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Rarely is there an opportunity like this: For the first time in 70 years, the home and oversized corner lot at 2302 The Strand in Hermosa Beach is on the market. Well-known to the community, this gem has served as the beach home for the Wright family since the 1950s.

ON THE COVER Timeless Treasure: A historic Hermosa Beach home on The Strand offers unsurprised vistas and the rare opportunity of ownership presented by Nick Schneider of Palm Realty Boutique.

Impeccably remodeled by renowned designer Saffron Case, 3751 Serra Road an exquisite property is now available on the market for $6.5 million. Nestled within the esteemed guard-gated community of Serra Retreat, this private oasis offers a harmonious blend of sophistication and tranquility.

Merritt’s painstakingly detailed product has earned the devotion of some of the world’s leading interior designers and architects. The company has worked on a wide range of projects, including a modern beach house in Malibu designed by Richard Meier and Christian Liaigre; a Manhattan penthouse designed by Robert A.M. Stern and Nathalie Droulers; and a massive traditional residence in East Hampton designed by Hart Howerton and Bunny Williams. Although wood is a more orthodox material, it is not outmoded, and thus suitable for any interior style. Wood has sensibilities of strength, but is poetic in a most contemporary sense. “People have worked with wood, crafted things of necessity as well as luxury, since the beginning of civilization,” says Michael.

Once a street struggling to survive, Broadway is back and better than ever. Now adding to the historic thoroughfare’s resurgence is the first new large-scale development in more than a century.

Now in its fifth year, the WestEdge Design Fair in Santa Monica is, much like the design scene in Los Angeles itself, expansive and exciting—a bastion of what’s new and what’s next. For the Oct. 19-22 design extravaganza, this means more than 150 exhibitors, visited by throngs of design enthusiasts, during a weekend of inspired events.

The Skirball Cultural Center presents Another Promised Land, an exhibition that unveils Anita Brenner’s fascinating life and her deep connections with iconic figures like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Jean Charlot. Immerse yourself in the evocative murals, ancient pre-Columbian artworks, and avant-garde masterpieces that defined the Mexican Renaissance and beyond.

Experience a slice of Southern California paradise at the newly revitalized Westfield Century City. Boasting a staggering $1 Billion transformation, this open-air retail center has been completely revamped to offer an unparalleled shopping and dining experience. Stroll along the cutting-edge outdoor promenade, adorned with lush landscapes and bespoke furniture by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler.

According to eMarketer, global ad spending is predicted to reach $583.91 billion in 2017, with digital ads making up about 38% of that total. Unfortunately, most of those ad dollars will go to waste – never reaching their intended and most relevant audience, and thus offering no return on investment.

ON THE COVER The Glamorous Life: A stunning Trousdale Estates property with an incomparable view combines Hollywood elegance with organic modern architecture presented by Branden Williams and Rayni Williams of Hilton & Highland.
