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The article features several properties included in the Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels in California. The Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara features 97 rooms and suites and a rooftop pool where yoga lessons and wine tastings are held. Hotel Casa del Mar, adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier, is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and features a Ferris wheel, an expansive lobby with fireplaces and an oceanfront bar.

The article presents information on the trial of Keilholtz v. Lennox Hearth Products. based on the sale of gas burning fireplaces leading to the violation of doctrine of Unfair Competition Law of California and Consumer Legal Remedies Act. It discusses the dismissal of prior claims made by Keilholtz and the ruling of the U.S. district court for the plaintiffs after considering superiority of class action and factual issues.

An interview with interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland is presented. She comments on the bright color scheme of her farmhouse in Ojai, California. She explains how all the color and pattern come together to feel unified and not chaotic. When asked about whether all the fireplaces in the house get to be used, Ireland said when it is not hot they are always used.

Reports on the interest of customers in the fireplaces of Azusa, California-based heating and ventilation contractor, Comfort Climate Control. Investment of the company in a showroom; Ease of installation with the use of technology; Policy for the retention of skilled employees. INSETS: Keeping, Getting Coworkers Important;Manufacturer Provides Assistance.

The article reports on a fire incident that started from a fireplace of the second floor apartment in California. It states that the fire began when the man burned the old mail, newspapers and trash in their apartment's fireplace, and the burning paper has escaped into the floor and ignited the combustibles. It notes that a 91-year-old woman died and his husband was injured after escaping from the apartment.

The article reports that Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), along with other partners all across California, has launched the Change 4 Clean Air Campaign. The campaign was developed to replace wood stoves and open fireplaces to clean-burning propane stoves or fireplace inserts. WPGA with the help of manufacturers and air districts will provide rebates to consumers that will give up wood stoves or fireplaces for propane stoves and fireplace inserts.

The article presents information on the Poetry Inn, situated in Napa Valley, California. when the Poetry Inn debuted in 2005, it was remarkable for its decided lack of fanfare. Created by local firm Backen Gillam Architects, whose award-winning projects have helped shape contemporary Wine Country, Poetry Inn is a study in site-sensitivity, indigenous materials, and design refinement. With a nod to the Craftsman style, the five-room retreat is anchored on a hillside, affording expansive vineyard and valley views. The subtlety was in perfect harmony with the Inn's intimate environment, one of casual luxury, elegant understatement, and unabashed self-indulgence. With a nod to the Craftsman style, the five-room retreat is anchored on a hillside, affording expansive vineyard and valley views. The list of top-end amenities in each room includes wood-burning fireplaces, outdoor showers, and oversized soak tubs.

The article features the Poetry Inn located at the vineyard area in Napa, California. It is situated with views of the valley. Known for its pitch-perfect service, has five mammoth rooms, each with a wood-burning fireplace, private terrace, walk-in closet, and secluded outdoor shower, and serves complete list of breakfast.

Discusses the explosion of a fireplace during a photo shoot of celebrity Paris Hilton at the Dolce restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Misinterpretation of Hilton regarding the explosion; Reason for the explosion of the fireplace; Reaction of Hilton after understanding the situation.

Features the design of the renovated fireplace in San Francisco, California. Use of tile and clean-lined mantel to provide contemporary motif; Attachment of old bricks with marble and granite adhesives; Selection of patterned stone African Prairie Slate. INSET: How it was done..

Features the remodeling of a fireplace in Tarzana, California by architect Kenneth David Lee. Materials used.

The article reports on the third phase reinvention of Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California. The renovation will start on June 9, 2008, which includes a lobby, retail space, fitness and exercise areas in the first floor, while the second floor will house five treatment rooms and four spa suites with fireplaces. It notes thet the first two phases of the resort includes the complete redesign of the lobby and restaurant.

This article announces that Hearn Construction has started two high profile projects in California, namely the Leisure Town Plaza in Vacaville and the Le Rivage Hotel in Sacramento. Property owner and developer Jayne Ham is redeveloping Leisure Town Plaza from the former site of the Original Old Hickory Pit Restaurant into a new 14,600-square-foot food and retail center. The Le Rivage Hotel will include marbled bathrooms with claw foot tubs, fireplaces, balconies, pool, day-spa and fitness center.

