Blue Door Magazine | Issue 22

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Don’t miss this unique culinary event where top Executive Chefs compose masterpiece signature dishes prepared tableside for 10 guests.

Creative cuisine includes exquisite wines perfectly paired for each course and five-star “white glove” service.

HONORARY EXECUTIVE CHEF

Paul Buchanan, Primal Alchemy Catering

EVENT CHEF CHAIR

Pascal Olhats, Pascal Cuisine Catering HOST CHEF

Andy Arndt, VEA Newport Beach

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS/CHEFS

Backstage-A-Fare – Annie Morgan

Balboa Bay Resort & Club – Prabeen Prathapan

Bluegold – Jorge Valines, Amy Lebrun

Bueno Bueno – Deezy Tapia

Butterflight Food Service – Alan Ramirez

Cafe Eighteen48 – Scott Renney

Cannery Seafood of the Pacific – Victor Soto

Capital Grille – Brandon Avila

Chatos Bar & Grill – Sergio Ortega

Connected Culinaire – Chelsea Cruz

Craft House – Blake Mellgren

Crestavilla – Bert Agor Jr.

Duvalls Dishes – Robert Duvall

Filomena’s Italian Kitchen – Santiago Castaneda, Carlos Salazar

Loews Vanderbilt Nashville – Charly Houegban

Marriott – Jonathan Stanley Oceans & Earth – Chef Adam Navidi & Troy Hashimoto

Pacific Pearl Catering – Michael Campbell

Pelican Hill Resort – Kyung Carroll

Prego Restaurant – Ugo Allesina

Saddleback Culinary Arts – Pascal Olhats

Seabutter – Peter Moon

Splashes, Surf & Sand Resort – Ron Fougeray

Seahorse Restaurant – Antonio Roa

Suenos Laguna Beach – Jose Arrieta

Taste Collective – Chris Tzorin

The Bourbon Room – Jessica Luevano

The Mayor’s Table at Lido House – Riley Huddleston

The Ranch Laguna Beach – Kyle St. John Watertable, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach – Manfred Lassahn

The Winery Restaurant – Yvon Goetz

Thyme Well Spent Catering – Brandon Hall

COCKTAIL RECEPTION HOSTS

Catered Courses & Santa Ana Sweets – Rick Boxeth

C’est La Vie – Enrique Valenzuela

Descanso Restaurant – Jose Angula

Flaky Apple Pie Company – Brooke Cazier

Hula Girls – Kelly Cartter

Jackie’s Board Life – Jackie Gomez

Macheen Food Events – Jonathan Perez

Mah Jongs – Michael Doctulero

Nirvana Grille – Lindsay Smith

OC Local Honey – Christine Ferrian

Primal Alchemy – Paul Buchanan

Sugared & Iced – Samantha Meyer

Terra Laguna Beach – Donald Lockhart

Three Pug Bakery Dessert Shot – Heather McLeod

Thirsty Palms Palm Springs – Keith Prante

18 Scenes

Parties, galas, charitable gatherings, and more.

42 Reunited in Dance

Elizabeth Segerstrom brings ballet stars who fled the war in Ukraine to Orange County for a spectacular celebration of art, culture, and compassion.

52 South Coast Plaza Success Story

It is a transformative time at OC’s international shopping and dining destination as 30-plus coveted luxury and contemporary brands have debuted recently or are opening soon.

66 Beyond Material

The art of balance in sculptor Ann Weber’s work at SCAPE Gallery.

68 BDM Members

Glaieul Samadani paints abstract expressions of love and creativity.

70 Real Estate Gallery

Exclusive OC real estate listings from Blue Door Magazine members.

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design experience. For over 25 years Sue has transformed spaces and helped people build their dream homes. Sue’s extensive scope includes interior design along with custom design pieces, business development and product management.

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98 2023 Vision

Prospects for the coastal real estate market from Blue Door Magazine members, friends, experts, and OC insiders.

110 Eco-Centric

A Corona del Mar home earns

LEED Platinum certification while making a seriously stylish design statement.

116 Fawcett Farm

Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures in his 70-year career. One of his last projects was in Los Banos and is on the market.

124 Yves & Roxanne

Famed designer Yves Saint Laurent and his world of fashion as captured by legendary backstage fashion photography pioneer Roxanne Lowit.

134 Paris Photo

Influential California galleries were among the 181 exhibitors from 31 countries at the world’s most important photographic art fair.

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ON THE COVER

The Emotion Was a Silent Language (oil on canvas 50x45 inches) by Jeff Peters. A recurring theme in OC artist Jeff Peters’ work is the idea of pre-conceived notions of beauty. Having been brought up in a picture-book-perfect environment where any disorder was a catastrophe, the artist has grown, in his own words, “suspicious of beauty, of value, and of desire.” In his most recent series, Peters has explored the changing impressions of the ocean, capturing the overlapping striations of color in the mesmerizing, transparent, and ethereal ways that the water and sky present themselves. Jeff Peters is represented by SCAPE Gallery, Corona del Mar.

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OCMA ARRIVES!

Southern California

celebrated the opening of the new Orange County Museum of Art with glamorous galas, a 24-hour opening party that drew an unprecedented audience, and stellar reviews for the art and architecture.

OCMA CELEBRATES!

Photos by Ryan Miller Capture Imaging

The reviews of the new Orange County Museum of Art are in, and the critics are raving. The Wall Street Journal’s architecture critic named the new museum one of the four best buildings and built spaces of 2022. Alta California magazine calls the new OCMA a “head-spinning force of nature” that “leaves L.A.’s museums in the dust.” OCMA’s Heidi Zuckerman welcomed guests to the museum’s Opening Gala, which raised more than $2.1 million for the museum and honored artist Sanford Biggers, whose sculpture sits on the museum’s expansive outdoor plaza where the dinner was held. The gala was chaired by Jennifer Segerstrom and co-chaired by Lisa Merage, presented by lead sponsor South Coast Plaza, and included table sponsorships by Gucci, Saint Laurent, Kering/Balenciaga/Alexander McQueen, Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom, and Elizabeth Segerstrom. Laurent Claquin, head of Kering Americas, was one of many guests from the worlds of luxury retail, fashion, and art ocma.art

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OCMA opening gala chair Jennifer Segerstrom and co-chair Lisa Bhathal Merage

Elizabeth Segerstrom and Heidi Zuckerman, CEO and Director of OCMA

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The reception for OCMA opening gala in front of the new museum

Alette and Anton Segerstrom

Sholanda Dean

Lucy Sun and Lisa Merage

Additional opening celebrations for the new museum included the Artist and Artworld Party, which welcomed artists, longtime OCMA contributors and Southern California cultural leaders, as well as a Civic Dedication that inaugurated the building and brought together Orange County’s civic leaders.

Anton Segerstrom spoke at all the opening galas and the civic dedication, thanking donors, the architects, and all those who helped inspire and fund the museum’s big move to Costa Mesa.

1. The exterior of the new Orange County Museum of Art with Richard Serra’s sculpture Connector on left 2. Artists Sanford Biggers and Fred Eversley 3. Installation view of 13 Women exhibition at new OCMA 4. Deborah and Larry Bridges 5. Heidi Zuckerman, Thom Mayne, and Jennifer Segerstrom 6. OC art and architecture icons Cesar Pelli’s Plaza Tower, OCMA by Morphosis, and Richard Serra’s Connector

7. Laurent Claquin, President of Kering Americas, with Sholanda Jackson

At the Million Dollar Donor Dinner, chaired by Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom and sponsored by Cartier, OCMA CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman welcomed guests to the first official event at the new museum. She acknowledged the generosity of lead donors, including Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom, the most significant supporters of the museum to date.

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1. Architects Thom Mayne and Brandon Welling of Morphosis

2. Anton Segerstrom and Ed Ruscha tour the galleries 3. Heidi Zuckerman gives donors a tour of the Yvonne de Chavigny Segerstrom Gallery 4. “Sweet” James Bergener in front of his eponymous bar at OCMA 5. Guests gather in the lobby of the new OCMA 6. Heidi Zuckerman, Anton and Jennifer Segerstrom, and Caroline Jones of Cartier, the sponsor of the Million Dollar Dinner 7. The Million Dollar Dinner at OCMA

A 24-hour grand opening celebration, attended by more than 10,000 guests who waited patiently in hours-long lines that wound around the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus, officially opened OCMA. The event was activated with music, food, films, dancing, yoga, and art lovers who waited patiently to join in the fun. The opening events celebrated the successful culmination of a vision to make Greater South Coast Plaza the civic and cultural center of Southern California. ocma.art

HARVEST OF HOPE

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Harvesters welcomed guests to the Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, where South Coast Plaza presented the chic and iconic designs of Oscar de la Renta, a luxury brand exclusive to the international shopping destination. For 30 years, Harvesters have sought to raise awareness of food insecurity and provide access to nutritious food. This year’s 30th Anniversary Celebration was a stellar testament to that mission, raising over $1.6 million to support the work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. An exclusive South Coast Plaza runway show followed the Baccarat Champagne Reception, and all attendees received Cartier stationery. Following the show, supporters were treated to a gourmet luncheon in Argyros Plaza. Gail Haft chaired the event, Casey Lesher was recognized for his sponsorship, and South Coast Plaza and City National Bank were honored for their support. Anton Segerstrom accepted the award for South Coast, which has sponsored fundraising for Second Harvest since the early 1980s and produced and sponsored Harvesters’ fashion show for 28 years. Shoemaker to the stars George Esquivel created a special pair of Harvesters sneakers at a South Coast Plaza pop-up studio, with 50% of sales donated to Second Harvest. feedoc.org/harvesters

The South Coast Plaza Fashion Show for the Harvesters featured Oscar de la Renta’s pre-spring 2023 collection, spring 2023, and exclusive bridal pieces. It was a fresh new venue for the beautiful show, with the stunning natural light at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, dramatic descents from the grand staircase, and an inthe-round seating and runway design that put everyone in the front row.

