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Conceived of the drama & the romance of an exquisite New England Country Estate, this sought after one-story home is located on over an acre in the exclusive Wildwood Ranch neighborhood of Santa Rosa Valley. Circular drive features Porte-cochere entry. Distinguished architectural bearing & the use of enduring wide plank thick Hickory flooring. Remodeled gourmet kitchen with upper tier stainless appliances including double oven, built-in microwave, Built-in refrigerator and 6 burner range, Granite kitchen counters. 4 Fireplaces, one in primary suite, family room, living room and rear yard. Large formal dining room. Indoor laundry. The primary bedroom suite indulges the owner with a sitting area, huge walk-in closet, fireplace and luxurious remodeled bath, with sunken whirlpool tub, and separate shower. There are 5 bedrooms (or 4 bedrooms and office) and four full baths plus a powder room. This architectural masterpiece offers extraordinary craftsmanship, and a stylistic confluence of modernity and sophistication that redefines all expectations. The masterful architecture offers luxury designed to seamlessly combine indoor and incredible outdoor living spaces. Rear yard replete with salt-water pool and spa, lighted regulation sized North-South tennis court, exquisite gardens, gazebo and fruit trees. Oversized 3 car garage with side facing doors. This is truly one of the most unique properties to grace the Santa Rosa Valley. RV Access. Award winning school district. Non-potable water for irrigation means that you are not restricted on watering days and your water rates are lower. Offered at $2,399,000
Beautiful equestrian property located on 1.13 acres graced with giant redwood and corral trees located at the end of a cul-de-sac. This two-story dream equestrian estate home, reminiscent of a French Country estate, features an upgraded kitchen which includes a center island and breakfast bar. Large family room off kitchen with fireplace, exposed beam ceilings and wet bar. Step down living room features vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Formal dining room with views of the garden and arena. Downstairs guest bedroom and full bath. Indoor laundry room. Three car garage. Beautiful wood staircase leads to a huge master bedroom with exposed beam ceiling, fireplace, his and her walk-in closets, large master bathroom with separate toilet and shower. Bedroom French doors open to balcony with gorgeous view of property. Three bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Shaded landscaped lawn and fruit trees. Serene fenced-in vegetable garden. Leaf Filter gutter protection system. Equestrian facilities include 6 stall barn and enclosed tack and feed room. Stalls and barn aisle fully matted. Separate foaling stall. Round pen. Wash rack. Riding arena (approx. 140’ x 90’), felt-sand mix and irrigation. Arena graded for quick drainage. Shed at back of barn for additional storage. Driveway access to back of barn for ease of vet, hay deliveries, etc. Easy pull through trailer parking. Access to miles and miles of riding trails directly from the property. 5-minute drive to Santa Rosa Equestrian Park in Hill Canyon and many more miles of trails. Great location with quick access to 23/118 Freeway, 101 freeway and the Metrolink Station in Moorpark. Award winning Santa Rosa Technology Magnet school district. PRICE REDUCED TO ONLY $1,785,000
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If you are paying attention, then you know that the pandemic is not really over. Each time we take a deep breath and decide to return to what was “normal,” a new variant rises up and tries to spoil the party. As careful as he is, even President Biden has fallen prey. However, if we take a look at what is going on around us and overlook the smattering of masked people in supermarkets, restaurants, concerts, shows and business gatherings, one would think that we are all “out of the woods.” Maybe yes, maybe no. According to reports from reliable sources, infections are generally not as severe. Those of us who have been vaxxed are still getting infected but perhaps not with extreme symptoms. Robin and I even joined a very good friend who we have not seen in person in almost two years at our favorite jazz venue, Vibrato, for dinner and a show. In our community, live performances are in full swing. Pacific Festival Ballet presented a wonderful and well-attended production, “The Sea Princess.” 5-Star Theatricals recently concluded their high energy delight ful production of “Newsies.” The choreography and dancing were world class. NABU Wines is booming every weekend with great wine and topnotch live bands. Stonehaus is SRO. For my birthday, we made a reservation six weeks in advance at Geoffrey’s in Malibu. On a broader scale, air travel is a three-ring circus. Recently I was at LAX at the International terminal waiting for family to arrive from the Netherlands. The sea of humanity waiting for arrivals, the river of people coming up the ramp into the terminal and the raw kinetic energy that filled the place was overwhelming. They were delayed in baggage claim and customs for over two hours because of long lines and luggage that never left Amsterdam. I waited for three hours, wearing a mask that almost suffo cated me in the heat. GADS!! Still standing, but who knows what tomorrow brings? Nevertheless, there is a great deal of joy in acting “normal.”
