by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Photos by Luis Chavez
Missy Drayton is living la dolce vita. The owner of Missy’s Cupcake Creations in Ventura has found her sweet spot, baking up cupcakes, donuts and other delectable treats at her bakeshop on...
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Local historian Cynthia Thompson is thoroughly versed in all things related to Ventura County. The author of numerous books on local history and a founding member of the San Buenaventura Conservancy, she possesses extensive knowledge...
Ojai historian Craig Walker reflects on the life, legacy and impact of Krishnamurti.
By Emily Dodi
The Ojai Music Festival, the Ranch House restaurant, the Ojai Meadow and other well-known Ojai institutions would most likely not exist if it hadn’t been...
Talking with mosaic artist Frank Bauer.
by Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Frank Bauer piece is unmistakable. His tile mosaics are carefully calibrated, vibrant rainbows of color and composition where every aspect — from the smallest sliver of ceramic to the most...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
There is nothing more exciting, rewarding…and potentially emotional…than shopping for the perfect gown in which to walk down the aisle. Tracey Theys McHale, owner of Bella Mucci’s Bridal Couture in...
Ventura acupuncturist Stace Nelson-Hicks discusses the use, efficacy and limitations of herbal remedies.
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
With the opioid crisis spiraling out of control, suspicions of Big Pharma on the rise and ongoing debate about the best practices for...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Matt Titone/Indoek/Italic Studio
Artist, photographer, designer, surfer: Matt Titone contains multitudes. From a young age, the East Coast native loved art and the aquatic environment, and has incorporated both into his life...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
The very things that make up modern-day living — roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water systems, etc. — exist thanks to the efforts and expertise of civil engineers. And since...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Viktor Budnik
“Anything silly and colorful with a retro twist” is ceramicist Lyndsie Harris’s jam. This talented potter specializes in whimsical teapots, bowls, cups and other items that look like works of...