CANDLELIGHT CONCERT

The 48th annual Candlelight Concert raised $3.1 million to benefit Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ nonprofit initiatives, from world-class artistic programming to signature education and community engagement programs like Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities, American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School, and ArtsTeach. The funds also support new endeavors such as commissions, productions, and world premieres.

Highly regarded chef and Emmy Award-winning television personality, Giada De Laurentiis, provided the cuisine

for the evening. Cindy Lauper gave an electrifying performance featuring her most iconic pop hits including “Time After Time,” “True Colors,” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Her musical Kinky Boots won six Tony Awards.

Remarks were given by Segerstrom Center for the Arts President, Casey Reitz, Chairwoman of the Board Jane Fujishige Yada, and 2022 Candlelight Concert Chair John E. Stratman, Jr. Yada thanked the entire Board of Directors of Segerstrom Center for the Arts and gave heartfelt recognition and appreciation to top sponsors and contributors.

Following Lauper’s performance, guests continued to celebrate with legendary DJ Richard Blade.

ENDURING MISSION

Photos by Lisa Renee Photography and Tom Baker Photography

The theme “Love Endures” was evident during Mission Preservation Foundation’s incredible Romance of the Mission gala that drew close to 400 guests at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. San Juan Capistrano residents Joan and Bill Cvengros were honored for their longtime commitment to Mission San Juan at the coveted black tie affair with gross proceeds of $772,000 benefiting the care and stewardship of the nearly 245-year-old landmark.

Mission San Juan’s historic bells were rung by members of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation Nathan Banda, and Michael Gastelum as guests made their way into the Central

Courtyard for dinner. Bishop Kevin W. Vann said the dinner blessing followed by a superb four-course, plated dinner hosted by Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano with wine pairings graciously provided by Rancho Capistrano Winery for the reception and dinner.

The highlight was a spectacular live concert in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church (circa 1812) featuring Broadway award-winning artists Vonzell Solomon and Terron Brooks.

“Mission San Juan Capistrano is an architectural embodiment of the notion that love endures,” says Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams. “We all hope to leave a bit of our love of life behind in something that endures.”

Major underwriting was provided by Kerry and Gavin Herbert, Jr. of Roger’s Gardens, who donated the evening’s floral design and decor while Lugano Diamonds, Newport Beach provided dazzling ruby and diamond earrings valued at over $15,000 for the opportunity drawing.

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The Great Stone Church

Kim Hurlbert-Sarosi and James Irvine Swinden

Mechelle Lawrence Adams, Katie Narlinger, Kerry Herbert, and Vicky Carabini

Terron Brooks and Vonzell Solomon in concert

The original painting Mary Pickford’s Wedding by Charles Percy Austin (dated 1924) from the Mission’s Museum Collection projected on the Great Stone Church during the concert

Honorees Joan and Bill Cvengros with concert artists Terron Brooks and Vonzell Solomon (center)

Bill Peters with model Katie Polley wearing the opportunity drawing ruby earrings

Mission Preservation Foundation President George O’Connell with Eden O’Connell

CANINE CARE

With 35 OC chefs and a plethora of wineries participating in this year’s Chef Masters culinary extravaganza at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, there were 320 very happy guests. Benefiting Unconditional, a senior and special needs dog rescue, made it even more gratifying.

Following a sumptuous two-hour gourmet food and wine reception, guests were seated at tables for dessert and introduced to the chefs. Unconditional, a Laguna Beach-based nonprofit co-founded by Amy and JulIan Mack, is on track to build an 8,000-square-foot rescue and adoption center for senior and special needs dogs, due to open in Laguna Beach in late 2023. “Of the 14,000 shelters and rescue

Photos by Bob Hodson and Corey Sandler

groups in the U.S., “ Amy says, “only 40 are dedicated to helping senior and special needs dogs and many of them are incredibly under-resourced. We are dedicated to finding loving homes for these animals, and, believe me, the experience is very rewarding.”

Unconditional Executive Director Peter Chang followed up, saying that a sister entity called Rise Pet Care is also being launched by Amy and Julian. “It’s a separate for-profit specialty animal hospital, which will be open to the public, but more importantly, it will also provide all the medical care needed for the animals at Unconditional at no cost,” Chang says.

Thanks to culinary and wine donors, guests tickets, opportunity drawings, fund-a-need, and underwriting, especially the $100,000 title sponsor, Carlo’s Fund, the event raised $450,000. The evening concluded with dancing to the popular band Flashback Heart Attack.

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CASA CARES

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, held their annual CASA Celebration at VEA Newport Beach. Some 267 guests were in attendance to support CASA’s mission of serving abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Orange County with a trained and supported volunteer advocate.

This year’s gala had a net of over $1,463,000, the highest-netting fundraiser in CASA’s 37-year history. This beautiful and colorful evening was chaired by two longtime CASA supporters, Nancy Eaton (2021 Advocate of the Year Honoree) and Karen Jordan (CASA Board Member).

Guests were welcomed into a ballroom that was gorgeously decorated by the team at Elite OC Productions. Regan Phillips, CASA CEO, told the crowd that this year’s gala spotlights the challenges that youth in foster care experience with their education and the difference that a CASA volunteer can make. “CASA’s mission supports a tried-and-true model that for decades has made a difference in the lives of countless

Photos by John Watkins Photography

children,” Phillips says. “Our tracking tells us that youth in the Orange County foster care system who are matched with a CASA volunteer experience a graduation rate of 92 percent.”

CASA volunteers are crucial for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment. CASAs help ensure safety, speed up permanent placement, help children and youth thrive in school, and support positive health outcomes.

CASA volunteer Irene Strauss was honored as this year’s Advocate of the Year; BLT Enterprises as this year’s Outstanding Corporation; Capital Group Foundation as this year’s Outstanding Foundation; and Linda & Burton Young as this year’s Children’s Champions. The three awards are given for exceptional commitment and support of CASA’s organization and mission.

Additional honors were given to Lourdes Nark and Wendy Tenebaum as Honorary Chairs of the gala, as well as Patty Juarez who is finishing a 12-year position on the CASA Board of Directors. Diamond Sponsor was Karen Jordan, Emerald Sponsor was Lucy Donahue, and Exclusive Jeweler was Lugano Diamonds. casaoc.org

Regan Phillips (CASA CEO), Regina and Stephen Oswald

Lourdes Nark, Wendy Tenebaum, Regina Oswald

Advocate of the Year, Irene Strauss

Chairs Karen Jordan and Nancy Eaton

Lauren Wong, Michael Wong

Todd Vande Hei, Alice Nguyen

Photos by Reggie Ige

An estimated $300,000 was raised at the fifth annual Kure It Cancer Research Rivals Cup Golf Tournament at Pelican Hill Golf Club. The event drew retired athletes and celebrities, including ex-NBA players and coaches Byron Scott and Tyus Edney, as well as NFL alums Steve Beuerlein, Emery Moorehead, and Paul McDonald. First prize golfers were sponsored by LA Lakers’ Co-Owner Jeanie Buss. Kure It has raised $12.6 million to help fund research projects focused on kidney cancer and other underfunded cancers. kureit.org

GOLF

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp raised more than $500,000 at the 40th annual Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic held at the Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. For the past decade the tournament has been named in memory of Saul, a former Los Angeles Ram and Childhelp supporter, who died in 2012. Over the last 15 years it has raised nearly $6 million, thanks to corporate sponsors and supporters like Jacquie and Michael Casey, who were Platinum Title Sponsors, event co-chairs Debra Violette and Cathie Caporaso, and tournament coordinator Eileen Saul. Sam Perricone Jr, Chris Justine Boster, Tyler Smith, and Kolin Ozonian were winners on the course, but the true winners are the kids. Childhelp is proud to report that for each dollar raised, more than 85 cents are invested into serving children in need. childhelp.org

Photos by Ann Chatillon and Christine Johnson

REUNITED IN DANCE

Elizabeth Segerstrom brings ballet stars who fled the war in Ukraine to Orange County for a spectacular celebration of art, culture, and compassion.

