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  • Just Add Water

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Just Add Water

    Recycled Napa crates, seed soil and local Dr. Earth organic fertilizer make the Edible Greens Planter a foolproof kit for budding green thumbs. $49, Paxton Gate’s Curiosities for Kids, 766... Read more

  • High Stakes

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    High Stakes

    Unglazed porcelain garden herb-markers from Pigeon Toe Ceramics. From $6, cubemarketplace.com. ALISON CLARE STEINGOLD [C Home, Outside, May... Read more

  • THE C LIST: Hilary Tisch

    May 1, 2010  |  1 Comment

    THE C LIST: Hilary Tisch

    Cultivating her love of jewelry from an early age, L.A.-based connoisseur Hilary Tisch remembers admiring her mother’s Spratling and Pineda pieces. With a recent degree from the Gemological Institute of... Read more

  • Hats Off

    May 1, 2010  |  1 Comment

    Hats Off

    Since reopening this winter, L.A.’s beloved Hatfield’s has found its footing with two new offerings: the debut of chef Quinn Hatfield’s tasting menu and lunch featuring two different pre-fixe menus.... Read more

  • Sleek + Sporty

    May 1, 2010  |  1 Comment

    Sleek + Sporty

    Ralph Lauren’s athletic-inspired RLX collection is taking a turn for the chic and sophisticated, and the company has elected Malibu for the reconceived label’s first free-standing boutique. Visitors to the... Read more

  • Cal-Mex

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Cal-Mex

    He’s one of America’s most decorated chefs, but Rick Bayless has always kept his restaurants close to home. With bold ambition and a steady spoon, his first and only venture... Read more

  • Clean Plate

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Clean Plate

    James Beard Award winner Corey Lee, who left his perch as the French Laundry’ s head chef last summer, opens his first restaurant, Benu, this summer. 22 Hawthorne St., San... Read more

  • Super Strand

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Super Strand

    Golden pearl lariat necklace with diamonds Mikimoto never stops upping the ante. Famous for exquisite design and quality (as seen in this lariat necklace), they now offer a strand of 25... Read more

  • STREET SCENE: Ooh-La-Lafayette

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    STREET SCENE: Ooh-La-Lafayette

    Nestled in the hills east of Berkeley, Lafayette’s pulse is quickening thanks to an emergence of stylish eateries and cottage-like boutiques. Duchess shows off an extensive lineup of labels such... Read more

  • Travel Scoop

    May 1, 2010  |  No Comments

    Travel Scoop

    L.A.’s L’Ermitage will officially become Viceroy Beverly Hills when refurbishment concludes later this year. Book ahead for your Kelly Wearstler-designed suite. 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-278-3344. [C What's Hot, May... Read more