Furniture Lady’ helps Montecito mudslide survivor piece his life back together

A Montecito businesswoman affectionately known as “The Furniture Lady” is still at it, furnishing homes for people impacted by recent disasters for free. Melissa Pierson just put the finishing touches on the home of Ralph “Lalo” Barajas, who lost everything including his longtime partner Peter Fleuret, in the mudslide. Pierson estimates she has helped more than 75 … Read more

Does this woman have Australia’s best wardrobe? Dior, YSL, Chanel and Gucci… Meet the lady who inherited a couture collection that’s now worth more than $6 million

Every woman has a precious dress that can transport them back to an unforgettable evening when they felt a million dollars. Charlotte Smith – who is originally from America but based in Australia – owns thousands. The curator of the Darnell Fashion Collection inherited a vintage clothing collection of more than 3,000 pieces from her godmother, Doris … Read more