Renowned ballet dancers from around the world gathered for an intimate one-night-only special ballet performance, Reunited in Dance , in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Reunited in Dance brought together dancers with ties to Ukraine and Russia, many of whom danced with Russia’s preeminent companies and left Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Dispersed around the world, they were reunited in Orange County.

The program, under the artistic direction of British dancer Xander Parish, who left Russia and his principal position at the Mariinsky Ballet after the invasion, was made possible by Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Foundation and presented in association with Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Many of the dancers who performed in Reunited in Dance have appeared over the years at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This extraordinary performance is in part a tribute to Judy Morr, the Executive Vice President behind the longstanding tradition of world-class ballet programming at Segerstrom Center. Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, the sold-out performance was simulcast for free on Segerstrom Center’s Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.

Christine Schevchenko and Xander Parish in Swan Lake as part of Reunited in Dance

In addition to excerpts from beloved classics, including Swan Lake , Don Quixote, and Le Corsaire, Reunited in Dance featured the world premiere of The Ballet Class, choreographed by Xander Parish to P.I. Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album.

“On this special evening, all these artists, wherever they came from, became a single remarkable group, not just standing up for what we believe but also dancing for it,” Xander Parish says. “We are deeply grateful to Elizabeth Segerstrom for giving us this unprecedented opportunity to perform together and bring the light of our art to new audiences, despite the difficulties of the past months.”

“Elizabeth Segerstrom has been incredible in her kindness and empathy for our collective situations,” Parish told Pointe Magazine. “Our desire to dance together again despite being dispersed across the globe touched her heart, and she has made it possible for this idea to become a reality.”

David Motta Soares in Don Quixote as part of Reunited in Dance.

Joy Womack and Vsevolod Maevsky in The Flames of Paris as part of Reunited in Dance.

Below: Christine Shevchenko and Jacopo Tissi in Le Corsaire as part of Reunited in Dance PHOTOS

Ilya Jivoy in BA CH as part of Reunited in Dance

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Participating dancers, in addition to Xander Parish, included Jacopo Tissi (Italy, formerly with the Bolshoi), Christine Shevchenko (Ukraine, currently with ABT), Andrea Laššáková (Slovak Republic, formerly with the Mikhailovsky), Adrian Blake Mitchell (U.S., formerly with the Mikhailovsky), Boris Zhurilov (Russia, formerly with Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre), Ilya Jivoy (Russia, formerly with the Mariinsky), Lizi Avsajanishvili (Georgia, formerly with the Mariinsky), David Motta Soares (Brazil, formerly with the Bolshoi), Jasmine Sophie Henry (Australia, formerly with the Mariinsky), Vsevolod Maevsky (Ukraine, formerly with the Mariinsky), Katia Raj (U.S., formerly with the Saint Petersburg State Academic Leonid Yacobson Ballet Theatre), Veronika Selivanova (U.S., formerly with the Mariinsky), Alexis Tutunnique (Ukraine, formerly with National Opera of Ukraine and currently with The United Ukrainian Ballet), Joy Womack (U.S., formerly with Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre), and Laura Fernandez Gromova (Switzerland and Ukraine, formerly with Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre). Pianist Behzod Abduraimov played Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album for The Ballet Class.

“I wanted to give the dancers the chance to perform their favorite pieces or something that they maybe hadn’t danced but really wanted to,” Parish said in Pointe Magazine. “The producer came to me with news that a famous Russian pianist (Abduraimov) who’d also left Russia wanted to join our team, and he was extremely keen, in fact determined, to play Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album. I decided to take the challenge head-on and create something myself. As I thought hard about what to do with this music, it dawned on me that the piano numbers closely resembled a ballet class, so I set about creating a ballet class that the dancers can perform together side by side. There is some humor and some little stories thrown in here and there.”

The arts have always had the power to bring people together. I am humbled to be able to play a role in bringing together these artists, who come from many different countries and backgrounds to bring unification to us all.

—Elizabeth Segerstrom

Lizi Avsajanishvili in Don Quixote as part of Reunited in Dance.

VIP guests at the performance included Elizabeth Segerstrom; Dancing with the Stars’ Gleb Savchenko; Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter; Segerstrom Center Executive Vice President Judy Morr; Chair of Turnaround Arts: California Malissa Feruzzi Shriver; Meaghan Lloyd and Craig Webb of Gehry Partners; Honorary Chair of LA Opera Marc Stern and Eva Stern; performer Dita Von Teese; Artistic Director of Los Angeles Ballet Melissa Barak; Artistic and Executive Director of The Broad Stage Rob Bailis; author Ian Kelly; documentary film director Mauro Aprile Zanetti; Segerstrom Center Board Chair Jane Fujishige Yada; British artist Alexander Talbot Rice; former Bolshoi Ballet dancer and the Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand PRIX Larissa Saveliev; and philanthropist Valerie Von Sobel.

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The Reunited in Dance cast takes a bow.

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We are deeply grateful to Elizabeth Segerstrom for giving us this unprecedented opportunity to perform together and bring the light of our art to new audiences, despite the difficulties of the past months.

—Xander Parish

Ryan Gosling stars in the campaign showcasing the Gucci Valigeria travel selection available at the second Gucci boutique at South Coast Plaza.

Photo courtesy of Gucci

SOUTH COAST PLAZA SUCCESS STORY

It is a transformative time at OC’s international shopping and dining destination as 30-plus coveted luxury and contemporary brands debuted recently or are opening soon.

Gucci’s Valigeria Ephemeral pop-up boutique at South Coast Plaza is the only only one in the world. The chic store (love the psychedelic carpet!) is directly beneath the main Gucci boutique at the luxury destination, and offers luggage, travel bags, carry-ons, and other accessories. Ryan Gosling recently starred in the campaign for the brand, which was cool. But what in-the-know Gucci customers are most excited about is that once the pop-up closes in spring, construction will start on a two-story Gucci townhouse incorporating both boutiques that promises to be spectacular.

LUXE REDUX

In just the past year, South Coast Plaza has seen new, significantly expanded, and stunningly designed new boutiques from the world’s greatest luxury brands. Hermès debuted one of the largest locations on the West Coast for the luxury French house, Gucci and Louis Vuitton both opened second stores at the center (soon to be three for LV), while Fendi and Christian Louboutin both re-opened in spectacularly designed new spaces.

Highly-anticipated 2023 reveals include Missoni (a West Coast exclusive), Berluti, Alexander Wang, a third Louis Vuitton designed for VICs, David Yurman, Miu Miu, Dior, and more.

All those who adore Dior can shop at the current South Coast Plaza store while anticipating the new boutique, and visit the Assouline pop-up store to purchase one of the several art books on the iconic brand, including Dior by John Galiano.

DIOR BY JOHN GALLIANO

Text by Andrew Bolton

Photography by Laziz Hamani Assouline

Penélope Cruz wearing the Tatyana Usova Inspired by Velázquez coat, haute couture autumn-winter 2007, Le Bal des Artistes, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue U.S., December 2007. Annie Leibovitz/Trunk Archive/courtesy of Dior and Assouline.

CONTEMPORARY COOL

At South Coast Plaza, sought-after contemporary labels are debuting new stores, pop-ups, and refreshed locations, including several setting up shop between Carousel Court and Bloomingdale’s.

John Varvatos opened a new reimagined boutique at South Coast Plaza, bringing well-deserved attention to the men’s lifestyle collection, while HUGO BOSS debuted a new boutique that carries both brand lines, BOSS and HUGO.

L.A. brands Anine Bing (already opened) and Reformation (coming soon) bring their first Orange County boutiques to South Coast Plaza, while newly designed and located stores for Coach and Weekend Max Mara are drawing fans of those brands. And across the Bridge of Gardens on the West Side of South Coast Plaza, performance athletic shoe brand HOKA has opened its first Orange County store.

A life lesson from all the change at South Coast Plaza: Where some see change as a concern, at South Coast Plaza departures always portend that something new and fabulous is on the way.

John Varvatos

Harry Styles’ Gucci Ha Ha Ha campaign photographed by Mark Bothwick. Photos courtesy of Gucci

CREATIVE COLLABORATION

Adidas x Gucci, Burberry x Supreme, Disney x Givenchy, Jimmy Choo x Timberline, Fendace (Fendi and Versace), and too many with Vans to count: iconic South Coast Plaza brands continued to get creative with collaborations in 2022. One of the best collabs available at South Coast Plaza this year is between Gucci’s then Creative Director Alessandro Michele and pop icon Harry Styles. Gucci HA HA HA, from the initials of ‘Harry’ and ‘Alessandro,’ is a collection that represents “the landing place of a creative two-person journey, born from a deep bond of friendship.” The collection is meant to be a vision of men’s fashion as an instrument of the avant-garde for the renewal of culture, the practical and everyday use of a “dream wardrobe.” In a fashion world that at times takes itself too seriously, HA HA HA is a bit of good fun.

