Arts + Culture

Painted Vision

Artist Connie Engel’s eponymous gallery is a perfect backdrop for her impressive original works Article by Amanda Eberstein Connie Engel has been creating art for as long as she can remember. “I started to draw with pencil on paper as a young child,” says the Claremont, CA native, recalling how she would sit in front of the television drawing cartoons. “Sketches and drawings with pencils became my favorite medium, until my interest grew to expressing my art on canvas with oils.”   As a young...

Home Services

The Full Package

AirSea Packing delivers top-notch white glove logistical services from Los Angeles and beyond Article by Amanda Eberstein When it comes to shipping, storing and installing high-end furnishings and priceless art, there can be no room for error. Perhaps no company takes this responsibility more seriously than AirSea Packing—a white-glove logistical firm with offices in 16 cities across the US and Europe, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Dallas, Miami and Paris. “What sets us apart is...

Style + Beauty

My Town: Gray Malin

Article and Photography by Photographer Gray Malin may be known for his dreamy technicolor images of exotic locales around the world—often captured from the back of a helicopter or a snow-capped mountaintop—but his global enterprise is based much closer to home. The Rustic Canyon resident’s flagship studio is located right here in Brentwood, in a discreet second-floor space at the Town & Country shopping center. "There's something so special about our Brentwood studio—it’s a serene escape...

Food + Beverage

Piece of the Pie

After losing its original location in the Palisades Fire, Flour Pizzeria brings a sense of comfort and community to Brentwood, one slice at a time Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Regan Norton When Robert Flutie opened Flour Pizzeria & Café in Pacific Palisades in November 2023, the idea was simple: “I wanted to bring authentic New York-style pizza to LA,” says the Queens, New York native. “Growing up, I loved the sense of community that we had and how connected we were to our...

Arts + Culture

Bold Strokes

Global online marketplace Saatchi Art helps clients discover and buy from the best emerging talents around the world Article by Maile Pingel As a tangible asset, fine art isn’t as vulnerable to the whims of the market, and getting to enjoy the pieces daily adds another layer of value. But it can be difficult to know where to start, let alone how to grow and protect your investment. If you’re interested in beginning the journey of collecting—or building on a pre-existing passion—professional...

Life + Culture

A Prayer for What Remains

The Palisades Fire brought unimaginable loss. In the wake of such devastation, may the community find the courage to grieve, to hope and to begin anew. Article by Words by Dr. Zelana Montminy | Photography by Bob Bronstein In the moment, when the world feels unrecognizable, We stand in the space between what was and what will be.  We name our loss: For the homes where we grew, For the laughter that filled the walls, For the ordinary moments now swept away— We grieve.     For the memories...

Home + Design

Home is Where the Heart is

Cherished members of the Palisades design community reflect on the fire’s destruction—and what comes next Article by Maile Pingel May Sung Architect; SUBU Design Architecture; subuda.com When the evacuation order came, I was in denial about losing our home. The fire would have to burn through thousands from the Highlands before us, and I was sure that couldn’t happen. I didn’t grab my kids’ footprints, their artwork or my late father’s watch. My husband took a picture of me in the...

Shopping

Grief Relief

Display local pride and assist recovery efforts with these products designed to do good Article by Amanda Eberstein In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, a number of brands and organizations throughout LA quickly began creating merchandise to help fund relief. Some new groups were even formed with this purpose in mind. “It’s truly uplifting and heartwarming to see not only the parents of the community rally together, but also the kids such as myself,” says Erel Israel, who grew up in...

Style + Beauty

Unbreakable Bond

Michael Canalé and Jeffrey Martinez may have temporarily lost their Palisades salon, but their commitment to the community is stronger than ever Article by Amanda Eberstein Cousins Michael Canalé and Jeffrey Martinez were both already established hair stylists with A-list clientele when they decided to join forces and open a jewelbox salon, Canale-Martinez, in Pacific Palisades in 2015. Canalé had made a name for himself as the longtime colorist for celebrities that included Jennifer Aniston...

Home + Design

Elevated Vision

DM Premier Group crafts a luxurious oasis in the hills of Mandeville Canyon Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Ryan Lahiff and Carolina Korman Mandeville Canyon has always been one of the most desirable areas of Brentwood. The picturesque winding roads, signature split rail fences, towering oak trees and famous equestrian trails all imbue the neighborhood with a sense of history and charm. Of course, behind the hedges are some of Los Angeles’ most storied estates, as well as some of...