Euphemia Charlton Fortune, known by friends and family as "Effie," is one of the artists most highly prized by collectors of the early California era. Fortune studied and began her career in a time when the field of art was completely dominated by men, yet she never let that fact deter her from pursuing her career and was respected and embraced by her male peers. She chose to … [Read more...] about Remembering Effie
Lifestyle
Cultivating Community
An Organic Garden Provides Produce and Creates Connection
Guests enjoy commanding Carmel Valley views outside the Hacienda, a Spanish colonial-style gathering place for members of the Santa Lucia Preserve's Ranch Club. Trees dot the landscape and hills shift from shades of gold to green as the seasons change, here in the heart of this 20,000-acre private community. The nonprofit Santa Lucia Conservancy permanently protects the diverse … [Read more...] about Cultivating Community
Dress to Impress
A Consummate Carmel Shopping Experience at Khaki's Men's Clothier
The most frequently traveled route into downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea is via Ocean Avenue west from Highway 1. And the first thing visitors see upon entering town is a white, exquisitely landscaped building on the corner of Ocean and Junipero. The store's windows are an ever-changing riot of color and style, a statement that subtly and tastefully says, "Welcome to Carmel." This … [Read more...] about Dress to Impress
A Carmel Treasure
Kocek Jeweler, Inc., Exquisite Jewelry for Half a Century
Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1973 was a very different village than the one we know and love today. Yes, there were plenty of visitors, but the retail landscape was more directed to catering to a local clientele. As now, there were plenty of art dealers—in keeping with the town's heritage as an art colony—good restaurants and souvenir shops, in addition to shops that served the … [Read more...] about A Carmel Treasure
For the Love of Animals
Animal Friends Rescue Project Celebrates 25 Years and 25,000 Animals Served
Since she started volunteering with Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) 11 years ago, Michelle Starr has filled diverse roles. She helped with the nonprofit's 25th anniversary celebration in September, about three months after joining the AFRP Board of Directors. She's welcomed 115 dogs into her home as a foster volunteer, accommodating some for a few weeks and others for more … [Read more...] about For the Love of Animals