Editor ’ s Letter /
Winter Well-Wishes
The holiday season is a time of giving — to friends and family , and often to charities that help the community . In this issue of Laguna Beach Magazine , we have put together guides to assist readers with both of these endeavors . Check out our holiday gift guide with ideas from local stores for everyone on your list , from the bookworm to the artist , child , fashionista and more ( page 34 ). And for those seeking to make end-of-year donations to nonprofits in town , turn to page 40 for a roundup of numerous charities in the area , which are committed to everything from habitat conservation to arts outreach as well as helping seniors , the homeless , special needs dogs and more . Many of these groups aid the most vulnerable in our community or protect the open spaces and coastal waters that this beach town holds so dear . Anyone seeking to make a difference is sure to find a cause that ’ s close to their heart .
This edition also contains the first fashion photo shoot that we ’ ve undertaken since the COVID-19 pandemic . This spread highlights winter looks from casual to dressy , all brightened up by Laguna-based jewelry brand gorjana ( page 52 ). A big thanks to Sawdust Art Festival for allowing our staff to use the festival grounds as the backdrop for this photo shoot . We were lucky enough to be on-site while Winter Fantasy was being set up and I can ’ t wait to go shopping there this season and see how it all came together . The event continues on weekends through Dec . 18 with gift options by local artisans in addition to holiday decor , entertainment , food and visits by Santa .
From our staff to all of our readers , happy holidays to you and your families . Wishing you a wonderful winter season and a new year filled with joy .
Sharon Stello Group Editor sharon @ firebrandmediainc . com
Laguna Art Museum is just one of many nonprofits in town that could benefit from end-of-year donations , as featured in our story on page 40 .
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