On the Scene

SNAPSHOTS FROM SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARIN AND SAN FRANCISCO EDITED BY DANIEL JEWETT

Joe Liesella and Robin and Christopher Rodi Lisa Bloch and Max Schrank

Aimee Kilmer and Adrian Power

• MARIN HUMANE SOCIETY Hundreds of animal enthusiasts attended the annual gala March 4 at Peacock Gap in San Rafael, which featured a puppy and kitten photo booth, and a gourmet dinner and live auction.

Helen and Charles Schwab

• SFMOMA BIRTHDAY BASH The museum celebrated its first birthday in its new home April 26 with special installations, live music and food and drink. • SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Guests watched the premiere of In Search of Fellini at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art as part of the 20th annual festival.

Monica Gil, Nancy Cartwright, Kevin and Rosemary McNeely, Klara Crean and Peter Kjenaas

Melissa Ferst, Julie Elliott, April Gargiulo and Jessica Soft Heather and James Rosenfield

• INTERNATIONAL ORANGE OPENING Marin Country Mart celebrated its newest tenant recently at the International Orange spa grand opening.

• ONE AMAZING NIGHT Guests enjoyed wine, tacos and cheese as well as dancing at the annual 10,000 Degrees gala April 29 at the Marin Civic Center.

Donna Zapata and Richard DeRamon

Mike and Marly Reynolds Michael Watenpaugh, Kim Mazzuca and Lowell Gibbs

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• ONE BIG TABLE Tyler Florence hosted the annual SF-Marin Food Bank event held at the organization’s San Francisco warehouse.

Billy Harris and Tyler Florence Paul Ash, Miguel and Mariette Nunez, Stephen and Laurie Pearce

Patty Garbarino and Jerry Brown

• MARIN VALENTINE’S BALL More than 400 guests, including Jerry Brown, attended the 21st Marin Valentine’s Ball at the Marin Civic Center on February 11. • AVANTI AWARD The 10th anniversary celebration was held January 20 in Mill Valley and hosted by the Joseph and Frances Brucia Foundation.

Andrew Bestwick, Logan Bestwick and Christopher Bestwick

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MARIN ADVERTISERS SPEAK UP

MELISSA FERST, OWNER AT INTERNATIONAL ORANGE

International Orange, located in San Francisco and Marin Country Mart, is a day spa and retail shop offering curated holistic wellness in a simple yet thoughtful sanctuary.

Briefly describe your business philosoph. IO strives to provide a beautiful environment for its clients to experience transformative wellness treatments and products from expert service providers.

Which product or service (that you offer) is your favorite? I love our In Fiore spa treatments. Either the massage with added In Fiore body balm or our In Fiore Facial which includes the most amazing facial massage. With either one you walk out feeling and smelling incredible.

What makes you excel at what you do? I have learned so much being in this business for more than 15 years, but I couldn’t do it without my team of managers who truly believe in the experience and the culture we are trying to create for our clients and our employees.

What makes your work worthwhile? I love my work for two reasons. The first is being able to provide a serene space for people to take time from their busy lives to truly relax and escape. And second, I love working alongside a staff f amazing managers and service providers. Everyone is committed to a healthy life for themselves and for our clients.

INTERNATIONAL ORANGE 2421 LARKSPUR LANDING CIRCLE, SUITE 43, LARKSPUR, 415.563.5000, MARIN@INTERNATIONALORANGE.COM, INTERNATIONALORANGE.COM

CYNTHIA BRUNN, DESIGN CONSULTANT AT ETHAN ALLEN

Ethan Allen is a leading interior design company that offers a broad range of custom furniture, accessories, and home decor including custom window treatments, bedding, table linens, wall coverings, carpeting, an extensive customizable art collection and beautiful botanicals. All within a design center setting where you can create the look you’ll love from classic to contemporary with complimentary interior design services.

Briefly describe your business philosoph. My philosophy is to give my clients what they want, not what I want. I listen to their vision for their space and then my goal is to give them even more than they expect so that when they come in for a presentation they are excited and eager to get started on a design project. The most important aspect of my job is to make my clients’ dreams become a reality.

What is your competitive edge? My longevity in the business. I’ve worked for Ethan Allen for more than 17 years and my product and design knowledge is my strength. I’m passionate about what I do and I pride myself on providing the utmost personal design service to all my clients. Most importantly, I ensure my clients enjoy the process. I keep it fun, light and humorous so that they feel at ease and enjoy working with me.

What (or who) were you going to be when you grew up? I have always been very creative. When I was a little girl I wanted to be a dress designer or a professional singer.

What makes you excel at what you do? I am passionate about what I do and I take my job very seriously. I am a results-driven designer with a focus on efficiency an effectiveness. I have a personal yet professional approach with every client I meet and I have the ability to adjust to the needs of each individual so they feel comfortable and confident in wht I can do for them.

From a business standpoint, who’s your inspiration? My inspiration comes from my clients. Every customer is unique and each project I work on is special in its own way. I engage with each client and use their story as inspiration to create something meaningful for them. I am truly inspired by my clients every day.

ETHAN ALLEN 435 CORTE MADERA TOWN CENTER, CORTE MADERA, 415.924.8507, ETHANALLEN.COM/CORTEMADERA