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Post design school, Paul L’Esperance landed his first professional job for the legendary Hearst family, whose attention he had captured. When the co-founder of L’Esperance Design in West Hollywood was tasked with restoring the famous Hearst Ranch on the Central Coast of California, the design world knew to expect great things.

A clever take on seafood izakaya and sushi has come to South Bay, with the owners of West L.A.’s popular Hamasaku restaurant opening Umi by Hamasaku in El Segundo this past October.

ON THE COVER Casa de la Familia: A sophisticated Santa Fe estate in Manhattan Beach presented by the Gillespie-Host Group at Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.

Looking for that one-of-a-kind dream estate on the Westside of Los Angeles with a price tag upwards of $50 Million?


ON THE COVER Star Quality: A beautiful home dazzles in a coveted Brentwood enclave located on Tigertail this modern Brentwood home complements a stunning open floor plan designed to foster family life presented by Ari Shram of The Agency.

Embrace the bold colors and patterns of contemporary wall coverings to refresh any room.

A Beverly Hills parcel of land that once held a 1957 ranch house owned by comedian Charles Nelson Reilly now is home to a stunning display of architectural prowess and innovative design by renowned Swiss architect Roland Schallibaum. Think an artful, modern exterior flanked by stunning sculptural features paired with abundant Zen-like elements including metal and wood accents, calming water and fire features, towering walls of glass framing sweeping canyon and ocean views, a private meditation garden and a striking infinity-edge pool.