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Due to the pandemic, many individuals have been saying that this time is different, and this upheaval may not follow the same pattern as in the “Justpast.like the other years when it happened and everyone panicked and thought it would just keep going and getting worse and worse, it bounced back up again,” she says. “But the thing
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Inflation, rising interest rates and fears of a recession have many people worrying about their financial health. They may be watching their stocks, bonds and other investments plummeting and wondering if they should get out now and salvage what they can or stay in the market in hopes of recovering their assets and possibly increasing their wealth even more when the economy stabilizes. Whatever the decision, it shouldn’t be made without the knowledgeable input and guidance of a Certified Financial Planner® and other experts in the field. This is what they do, and most have seen it all before and know how to handle“Whenit. you use a professional, especially during times like this, you have a partner in mak ing your decisions,” says Laura Raulinaitis, senior vice president and Certified Financial Planner® of The Lake Avenue Group at Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, who has been in the industry for 25 years. “When you work with a professional who knows your needs, your goals, and your risk tolerance, and who knows you and is there for you to talk things through with, you won't make an emotional decision at the wrong time.”
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Ted Fischer, an experienced Certified Financial Planner® and founder of Fischer Investment Strategies in Westlake Village, agrees.
So, what are some strategies to make the most of your money through this difficult period without knowing how long it may last and how much worse it might get?
“Inflation, recessions and inflationary times are pretty normal and people should understand this. These cycles happen, and yes, the pandemic really threw everything into turmoil. The reality is it's a big inflationary problem, but here's the good news— we'll get through it—it may just take some time.”
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“When you use a professional, especially during times like this, you have a partner in making your decisions.”
I've heard the most in my life during these down times is that ‘it's different this time.’ They look at a situation and say, ‘No, Laura, you don't understand because this time we have extra debt, or we just went through this recession, or look at everything going on with Russia, or I never lived through a pan demic before.’ Well, I haven't either, but other peo ple have, and we still go on to make higher highs.”
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“The rule of thumb is at least three to four months if both spouses are working and six months if only one spouse is working,” he says. “Some people are in specialized jobs too, and in that case, they might want to keep two years of living expenses accessible.”
“I have a saying: ‘Every dollar must earn its keep,’ and what that means is if the interest rate on one thing is higher than the interest rate on something else, then you want your dollars to earn their keep,” says Laura. “If you're saving and earning 2%, but you have credit card debt at 10%, then you're losing money. Instead of putting your money in a savings account, you need to pay down the credit card.”
In this volatile market, the bottom line is not to panic, stresses“DependingTed. on what the Federal Reserve does and how the stock market reacts, it may take a while for inflation to recede,” he says. Adds Laura, “We’re not in a death spiral. Give us a year or two and I think we'll be back making new highs and this will be a piece of our history that we'll be happy to forget.”
“If someone isn’t sure on how to go about finding someone they can trust, I think it's nice to look to people in your local area so that you can get together in person and build a rela tionship,” says Laura. “What you're looking for is someone that has taken on additional credentials in something that's important to you so you can feel more confident that you have a strong financial plan in place.” She also encourages people to go to Broker Check at broker check.finra.org/.“It'sapublicwebsite and will tell you if that person has ever had anyone sue them for any type of wrongdoing. It also gives you their background so you can make sure that what they're saying they do and what they really do are the same.”