CAPSULE COOL

A preview of Maximilian Davis’ debut collection for Salvatore Ferragamo was ahead of its official spring-summer 2023 release at South Coast Plaza, one of only four locations selected for the exclusive pop-up. The Ferragamo capsule collection reflects the theme of the designer’s first Milan runway show —a beachfront palette, languid elegance, and modern glamor—a fresh perspective that pays contemporary homage to Salvatore Ferragamo’s early Hollywood designs.

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RETAIL EVOLUTION

What was once known as the Sears Wing at South Coast Plaza is seeing a trendsetting transformation. Part of the original shopping center when it opened in 1967, it is already one of the most active areas. With easy access to the Unity Bridge connecting to the arts campus, an early-opening Starbucks, always busy Din Tai Fung on the upper level, and Uniqlo , LEGO , Psycho Bunny , and Pop Mart on the lower level, the wing draws the coveted Gen Z shopper seeking cool experiences and trending products. Even the Steve Madden shoe boutique that debuted there recently has a nighlife-influencd flair.

Adding to the forward-looking retail mix, Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster opened a flagship boutique recently, offering an innovative and eye-catching experience at its new 4,500-squarefoot store that carries the brand’s most sought-after designs. The South Coast Plaza boutique is marked by kinetic installations, video artwork, and sculptures.

And that’s just the beginning of the evolution of what many consider the Din Tai Fung Wing. The year 2023 will see design-forward stores from Alexander Wang, Missoni, Byredo, and Rimowa, streetwear and collectible kicks from JD Sports, and more that they won’t tell us about yet. Palm Angel, perhaps?

The secrets include what is in store for the old Sears, a project that could include the entire corner of the 55-year-old luxury center at Bristol and Sunflower. Whatever it is, we’ll be eager for the evolution.

The inovative Gentle Monster boutique at South Coast Plaza.

TIMEPIECE PERFECTION

Five luxury watch brands opened new boutiques at South Coast Plaza in late 2022:

Breitling invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Tudor is an award-winning Swiss-made watch brand, offering mechanical watches with refined aesthetics, proven reliability, and unique value for money. IWC Schaffhausen combines advanced American production technologies with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Roger Dubuis is distinguished by idiosyncratic design, fine movement finishing, and an emphasis on complications as an art form. HUBLOT is the standard for high-end sports watches.

With these brands augmenting an already diverse and exclusive collection, South Coast Plaza has become one of the most important watch destinations on the West Coast.

Roger Dubuis

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TAMBOUR TWENTY EXHIBITION

Louis Vuitton celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Tambour watch with a North America exclusive immersive exhibiton at Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza. The presentation was a 20-year retrospective of the iconic Tambour and two decades of Louis Vuitton watchmaking.

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“Art makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.”

—Anni Albers

BEYOND MATERIAL

Although she trained in clay at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, when she graduated, Ann Weber quickly realized that materials like plaster, papier-mâché, and canvas would be more affordable and lighter to work with than ceramics. Her vision allowed her to see the infinite possibilities—and ubiquity—of more mundane materials. Today, she works with ordinary cardboard boxes, integrating their color, illustration, and text into her designs. Her sculptural pieces, like Happiest Days of Our Lives (shown above) are made from deconstructed boxes that are bent, twisted, woven, and stapled to form organic circles and cylinders, some up to 15 feet tall. Her pieces pay homage to artists including Minimalist painter Ellsworth Kelly and Italian Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Weber says her abstract sculptures read as metaphors for life experiences, such as the balancing acts that define our lives.

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Jeannie Denholm witih artist Ann Weber in her studio (San Pedro, Calif).

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I am the artist Glaieul Samadani. Colors have sound, and the paint strokes tell the story. My creative process is both planned and spontaneous. It’s a labor of love. A dedicated and inspired heart and my ‘grit’ make it happen. I usually paint without expectations or preconceptions, letting myself be carried away by the markings I intuitively make with lines, shapes, and colors and impasto technique. Even when I have something in mind, I never know what the result will be as the painting evolves. The paintings I create are very much a part of me—my viewpoints, my opinions, and my emotions are all part of my creative process. You will see my perspective even though my art is abstract. It is my life and soul on the canvas.

170 High Drive | Laguna Beach

170 High Drive | Laguna Beach

NEW PRICE | $3,765,000 Lease at $12,900 per month

NEW PRICE | $3,765,000 Lease at $12,900 per month

170 High Drive is unlike any property available in Laguna Beach.

170 High Drive is unlike any property available in Laguna Beach.

Clever design, updated by the current owners, delights at every turn. The flexible two home layout is a study in California Cool. All this, while just a short jaunt from the beaches, art galleries, restaurants and desirable lifestyle that make Laguna Beach so enviable.

Clever design, updated by the current owners, delights at every turn. The flexible two home layout is a study in California Cool. All this, while just a short jaunt from the beaches, art galleries, restaurants and desirable lifestyle that make Laguna Beach so enviable.

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30906

Calle Barbosa | Laguna Niguel

Calle Barbosa | Laguna Niguel

Newly Renovated View Home Offered at $1,679,000

Newly Renovated View Home Offered at $1,679,000

Almost all aspects of the home were ‘touched’ in this update: new closet systems throughout, all new Milgard windows, interior doors, lighting and plumbing fixtures, added air conditioning, exterior hardscape and landscaping. 30906 Calle Barbosa is beyond the ordinary, and ready for a new owner!

Almost all aspects of the home were ‘touched’ in this update: new closet systems throughout, all new Milgard windows, interior doors, lighting and plumbing fixtures, added air conditioning, exterior hardscape and landscaping. 30906 Calle Barbosa is beyond the ordinary, and ready for a new owner!

Multiple Units in Victoria Beach Offered at $4,495,000

Multiple Units in Victoria Beach Offered at $4,495,000

Currently configured as a three unit property, the front upper two bedroom home has terrific beach views though the sound of the waves can even be heard in the lower and rear one bedroom units.

Currently configured as a three unit property, the front upper two bedroom home has terrific beach views though the sound of the waves can even be heard in the lower and rear one bedroom units.

2838 Wards Terrace | Laguna Beach

2838 Wards Terrace | Laguna Beach

794 Summit Drive l Laguna Beach

Comtemporary Masterpiece Offered at $4,450,000

Rising impressively above Summit Drive, the residence at 794 Summit is a surprisingly spacious and sophisticated home. Once inside, the sense of neighbors and the street below melts away and the gorgeous ocean views command your attention. The main level, accessible by elevator from the street level, is a study in gracious open living with pocketing doors allowing seamless indoor/ outdoor living and access to a generously sized ocean view terrace. The upper level of the home hosts a sumptuous primary suite with an abundant private view deck, and a large fully finished home office with dual desks. Straddling a street-to-street parcel, the property comes with a rare commodity for view living in Laguna Beach – abundant parking with a two car garage and room for two additional vehicles below, and off-street private parking for up to four more vehicles above. The finish level and bespoke detail work is superb, creating a special environment that feels like no other home.

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212 GOLDENROD AVENUE, CORONA DEL MAR

A showpiece in unprecedented luxury and quality, this brand-new (2022) contemporary masterpiece nestled in the coveted 200-block of the Flower Streets reflects the talents of renowned Brandon Architects, Patterson Custom Homes, and Sage Design Studio. Highlights of the approximately 4,592-square-foot estate include 3 bedrooms, 8 baths, a subterranean media room, rooftop deck, 3-car garage and exceptional ocean, harbor, sunset and evening-light views.

This magnificent Santa Barbara custom estate is sited at the end of a prominent cul-de-sac street with exceptional privacy and views of the treasured Shady Canyon topography with its gorgeous rolling hills and boulders. The sumptuous main-level master suite encompasses an entire wing.

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Chef Paul Buchanan is a leader in the Sustainability/Slow Food movement. His passion for locally sourced ingredients drove him to open Primal Alchemy Catering (PAC) in 2001 after working for esteemed chefs Nancy Silverton (Campanile, La Brea Bakery), Pascal Olhats (Pascals), Joachim Splichel (Patina), among others.

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As the first true Farm-to-Table catering company in Southern California, PAC has created seasonal, locally sourced cuisine for the TED Conference, Billabong, Urban Decay, Garnier, United States Green Building Council, countless social events, and has hosted the Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner since its inception in 2010. In addition to events, Chef Paul is also an experienced Salumiere, bringing in whole Iberico pigs from a farm in Napa Valley and curing all the salumi in house. primalalchemy.com

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Past, Present & Future Prospects for the Coastal Real Estate Market from Blue Door Magazine members, friends, experts, and OC insiders

BRIAN FURSTENFELD & KRISTY OLSON

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

As a buyer, don’t be frozen in time while waiting for past years’ historically low interest rates to recur. It’s not likely anytime soon. Prime properties are rare, so buyers shouldn’t hesitate if their boxes are checked. Longevity in real estate always wins above trying to time the market. When interest rates drop, home prices will likely rise, you will have the opportunity to refinance and stay locked in with a lower priced home. This will be the year to work with a savvy negotiator to secure more favorable terms and better pricing.

