A collaborative new construction in Corona del Mar sets a high bar for the Village For this home, the winning lineup included a collaboration among JFB Custom homes, Mark Teale Architecture, and VALIA Properties’ Design & Consult team; along with landscape designer Chelsea Corinne and interior designers Laura Brophy and Julie Peterson, all hand-picked to create a coastal oasis, on Jasmine Avenue, in Corona del Mar’s coveted 200 block. Residing in the heart of the […]
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RONA’S RAVE
La Cornue Chateau Range: The must-have appliance of Rona Graf of Grace Blu “I want to share with you one of my current favorite appliances: the La Cornue Chateau range. It’s a true masterpiece of culinary craftsmanship that blends both artistry and function. The range delivers precise temperature control and even heat distribution, making it ideal for novice and experienced cooks alike. It’s also designed with a spacious oven to accommodate multiple dishes at once, […]
Things We Love: Walls With No Boundaries
The only limit to what M|R Walls can create is the limit in our minds. Using solid surface Corian, Mario Romano, a design and architectural visionary, transforms dull spaces into artistic masterpieces. Do you remember the days of growing up when our parents chose Corian as the latest and greatest of surfaces for their kitchen and bath remodel? “Corian…that old stuff?!” you exclaim. Well, it’s back and it’s better than ever before. Romano uses Corian […]
YSL At Home
Known internationally as a fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent is also admired and influential for his eclectic taste in interiors. Yves Saint Laurent and partner Pierre Bergé were worldbuilders of an unparalleled caliber, tastemakers who approached each interior proj- ect with imagination and rigor, crafting grand spaces infused with personality and provenance. Connoisseurs in every sense of the word with a deep knowledge and appreciation for art and interior design, the two built and lived […]