Celebrating Coastal Orange County
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 […]
A photo essay captures the intimate beauty of one of the most impactful dance premieres ever presented at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Photos and descriptions by Elaina Francis Christopher Wheeldon’s latest ballet Like Water for Chocolate from American Ballet Theatre had six fiery performances in the ballet’s North American Premiere at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Center audiences were the first in the country to experience this magical Mexican love story with the stellar […]
Long before it was home to some of the most sought-after real estate in the world, the ten-acre Smithcliffs estate in Laguna Beach was party central for a pioneering aviator. Photographs by Bill Agee 1991. Courtesy of Library of Congress. Taken as part of Historic American Buildings Survey of the National Park Service. As Montage Laguna Beach celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we recall that the global destination resort and residential project was made […]
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, […]
