No obstacles will stand in the way of your success this month,” says Rhett Smith, reading a narrow paper pulled from a fortune cookie. He pauses, shaking his head. “I just wish we had more time left in the month.” In reality, Smith needs no fortune cookie motivation. The industrious Carmel native worked in home building, design, and sound installation before establishing The … [Read more...] about A Jazz Label’s Rebirth Near Cannery Row
Adventuring toward the Self
When she first learned about Artista Creative, Newport Beach resident Debi Yao hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in 20 years. Still, the opportunity to spend a week creating ar t in Carmel felt right. “I was in a place in my life where I really needed something like that,” says Yao. “Suddenly, I found myself in tears. The ad was calling to me.” Artista Creative is one of three … [Read more...] about Adventuring toward the Self
Message in a Book
"I’m here today to talk about my friends in Mississippi,” says Carmel area photographer Kim Lemaire, addressing elementary students at Salinas’ Montessori Learning Center. “Do you know what happened there a couple of years ago?” “Hurricane Katrina,” answer several students, as their faces get serious. They ask Lemaire about her recent visits to the state. How many homes were … [Read more...] about Message in a Book
Sparkle-by-the-Sea
Ask Carmel area jewelers about their craft, and their eyes sparkle as brilliantly as their gemstones. These are passionate people. They’ve traveled the world, searching for a specific diamond or an exceptional Rolex. They make red-carpet celebrities shimmer, and they bring new fiancées and long-time sweethearts, alike, to tears. They polished their skills as far away as … [Read more...] about Sparkle-by-the-Sea