Life + Culture

What Is Love?

Discover the Power of Love Article by Kim Pagano Love is such a powerful word. What do you love, who do you love and how do you share your love? Do you love yourself? What makes you love something or someone? Were you loved? If you were, did you feel loved? Do you make others feel loved? There are so many ways to look at love. How does love make you feel? When you love someone, how do you want them to feel? Security comes to my mind, and not feeling alone. Feeling complete and happy is...

Health + Wellness

Caring in the Conejo

9th Annual Festival of the Trees Benefits Hospice Photography by Robin Chesler In December, Hospice of the Conejo held their 9th Annual Festival of the Trees. Many local businesses gave their support by sponsoring and decorating the trees, including Christine Wilson and Ann Castle of Conejo Hearing Center (pictured). The community then voted on their favorite Christmas tree and had the opportunity to purchase them. All proceeds went to benefit Hospice of the Conejo’s Care Giving Programs and...

Home + Design

Happy 25th Anniversary to State Restoration

Celebrations Abound in New Westlake Village Showroom Photography by Crystal Quayle State Restoration celebrated their 25th anniversary with a festive reception in their dynamic new showroom in Westlake Village. They have been in the remodel business since 1999 and have completed hundreds of kitchen remodel projects. Led by the husband and wife duo of Doug and Darlene Kimball and backed by a team of creative designers, architects and project managers, they focus on well-designed kitchens and...

Arts + Culture

Fall in Love

Solo on Valentine’s Day Article by Barton Goldsmith Some think Valentine’s Day should be a national holiday while others would like to see it banned from the calendar. Others, who are alone, would rather ignore the whole thing. But that’s almost impossible to do. You can’t even go into a pet store without seeing something with Cupid on it. Wherever you are in life, February 14 conjures up all kinds of feelings. Being alone or single on Valentine’s Day is not a condemnation of your worth as a...