Here you’ll find a collection of my articles and features for various Southern California magazines and sites that I’m fortunate enough to contribute to. I write for CBSLA, bask Magazine, OC Family Magazine and more. Click any of the pdfs to read the full stories.
Best Luxury Spring Break Getaway: St. Regis Monarch Beach
CBSLA.com
The Tuscan-inspired resort is a slice of heaven in Dana Point. It’s effortless, indulging, exclusive and beachside-beautiful in a modern palatial way. What better way to get away for a much-needed Spring fling?
Travel Spotlight on the exclusive San Ysidro Ranch
CBSLA.com
At check-in, you start to get a sense of the legendary nature of this century-old hotel. A framed photo of The Kennedys honeymooning on the property hangs by the oversized stone fireplace, and news clippings of guests from Winston Churchill to Audrey Hepburn decorate the walls
Best Out-of-Towner Hot Spots
CBSLA.com
You can’t wait for your guests to arrive … or maybe you can. Here’s a list of great Orange County spots that will have them J for Jealous and longing to live here, as well as one place that may sending them packing—just in time before anyone overstays their welcome.
Do you know the new trendy Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach?
CBSLA.com
What to bring: your skinny jeans, Red Bull, Black Fly wraparounds, a pup, and cool kids if you got ‘em. The Shorebreak, open just under three years, is a surfer-chic hip hotel located on The Strand in Huntington Beach.
Michael Jackson Cirque Show Hits OC & LA
CBSLA.com
My CBSLA coverage of the MJ Cirque du Soleil show when it hit The Honda Center.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Feature
CBSLA.com
A recent story on the Temecula getaway.
Drybar Spotlight
CBSLA.com
My Valentine do spotlight on the very chic Drybar.
Surf and Sand Spa
CBSLA.com
My spotlight on the 'Best Facials in OC': the Surf and Sand Spa.
OC Family Magazine Travel Feature 2012
OC Family Magazine
"Planning the ultimate family vacation." Best getaways from Paris to San Diego, plus apps, tips and sites.
Winter 2011 issue-Get to Know SOCO
bask Magazine
Tired of the same old haunt? Discover a new scene to shop, eat and stroll–any day of the week.
Winer 2011 issue-bask Animal Lover column, Holiday Pet Prep
bask Magazine
To get the fur 411, bask caught up with Dr. Wheaton. Also included a list of favorite virtual vets.
Fall Issue 2011- SkinFood & Danny Sullivan
bask Magazine
Check out my story on SkinFood: OC's newest tasty skin line. As well as my interview with Danny Sullivan: OC's secret tech guru who hangs with the Google guys, Zuckerberg and more.
Summer Issue 2011- PSO’s Maxim Eshkenazy, bask Brief
bask Magazine
He’s more blue jeans and t-shirt than maestro tux and tails. Meet Pacific Symphony's Maxim Eshkenazy. And read my bask Brief bits.
Spring Issue 2011-Food Network’s Chef Marcela & celebrity builder John Finton
bask Magazine
Food Network's Chef Marcela mixes a mean margarita and talks with me for bask. I also catch up with Material Guy John Finton, builder to J.Lo's pad (and everyone else).
Winter Issue 2010-Holiday home decor & OCMA curator Sarah Bancroft
bask Magazine
Have a merry mod holiday with the help of various OC design experts. Also I go for a visit to the home of the museum curator Sarah Bancroft.
Fit & It-Bravo’s Real Housewife Fernanda Rocha
Orange Coast Magazine
I sit down first with Bravo's OC Real Housewife Fernanda Rocha.
Hit the Road- Terranea Resort
OC Family Magazine
My getaway to Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes. Plot a course north to experience this luxurious, world-class refuge.
Digital Moms-Tamra Barney, Kiana Tom & more
OC Family Magazine
Tamra Barney, Kiana Tom & more OC moms talk their daily digital lives with me.
Little Laguna Artists-Pure Light spotight
Coast Kids
Do you know this creative candle studio?
