Leisure: By all accounts celebrating Independence Day on a crowded beach can be daunting at best. That’s why for this year’s July 4th beach vacation in Santa Monica, I opted for a brilliant “Beach Butler” …

Health & Beauty: As a die hard, life-long exercise enthusiast, even having won a few fitness competitions in my day, I’m indelibly on the hunt for new and exciting ways to stay motivated and on …

Food & Spirits: My quest for all things “spectacular San Diego” inevitably led me to Anthology — a distinctive venue offering a combination of avant-garde dining with an eclectic mix of live entertainment. Located near the …

Food & Spirits: One of San Diego’s brightest culinary jewels is The Marine Room restaurant, not only located in La Jolla Shores, but on it — quite literally. This esteemed restaurant and lounge, located on …

Food & Spirits: As the literally translated “jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is a seaside community rife with fine dining. Among the most popular with both residents and tourists alike is George’s at the Cove, …

Luxury Resorts: My loyal Luxe List readers know there’s nothing I enjoy more than a weekend getaway with my friends, when we leave our over-stuffed schedules and worries behind if even for a day. I …

Fashion & Style: Whether lounging beach-side, pool-side or yacht-side this season, sizzling haute swimwear is a must. Given the surge of designers that have infiltrated the swim and resort wear category, there’s certainly no shortage …

News & Trends: Finding fabulous gifts for those who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best — even if the gift recipient is your self. Each month I scour the luxury marketplace …

Luxury Travel: Hotels: On occasion my friends and I like to leave our husbands, children, jobs, housework and worries behind and get away for some “girl time.” You know, those quick but ever-so-necessary power vacations …

Fine Living: Food & Spirits: A recent trip to Santa Monica led me to one of the region’s newest and, dare I say, most impressive restaurants – FIG. While the location within the Fairmont Miramar Hotel …