The article features the Carneros Inn, located in Sonoma Highway, Napa, California. The accommodations of Carneros Inn include 86 individual cottages, including 10 suites. The Homes at this inn are composed of two-bedroom suites and indoor and outdoor living space. Each cottage at the luxury Carneros Inn includes a private patio garden, fireplace, large bathroom, outdoor shower, large-screen flat-panel television, DVD player, and indoor and outdoor Ethernet connections.

The article features a contemporary home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, that was designed by Atelier AM. The influence of Belgian decorator Axel Vervoordt was reportedly present in this home, including the use of salvaged fireplaces and floorboards, and the inclusion of antique objects and rustic furniture. The house has been furnished with 16th- and 20th-century furniture. To open the house up as much as possible to the exterior, skylights have been installed and large windows created.

This article deals with the bathroom project completed by designer Marcio Decker of Home Concepts in Lake Tahoe, California. His clients wanted a spa-like master bath. As a result, Decker tried to bring the rustic outdoors inside by using natural materials in their raw forms such as slate. The warm tones line the walls of the bathroom and complement the antiqued copper sinks, as well as the black honed slate slabs. It also features travertine tiles from Turkey and a two-sided fireplace that connects the master bedroom to the bathroom.

The article focuses on the completion of a 36-foot tall residential fireplace in Sausalito, California. It discusses the contributions of key architect John Lamos of Studio Replica in the construction contract. According to Lamos, the key architectural element of the fireplace is composed of modular components such as tiles. He believes that the use of molds instead of stamps is a unique strategy compared with other decorative contractors.

The article describes the sustainable design of the renovated Maltman Bungalows in Los Angeles, California created by Drisko Studio Architects. The architects were able to salvage the original stucco walls, the parapets, the doors, the decorative fireplaces and much of the hardware. They also reconfigured the kitchens and baths in each unit. The renovation process is considered an important milestone for a city struggling to define how to evolve and mature in a sustainable way.

Wine-tasting rooms are reopening, and two new high-end resorts will debut in 2021: The Four Seasons in Calistoga, the only resort in California built amid a working winery; and the 700-acre Stanly Ranch in Carneros, where most cottages have outdoor showers and some have outdoor fireplaces. In fall 2020, Napa Valley--renowned for fine wine, farm-to-table restaurants and laid-back luxury resorts--was devastated by California's record-setting wildfires. Add to these the new restaurant Fleetwood, offering wood-fired pizza, and a new tasting room in a restored 19th century mansion at Faust winery, and this fertile part of Northern California is demonstrating its resilience, as well as its trademark hospitality. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the interior design of a modern Mediterranean-style villa located in Malibu, California designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for owners Shawn and Richard Sperber that features metal windows, doors, white oak floors, 18th-century fireplaces and raised ceilings.

The article offers information on the business of Sistone Inc., of Van Nuys, California. Founded in 1989 by Yair Sisso, it is reported that the company has continued to improve over the years by investing in new equipment and increasing its products for a broad client base. It is reported that it works with both natural stone and CaesarStone quartz . It surfaces and processes kitchen countertops, flooring, vanities, tub and shower surrounds, exterior cladding, fireplaces and furnishings.

This article presents information on California-based Castaic Brick's Landscaper's Select collection, which includes Rustic Cobbled Brick — tumbled, random-size bricks for interior and exterior walls, surrounds, and walkways. Brickbits — crushed brick chips for ground cover and paths; and Quick Brick — thin brick veneer that is easy to install on walls, fireplaces, BBQ surrounds, and walkways.

The article presents photographs of a home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, purchased by celebrity couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux. Information is provided on the house which includes four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and cost $21 million. It is situated on 3.22 acres of land and includes a garden, a private vineyard, and a private pool. The house also contains a personal gym, views of the Pacific Ocean, and several fireplaces. It is noted that the property is located near Aniston's friend Chelsea Handler.

Thomas Schools Design is a firm that likes to make large statements. But for O-Bar, the new West Hollywood, California, boîte, they settled for cozy 110 seats and comfortable. Which is not to say simple. O-Bar combines natural materials and wildly theatrical features to create a dreamlike haven for discerning Angelenos. "This location has had two or three restaurants that never managed to stay," says Michael Berman, president of West Hollywood, California-based Thomas Schools Designs. Natural elements create the comfort and texture namely stone in sculpture, bar treatments, bar die, wood ceiling beams and bamboo accessories, water fountains are placed strategically, and fire in both a liberal use of votive candles and large fireplaces. But nature blends effortlessly with fantasy as well. Cabana seats are surrounded by diaphanous fabric, with mica chandeliers glittering above, and thin white cane reeds wave seductively over the bar. It's a space jam-packed with ideas, which Berman says suits their philosophy just fine.