As a seller, be patient as the average market time has increased nearly threefold since last year. Desirability for prime location, trophy views, updated amenities, or new construction and features like a home office and gym will remain highly sought after. Brokerages with global exposure and unique marketing strategies will have the edge on showcasing your home to find the right buyer.

How do you look back at 2022?

The pandemic-induced bull run neared its peak mid-2022 due to

inflation, rising interest rates, and fears of a recession. This created a panic among buyers, sending the housing market soaring further with aggressive bidding wars until the Fed hikes began. From June to August, sales volume of luxury homes dropped 28% year over year and moderate price reductions have ensued.

What are you most grateful for from this year? Any regrets?

2022 continued to remind us of our quality of life in Orange County that so many others seek now more than ever. This affords us security and optimism going into the year ahead. We have seen in our 38 years of combined experience, at every turn there is a pause followed by new opportunities ahead. Real estate has always been a moving target and we have survived our careers by keeping our finger on the pulse and adapting to the shifts. Following an extremely unsustainable market, we look forward to a more balanced market where sellers and buyers both win.

MICHAEL JOHNSON

Mark yourself out of 10 to rate how the market actually performed versus your insights from last year I am going to generously give myself an 8.

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

Coastal OC has historically performed well relative to inland areas in a downturn. I’m not sure if what we are experiencing now is a downturn or just a normalization. In many ways, we are returning to a market that looks much like what we were experiencing in 2019 with a notable exception ... inventory is still unnaturally low with no expectation that it will bounce up to what we previously considered normal levels. Given the affluence of our area, this cycle will likely play out very differently than any previous real estate cycle.

How do you look back at 2022?

With a glass of wine and a heavy sigh. As always, to be successful, a real estate agent requires nimble adjustments, a thick skin, and an understanding of how the myriad economic and social changes could affect each individual client.

What’s one anecdotal story that made your year in 2022?

I referred a longtime client and friend looking for a city apartment to a fellow agent in NYC, but I was still heavily involved in advising during the search. After an extended negotiation with a developer for a new apartment, the deal stalled and my client walked away. Almost a month later, we received a call from the developer who was now willing to move forward at our price. This reinforced a rule I’ve always lived by and use when advising clients: In any negotiation, even those with other parties vying for the same property, set your own rules and stick to them. You may not always get the property but—if you don’t—it will likely sell to another buyer at a price that is beyond what you are willing to pay. And, there is always a chance that it will go your way. michael.johnson@compass.com

NICK HOOPER

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

For Buyers, Coastal Orange County prices keep rising year after year, if you are looking for your forever home buy now and live in a really smart investment. For Seller’s, be patient, if your house is priced correctly it will sell.

How do you look back at 2022? 2022 was a productive year, both professionally and personally. Professionally, we saw our business continue to expand, including some record-breaking sales, and finding great opportunities for our buyers and sellers . It has been a rewarding experience helping clients navigate through new markets and trends. Personally, just watching my kids playing the sports they love and them enjoying life.

Choose one anecdote that made your year in 2022?

I represented a seller who was selling their mother’s house after she had passed away. They really wanted to honor the legacy of their mother and took a lower-priced offer because it was for a family to live in her house. It was a really nice thing that they did for this family and the house. nick.hooper@compass.com

KENNY EGGMANN

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

2023 is set to be a very interesting year for the real estate market. Out-of-state buyers will continue to be a strong presence in the market, coming here for quality of life. Interest rates are expected to create more opportunities for buyers, as well as less competition. Inventory is expected to remain low, so buyers will need to be prepared to act fast is they see a property that meets their needs. Sellers may have to be patient in order to avoid leaving money on the table. Those who aligns themselves with an experienced agent should have the most success in this ever-changing market.

How do you look back at 2022?

2022 was a crazy year for real estate. Inventory, new construction, and interest rates were all at historic lows, causing home prices to skyrocket. Buyers found themselves in multiple bidding wars, writing over asking with little to no contingencies and still losing out. Only the most aggressive and well-funded buyers managed to come out on top.

Choose one fact about the market that made your year in 2022?

Sellers all wanted to capitalize on the market and cash out, which meant a lot of renters needed to find replacement homes. However, the rental market was even tighter than the normal housing market, so renters turned into buyers. I was one of those renters who turned into a buyer.

What are you most grateful for from this year?

I’m grateful for the people who have believed in me. My clients, friends, and family have all been so supportive of my career. I work with some of the most influential and wealthiest people in the world, making life-changing decisions for them. They trust in me not to sacrifice them at the first opportunity; I take that responsibility very seriously.

SPINNAKER DEVELOPMENT

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

Orange County will continue to outperform neighboring markets and national statistics throughout 2023. I attribute this to the lack of undeveloped land and escalated construction costs. Buyers and sellers should be acknowledging the current replacement cost of homes in our marketplace. This can be an advantage to sellers coming to market in 2023. Construction costs are at an all-time high, construction timelines are painfully slow and this can offset price markers for those with either immediate needs or a lack of ibuprofen. On the flip side, buyers may have less competition. Many developers have slowed their pace with current market conditions leaving prime properties now ripe and ready for end users.

How do you look back at 2022?

My reflection is encouraging. 2021 was somewhat of a “beta site” for us. We rapidly implemented significant changes within our operations to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. These proved to be incredibly valuable for us this year as much of the headache we

experienced since the start of the pandemic still remains within the industry. 2021 shook up the industry and we’re now battle tested!

What are you most grateful for from this year?

My family and my Spinnaker team. I pushed my staff and our partners really hard last year as we had our backs against the walls with delays, cost overruns, procurement challenges, and overall deflated morale. The bell rang and they answered. Teamwork was our mantra. Not just internally but with all of our design and trade partners, everyone bought in and we were rewarded. Also my wife and my two beautiful girls. The little ones now understand what I do for a living and it brings me great joy driving around town passing job sites with two little girls in the backseat who always say, “Daddy, are you building that house?” If I am, I better not disappoint. They inspire me to improve myself and the culture of my company every day.

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JACQUELINE THOMPSON

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

Most of my transactions are all cash so higher rates have not directly affected my business. Cash deals can motivate sellers in the way that buyers can aggressively shorten the contingency and closing timeframes. Likewise, some buyers are motivated for a quick closing as some prefer to move in right away, while some want to start the remodeling process sooner than later. I believe inventory will continue to be low in 2023, while demand will remain high.

How do you look back at 2022?

I am humbled by the struggles my clients, family, and friends had because of COVID-related circumstances in 2022. It is a year that will—more than ever—echo the importance that your health is your wealth. No amount of money can buy your good health or time back. It is a year that will remind me to slow down and enjoy life. We must always remember that.

What are you most grateful for from this year? Any regrets or lessons from the year that you’ll apply going forward.

I would never have imagined that I would be doing what I do, let alone entering my 18th year in this business. I am filled with immense gratitude to my loyal clientele for their continued confidence in me as their real estate agent—not only for themselves but for their children, friends, and colleagues.

I regret missing a few family functions, but work has always come first for me.

A lesson that I always apply going forward is never judge a book by its cover. This may sound simple, but I have seen many people in sales lose the confidence of clients when they do not follow this tried-and-true principle.

JON FLAGG

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

The A+ properties will likely achieve top dollar. However, even at the high-end, buyers will be proceeding with caution, so sellers need to consider working with buyers that are within the ballpark and don’t attempt to eke every last dollar. For buyers, when you do find the right property, remember that it’s a long-term investment and don’t let it slip away by “waiting” the market out.

How do you look back at

2022?

2022 was two completely different years within a year. The first half was quite a frenzy with unprecedented pricing and demand. The second half, the brakes were hit pretty hard with buyers sitting out and sellers not jumping in either. Both demand and supplyslowed significantly.

Choose one fact about the market or anecdotal story that made your year in 2022?

Interest rates effect buyers and sellers. When rates rise as much as they have in a short period, it keeps sellers on the sidelines too. Although demand has slowed due to a rise in rates, supply has also. Rates will come down again and, when they do, the market will have a ton of juice.

What are you most grateful for from this year?

We are grateful for the many quality people who entrust us with their confidence in selling such a valuable asset.

RONA GRAF

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022?

I am hoping that our remodel business continues to flourish. With the cost of things rising, we are still seeing more and more people who want to create their home as their haven. Buyers can look at this as a time to find a gem with hidden potential and allow professionals to create their home as an investment, whether primary residence or investment. Sellers can utilize professionals to continue to get top dollar for their homes.

How do you look back at 2022?

For us, 2022 was a year of emergence and great growth and exposure. We were able to be challenged creatively and also realize the importance of diversifying our business and offering our aesthetic to a wider audience by creating our Grace Blu Shoppe online. We had an awesome year and grew as a team. We are ready for the market to stabilize and continue fine-tuning our craft and making people’s homes and spaces beautiful.