For help with handling your portfolio, you can contact Laura Raulinaitis directly at advisor.morganstanley.com/the-lakeavenue-group and Ted Fischer at fisfp.com/
Due to higher interest rates, Ted recommends moving away from traditional bonds, which are fixed income, to Treasury Inflation Protection Securities (TIPS).
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“I have a saying: ‘Every dollar must earn its keep,’ and what that means is if the interest rate on one thing is higher than the interest rate on something else, then you want your dollars to earn their keep.”
Adds Ted, “I look at bear markets as buying opportunities because they don’t come along that often, maybe once every three to five years, but when they do come, it's a great oppor tunity to make a lot of money in the short term.”
Also, says Ted, pay close attention to recurring credit card charges, and think about canceling them, especially if you’re no longer using the services.
“Believe it or not, this is the time where if you can, if you can get yourself to fight human nature, to put more into your retirement account because you're buying more shares at cheaper prices,” says Laura. “The tough thing is that you're putting money away and you're seeing your funds go down, but focus on how many shares you're buying instead of what the value of those shares are during a pullback.”
The recent increase in interest rates can also be used to your advantage.
The stocks he’s been selecting for his clients are mature, high dividend value stocks such as those in the financial, health care, and consumer staples sectors.
Certified Financial Planners® can offer a multitude of ways to protect and grow your money, but finding one you can trust and who you feel comfortable with is crucial. After all, this person is handling your hard-earned money and creating a path for your present and future financial health.
Laura Raulinaitis is a Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objec tives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC, or its affiliates.
“They're attractive because they have a reliable dividend, which is substantially more than what people get in their so called ‘money market accounts’ or checking accounts or sav ing accounts at the bank.”
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As for paying down your mortgage, Laura says that’s not always the best move. “Even now, interest rates are very low on mortgages. I generally won't tell clients to pay down a mortgage because their money over a market cycle will grow more in a diversified portfolio than the money they’re saving by paying down their mortgage.”
“These are U.S. Treasury bonds and they correlate and increase in value with rising inflation, so that’s a good move.”
“Those membership fees, television subscriptions, music subscriptions and other things—people may have gotten really good deals on them, but they didn’t read the small print that says you just signed up for a five-year membership.” He also advises holding off on big purchases, like replacing your car, doing home improvements, and taking expensive vacations.
As in any other year, it’s important for every household to have a good-sized emergency fund.
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What makes this sports car different is that it has four doors like a family sedan while still managing to have a road-hugging shape like the 911 in its family tree. The rear seats fold down so if you’re going skiing, you could put your skis inside.
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Porsche, once upon a time, was known for rear-mounted air-cooled engines. Well, no more! While they still have rear-mounted engines in some models, there’s a whole lot of luxury Porsche models with front engines that are water cooled.
What makes this sports car different is that it has four doors like a family sedan while still managing to have a road-hugging shape like the 911 in its family tree.
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While I didn’t want to take it to a racetrack to see if I could reach its promised 168 mph, I was still impressed that the 5,500 pounds was carried well, and the suspension could be altered at the touch of a button to adjust to the roughness of the road (air suspension is anIoption).didtake the car up one of Los Angeles’ snow-capped mountains and found it could be driven briskly, a match for any sports cars costing below $200,000.
Case in point is the Panamera, powered by a 2.9-liter V6 emptying two turbochargers that give it a rating of 326 HP at 5,400 rpm and Torque of 332 ft-lb. That’s connected to an 8-speed automatic.
Pricewise, I found the base model—below $90,000—satisfying, but the model choices go up in price from there, as you custom-order your own ride the way you want it.
One of the best features is the huge infotainment screen, which takes a little practice to master—while tuning Sirius radio you might find yourself adjusting the air condition ing until you get used to where all the controls are located.
Summing up? I see the buyer for this being a family man who wants something sporty to drive to work and take clients to lunch in that doesn’t sacrifice on comfort. And on the weekends, drivers can dial in the suspension to where they want it and drive briskly up the mountain the way Porsches made their legend in races, so it’s no surprise this mod el’s name is a shortened version of Panamericana, the road race where Porsche made its name with good showing in that classic 1,000-mile race in Mexico back in ‘53.