The article offers information on the rooms of the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort at the Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara, California. The Deluxe Fireplace guest rooms overlook the resort's courtyard, pool and gardens and feature gas fireplaces. The Anacapa Suite is the only room with ocean views and its own driveway, while the Escala Suite is popular among bridal parties. Information on the Biltmore's Spa and the Ty Warner Cottage is included.

The article offers tips to meeting professionals on Monterey County in Central California and includes recommendations for accommodations, leisure activities and meeting venues like the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa.

The article reports on the opening of the Malibu Beach Inn in California, a mission-style boutique hotel bought in 2006 and renovated by DreamWorks cofounder David Geffen. Most of the $400-and-up rooms have plasma screens and fireplaces, while glass rails along the balconies allow a view of the Pacific.

The article features 29 Palms Inn in California. The inn, which was established in 1928, features adobe structures, wood-frame cottages, fireplaces and local musicians. It has a restaurant considered as first-rate, a heated pool and the Joshua Tree National Park. Palms Restaurant and Bar is situated down Amboy Road, while the Integratron hosts musical events and offers 30-minute sonic baths.

This article reports that the fictional home of the 1980s nighttime soap opera "Dynasty" located in Pasadena, California is for sale. The asking price of $14.5 million includes the villa with its 17 rooms, nine fireplaces, elevator, tennis court, and the reflecting pool where Joan Collins and Linda Evans had their famous catfight.

Focuses on the Tropicana Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, in Los Angeles, California, which is a popular spot for celebrities. Comments of co-owner Amanda Scheer Demme; How Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie and Tobey Maguire have all become regulars at the Tropicana; Features of the bar, including a swimming pool, outdoor fireplaces and eclectic music.

Real estate junkie Nicolas Cage is at it again. The Oscar-winning actor, who has homes in Malibu and Beverly Hills, recently sold his 4,400-sq.-ft. Venice beachfront getaway and is in the market for another retreat. (He also just sold an acre of land in Bel Air for $7.2 million.) This three-story contemporary features a landscaped roof deck, a master suite overlooking the ocean, kitchen with breakfast bar, two fireplaces and mirrored windows for privacy. Cage bought the home as it was being built, overseeing the design work and adding his own touches, such as a screening room that opens to the beach.

Provides information on several vacation spots in California. Milliken Creek Inn in Napa; Quail Lodge & Golf Club; Vision Quest Ranch.

Presents travel-related information on several hotels in California and other cities in the United States as of May 2001. Applewood Inn and Restaurant in Sonoma County; Casa Madrona Hotel in San Francisco; Century Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida; SoHo Grand Hotel in New York City.

The San Francisco design firm Sand Studios was commissioned by architect David Baker to design and fabricate a fireplace that would complement the contemporary, yet organic feel of the Hotel Healdsburg, located in the wine country of Northern California. Inspired by the flaming twigs of campfires, the hotel lobby's fireplace sculpture is precisely machined and fabricated from steel tubing and finished in heat-resistant paint. Similar pieces are now custom fabricated by Sand Studios to fit unique site conditions and work with both natural gas and propane.

Features the Big Sur weekend house of celebrities Michael Turner and wife Jill Eikenberry in San Francisco, California designed by Joseph Stevens and interior designer Cheryal Kearney. Coordination of the house's location with the principles of the Chinese philosophy, feng shui; Southwestern adobe fireplaces and Arts and Crafts overtones; Paintings displayed.

Presents the renovations of a California cottage built in 1960 by Paul Hamilton. How the house was preserved and enlarged by San Francisco, California firm of Pfau Architecture; The cabin's stone fireplaces, corner windows, glass shelves and corridors.

The article offers information on Alisal Guest Ranch, a working cattle ranch and guest ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara wine country in Solvang, California. The ranch offers trails, Quarter Horse mounts, wine-country ambiance, and end-of-trail spa. Its Round-Up Vacation Package includes access to the fitness center/spa, horse riding, tennis, unlimited golf, and fishing. It also provides 73 ranch-style accommodations which include working fireplaces and outdoor patios.