Author: Melissa Larsen

Kids & Pets

Red & Olive Co. Doll Meet your little one’s new BFF. Each Red & Olive Co. doll (Sassy Cassy Cat is pictured) is handcrafted to be soft, durable and timeless with matching accessories for your child. Ten percent of sales are donated to support children with their essential needs while sparking joy […]

Host & Home

Crimson Candle from Agapé Candles Bay Area-based Agapé Candles specializes in luxurious, three-wick candles, including the Crimson Candle from the brand’s winter collection. It offers the crispness of cranberry and warmth of currants and pine for a non-traditional holiday scent. $24. To learn more, visit shopagapecandles.com.

Fashion & Beauty

Good Energy NOW Holiday Bundle Gift an energy shift with The NOW’s limited-edition Good Energy NOW Holiday Bundle, featuring a Jasmine Coconut Candle, new Stress Less aromatherapy and an exclusive Gara Danielle x The NOW black tourmaline and gold beaded bracelet. $135. Available at California The NOW Massage boutiques and TheNOWMassage.com.

Gifts That Gift Give Back

Octopus Double Old Fashioned Glass in Gift Box Life’s a beach when sipping from these Octopus Double Old Fashioned Glasses, which support the efforts of Wyland Foundation, a Laguna Beach nonprofit dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways and marine life. $68 for a set of four in […]

Food & Beverage

The 125G Caviar Tin Gift Box To gift a true treat yourself moment to your loved ones, San Francisco’s The Caviar Co. offers a 125G Caviar Tin Gift Box, including a tin of caviar of your choice and a mother-of-pearl caviar spoon. If they feel like sharing, the set can […]

Comic-Con San Diego Dining Specials

After being rescheduled from its usual summertime dates, Comic-Con is back in San Diego, taking place Nov. 26 to Nov. 28. To celebrate, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego invites area superheroes and cosplayers for Comic-Con-inspired food and drink specials.

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Thanksgiving Dining 2021

This Thanksgiving calls for something a little extra special, and we think whipped potatoes with foie gras gravy or a three-course feast in your own resort suite will do the trick. Here are 20-plus ways to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in California.

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The Sheraton Palo Alto Debuts Renovation

The Sheraton Palo Alto, found near the entrance of Stanford University, is putting itself on the map as a special events venue in Palo Alto. The resort recently announced the completion of a multi-million dollar transformation of Justine’s Ballroom and The Juniper Ballroom.