Birthdays at the beach, office meetings at work or family gatherings at home, anyone can be a hero.

Gourmet Catering Delivered

1. Serving plates from Coast 2 Coast Collections, 1114 State St. in La Arcada. 805-845-7888. www.c2ccollection.com

2. Bluebellgray decorative pillow available at Macy’s in La Cumbre Plaza. $85

3. Stylish leather handbag from Parker Clay, 133 East Anapamu St. 805-699-5144. www.parkerclay.com

1. Waterjet Carrara tile in every shape, design and pattern imaginable from Tileco. 7 North Nopal St. 805-564-1868.

2. Beautiful and durable melamine summer picnic ware from Italian Pottery Outlet, 929 State St. 805-564-7655. www.italianpottery.com

3. Bamboo bedroom set. Available from For Your Home Furniture in Ventura. 805-641-1919 www.fyhfurn.com