What are you most grateful for from this year?

I am most grateful for our team of creative individuals and the design community that we are in. We are so fortunate to have so many talented people who make our work shine, whether it’s amazing clients who allow us to do what we do best (create) or our extended team who makes it all happen!

JEANNIE DENHOLM SCAPE GALLERY

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different from 2022? 2023 has every indication to stay strong for the visual arts. Remodels and new home building projects are still underway; designers and architects remain busy with projects two to three years out, and with that there will continue to be a need and interest to add art. Corporations are starting to have employees return to the workplace full time or with a hybrid schedule. I hear countless testimonials that it is art that brings the soul to a home and working environment. As a prominent collector expressed so well, “Once you live with good art, you will never want to live without it.”

How do you look back at 2022?

Thankfully artist receptions and social gatherings returned to the gallery in 2022. It’s what I missed most during COVID and what I love most about my profession—sharing conversations around art with artists and clients—and it’s been wonderful to have the lively, social energy return. The overpouring, public response to the 24-hour grand reopening of OCMA in its new Thom Mayne/ Morphosis building attested to this revived energy as well.

What are you most grateful for from this year?

I’m grateful for all the powerhouse women in this community excelling in their professions. As it relates to my field in particular, we have fabulous female leadership in the visual arts with Heidi Zuckerman as director at OCMA, Julie Perlin Lee as director at the Laguna Art Museum, and Kim Kanatani as director of UCI Langson Institute and Museum of California Art, to name a few. The visual arts programming at these institutions is excelling in vibrant new ways with stronger objectives for inclusion, diversity in programming, and multicultural viewpoints. It’s an exciting time. I am so grateful for the new, innovative energy swirling around our visual arts community and feel really lucky to play a part in it.

TIM CARR

In a relatively high interest rate environment, prime residential real estate in Coastal Orange County continues to outperform. How will 2023 be different to 2022?

I think we are not seeing a major shift in values, but appear to be seeing a substantial slowdown in transactions. I think 2023 will be a slower year with some price depreciation and much less volume than 2022. Borrowing costs are much higher and people aren’t under distress to sell so we are seeing a “pause” where transactions are fewer than they were previously.

How do you look back at 2022?

Share an anecdotal story that made your year in 2022?

Our team figured that we were in the “bottom of the ninth” with the way the market was performing. Once you see the “buying frenzy” you know it won’t last forever. We all have been fortunate to have such a long running up market and now we have to get back to work, and go back to being creative and getting our hands dirty.

What are you most grateful for this year? Is there anything you regret or lessons from 2022 that you’ll apply going forward?

I am grateful that I have such a great team to help me with our business. I have no regrets. We had a very good, long run and we all did well with this “rising tide.” I am looking forward to a more “normal” pace and less stress and chaos from the pace of the market.

2022 was a “freight train” the first quarter and once interest rates started jumping, it was almost as if someone “shut the faucet off.” Our transactions the second part of the year were down by about 75%, although values remained fairly strong. I think there are a lot of new agents who haven’t been in a normal market and we are getting back to a normal market where homes don’t sell in one day. tim@timcarrgroup.com 949.631.9999 | timcarrgroup.com

ECO-CENTRIC

The striking entryway is enhanced by a floating staircase made of repurposed maple bowling lane wood for treads and repurposed palm tree woods that are basketwoven on the wall.

Bamboo flooring is used throughout the home, including in the upper level, where clerestory windows provide even more natural light.

While sustainable home design may be the wave of the future, for many, technology may be more evolved than green aesthetics. But when it comes to melding green-building goals with stunning design features, this Corona del Mar home sets a new standard.

“A lot of people have the preconceived idea that a sustainable home isn’t going to look amazing like this home does,” says Casey Lesher, who recently sold the Flower Street residence designed by Jeannette Architects. “I love the modern design of this home: the high ceilings, the stunning staircase, and so many other features.”

The fact that it’s located on a 45-foot-wide lot not only makes it extremely desirable to a homebuyer, given that it is far larger than neighboring properties, but the location also maximizes passive solar heat and energy production. The five-bedroom, five-anda-half-bathroom home features LED lighting, bamboo flooring, triple-pane windows, and a drought-tolerant front yard that earned a first-place prize in Roger’s Gardens’ California Friendly contest.

According to Lesher, the Village location only increases the home’s value. “The market has been extremely heated in the

Village and continues to go up dramatically. It’s an area that’s eclectic yet sophisticated, with the ability to walk to the best restaurants and shopping in Newport Beach. There’s a reason it’s the highest per-squarefoot price in Orange County,” he says.

And this 4,211-square-foot home was no exception. With its soaring ceilings, warm woods, and five-star features and amenities, it’s the kind of property that appeals to people drawn to the area.

Casey Lesher

2121 East Coast Highway, Suite 180 Corona del Mar 949.702.7047

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Jeannette Architects

296 Redondo Avenue Long Beach 562.987.9139

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The home features extensive cedarlined storage throughout, seamlessly melding form and function.

The kitchen features a spacious island, separate peninsula breakfast bar, as well as Cambria quartz countertops that are stain-, scratchand heat-resistant. The back-painted glass backsplash provides a contrasting color element, while the linoleum floors are antibacterial.

Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1,000 structures in his 70-year career. One of his last projects, The Fawcett Farm in Los Banos, is on the market.

FAWCETT FARM

America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed over 1,000 structures and pioneered the Prairie School of architecture. Marked by flat roofs with overhanging eaves, windows grouped in bands, and horizontal lines meant to evoke the vast, flat expanses of America’s native prairie landscape, Wright believed in designing in harmony with nature—a philosophy he called organic architecture. The Prairie style was Wright’s attempt to create a uniquely American design. It was most popular in the Midwest where Wright was born and did most of his work. Wright’s most famous work in his 70-year career is Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. Built over a waterfall, it epitomizes organic architecture and the Prairie School. But Wright’s work can also be seen in Californa. One of his last projects was a stately home on a 96-acre ranch in Los Banos, California, known as The

Fawcett Farm. Considered a “Usonian” home, a word coined by the architect to describe the New World character of America’s architectural landscape, it belongs to a group of 60 single-family homes designed in the latter part of Wright’s career. Melding elements of the midcentury modern style with Wright’s Prairie School, the house was completed in 1961, two years after Wright’s death in 1959.

The house’s original owners, Stanford University football star Buck Fawcett and his wife, built the home themselves from Wright’s plans. Meticulously preserved and restored in consultation with Frank’s grandson, architect Eric Lloyd Wright, the estate is being offered for sale at $4.25 million.

The 4,000-square-foot home boasts seven bedrooms and six full baths. Featuring a gorgeous geometric motif, walls of glass with hardwood frames, and the characteristic flat roof with overhanging eaves, the home is unique and striking. An open floor plan connects the living, dining, and family areas. Classic mid-century wooden built-ins including cabinets, shelving, and seating continue the geometric motif. Fireplaces adorn the living room, family room, and master bedroom.

Pastoral and mountain vistas provide an atmosphere of gentle tranquility from the home’s many windows.

Both the master bedroom and the entertaining spaces open onto the property’s outdoor pool deck and patio area. In addition to a gorgeous recessed pool, the landscaped grounds include palm trees, stone walkways, a Japanese garden, and a koi pond with a waterfall. The bulk of the acreage is devoted to cropland, providing an opportunity for commercial agricultural production. The property is also zoned for horses. A detached workshop and a small museum complete the estate.

Los Banos, in California’s San Joaquin Valley, is known for its fertile agricultural land and friendly community. On the edge of a vast complex of preserved wetlands, it is a haven for waterfowl as well as fishers, hunters, and birdwatchers. Numerous hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities abound, while a well-preserved historic downtown known as Henry Miller Square offers shopping and dining.

The listing is held by Crosby Doe of Crosby Doe Associates.

Crosby Doe Associates 8645 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood 310.275.2222 crosbydoe.com

Photos courtesy Crosby Doe and TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Lisa Rutledge and Tracy Leigh, Paris, October 1982, modeling ready-towear for Spring 1983

YSLYVES & ROXANNE

Famed designer Yves Saint Laurent and his world of fashion as captured by legendary backstage fashion photography pioneer Roxanne Lowit.

For nearly four decades, the lens of Roxanne Lowit captured the faces, personalities, and spaces of modern culture. A native New Yorker, Lowit was originally a textile designer. But she found her calling crafting imagery of a different kind, pioneering a genre of photography by taking her camera where nobody else then thought to go: backstage at fashion shows. Her images capture the heartbeat of the creative scene—fashion and theater, music and film, society and celebrity. Lowit died in September, age 80.