Another feature is the sunroof. I remember being in other cars where the rear seat passengers don’t get to enjoy the open sunroof that the front seaters do, which is not the case in the Panamera.
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For those who want a bougie experience, saunter into Le Joy located in the romantic flower-filled courtyard of Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière where fine dining consists of artful plates of melon and chorizo, veal and veggies, cod and pineapple with fried mussels, and millefeuille and soufflé paired with strawberries and mint sorbet. The setting is ooh la la tres magnifique and for seven shared courses for 140 euros, you’ll be wondering how you can move here.
Parisian women have a certain je ne sais quoi where the finer details matter and as a result the whole ensem ble of Parisian women is sensible but seamless and effortlessly sophisticated. This shows itself in expertly tailored clothing, stylish flat shoes, natural hairstyles accented with a clip, or the jewel color emerald green appearing in dresses and skirts this season. Often Americans we saw in summer were the ones playing the part in colorful berets, red lipstick, scarves, hats and polka dotted clothing.
4 MEMORABLE MUSEUMS In Paris the historical “Beaux-Arts” buildings with their highly decorative details, columns, symmetry, and statues and figures embedded within the facades are just as dreamy as the art itself. Now one can visit the new free Carnavalet Museum dedicated to the history of Paris occupying two neighboring mansions built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Beside the old street signs and collections showcasing the evolution of the city from
Paris may be the center of the universe for fashion, but style is a way of life. Style can be found in the art and architecture, the way a boulangerie or patisserie displays its baked goods, pastries and sweets, or the distinctive touches in bou tique hotels with elements of history. Style can be found wherever you look in the City of Light as a woman grace fully bikes with a baguette under her arm, the lights sparkle across the Seine like an Impressionist painting, or the romantic language welcomes you politely into each establishment with a friendly “Bonjour.”
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There’s no better time to flock to the City of Love then now, as nonstop roundtrip service can be found from Los Angeles to Paris on French bee airlines for less than $500.
Many restaurants offer prix-fixed lunch and din ner options for around 25 euros. The best way to feel Parisian is to sit in a café facing street life and practice L'art de ne rien faire—the art of doing nothing. There are countless cafes to choose from but waste away some hours at Les Deux Magots in Saint-Germain-desPrés, a favorite spot for artists and thinkers since 1914. We suggest the cheese plate, foie gras and a bottle of rosé. In Place des Voges, sit outside in the 17th century vaulted arches at Café Hugo for espresso, onion soup, escargot and croque sandwiches. When in Paris, one must try Relais de l' Entrecôte for their one menu item— tender sirloin steak frites presented tableside with their famous secret sauce. In a non-touristy neighbor hood, find Le Saint Sebastien serving modern French cuisine with fresh ingredients and an extensive wine list. Sardines in oil, paté covered in green beans and mushrooms, and veggies with chicken that tastes like nothing you will find in the States.
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While Galeries Lafayette Haussman in the 9th arrondisse ment offers luxurious shopping and a gourmet food hall with fine delicacies, enter to peer high up at the Belle Epoque stained-glass dome before finding your way up to the expan sive rooftop deck for dazzling views of Parisian rooftops, Opera Garnier and the Eiffel Tower. Feast on vegetarian Mediterranean bites from Créatures, the rooftop terrace restaurant from Chef Julien Sebbag, while your eyes feast on the stellar views of Sacré Coeur Basilica and Montmartre over your shoulder. Share the “Summertime Sadness” foccacia with zucchini, black olives and red onions, served with stracciatella and pistachios or the “Snow,” labneh with roasted tomatoes and onion confit with peanuts. Midweek, midday, we waltzed right in without a reservation.
