ON THE COVER Coastal Allure: a true beachfront beauty, this chic Manhattan Beach home is only a walk away from the South Bay’s finest in dining, shopping and seaside indulgence presented by Richard Haynes of Manhattan Pacific Realty, Inc.
Through her retail shop Dacha interior designer Lauren Alexander brings her fresh perspective on California-chic style to the South Bay. A native Californian, Alexander expresses her laid-back vibe via an innately luxurious bohemian style.
USC alumnus Jerry Helling has revolutionized Bernhardt Design, one of America’s oldest furniture companies, all while tirelessly working to preserve authentic design. Approaching furniture ideas from fresh perspectives and investing in LA County’s young designers, DIGS gets a snapshot of this visionary’s direction.
Since launching in New York City in 2013, backed by a robust $135 million in investor capital, residential brokerage Compass has upped the real-estate game, resuscitating the industry as a pioneering platform with proprietary technology that is innovating home buying, selling and renting.
Three books to inspire for the spring season ahead. Floral designer Ariella Chezar, Gwyneth Paltrow offers her latest home recipes and Million Dollar Decorators and notable designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Get your read on!
ON THE COVER Luxe Loft: A sleek, light-filled loft on Venice’s vibrant Abbot Kinney Boulevard combines all the amenities of the city with serene beach living presented by Mark Kitching of Partners Trust.
The origin Rose Cafe bloomed in Venice in 1979. Over 30 years later, Sprout L.A. Restaurant Collaboration and chef-owner Jason Neroni partnered to shutter and revamp Rose Avenue’s eponymous cafe and restaurant, keeping original owners Kamal Kapur and Manhar Patel involved with the iconic restaurant.
1121 Abbot Kinney Architect Michael Sant of Sant Architects designed this sleek, white, award-winning building that includes eight units in 2006, garnering accolades from its inception. Located on the quiet end of the Boulevard, near Main Street, in the vibrant heart of Venice’s main thoroughfare, the building is just a quick walk from the beach. It’s also within yards of some of the area’s most lauded eateries, among them is Gjusta, The Rose Cafe and Gjelina.