Few couturiers were as influential as the great Yves Saint Laurent. He pioneered “le smoking” (a woman’s tuxedo) and ready-to-wear. Drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and contexts, he was a master at telling new stories through his designs. He toyed with stereotypes and reframed the familiar—elevating streetwear, reimagining the peasant blouse as an item of luxury, and reinventing traditionally male cuts for his modern woman. Some of his haute couture collections won raves, while others sparked controversy—but they never failed to stir conversation, inspire trends, and point to the future.

Above: Ready-to-wear, Paris, Fall 1984

Opposite: Opium Party, New York, 1978

Above: Sonia Cole, Haute Couture, Paris, Spring 1993

Opposite: Shalom Harlow, Haute Couture, Paris, January 1993

Opposite:

Above:

Left: Jerry Hall, 1995

Catherine Deneuve, 1988

Yves Saint Laurent, New York, 1983

Saint Laurent’s path crossed Lowit’s in 1978. He was unveiling his latest collection in Paris when she, a newcomer who had just read the instruction manual for her new camera, appeared backstage. Thus began a professional relationship—and mutual admiration—that would last for a quarter-century, during which she captured the behind-the-scenes dynamism of his shows. And when The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled a retrospective of his work—the first time it had bestowed such an honor on a living designer—she was there to record it all as his official photographer.

“I love Yves Saint Laurent. It was a privilege to watch his creative proccess,” says Lowit in the introduction to Yves Saint Laurent, her stunning book of photographs that is a visual history of the man and the fashion. “I love how his designs empowered women, focusing on their strengths. I love that he inspired me to find my calling,” she says. “I love sharing these magical moments with the world so they may see Yves Saint Laurnt through my eyes.”

Above: Ready-to-wear, Fall 1984 Opposite: Haute Couture, Spring 1990, Katoucha Niane

Yves Saint Laurent by Roxanne Lowit Courtesy of Thames & Hudson thames.wwnorton.com

PARIS PHOTO

Paris Photo, the world’s leading art fair dedicated to photography, returned for its 25th anniversary edition in late 2022. California galleries and artists were part of the global gathering. The event drew 181 exhibitors representing 31 different countries, collectively showcasing the very best of the photographic medium, from its earliest forms to its current, most cutting–edge iterations.

Paolo Roversi, Natalia, Paris, 2003, Galerie Camera Obscura

PETER FETTERMAN GALLERY

Born in London, Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in the medium of photography for over 40 years. Initially a filmmaker and collector, he set up his first gallery over 30 years ago in 1988. He was one of the pioneer tenants of Bergamot Station, the Santa Monica Center of the Arts when it first opened in 1994.

The gallery has one of the largest inventories of classic 20th-century photography in the country, particularly in humanist photography. Diverse holdings include work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams, Paul Caponigro, Willy Ronis, André Kertesz, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Lillian Bassman, Pentti Sammallahti, Sarah Moon, and Jeffrey Conley. Inspired during the long months of lockdown, Fetterman shared his memories and images, one photograph per day, in a digital collection that struck a chord with followers from around the world. At Paris Photo, the gallery included work found in Fetterman’s book drawn from his collection, The Power of Photography, paying homage to masters of the art and the beauty of the fine art print.

Martine Franck, Swimming Pool Designed by Allan Capeilleres, Le Brusc, Var, France, 1976

Graciela Iturbide, Cayo del Cielo, Chalma, 1990

Lillian Bassman, Across the Restaurant at Le Grand Vefour, Barbara Mullen, Harper’s Bazaar, Paris [Dress by Jacques Fath], 1949

Cristina Garcia Rodero, En las Eras Escobar (On the Threshing Floor), 1988

Sabine Weiss, La 2CV, Paris, 1957

GALLERY LUISOTTI

Gallery Luisotti concentrates on the aesthetic developments that emerged during the 1970s, with an emphasis on landscape and non-narrative photography. At Paris Photo 2022, Gallery Luisotti focused on the changing visual conversation within photography that took root in the late 1960s, expanding from narrative-based imagery into a conceptual framework. Work on display in Paris included Lewis Baltz’s rare work from 1990 and Christina Fernandez’s “Multiple Exposures,” in which the artist merges self-portraits with images by iconic photographers that include Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Nacho López, Tina Modotti, and Gabriel Figueroa Mateos.

432 South Alameda Street Los Angeles galleryluisotti.com

Christina Fernandez, Untitled Multiple Exposure, 1999

Lewis Baltz, Motel Room, Central California Coast, April 1967

FRAENKEL GALLERY

Since 1979, Fraenkel Gallery has presented almost 400 exhibitions exploring photography and its relation to other media. The gallery exhibits and publishes significant works of art in a variety of media spanning two centuries. Fraenkel Gallery returned to Paris Photo with works by Robert Adams, Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Bernd & Hilla Becher, Lee Friedlander, Peter Hujar, Carrie Mae Weems, Garry Winogrand, and others.

Fraenkel Gallery

49 Geary Street, 4th Floor San Francisco frankelgallery.com

Right: Martine Gutierrez, Body En Thrall, from Indigenous Woman, 2018

Below: Peter Hujar, Woolworth Building, 1976

Peter Lindbergh, Linda Evangelista, Hugh Grant, New York, 1992

FAHEY/KLEIN

The Fahey/Klein Gallery presented Photo Paris guests with iconic image makers: Ruven Afanador, Peter Lindbergh, Herb Ritts, and Bruce Weber to explore icons and myths in varied cultural identities through portrait photography.

The Fahey/Klein Gallery is devoted to the enhancement of the public’s appreciation of the medium of photography through the exhibition and sale of 20th-century and Contemporary Fine Art Photography. The Los Angeles gallery, with over 8,000 photographs in stock, deals exclusively in photographs as works of art in all genres.

“The photographs of Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh, and Herb Ritts have defined the culture of the late 20th, and early 21st, century,” Fahy/Klein describes. “Their images depict individuals that are so perfect, and environments that are so heavenly, that few people on this planet can create a direct connection to these elite beings.”

Fahey/Klein Gallery

148 North La Brea Los Angeles faheykleingallery.com

Peter Lindbergh, Linda Evangelista, Vogue Italy, Bahamas, 1989

Far left: Herb Ritts, Versace Dress, Back View, El Mirage, 1990

Left: Amy Winehouse, Miami, FL, 2007

Above: Herb Ritts, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989

CATHARINE CLARK

Ana Teresa Fernandez, Borrando la Frontera (Erasing the Border) 03, 2021

Ana Teresa Fernández set an enormous ladder against the border wall separating Playas de Tijuana from San Diego’s Border Field State Park, and using a generator and a spray gun, she started painting the bars a pale, powdery blue. While wearing a little black cocktail dress. And black pumps.

Fernández’s project to “erase the border” situates the sensual/laboring female body in the specific context of the U.S.-Mexico border, a site where personal, national, and gender histories intersect.

Established in 1991, Catharine Clark Gallery exhibits contemporary art in all disciplines. Located within San Francisco’s emerging DoReMi arts district (comprised of adjoining neighborhoods Dogpatch, Potrero Hill, and the Mission), Catharine Clark Gallery is situated in proximity to leading arts venues.

248 Utah Street San Francisco 415.399.1439 cclarkgallery.com

Ana Teresa Fernandez, Borrando la Frontera (Erasing the Border) 01, 2021

THE COLOR EQUATION

Moya O’Neill’s vision and creativity are as colorful as the cabinets from her OC company Moya Living

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if we could only view it in black and white? Flowers, furniture, and clothes would be void of expression, definition, and personality. In studying the definition of color, writer Shelley Esaak once described color as “the element of art that is produced when light, striking an object, is reflected back to the eye; that’s the basic definition,” Esaak explains. “But in art design, color has a slew of attributes that are extremely subjective. Those include characteristics such as harmony—when two or more colors are brought together and produce a satisfying effective response.” Color, therefore, brings tone, character, and satisfaction to our senses but it also creates harmony, happiness, and most of all, beauty. The same can be said about Moya O’Neill, designer, visionary, and owner of Moya Living, a 30,000-square-foot Orange County-based luxury cabinet manufacturer. Her vision, design, and creativity are as colorful as the cabinets she builds but her vision for the future, the possibilities of what baked-on powder coated steel cabinets can become and her desire to teach and give back go far beyond the colors of the spectrum.

Moya, along with her nephew Garrett LeVan, President of Genie Scientific, are part of three generations that have been serving the laboratory industry for over 30 years building labs with steel furniture.

Genie Scientific began in 1976 with patriarch Jack LeVan, Moya’s father, finding a niche by selling reconditioned analytical instrumentation nationwide to startup laboratories. Moya works alongside her husband, Wynn O’Neill, with a knowledgable team of employees, many of whom have been with the company for over 30 years.

