Nona Sue Friedman · March 27, 2025
Romi Cortier of Romi Cortier Design was recently elected president of the Larchmont Boulevard Association (LBA). As president, Cortier plans to continue beautification of the Boulevard. Previously, he was chair of the LBA’s Beautification Committee. During his tenure as committee chair, he orchestrated the planting of new flowers and foliage in concrete planters throughout the […]
Sondi Sepenuk · June 1, 2023
Butter, the Labrador retriever, stood guard at the front door, welcoming new and veteran moms from Larchmont Charter School to the return of the annual “Sisters of the Grape” wine tasting event at the home of chef, television personality and local Longwood Highlands mom Daphne Brogdon. The annual event hosted by Daphne, Julie Johnson and […]
Chronicle Staff · July 1, 2020
In late June, as I spoke with storeowner after storeowner on Larchmont between Beverly Blvd. and First St. about their plans for operation throughout this COVID-19 summer, one theme seemed to dominate: “We’ll play it by ear.” Many businesses have reopened with shortened hours, while some doors have remained closed. Back in late May, businesses […]
Suzan Filipek · December 28, 2017
Romi Cortier mixes fine art with style at his salon Romi Cortier Design, 425 N. Larchmont Blvd., where his original paintings adorn the walls and clients are treated to private rooms and a top-notch team. “The most important thing to consider, regardless of trend, is does it look good on you, working with your skin […]
Rachel Olivier · December 29, 2016
Sometimes you need a hair makeover, but the thought of going to a salon in Beverly Hills or on Sunset Blvd. is a little daunting. Larchmont’s hairdressers, tucked cozily into many of the small shops that line the boulevard, are probably one of Los Angeles’ best kept secrets. If you live in the neighborhood, you […]