In the fashionable Marais district, find Le Perchoir (“the bird’s perch”) hidden atop the famous department store BHV. Get in line before 6 p.m. to take the elevator all the way up to score a seat at one of the limited tables. The panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Notre-Dame and the Hôtel de Ville on this stylish ter race are worth the wait. Ogle the dreamy building-scape as the DJ enhances the ambiance and clink to your good fortune with one of their creative signature cocktails.
While the most lavish stores and hotels can be found on or near the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, beautiful people abound on the flower- and plant-drenched bucolic Le Rooftop Marta set on the roof of Hôtel Fouquet's Paris where the DJ pumps tunes to get everyone ready to party.
A trip to Paris is not complete without several hours at Musee d’Orsay loaded with famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections all in a former train station from 1900 with stellar views of the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre from the top floor windows.
prehistory to now in over 100 rooms, the magnificent setting alone is worth a visit. Don’t miss Paris’ amazing inner courtyard gardens here with seating to dine or to sip away an afternoon with rosé. Also located in the Marais is The Picasso Museum where visi tors can admire some of his best works and his own memorabilia, including letters, sketches, prints, sculptures and even poetry.
Soak in the 17th century Hotel Salé (“salty mansion”) setting with a garden, courtyard, elegant Baroque staircase and stunning two-story entrance hall. This impressive site was built in the 1650s for the uber-wealthy Pierre Aubert de Fontenay, a man who made his money from the collection of the salt tax.
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After more than two centuries as a royal palace, The Louvre with its adjacent glass and metal pyramids is the most visited public museum in the world with the richest collection boasting the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Book tickets in advance on the Get Your Guide app and enter through the Louvre’s back entrance to avoid a wait.
When the weather is good there are few better ways to savor Paris than a cocktail in hand admiring the Parisian skyline in a stylish space—gazing at the lights, landmarks and Eiffel Tower that define the city. Take a break from sightseeing to rest your legs and spend some time atop these dreamy rooftops.
Designed by Philippe Starck, 9Confidentiel is like stepping into a glamorous Parisian boudoir. This 29-room hotel in the heart of the bumping Marais is a 1925 Art Deco gem with pink and yellow beaux-arts designed rooms that come with nostalgic cin ema star names. Compact spaces, secret design features bedside, rose-tinted bathroom floor to ceiling mirrors, romantic rooftop views and an intimate cocktail bar are some of the highlights, but the best part of this hidden oasis is the location. Just on the outskirts of the Marais, find a less touristy, quieter option at Maison Bréguet near Place de la Bastille with a vaulted ceiling restaurant and opulent circular bar plus complimentary spa and pool. Rooms in various sizes have a mid-century feel with sloped roofs and windows to peruse those Parisian rooftops. On Sundays, walk a few feet to indulge in a grand culinary shopping market.
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There’s no other beloved landmark in the world—a beckoning symbol and structure worthy of admiration day or night from various positions around the city. There’s nothing more enchant ing than cruising along the Seine in a Bateau Mouche at night wit nessing the mighty Eiffel in all its glory, especially when it puts on a dazzling diamond twinkle show after dark each hour. Scour its beauty from various angles—rooftops, the side street Rue De L’Universite, or the Museum of Modern Art.
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“In terms of color, we did this pool that was in a night sky, dark color, and it had a lighter coping [the border around the pool] and it looked like a lagoon. It was really modern and elegant.”
“We can install sheer descents of water coming into the pool or have waterspouts coming out of tall accent walls. These walls can also serve to hide pool equipment, so they have two purposes,” she says.
Of course, there’s nothing like a pool to add that luxurious, resort-like feel to any backyard. Rectangular shapes with blue liners and clear lights are popular, but now there are many extras to add some pizzazz to that pool.
Combining water and fire features is also popular.
Having a stylish backyard gives homeowners more space to entertain and just have fun. From patios and pools to outdoor kitchens and living rooms, you can turn a boring backyard into a modern and beautiful space.
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Usually made out of cinder block with a finish such as stucco or a honed stacked stone, they are tailor made.
