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A Malibu Villa Became an Outdoor Sanctuary for a Family During the Pandemic

On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.”

by Liz Logan
May 12, 2021
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A Marin County Remodel is a Zen Retreat in Shades of Blue

With the help of interior designer, Holly Hollenbeck of HSH Interiors, a couple were able to bring their vision to fruition.

by Dawn Denberg
February 12, 2021
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A Scott Valley Home Reimagined to Maximize Potential of Space and Views

Interior designer Shirley Parks takes on a five bedroom, three and a half bath home in Mill Valley.

by Dawn Denberg
December 2, 2020

Retro Revival: This Hillside Home in Corte Madera Is Playful and Bursting with Color

An airy adobe filled with retro details and saturated colors that nod to the blues and greens of the San Francisco Bay.

by Liz Logan | Photography by Ken Gutmaker
November 20, 2020

From the Ashes: A Dream Home in Wine Country, Reimagined

When the owners of Safari West lost their home in the wildfires, the couple turned tragedy into an opportunity to rebuild, creating a stunning Mediterranean-inspired new home.

by Paige Peterson, Photos by Ashley Wexler
September 25, 2020

Together, Yet Separate: Finding Respite in an Airy Homestead Valley Home

A prescient remodel by a couple attached to their spectacular property.

by Dawn Margolis Denberg
July 24, 2020

A Marin Home Gets Remodeled for Outdoor Living

A young couple commission their former landlord, a Hamburg architect, to rethink their mid-century dwelling in Homestead Valley.

by Tate Gunnerson
June 15, 2020
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A Sausalito Craftsman Home Gets a Remodel

A vintage Sausalito home with a view gets an inside-out rework.

by Dawn Denberg
April 1, 2020
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Marin Home Remodel Requires a Little Bit of Roughing It

A Novato home that needs just about everything replaced is worth the effort in the end.

by Dawn Denberg
November 19, 2019

This Mill Valley Home Remodel is a Labor of Love

A six-year project transforms a teardown into a forever home.

New garage doors and updated colors add curb appeal.
by Dawn Denberg
October 21, 2019
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Even in the wake of losing her husband, scientist Even in the wake of losing her husband, scientist Lynn Lozier of Fairfax recognizes her great fortune. For 44 years, Lozier was able to work alongside her husband, Larry Serpa, at The Nature Conservancy @nature_org; she as a program director, he as an aquatic ecologist. Serpa’s project entailed spending vacations on an ecological scavenger hunt, searching for insects in the remote waterways of California. “Because Larry always wanted to know what was where, we spent years playing in mountain meadows, the most gorgeous places in the world,” Lozier says. 

In 46 years, Serpa amassed more than 3,000 collections of aquatic insects in 54 California counties, from the coast to 11,000 feet in elevation, finding some insects that were thought to be extinct. He gathered, analyzed and documented more than 200,000 specimens representing 1,500 different species. In January, Lozier donated her late husband’s entire private collection to the California Academy of Sciences @calacademy, creating the Larry E. Serpa Western North America Aquatic Invertebrate collection in the Department of Entomology, the largest private aquatic invertebrate collection the Academy of Sciences has ever received. 

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Wondering what's new in town this May? We've got y Wondering what's new in town this May? We've got you covered. From Mill Valley’s Bootjack Wood Fired hosting @waldscraft to the luxurious @stanlyranchauberge  opening in Napa, to Sausalito's new yoga studio, @cloudbreak.yoga, to the drinks and things at @souvenirbottleshop and the Shoppe at @marincountrymart featuring Amber Interiors + Freda Salvador, there's a lot of new things out there to explore

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The May issue of Marin Magazine is all about celeb The May issue of Marin Magazine is all about celebrating powerful women - from leading ladies in wine and food, to local female podcasters, to our list of incredible women who have been doing good in the community and beyond. That's why we chose this artwork by Donna Isham for our cover - it's not only beautiful, it represents the strength of the artist and other women like her. Read our full Q&A with Isham in the 🔗 bio, plus find further links to the other articles featuring women in this issue.

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A haunting, yet informatively tender look into a f A haunting, yet informatively tender look into a fight decades-long; “The Territory” demonstrates the material and emotional costs of deforestation in the world’s largest tropical Rainforest. Watch the California film premiere of “The Territory,” winner of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Documentary Audience and Special Jury Awards, May 6 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, with in person guest, Director Alex Pritz.

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@doclands Documentary Film Festival May 5-11, 2022
It's that time of year again, when we give our rea It's that time of year again, when we give our readers the opportunity to support their favorite local businesses by casting their vote in Best of the County. Whether you want to show the love for your go-to restaurant or celebrate a shop you can't get enough of, here's your chance to weigh in. 

We're not only highlighting the best places in Marin, but also offering the opportunity for you to let us know your favorite places across the Bay Area. Click the 🔗 in bio to vote now!

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Mention Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday celebrat Mention Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday celebrated on May 5 in Mexico, and the U.S., and the first thing that may come to mind is tequila and margaritas. There’s a reason for that: In the mid-20th century, Mexican immigrants in the U.S. began celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a way to show pride in their heritage. Mexico’s spirits producers capitalized upon it and began promoting Cinco de Mayo, along with their products, to a broader audience until it grew into the holiday we know it as today.

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Show of hands: who else is ready for summer vacati Show of hands: who else is ready for summer vacation!? 🙌 Make a splash by planning your getaway with @claremonthotel and save up to 25% when you extend your stay in the East Bay! Learn more in the link in bio
 
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Did you know that several Marin County locations, Did you know that several Marin County locations, from a rock in Nicasio to the Marin Civic Center, served as inspiration for Star Wars imagery?

These images were created by Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm's vice president and executive creative director, who has called Marin County home for more than 25 years. Personally selected by Lucas in 1995 to serve as head of the Lucasfilm art department on “Star Wars: Episodes I and II,” he oversees designs for all new “Star Wars” franchise developments, from films and theme parks to games and new media, and is the production designer for the hit “Star Wars” live-action series, “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” and the forthcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” premiering May 27 on Disney+. 

Click the 🔗 in bio to read more, as Chiang discusses his road to success, his latest projects and how Marin inspired him.

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