommodations, Rosewood Miramar Beach ushered in a new era of Santa Barbara travel when it opened in 2019. Now, the resort has introduced FronteMare, an unparalleled communal culinary...

Education

Road Trip Survival Guide

Summertime often means TRAVEL, whether visiting family and friends, or exploring new exciting places!  Yet, in the midst of the fun, stressors and struggles can often occur for children and adults with Executive Dysfunction.  Our clients at New Agenda often seek input and advice for managing anxiety about travel while working with their Executive Function Coach.   Here are some strategies New Agenda’s EF Coaches offer families seeking ADHD help and/or autism help...

Real Estate

Power Players

Blair Chang and Sam Palmer of The Agency are the ultimate westside real estate mavens Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Nikki Finnin and Mike Kelley Like most successful working relationships, the matchup between real estate agents Blair Chang and Sam Palmer of the Agency happened organically. “I met Sam years ago when he came to see a listing I had in Mandeville Canyon,” Chang recalls. Palmer, who was born and raised in England, was looking for a new home to share with his wife...

Food + Beverage

Raising the Steaks

Matū Kai brings its signature beef—and elevated dining concept—to the heart of Brentwood Article by Carole Dixon | Photography by Jeffrey Chan and Virtually Here Studios After much anticipation, the team behind Matū—the buzzy Beverly Hills steak restaurant that exclusively serves highly-marbled, 100% grass-fed Wagyu from First Light Farms in New Zealand—has expanded the brand with a sibling outpost on San Vicente in Brentwood. With Matū Kai, Jerry A. Greenberg (a former tech entrepreneur who...