All of these choices, details and decisions can feel over whelming to homeowners, but the experts at Cat in a Hammock can make the transformation of a backyard seamless. As both a design and build company, they handle everything from designing and creating proposals to getting permits and building the projects.
“We’re a one-stop shop,” says Kristina. “It’s easier for the homeowners because otherwise they would have to hire all these different trades people. We’re an exterior designer and manage every aspect of the project. We help with the mate rials so that they go with the style, colors and textures of the house so it all flows together.”
“For patios, depending on the architecture of the home and the style, and what the homeowner prefers, we like to use pavers,” says Kristina Jones of Cat in a Hammock, a land scape and outdoor living construction company. “There are modern paver slabs that have large patterns and pavers that have a slate stone finish to create more of an Italian or Spanish villa look. Then there’s the ultramodern, more contemporary patio, where we can use porcelain pavers that look like tile.
“People are asking for barbecue islands, usually with some sort of bar overhang so everyone can sit around the barbecue,” she says. “It depends on the size of the yard and the budget, but everybody wants a grill, some stainless steel drawers, maybe a refrigerator, and a trash bin hidden away inside the island.”
To add even more interesting detail, LED lights that change colors depending on the season and the homeowners’ pref erence can be installed. Light changes can even be put on an automated system so around Halloween the pool will be flooded with orange light, or red for Valentine’s Day.
“We do everything outside,” she says.
To find out more and see what they can design and build for you, visit CatinaHammock.com. WITH CAT IN A HAMMOCK BY SUE BALDANI
Cat in a Hammock also provides landscaping, irrigation, outdoor lighting, and more.
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“We’ve done one with a wood grain tile around it, and then we put a polished precast countertop on top,” says Kristina.
Those are very minimalistic and sleek, and they’re usually in one shape, such as a large rectangle or square.” After the patio is complete, there are countless options for what to put on top of and around this beautiful foundation.
“We’ve been doing a lot more pebble versus plaster inside the pool,” she says. “The stones come in different sizes and plaster holds them together. Some brands even include aba lone shell, so you get a little bit of glitter on the floor of the pool, which is very nice and adds a little bit more dimension to the bottom of the pool.
Other common requests are Baja shelves with lounge chairs and an umbrella hole to relax in or out of the sun, and amazing spas.
“The trend with spas is they are level with the rest of the pool, so when you’re sitting on the patio, it looks like one seamless body of water,” says Kristina.
“The element of fire is also very attractive to people, so they like to have a fire bowl or other fire feature, especially when they have a water feature. We can put a fireplace in the corner of their patio to create a living room space. When they have that water running and that fire going in the evening, it just feels so cozy.”
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Every cabinet design and installation is focused on both beauty and functionality, and every customer has different needs depending on family size, lifestyle and budget. All of these factors are taken into account when designing cabinets for living areas throughout the home.
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Designs That Make Sense and neat, and rooms maintain a beautiful ambience. With its full selection of colors from dark brown, white and blues, and a variety of textures, there’s something for everyone’s taste. The design team often states, “Our business is as big as your imagination!”
The desired result is not only to increase the home owners’ enjoyment while they’re living there, but to also see a nice return on investment if or when they decide to sell. This is why its motto has always been: A Sense of Style, A Sense of Value. It’s easy to see why the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Here, Cathy shares some additional information about Cabinet Sense.
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Cathy Wu Walker and her family of experts are dedi cated to ensuring that every project goes seamlessly and customers are left feeling happy and satisfied.
As a community-based small business, Cabinet Sense in Simi Valley has provided multitudes of customers in the greater Los Angeles area with design, supply and project management services since its opening in 2003.
Whether it’s a large kitchen in a multi-level house, a small galley kitchen in a studio apartment, a large laun dry room, a coffee bar in a narrow hallway or a tiny mud room, every job is given the same attention to detail. They love working with customers to design unique and personalized cabinetry in any room of the house. For example, custom built-in cabinets in living rooms and dens are wonderful additions for display ing books and mementos in glass-fronted cabinetry, while toys and other items can be stored away behind solid doors. This way, everything is kept organized
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A: The costs of new cabinets vary quite a bit. The ROI also varies widely depending on many factors. From our experi ence, a carefully considered project that yields to both fiscal and mental balance certainly enhances one’s wellbeing. And, that is value added for sure!
