Globetrotting family use their travels to inspire their interior design By Shanee Edwards Playa Vista residents Vicki and Juan Pablo, and their daughters 7-year-old Sienna and 4-year-old Maya Blue, welcomed their newest family member, a boy named Bear, just a couple months ago. Now that their son is here, the family is ready to go […]
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The Glamorous Life
Luxury meets comfort in this posh Camden home Story by Shanee Edwards | PHOTOS BY DRICHARDS INTERIORS Lifestyle is everything in Los Angeles. People from all over the world move here for the sunshine, healthy culture and beach days. With Hollywood nearby, actors, celebrities and sports figures add an alluring shimmer to the city. So […]
The Jewel of Silicon Beach
One designer shares her secrets behind creating the most luxurious home in Playa Vista Story by Shanee Edwards | PHOTOS BY DESIGN LINE INTERIORS Interior Designer, Dawn Davidson, founder of Design Line Interiors, was thrilled when her team was asked to design the Jewel model homes about three years ago. “The assignment,” says the award-winning […]
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Coffee that Caters to the Community
Café Ruisseau brings people together in conversation and thought By Jessica Koslow When Edward Ackah-Miezah was in high school in Seattle, he got a job at Java Joe’s. It was one of his first jobs, and it played a major role in where he’s sitting today – at a table in front of his 4-year-old […]
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Getting into the Zone
Performance coach Laura Wilde helps professional athletes understand the mind-body connection By Andy Vasoyan For most people, if you can’t focus on your job, that might cost you some extra time writing emails or sorting through reports. For professional athletes, focus can mean the difference between a big payday or a debilitating injury. That’s why […]
Bodewell Living Candles: From Dark To Light
A Playa Vista Entrepreneur Creates the Scent of Authenticity By Robyn Paris Entrepreneur, Playa Vista resident and mother of three, Effie Tanji launched Bodewell Living after an acquaintance took one look at her successful jewelry business, trussedfun’d (which she runs with her best friend Aleia Ramsey – trussedfund.com), and was so impressed, she said, “I […]
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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS FROM A LOCAL SCIENTIST
Lmu professor Katie Mouzakis leads a nationwide team on covid-19 treatment research By Shanee Edwards Assistant professor of biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University, Katie Mouzakis, has two passions: teaching and scientific research. But with school happening mostly online, it’s the latter passion she’s able to nourish in an exciting way. Having secured a recent $55,000 […]
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For Everybody’s Kids
Playa Vista Elementary took the teachers’ strike to Jefferson Boulevard Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Morning commuters honked in support as teachers, parents, students and one Vietnamese potbellied pig took to Jefferson Boulevard on Jan. 18 in support of the LAUSD teachers’ strike. While it was day five of the strike, […]
A Very Special Delivery
Elon Musk pays a surprise visit to Playa Vista By Shanee Edwards Financial planner Devin Scott was excited to finally go pick up his customized Tesla 3. When he got a call saying that the car would instead be delivered to his Playa Vista home, he didn’t think too much of it. But when Scott […]
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5 Expert Tips for: Traveling with Kids
Your getaway doesn’t have to be a headache — just follow these easy tips By Jill Carter It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. The idea of going away with the family is always a good one; it’s the […]