Bracelet.

Spring into summer with David Webb’s polished bijoux. The fine jeweler debuts a white enamel collection of rings and bracelets at the Beverly Hills boutique, drawing inspiration from illustrated archives. Slick finishes, platinum and diamonds add elegance to any warm-weather wardrobe. 9621 Brighton Way, B.H., 310-858-8006; davidwebb.com.

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Sasha Spielberg and her older brother Theo have been collaborating since their days on the playground. Now, the pedigreed siblings make up the indie-pop band Wardell. With Sasha on vocals and Theo on guitar, the duo released their debut EP “Brother/Sister” earlier this year and have performed at SXSW, Hotel Café and the Troubadour. INSPIRATION Brenda Lee. I am quite petite and so was she—but her voice made her twice as tall! PERSONAL STYLE Sometimes I’ll wear all black with funky shoes, and other times I’ll go for Natalie Wood in Splendor in the Grass. ON YOUR iPOD Kendrick Lamar and the Allah-Las. FASHION SPLURGE Jenny Reyes has a line called Geronimo, and you best believe I cleaned that line right out. FAVORITE SONG Right now, it’s “Who Knows Where the Time Goes” by Fairport Convention. LIVE MUSIC Jon Brion at Largo. HIDDEN TALENT I can talk with my mouth closed. DREAM JOB Getting paid to sleep. DINING OUT Gjelina, Cafe Stella and Sushi Kimagure Ike in Pasadena. MY CALIFORNIA A car that acts as a closet. [C Girl, May 2013]

Lily Ashwell Shirley dress, $295.

“I source vintage basecloths to print onto because I prefer the hand-feel of old-school silks and rayons,” says up-and-coming designer Lily Ashwell. The native Angeleno studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design before launching her first collection last year (sold at her mother Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic). lilyashwell.com.

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Kunis in front of the old Kagem emerald mine (Gemfields’ largest) that was filled with water and turned into a lake. PHOTO: Theo Wenner.

Mila Kunis is relaxed, sitting on a couch at West Hollywood’s Soho House. Flanked by posters of herself, shot by Mario Sorrenti, dripping in emeralds and rubies, she unveils her partnership with London-based Gemfields. She’s quick to say she is still settling into her role as spokesperson for the world’s largest supplier of colored stones: “I’m learning, I’m learning. The same way I learned about fashion over the past seven years, I’m now learning about jewelry.”

As part of her tutelage, Kunis, 29, recently traveled to Zambia to visit its facilities and community outreach programs. She saw the company’s mines, went to the schools they support, saw the medical infrastructure they’re building and the lakes they’re creating. “Instead of letting [the old mining sites] go to waste, they’re filling them up and putting fish in and letting them become their own ecosystem for the community,” says the actress. The six-year-old mine-to-market corporation supplies its emeralds, rubies and amethysts to 37 jewelry brands—The Gem Palace in Jaipur and London’s Solange Azagury-Partridge among them.

“I didn’t know where gems came from—that an emerald comes from 500-million-year-old sediment and a diamond only comes from 100-million-year-old sediment—that there’s this amazing level of rarity and purity,” she says with a newfound appreciation for the process. “I’ve always looked at jewelry as a luxury. It’s something I’ve associated with a gift.”

For a girl who simply wears a necklace her mother gave her and a ring from her grandmother, she says it’s impossible to pick new favorites, but: “I now love emeralds because I’ve been able to go and actually mine for one. I appreciate the history of it…But I love rubies, too. They’re all so stunning!” gemfields.co.uk.

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Audrey Hepburn, photographed by Norman Parkinson in 1955. PHOTO: Norman Parkinson/Sygma/Corbis.

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PHOTO: Colin Price.

Just shy of three years ago, Josey Baker and that is his real name was delivering sourdough loaves to S.F.’s Gravel & Gold boutique, pick-up point for his bread subscription service. Soon outgrowing his own oven, he turned to Pizzaiolo’s wood-fired beauty, then Mission Pie’s, late at night and early in the morning. “That’s when the bread business took off,” he says. In the summer of 2011, Jeremy Tooker of Four Barrel Coffee asked if he wanted to collaborate on a Divisadero cafe. To prepare himself, Baker set out for Chico, where master baker Dave Miller was his mentor. He drove up weekly, for three days each, to mill and bake. Today, the enthusiastic Baker just wants to share how “pumped up” he is, especially with the on-site milling program. Inside The Mill, a day’s production runs about 150-250 loaves, 100-150 cookies, jars of granola, and, naturally, slices of coffee cake. There’s sourdough, and rye, plenty of hearty whole grains, and the popular treat from the get-go has been…toast. “It’s the best bread we know how to make. By keeping it really simple, we’ve been able to make something most people haven’t had before.” 736 Divisadero St., S.F., 415-345-1953; themillsf.com.

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Cup4Cup Gluten Free flower, from $15. PHOTO: Courtesy of Cup4Cup.

GLUTEN-FREE

From The French Laundry laboratory in Yountville, chefs Lena Kwak and Thomas Keller released a Cup4Cup gluten-free pancake/waffle mix. A brownie blend and sandwich bread mix are in the works. From $15; cup4cup.com.

Vegetable Literacy, Deborah Madison, $40. Ten Speed Press.

PLANT-BASED

Doyenne of green cooking, Deborah Madison has tackled her 10th book. Each of the 12 sections in Vegetable Literacy—think mint family, nightshades—imparts kitchen and gardening wisdom (how to steam an artichoke), and offers inviting recipes (chilled beet soup with purslane salad and sorrel sauce). $40; Ten Speed Press.

Crossroads. PHOTO: Elizabeth Daniels.

VEGAN

At high-profile chef Tal Ronnen’s innovative new Crossroads: Enter the Studio Collective designed, sophisticated space, order a Lillet cocktail and feast on kelp-caviar, risotto-stuffed peppers and ginger biscotti. It’s anything but crunchy. 8284 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323-782-9245; crossroadskitchen.com.

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FROM LEFT Deborah Harlan, Lukie Chappellet. PHOTO: Jason Tinacci.

With more than 350 participating vintners, the philanthropic event of the season returns. The series of intimate and grand winery dinners, cave fêtes, barrel and live bidding that comprises Auction Napa Valley has raised more than $110 million for local non-profits over its 32-year run. Don’t miss a special dinner with Joseph Lenn of Tennesse’s exceptional Blackberry Farm. May 30-Jun. 2; auctionnapavalley.org.

Ma(is)sonry dinner. PHOTO: Luke Snyder.

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The 13-acre estate includes 7.2 acres of vineyards.

Originally Wizard of Oz director Victor Fleming’s horse ranch, Bel Air’s Moraga Vineyards Estate employs the same viticulturist as Harlan Estate, and its boutique wines are poured at Alain Ducasse. On the market for $29.5 million, here’s your turnkey chance for the elite vineyards, tasting room, caves and modern facilities.
Jim Kline, Surterre Properties, 888-898-9992; moragavineyards.com.

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Belgian pearl sugar.

Chefs know there’s only one L.A. place to find Belgian pearl sugar, Jeni’s Ice Cream and imported cheeses under the same roof. Now, 76-year-old gourmet supply Surfas opens at SoCo Collection in Costa Mesa. 3309 Hyland Ave., C.M., 714-453-2665; surfasonline.com.

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