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The famous Chili Cook-Off competition will feature contestants vying for best in show in meat and vegan categories, as well as the return of signature Chili Cook-Off merchandise designed by Aviator Nation . The Chili Competition winners will be announced on Saturday, September 3. Be sure to participate in voting for your “fan favorite” on Friday, September 2 (onsite only).
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In addition to favorite local restaurants, businesses and arti sans, various music, DJs, performances, arts and crafts, and community support opportunities will be present throughout the weekend. Attendees are encouraged to visit the BGCM tent highlighting family friendly activities.
The beloved community-centric event features a weekend full of music, food, drink, carnival rides, amusement, artisans, friends, family and, of course, chili!
“We are so grateful for our partners and the support they pro vide for this event, as well as the year-long programs for youth and the community at the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu and the Club’s Wellness Center,” says Kasey Earnest, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. “The Club wants to thank all the local businesses and supporters of the Chili Cook-Off, including some of our longstanding vendors and sponsors like Barefoot Dreams, Alphapals, Malibu Village, Bright Event Rentals, Aviator Nation and Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio.”
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The Malibu Chili Cook-Off includes engaging experiences and surprises, plus fantastic food, drink, carnival rides, amusement and fun for friends and the whole family. This year also will mark four consecutive years of reaching zero waste through the onsite sustainability program at the fair. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and use the refillable water stations.
The 40th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off takes place over Labor Day weekend Friday, September 2, through Monday, September 5, 2022. The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) is the benefi ciary of the legendary four-day event. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will benefit BGCM and its many youth and community services, including the BGCM Wellness Center which offers men tal health counseling and social support services addressing drug prevention, teen suicide and more.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) provides a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth devel opment programs daily during critical nonschool hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizen ship, healthy lifestyles, and social and emo tional wellness. The Club’s Wellness Center was established in 2017, through a collective concern for a lack of accessible and affordable services available in our community. Through creative partnerships and collaborative rela tionships, the Club aims to make social and emotional wellness available to all, at no cost and with no barriers to access. The BGCM was founded in 1999 by the founding board of the Malibu Foundation for Youth and Families and is a 501(c)3: 95-4774844. The BGCM relies on generous donations from the community to keep its doors open and make a lasting impact on the lives of youth. @malibuchilicookoff @malibuchilicookoff @malibucco Malibu Chili Cook-Off Event Hours of Operation September 2, 4 -10 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 1-10 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 1-10 p.m. Monday, September 5, 1-8 p.m.
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My lifelong friend and actor Dinah Manoff shares her expe riences living in the Malibu Colony in the home owned by my family. To me, her life is a profound expression of cour age and strength born through pressures similar to what creates diamonds.
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In Dinah’s words: “In 1966 my mother (actress and director Lee Grant), her partner ‘Joey Feury’ and 8-year-old me moved from our apartment in Manhattan to 37A Malibu Colony. Initially we were going to stay for a couple of months. My mother landed a recurring TV role on ‘Peyton Place’ and won an Emmy, and we never went home. Malibu. How could people really live there yearround? Growing up in New York, beach towns were for summer vacations. There was something abnormal about being tan in December. Our rental was on the land side of the Colony and had its own swimming pool. There was beach access right across the street. Living in The Colony offered a freedom I never knew existed. I played unsupervised from after school until dinner and then again until bedtime. The road was a sport court for biking and hand ball, the beach our playground. Unlike my child hood in the vast population of New York City, no one said, ‘Be careful’ or ‘Don’t talk to strangers,’ because everyone knew everyone. Even our phone numbers were only four digits long since every number in our part of Malibu started with 456. There was an unspoken superiority over the 457s who went to a different school north of us. On weekends, my best friend and I would play ‘Harriet the Spy,’ peeking into the guard house and sneaking into the vacant homes, making notes in our ‘spy notebook.’ We even spied on the police, who had an outpost in a conference room across from the Colony Coffee Shop and Pharmacy. Oh, that coffee shop! Every Friday afternoon my girlfriends and I sat at the salmon -colored Formica counter, drank cherry phos phates and ate hot fudge sundaes. Adjacent to our house was a weedy lot with a path that led to the back stairs of the Bank of America. Next to that, with no wall or fence, was a rundown lot with ‘Lucky Lucas’ living in a tin and wood shanty. He played instruments and cooked outside. His daughter Mercedes and I walked to the school bus stop every morning. Word had it they were ‘Gypsies.’ Mercedes was shy and very pretty with curly brown hair, big eyes and round rosy cheeks. Sometimes I’d hear her father yell ing at her in another language. The rundown liv ing situation was unimaginable, but the Colony was different then.
