Chef David LeFevre shows his ranch-meets-seaside-bungalow in Manhattan Beach

KC Brooks shares the Manhattan Beach home with boyfriend David LeFevre.

David LeFevre welcomes guest Dina Samson.

Joe Melville, left, and KC Brooks talk in the living room.

A cribbage board is on display in the living room at David LeFevre’s home in Manhattan Beach.

An Ernie cookie jar, which David LeFevre has had since childhood, sits on the counter.

A teapot is part of the kitchen decor.

A lounge chair that once belonged to David LeFevre’s parents is in the living room.

The living room of the Manhattan Beach rental home David LeFevre and KC Brooks share.

Chef David LeFevre and KC Brooks entertain friends at home with an oyster shucking and raw bar party.

David LeFevre, left, Adam Perry Lang, Steve Samson and Joe Melville socialize near the seafood spread.

Tyler Harms relaxes outside on the balcony of chef David LeFevre and KC Brooks’ home.

Steve Samson, left, with Adam Perry Lang, middle, and Mike Simms, celebrates during a game of corn toss.

The bar is set up.

Tyler Harms, center, takes a snapshot of the bar.

KC Brooks yields to David LeFevre’s expertise to decorate the house, but her choices and requests are incorporated into the decor, such as a wall with mirrors in the dining room.

Wool blankets are rolled up into a leather tote near the fireplace.

A large board hangs next to artwork and the bar is set up on the right.