LESLIE CRAWFORD
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR | FEBRUARY 2020
Coronado Dreaming
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ne of Coronado’s charms is the diversity of architecture, from our oldest historical homes to the newest dwellings springing up across town. Home building in Coronado never seems to slow down. With all the construction, it’s easy to forget that behind each project is a goal realized, a dream come true and a new place to call home. My husband and I have done some remodeling and building over the years, and each project has had a learning curve. Our first home remodel was a newlywed, do-it-yourself, dive-in-head-first, totally naïve project that lasted 6½ years. When the next building opportunity presented itself, there was no question we would hire professionals to get us through the process in a more efficient and timely fashion. Worth every penny! Their knowledge and expertise helped ease the process from the drawing board to construction. If possible, it’s best to also have an interior designer as part of the team for all the details that make a house a home. 10
CROWN CITY MAGAZINE
| FEBRUARY 2020
In this issue, architect Christian Rice talks about helping bring his clients’ ideas to life. Interior designer Jessica Tompane shares her insights for a successful project by planning ahead and having an organized process in place. She specializes in a timeless look, but likes to stretch her clients’ design comfort zone a little, too. Also in this issue, Island Girl focuses on building a better body and Chef Clyde broadens our food horizons with cooking variations of the oyster. In our Giving Back section, Jennifer Hershman is part of a team at Swinerton Construction, bringing solar energy to families in the Navajo Nation, many of whom have never had electricity in their homes. Imagine finally having the power to run a refrigerator, cell phone and computer. No matter how small or grand, everyone has dreams for their home. In Coronado, there is still a lot of dreaming going on. — Leslie Crawford, Editor