A design student of Woodbury University, Moya joined her brother and partner Mel LeVan in the early 1980s. She convinced her partners that the lab cabinet industry needed a facelift, a change in design style, and that the change needed to include color. Moya recalls that when she joined Genie Scientific, she painted every single cabinet in one of the instrumentation sales rooms a different color. “It was cool. I’ve always been drawn to color. In disco days it was maroon and grey,” she says. “With Cosmetic labs, one of our specialty clients, it was soft pink, rich red, and blacks.” The lab industry ate it up and many of their clients approved bright shades of green and orange sprinkled in with the standard white cabinetry. But Moya’s creativity was bursting to bring these cabinets to the residential world. The impervious construction and

longevity of metal cabinetry creates a product that lasts longer than most of the wood or fiberboard competitors could ever dream of. And then by adding high-end amenities like Grass soft-close slides, sound-deadening fillers, and drawer inserts for organization, Moya Living Cabinets are not only durable but also stunningly beautiful.

With many completed projects now under her belt and a design community that has welcomed her with open arms to create and build cabinets for their projects, she now desires to show the industry “all the looks” of Moya Living. “I think we get pigeon-holed into contemporary design. When people come into the showroom and see it, it’s never what they expect,” she says. “They expect it to look like a file cabinet and then they are blown away. Most clients can’t even tell its metal!” Beyond modern and contemporary, Moya is now showing clients that her designs can expand easily into midcentury modern and French kitchens, Spanish Revival, Art Deco, and farmhouse styles to name just a few, but she stresses that the possibilities are endless. Photographer and long-time friend Greg Sims sums up Moya’s vision and passion for Moya Living. “Moya Living’s line of kitchen cabinets embraces the grandest traditions of eloquent steel fabrication,” he says, “She is the true antithesis of

the California Coastal cookie-cutter kitchen. To her, the kitchen isn’t a space to fill with cabinetry, the kitchen is the most glorious expression of the homeowner’s personality. Cabinets are full of color and character. They are the grandest statement of all. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and Moya gives all her heart to her clients and their needs.” Sims says that Moya has only scratched the surface of her design creativity. Moya agrees, adding, “There are no limitations with how Moya Living cabinets can look. With a Spanish Revival style, we have several beautiful colors to choose from, we can change the cabinet pulls, add an embellishment, and that basic cabinet just became a work of art that will last two or three lifetimes.”

Sims goes on to explain that potential clients are often confounded about using steel cabinetry in a kitchen. “We assume steel means boring and utilitarian. Powder coated steel is versatile, subtle, and more resilient than any other fabrication material and Moya Living has mastered the art of using steel,” she explains.

The thought of steel cabinetry isn’t far-fetched at all. Stainless steel has been a key ingredient in many homes and industries since it was invented by Harry Brearley, a native of the United Kingdom, in the early 1900s. Brearley’s alloy was created by adding chromium to iron, giving it a

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”12.8% chromium content. After mixing the two metals, Brearley realized that the resulting alloy was highly resistant to rust and a rigid component for any type of product. By the late 1920s, stainless steel was being used in a variety of other entities, including chemical storage tanks and cooking vessels. However, it wasn’t until the 1930s that it was used in everyday products. Trains, planes, skyscrapers, and heavy machinery were constructed with steel. Kitchen sinks were introduced in the 1930s along with steel cabinets from some of the most inspiring and visionary creators like St. Charles, Youngstown, General Electric, and Geneva. Throughout the 1940s, steel played a big role in World War II, adding a great deal to war machine innovation. These days, steel is used in almost everything. With over 100 different alloys available it can be found in cooking equipment, automobile components, manufacturing instruments, pipelines, and Moya Living luxury cabinetry!

The cabinets and the business are certainly Moya’s passion but the design community and the ability to change people’s lives with her artistic creativity is what truly feeds her soul. Moya’s path has been in sales and design her entire life and as the business grows and her dream becomes a reality, she’s also looking to see how she can expand her footprint into other worthy causes where she can help young designers find their path, their vision, and their success. “I’m at the stage of my life when I love to give back. I really want to help mentor young people to understand the business side of interior design,” she says. “You must understand what makes you the most money… Is your process clear? What market and client are you targeting? I want to help young designers find their magic.

Moya finds her passion in teaching, philanthropy, and creating new designs for each and every project

“Just keep asking yourself, why do you do this, and then why and then why and then why?”

—Moya O’Neill

Moya has toured many students through her factory to touch and feel and understand how a small vision can ultimately become a huge and successful reality. “Designers go to school to learn design, but they don’t often learn the business side,” she explains. Moya believes that you must learn and focus on both. “You can create beautiful rooms inside a home but if you don’t understand how to manage your inventory, create profit margin, and truly understand how your business runs, you will never meet your true potential,” she adds. She attributes her business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to a networking group she joined called Vistage Peer Advisory Group. “Vistage really helped me build Moya, it taught me to understand finances and math. MATH RUNS EVERYTHING! I really think anyone in business should join a group like Vistage. It taught me to pay attention, and to understand spreadsheets and business metrics backwards and forwards.”

Moya also believes that you should constantly be learning, open to new concepts, methods of thinking, ways of elevating the status of the business and your mind. She loves reading and keeps a copy of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Five-Minute Journal near her. “You must learn to turn the noise off. We are so busy all day, doingdoing-doing,” she says. “I have my best ideas at two or three in the

morning. That’s when my mind calms down and I can create. Creatives need alone time. When you’re with people all day, you’re distracted, you’re doing things for everyone else. When you have alone time you can think at a higher level, nurture yourself, expand your mind.”

No surprise, Moya’s heart and generosity are bigger and greater than all her other talents. Her passion to give back to the community and to others less fortunate is immense. In addition to mentoring design students, Moya finds great reward in volunteering and working with Olive Crest. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis. With foster homes in California, Nevada, and Washington, Olive Crest seeks to help children who have abusive pasts and place them with loving families.

Moya has found her calling by assisting Olive Crest in designing and completely remodeling critical areas such as the rooms where biological parents meet foster parents. She loves the free license to design the spaces with function and purpose so that those visiting are comfortable and feel safe in their spaces. Moya, her team, and other local companies like Halaby Restoration, Dugally Oberfeld, and PIRCH as well as various members of Orange County Estate Partners have transformed these spaces and ultimately people’s lives. “Right now, I’m doing the

much-needed therapy room in a Girls Home. Some of these girls are so shut down and have real trauma in their lives,” says Moya. “This could very well be their last chance. The odds of becoming incarcerated, ending up on the street, or become drug addicts is extremely high.” In a recent project, Moya transformed the garage into a safe therapy room where the residents can meet and talk with therapists and Olive Crest volunteers. “You would think I paved the streets in gold but all I did was transform a garage into a nice and cozy room. I could do this all day long. The reward is so much greater to see what I am doing for the girls and ironically, they are the ones giving me the biggest gift,” she says.

Moya recently hosted the Olive Crest residents at her showroom in Fountain Valley. With a full working kitchen, the girls baked cakes and toured the facility. Moya describes their shyness, saying, “We didn’t push, we just let them enjoy the moment; I shared a little about me and who I am, and they eventually opened up. All I want to do is give them hope and maybe the chance at a future.”

Kerri Dunkelberger, Executive Director, Orange County and San Diego Regions for Olive Crest, describes Moya’s impact and passion for Olive Crest: “Many people are moved by the call to care for families and children in distress. But it is rare to find someone like Moya who dedicates

herself (and anyone who will listen to her passionate call) to truly making a lasting impact for our children and youth. Her personal investment of time and resources has allowed Olive Crest to go above and beyond in making a difference, one life at a time.”

Dunkelberger’s comments are a precise definition of Moya. She is passionate, impactful, and a person who makes a difference in everything she does. Moya says that she designs her cabinets and creates for her clients with purpose, and she believes those who choose Moya Living do so because they want their homes to truly mean something. “Moya Living is a way of living; our cabinets have meaning, and it makes our projects purposeful. These cabinets will be around for generations of families to enjoy and use,” she says.

In the color spectrum, red and pink inspire passion and energy, while purple boosts creativity and productivity. It is no wonder that Moya loves color and color loves her. As she develops the portfolio of Moya Living, she is inspired by leaving a legacy for her family, creating beautiful products that go far beyond just cabinets, and remains steadfast in her belief that in order to grow you must be curious and always aware. Her “WHY” is as infinite as the colors of the rainbow.

Creating livable spaces for the residents of Olive Crest to find peace and safety is Moya’s passion.

Burkhart Brothers Construction welcomed industry leaders into their stunning new headquarters after months of intricate design and construction. The space is truly a home away from home, complete with a dreamy Master Chef’s kitchen adorned with over $200,000 in Miele appliances. Bryan and Mark Burkhart cook, uncork wine from their collection, and entertain clients and colleagues. “We wanted to create a comfortable and inspiring space for our clients, team members, and friends,” says Bryan Burkhart. “Meetings are much more productive and fun in this environment; there’s something about breaking bread to better understand how one wants a space in their own home to feel—not just look.” Burkhart Brothers is a family-owned and -operated boutique luxury home builder crafting pristine custom homes along Orange County’s esteemed “Gold Coast.”

Photos by Mango House Media / ATEAM