Whether one lives in the city or near the beach, the indoor and/or outdoor vertical garden proves an excellent alternative for homes without a yard or those seeking something architecturally driven.
As the first condo tower to hit DTLA in almost a decade, the shiny-new, glass-cubed TEN50 is attracting the lion’s share of attention, with more than 50-percent of the boutique high-rise’s 151 residences snapped up since sales began last April.
If you’ve lived in the South Bay for any period of time, you’ve stopped in or at least cruised by a Spyder shop. Founded by pro surfer and board shaper Dennis Jarvis, who began creating Spyder boards in the late-70s to boost his performance on the pro circuit, his two Spyder stores—one at the corner of PCH and Artesia in Hermosa Beach; the other on Hermosa’s Pier Plaza—have for decades been friendly go-to fixtures for surf gear, from boards and wetsuits to board shorts, bikinis and beach fashion.
Created by noted luxury design firm AvroKO, the concept’s sexy and stylish environs feature locally sourced antiques and vintage pieces, along with light fixtures and artwork from area artisans.
ON THE COVER Modern Masterpiece: Designed with comfortable family living in mind, this elegantly modern Santa Monica abode is ideal for both spending quiet time with loved ones and hosting a grand fête presented by Charles Pence of Pence Hathorn Silver at Partners Trust.
Hosting home-based cooking classes and organic pop-up dinners, Swedish-born private chef and caterer, Helene Henderson created a thriving duo of eateries at opposite ends of the beach community’s pier.
Open since March, Wolf is the first restaurant for Marcel Vigneron, a Top Chef alum who was named runner-up in the second season before going on to appear in a slew of other cooking shows, from Top Chef: All-Stars to The Next Iron Chef. He even had a short-lived SyFy series called Marcel’s.
ON THE COVER Picture Perfect: On the Coast of Manhattan Beach savvy designers craft a modern Plantation-style home that’s equally timeless as it is functional presented by Nick Schneider of Palm Realty Boutique.
