Solace at Sonoma Coast Villa
By Duane Wells Oasis. That is the first word that comes to mind upon approaching the delightfully secluded Sonoma Coast
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A Luminous Brunch at Luma
By Duane Wells Few places in Sonoma County encapsulate its past and its future as decidedly as Petaluma. For
Bernhoft: Giving Voice to Norwegian Soul
In a week when everyone seemed to be buzzing about Justin Timberlake, I found myself rapt by the intricately,
The Thompson| Beverly Hills’ Hippest Address
Beverly Hills may be home to bigger—and perhaps splashier—hotels than The Thompson, but there is none that can claim to
In Pictures: Savor Sonoma 2013
In Sonoma Valley there is much to savor. A bucolic landscape and dirt roads that harken back to simpler times.
Drenched in History: Taking the Waters in Bath
If you’re a fan of Jane Austen or 19th century English literature in general, then you are probably already familiar with
Remedies for the Road
Travel can be glamorous and fun, but it can also simultaneously be rigorous and taxing. How so? Well, first of
Let’s Glamp! Urban Camping Comes to DTLA
I’ve never been a big fan of camping. In fact, I’ve never quite gotten the whole idea of “roughing it,”
On a Power Trip with Jackie Collins
There are days when even I think I’ve picked a pretty good gig in this life, and this is definitely
In Pictures: Beaver Creek Food and Wine 2013
There was skiing…there were great convivial dinners…and there was wine and cocktails aplenty. Beaver Creek Food and Wine 2013 lived
In Paris: A Room with a View
For some reason, I’ve been waxing nostalgic about Paris this week. Perhaps it’s because Fashion Week and all of the
Scene + Heard: Beaver Creek Food and Wine
I just touched down back in Los Angeles early last week after a whirlwind weekend in Colorado, where I attended
Home, Home on the Ranch—Tanque Verde Ranch, That Is
The Tale of an Unlikely Cowboy “How do I manage to get myself into these predicaments?” That was pretty much
The Spirit of Sedona
Talk to anyone who has ever visited Sedona and one of the first things they will likely tell you about
The Churchill: Redefining Contemporary L.A. Cocktail Culture
A drink or a cocktail? It’s not the eternal question, but it is a frequently asked one. As those of