Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief

An explorer at heart (she's officially part of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society of scientists, travelers, adventurers, conservationists, and innovators) as well as proud member of Marquis Who’s Who 2025, Haute Living's Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler, has covered travel, culture, and celebrity since 2003; she has officially been serving as Haute Media Group's talent booker since 2012. When she’s not hunting for the world’s best cocktail or jumping into the Antarctic Ocean, Laura is volunteering worldwide as an animal rescue advocate. Her motto: “Life is short – make it an adventure (but also, stay in a 5-star hotel)." IG: @laurainwonderland__

Posts by Laura Schreffler

LA Opera Announces 2014-2015 Season

Opera-loving Angelenos are in for a bit of diversity this 2014/2015 season. General Director Plácido Domingo announced the upcoming season this week, and it will include a mixture of contemporary pieces and classic favorites.

Haute 100 LA Update: Patrick Soon-Shiong Launches NantHealth

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has offered up his solution to ObamaCare by officially launching the health IT company NantHealth on Monday, a subsidiary of his medical technology company NantWorks.

Top 5 Power Lunch Spots in Los Angeles

Making business deals in Tinseltown really boils down to location, location, location. You simply can’t seal the deal if the spot isn’t haute. Here are our top 5 picks to power lunch in Los Angeles, the City of Angels (and agents).

Giorgio Armani + Sean Penn Present the Help Haiti Home Gala

Sean Penn knows how to throw a party, that’s for sure. The Academy Award winner, along with presenter Giorgio Armani, gathered a haute crowd of friends for a a gala at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday evening benefiting J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

An Inside Look at Downtown LA’s Hip New Ace Hotel

Downtown LA’s Ace Hotel opened to much fanfare over the weekend, and we can see why. Like it’s Palm Springs predecessor, this Ace in the hole is set to be a surefire hit for hip Angelenos.

Haute 100 LA Update: George Clooney Auctions Himself Off for Charity

If you’ve ever dreamed about dating George Clooney, now is your chance to make that dream a reality.
The Oscar winner is offering one lucky fan the chance to not only spend an entire day in his company, but to be his date to the Feb. 3 premiere of his new film, The Monuments Men.

Mercedes-Benz Presents Art of Elysium’s 7th Annual Heaven Gala

Saturday was one haute evening in Hollywood as stars stepped out to attend the Art of Elysium’s seventh annual Heaven Gala, presented by Mercedes-Benz. The event, held at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Guerin Pavilion, even drew Johnny Depp, who attended with rumored girlfriend Amber Heard.

Haute Celebrity Lifestyle: Golden Globes Gifting

Ah, to be a celebrity! Attendees at the 71st annual Golden Globes ceremony were treated to goodies including Dooney & Bourke’s Blair bag and Salvatore Ferragamo perfumes and colognes, but Hollywood’s finest members were also treated to a slew of designer goodies prior to the Jan. 12 ceremony.

Audi Kicks Off Golden Globes Weekend

Audi kicked off Golden Globes weekend with its traditional fifth annual pre-party at Cecconi’s. Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars attended the bash, arriving in — of course — Audis, including the brand’s A8 L TDI, its fuel-efficient flagship sedan

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