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It’s that time again – Father’s Day!! Whether you are buying for your husband, your father, your father-in-law, or you’re looking for ideas to give your kids, buying a father’s day gift can be tricky. Do you go for something to wear, something to eat, something to read, something for the house, or an experience?

Graduations, whether they be high school or college, start as early as May these days….so it’s time to get planning if you have a grad in your circle, especially if you want something personalized! We’ve got some great ideas for you below and you can always find a Grad gift list on our website at

Have you been watching Loot on Apple TV?  The premise?  After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak, played by Maya Rudolph, must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world–and finds herself along the way. Also along

Happy 1st Anniversary to FabList! It’s been a year since we launched our site and sent out our first weekly newsletter, ‘putting out into the world’ the books, shows, clothing, gifts, and more that we wanted to share. Have we learned a ton? Yes. Has it all been fun? Mostly. Are we still great friends

Summer is wedding time!  Whether you are the mother of the bride or groom or a privileged guest it’s important to find a dress that is appropriate to the occasion and that you feel good wearing!! Some questions to steer you in your search: Location:  Is the venue formal or relaxed? Is it indoors or

There is lots of chatter these days around luxury handbags.  What are the hot bags?  How do I get them?  Why are they so expensive? What do I look for? How do I store them? Who better to answer these questions than Peggy Urban, Nordstrom’s Luxury Specialist and TOP SELLER of luxury handbags! Peggy lives

Jo has been going to Santa Barbara for about 35 years and loves to keep tabs on where to eat, shop, hike, beach walk, and where to look for a certain Duchess. Our previous 2024 guide to Santa Barbara was so popular that we decided to update it based on Jo’s recent trip back to

Bay Area decorator Alison Johnston has helped many, many clients purchase art for their homes. But not everyone has the time, access, or budget to makes gallery purchases so buying art online is a terrific option. But where does one go to buy art online?! Here Alison shares her expert resources. Do you know the

Does your outdoor space need a refresh? Is everything looking tired after a long winter? Seasonal pillows faded, umbrellas teetering, furniture rusty or falling apart??? It might be time to update the space and get it ready for relaxing afternoons outside and BBQs with friends, or just spruced up so it’s not an eyesore.  A

Mother’s Day is May 12th, less than a month away so it’s time to start planning now!  Don’t forget this day isn’t about just your mother (if you’re lucky enough to still have her in your life!). It’s also time to celebrate grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mothers-in-law, etc . . The more ‘mature’ the mom, the