And while we are privileged to live in a valley so beautiful, we are even more fortunate to live in an area where so many of our residents are community minded, showing goodwill towards others on a daily basis.  Their generosity never ceases to amaze us. Just last month we raised over $200,000 for our Santa Clarita Valley non-profit organizations at our Dancing With Our Stars 2010 event.  And we couldn’t have done it without the help of many people who graciously donated their time and efforts to making this event a success!  We are so proud of our son Alex, who took home the first place prize, raising the most money, nearly $42,000 for the Senior Center.  Congratulations Alex and Riley!
On our cover, we have featured Susan Handley, founder and sole designer of Beijo.  She is a remarkable woman whose eye for design has empowered women all over the world.  Read about this extraordinary woman, whose success began with a vision for creating a better life for her and her son.  
Helping others seems to be abundant in our community, and the American Cancer Society’s Look Good . . . Feel Better program is allowing cancer patients do just that. The ACS has created a program designed to assist patients by giving them tools they need to look good and feel good.  Read about how they gave one young lady, Emily Hobson, a makeover and a new smile.  
Continuing with our theme of beauty, take a moment to read about a new competition series, Hair Battle Spectacular, which will be featured on the Oxygen Network this summer.  Hair Battle Spectacular was filmed here in the SCV and will showcase 10 of America’s hottest stylists who will battle it out for the grand prize.  
When you think of hair products and brand names, one name generally comes to mind – Paul Mitchell.  Did you know that all the products that are distributed worldwide are shipped right here from Santa Clarita?  Read about John Paul Mitchell Systems, their vision and success in the beauty industry.
There’s no better time than now to look and feel your best while enjoying this beautiful summertime weather.  Our business profiles this issue focus on Everything About Beauty, to assist you with finding the right professional to help you look good and feel beautiful.  
And while you’re protecting the skin you’re in, don’t forget about your hair.  Utilize our Summer Care for Your Hair feature, showcasing products available at some of our local beauty salons.  
This issue’s La Maison is located in the stunning Westridge Estates of Valencia.  Modeled after the Tuscan villas of Italy, this custom estate home is simply breathtaking.
Let’s not forget about the dads this Father’s Day.  Be sure and treat your dad to something special with some great gift ideas in our Father’s Day is So Divine gift guide.  
And lastly, the Fourth of July marks Independence Day.  Be sure to take a moment to honor the soldiers who served and are continuing to serve our country so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.