America Martin is a Colombian-American fine artist who is a rising star in the contemporary art universe. Here are the haute spots where America likes to shop, eat, drink and the top LA locales that she considers to be so beautiful that they’re almost like…art.

Mari Vanna is West Hollywood’s newest celebrity haunt, and, until yesterday, it wasn’t even open to the public yet. The Russian eatery had its public opening night on Tuesday, followed by an intimate preview for celebrity fans and noteworthy Angelenos on Monday evening.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

If you want to return to the wistful days of summer camping – albeit days without bunk beds, tents or spiders, then head to the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, which offers an upgraded version of your childhood memories this summer. The luxury hotel will host a Culinary Summer Camp this summer for adults with a refined palette and a desire to cook gourmet edibles.

James Franco is a Gucci guy. The A-list actor was the guest of honor as Gucci Parfums’ unveiled its new Made to Measure campaign in Milan on Monday evening; the 35-year-old is the face of Gucci.

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Foodies, take note: the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival is returning to the City of Angels this August. The ultimate culinary event will again be produced by Coastal Luxury Management, the producers behind Pebble Beach Food & Wine and Harvest Farm-to-Table.

This is the City of Angels, all right, and you’ll feel like you’ve gone to heaven after sampling the wares of these culinary superstars. We hope your palette is ready for its close-up.

Jenni Kayne celebrated her ten-year anniversary last week with a star-studded party in LA. A slew of her celebrity pals were on hand at the Kayne Griffin Corcoran art gallery on Thursday night to toast the Los Angels-based designer’s success.

Jennifer Aniston is slated to headline Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2013 Key to the Cure campaign. The 44-year-old actress is the initiative’s current Entertainment Industry Foundation ambassador.