The return of the San Francisco 49ers family-style fundraising dinner has players and fans alike preparing their palates for a fun-filled night of philanthropy.

Travel and events have the power to lift our spirits while refreshing our outlook on life. I hope my column offers the same kind of inspiration.

Throughout the past 100 years, our cultures have evolved, but so too have our expectations. This is particularly evident in the interiors of our homes.

This August, Beth Nickel, a partner in four renowned wine country estates, will once again play hostess to the V Foundation Wine Celebration.

Creative Director Matt Wilson of Second Nature Environments offers a connoisseur’s guide to finding a forward thinking landscape designer/architect to transform your home into a personal resort.

Our last issue of Haute Living Los Angeles explored the luxuries that abound in Orange County. This issue, we go a bit more in depth, bringing you the most pertinent information about the region’s newest-and most renowned-haute spots.

SA Baxter Couture Architectural hardware is showcased at the Holly Hunt Showroom in Los Angeles.

In Las Vegas, where bigger is better and the unexpected is expected, one of the city’s newest headliners is The Shoppes at The Palazzo.

At David August, we dress the superstars of business, sports, and entertainment, and have become well known for our “over-the-top” attention to detail.