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Mr. Malibu: I watched Dinah’s journey amazingly evolve from her Malibu childhood into playing outstanding roles in “ Grease ,” “ Ordinary People ,” and landing a starring role in NBC’s “ Empty Nest .” On camera, her exceptionally sharp and witty comedic acting has been brilliant. Today she is a solid, healthy and well-grounded person who has not allowed unexpected severe losses to bring her down. Instead, she turned it around and published her book.
In my novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold , this significant time in my childhood became the basis and inspiration for my protagonist—her need to fit in, to be accepted. Her story begins in the Colony and there are chapters devoted to the coffee shop as it existed then. And while it is by no means a memoir, both Jackie Gold and I went through a period of re-creating ourselves in order to pass beyond invisible velvet ropes that seemed to block our access to preferred starring roles. We left the Colony after three years and our new home was on 15 acres on a bluff overlooking Zuma Beach. Despite the challenges I’d been facing, I missed the free dom of walking and riding my bike everywhere. Now when I wanted to go to the store or see friends, I depended on an adult to drive me; but at least we had landed on a spot the tidal waves couldn’t reach.”
Cary ONeal’s high-profile events and celebrity inter views reach over 22 million on television, 500,000 via social media and nearly 4 million on YouTube. Visit MalibuHD.com and HeartAscent.com to learn more. Look for more Mr. Malibu chapters in next month’s issue.
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Further down from Mercedes was one of the ten nis courts where residents held big fancy parties and famous actors and actresses drank and danced before stumbling home over the speed bumps. Joey grew his hair long and wore caftans to the Mayfair Market. Though my mother never once put on a bathing suit, she perfected a no-make-up look to suit the beachy life style. Our house filled with the scent of what they told me was ‘Turkish tobacco.’ My mother’s castmates, Ryan O’Neal, Mia Farrow and others had homes nearby. Dyan Cannon lived in #98 Colony. Once, Cary Grant drove by in a Rolls Royce looking for his lost dog. These new, glamorous friends drifted in and out of our home: Jack Warden, Burgess Meredith, Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd. When my mother was filming ‘ In the Heat of the Night ,’ Sidney Poitier came for dinner. He kissed me on the cheek—I didn’t wash my face for days after! Rarely did the outside world disrupt our sunny, idyllic existence, though there were always rumors of a giant tidal wave coming ashore. Periodically the tides did rise, flooding the patios and sometimes even rooms of the beachfront homes. Sandbags were filled. The neighbor hood came together in the spirit of camaraderie. This was, after all, the price of paradise! I became self-conscious, partly because being Jewish, I had received some unkind comments. Feeling afraid and jealous, constantly comparing myself to the Copper-toned long-limbed blondes who surrounded me in the Colony and in my classroom. I hadn’t been raised religious; our family, in fact, celebrated Christmas. So why was I being picked on? Was it my short stature? My hair? My nose? Now, in the afternoons when I walked home from the bus stop, I felt wary not really knowing who my friends were. I began to have nightmares about tidal waves. The ocean, once a source of freedom and fun, became threatening. I feared being swept away by the undertow.
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