Here you’ll find a collection of my published pieces via various Southern California mediums that I’m fortunate enough to contribute to. I write for an array of publications on all topics, as you’ll see below. Click any of the pdfs below to read the full stories. Enjoy.
CBSLA stories
CBSLA.com
I write a slew of articles for CBSLA, Channel 2's LA website. You can find the pieces anytime at CBSLA.com and simply key in Debbie Lavdas as the search term. A few examples of my stories there below.
Michael Jackson Cirque Show Hits OC & LA
CBSLA.com
My CBSLA coverage of the MJ Cirque du Soleil show when it hit The Honda Center.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Feature
CBSLA.com
A recent story on the Temecula getaway.
Drybar Spotlight
CBSLA.com
My Valentine do spotlight on the very chic Drybar.
Surf and Sand Spa
CBSLA.com
My spotlight on the 'Best Facials in OC': the Surf and Sand Spa.
Fall Issue 2011- SkinFood & Danny Sullivan
bask Magazine
Check out my story on SkinFood: OC's newest tasty skin line. As well as my interview with Danny Sullivan: OC's secret tech guru who hangs with the Google guys, Zuckerberg and more.
Summer Issue 2011- PSO’s Maxim Eshkenazy, bask Brief
bask Magazine
He’s more blue jeans and t-shirt than maestro tux and tails. Meet Pacific Symphony's Maxim Eshkenazy. And read my bask Brief bits.
Spring Issue 2011-Food Network’s Chef Marcela & celebrity builder John Finton
bask Magazine
Food Network's Chef Marcela mixes a mean margarita and talks with me for bask. I also catch up with Material Guy John Finton, builder to J.Lo's pad (and everyone else).
Winter Issue 2010-Holiday home decor & OCMA curator Sarah Bancroft
bask Magazine
Have a merry mod holiday with the help of various OC design experts. Also I go for a visit to the home of the museum curator Sarah Bancroft.
Fit & It-Bravo’s Real Housewife Fernanda Rocha
Orange Coast Magazine
I sit down first with Bravo's OC Real Housewife Fernanda Rocha.
Hit the Road- Terranea Resort
OC Family Magazine
My getaway to Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes. Plot a course north to experience this luxurious, world-class refuge.
Digital Moms-Tamra Barney, Kiana Tom & more
OC Family Magazine
Tamra Barney, Kiana Tom & more OC moms talk their daily digital lives with me.
Little Laguna Artists-Pure Light spotight
Coast Kids
Do you know this creative candle studio?
Then There was Light
Freelance story
A story for anyone who needs a ray of hope.





