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people who’s who behind the scenes of this month’s issue, plus their favorite california places
Randall Slavin
”Working with Angela [Lindvall] is always a joy. She has such an all-American earthiness to her. A stunning beauty, yet approachable and grounded—she is a consummate pro,” says photographer Randall Slavin [“Natural Selection,” p.198]. C SPOTS • Cafe Milan in Manhattan Beach, for my favorite post-surf breakfast • Deus Ex Machina • Pork Belly on Abbot Kinney, for the pulled pork sandwiches
Karla Welch “We shot in the most
beautiful John Lautner house. I’m a big Midcentury fan, so it was
Kristina Dechter
photos of our babies over rice bowls in Venice,” says writer Kristina Dechter [“Golden Girl,” p.225].
day in such gorgeous surroundings,” says
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C SPOTS • Ojai Farmers’ Market
Kemal+Karla [“Honest Woman,” p.192]. C SPOTS • Tree People, for a hike with my daughter • The Greek Theatre
• Din Tai Fung, for the soup
• LACMA
dumplings • The Silverlake hills
Lorien Haynes
“Jessica [Alba] has the kind of intimidating beauty
Elizabeth Varnell
“Using California as a lens through which to view
that would be entirely
style is so relevant right
unapproachable if she
now,” says C’s new Digital
didn’t then open her mouth and shoot straight from the hip,” says L.A.-based
Editor, Elizabeth Varnell. The Pasadena native was formerly the editor
writer and editor Lorien
of PaperCity in S.F.,
Haynes [“Honest Woman,”
style director at San
p.192], who spends her
Francisco and executive
spare time working on fine
editor at Angeleno.
art pieces. C SPOTS • The
C SPOTS • In Fiore
Art Studio, where I draw
• Erin Martin Showroom,
9-foot charcoal nudes • Axe, for the nine-grain pancake •
for the vintage chairs
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, for the ultimate romantic hideaway
• Opening Ceremony
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stylist Karla Welch of
CREDITS
“Tori [Praver] and I and exchanged
a treat to spend the