Luxury Life & Style

CONTRIbUTORS Marlene Stang Marlene is a Los Angelesbased writer and perfumer whose favorite pastime is integrating luxury into everyday living. “Whether it’s discovering a new fragrance, finding an out-of-the-way restaurant that’s a hidden treasure or something as simple as buying sheets, I guess I’m just an epicurean at heart.” Jason O’Dell Jason began taking pictures of his friends at age 15. After attending Art Center for two months, he left to begin working professionally. Now age 27, he has worked extensively in music, editorial, fine art and advertising. When he’s not behind a camera, you can find him on his motorcycle, with his wife on the back, headed down the highway. jasonodellphoto.com. Naomi Grimes Naomi is a stylist living in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Southern California, she studied photography at Cal State Fullerton and has worked extensively in fashion and retail over the last decade. You can contact Naomi via email at naomi_grimes@yahoo.com. Bill Fariello Bill and his wife, Shelley, raised their two daughters in Manhattan Beach. In addition to his work in Hollywood as a Set Decorator, he is also an amateur photographer and avid golfer. Angie Niemeyer Angie has worked in advertising for the past nine years. Her strong passion for creativity inevitably spawned the launch of her online stationary company. She is also writing a memoir. Angie lives in Brentwood with her husband, Eric, and their puppy, Sophie. You may view Angie’s designs at prettypaperink.com. Don Weberg Don’s articles and photography have appeared in a variety of automotive publications, and he has spent his life around all kinds of cars. Attending numerous auto auctions and club functions has kept him abreast of collector and industry trends in the fast-changing world of automobilia. Bonnie Graves Our Food & Wine Editor, Bonnie has extensive industry experience having worked as a sommelier in such legendary restaurants as Jean-Georges, Union Square Café and Spago Beverly Hills. When not drinking fermented grape juice, Bonnie enjoys hiking and is also an accomplished poet. Learn more at bonniegraves.com. Bonnie can be reached at bonnie@bonniegraves.com. Julie Riggott Julie is A&E editor at the Los Angeles Downtown News. Before that she was editor in chief of Arroyo Monthly magazine and A&E editor at the Pasadena Weekly newspaper. She’s written about artists, actors, opera stars, bestselling authors and even Caltech scientists for numerous publications. 12 Luxury Life & Style March/April 2008 http://jasonodellphoto.com http://prettypaperink.com http://bonniegraves.com

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