CVLUX MARCH 2022

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LUX LIFE

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At Sceptre & Sash, we know that luxury is in the details. As Central California’s premiere sustainable boutique experience, we find only the most luxurious pre-owned and vintage accessories, perfect for every occasion. We specialize in bridal and estate jewelry, certified loose diamonds, timepieces, handbags and accessories, all while offering a 100% lifetime authenticity guarantee, and a 14 day no-questions-asked return policy. We additionally offer a one year limited warranty on all timepieces, details of which are available in store. Experience all the brands we love as you peruse our collections of Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, and so much more!

Financing is available subject to credit approval, and a 10-month layaway program complete our buying opportunities. We pride ourselves in working with each customer to create a unique look that will leave a lasting impression.

Sell to us. Visit us for a no-obligation offer on your luxury goods, with immediate payment.

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©2022 Riverstone Development, LLC. Obtain a copy of the Public Report as required by Federal law and/or the Public Report issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate and read them before signing any documents. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This advertisement is not a solicitation to purchase or sell property in any state where prohibited by law. The stylized R logo is a service mark of Riverstone Development, LLC. Riverstone and Riverstone Development are trade names of Riverstone Development, LLC. The San Joaquin River and River Park are located approximately six miles from Riverstone. *Future amenity coming soon.

Dr. Sonia Relingo Dr. Sonia Relingo is an Associate Dental Director. She serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is a staff dentist at our Sanger health center. Dr. Relingo grew up in the Central Valley town of Orosi, which is where she discovered her calling to dentistry after working in a small private practice. She slowly took on more roles there and soon realized her passion was in oral health awareness and improving upon access to dental care in marginalized communities. After graduating as valedictorian from Orosi High School, she obtained her Bachelor of Art in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She returned to the Central Valley to attend the joint program at Community Regional Medical Center and the Fresno VA General Practice Residency. Her passion for public health dentistry has been the driving focus of her professional career. This is demonstrated by her participation in the National Health Service Corps and by being awarded the California Dental Association Student Loan Repayment Grant. Dr. Relingo plans to stay in the Central Valley where she will continue advocating for and helping rural communities to overcome the same health disparities that she faced growing up.

Dentists with United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

Dr. Nathan Boyd Dr. Nathan Boyd is one of two Associate Dental Directors. He also simultaneously serves on the Senior Leadership Team and as a staff dentist at our new Fresno - Milburn health center. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2008 at Occidental College in Los Angeles and his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2012 from Howard University in Washington D.C. In college, he received several collegiate academic awards, including the Dr. E. Preston Lee Award (given to the graduating dentist who demonstrated the greatest proficiency in operative dentistry) and the Academy of Osseointegration’s Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award. He went on to complete a hospital-based residency at The University of Utah where he received training and certification in IV moderate sedation, dental implant training, and advanced training in general dentistry. Prior to joining UHC, Dr. Boyd worked in private practice for over six years, providing full mouth rehabilitation and implant services to patients under IV moderate sedation.

Passionate about providing exceptional healthcare to those with less access and in the greatest need, Dr. Boyd joined United Health Centers in 2017 to help communities overcome barriers to good dental hygiene.

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

Fresno - Blackstone Health Center Services include Medical, Dental, Women’s Health, X-Ray, and Labratory services.

Clovis - Shaw Health Center Services include Medical, Dental, X-Ray, and Labratory services.

Fresno - Millburn Health Center Services include Medical, Dental, Optometry, Behavorial Health, Chiropractic, X-Ray, and Urgent Care services.

Fresno - Blackstone Health Center 1110 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93721 Mon: 8:30am - 8:00pm Tue - Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat - Sun: Closed

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Living at Tesoro Viejo, feeling free isn’t about getting far away. It’s about enjoying everything right outside your door. Here, you can walk to a farmer’s market and your kids can walk to school—or to the pool. There are fourteen miles of trails to trek or ride, and four hundred acres of open space to explore and enjoy. The neighborly connection of a shared bite, cup of coffee, or glass of wine is just a stroll away, too. All part of a notion that a full life never has to lead to an empty tank. Come see for yourself.

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Contents LUX life

In Every Issue 18 20 22

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Publisher’s Perspective Welcome to the Issue Masthead

Social Affair 24

2022 Luxury Awards

Get ready to party!

Departments 30

68

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36 42 46 48 50 56

For the March Edition, CVLUX features the first local cover of the year.

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Hunger No More

Diamond Award Recipient: Central California Food Bank Homeless, Not Helpless

Diamond Award Recipient: Poverello House Living Well

Diamond Award Recipient: Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area On the Sunnyside

How Sunnyside Country Club is evolving with the times.

Swinging from the Ceiling

Chandelier types suited for every interior design style.

Bold Eyes, Big Lips

Trending eye makeup and plumping lip products.

Contour Queen

How to accentuate your best facial features.

Champagne Campaign

Bubbly cocktails from around the Central Valley.

Spring Awakening

A fashion feature that’ll inspire your Luxury Awards look.

Bourgeois Bites

Effortlessly luxurious recipes to try.

Limelight

A zesty sweater dress with cognac leather and red fur.

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PHOTOGRAPHER ELLIE KOLEEN MODEL SYDNEE STOTTLEMYRE BURKE HAIR ANNA PETERS MAKEUP KRISTEN NICOLE FLORES WARDROBE MIA BELLA THE LABEL JEWELRY SCEPTRE & SASH AUTHENTIC LUXURY

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Dynamite Denim

Embellished jeans with tulle and encrusted accessories.

Coco Moto

Chanel themed tweed, quilting, cap toes, and pearls.

Costars

Pisces

There’s Nothing Like It In All Of California!

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17 Years In a Row! Winning Awards is one thing, taking care of customers is the real pleasure we get in building a business over six decades. On behalf of our entire staff, we thank you for trusting us to be your choice in furniture stores since 1960.

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Publisher’s Perspective LUX life

Living the LUX life

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he wait is almost over! This May we will finally be allowed to gather and celebrate our community in grand style at the Luxury Awards. Originally slated for January, this party will pay tribute to the past and the future of the Central Valley. We have decided to move the event back indoors and host what will be the most glamorous night in town at the historical Grand 1401.

The Grand 1401 was built in 1924. One of the first skyscrapers in the Central Valley, it sits on the National Register of Historical Places. The building’s original character and architectural charm has been lovingly restored and renovated, paying homage to the Italian Renaissance Revival style. We can think of no better venue to celebrate the return of the Luxury Awards as we ourselves begin preparation for the start of our tenth year in business this fall.

For more information regarding this year’s event, please feel free to email events@cvlux.com and we will do our very best to accommodate all your requests. Remember to mark your calendars for Friday, May 13th and get ready to celebrate in true LUX life fashion.

Cheers,

David

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H E A R T S O N F I R E S T O R E S , A U T H O R I Z E D R E TA I L E R S , H E A R T S O N F I R E . C O M

Welcome to the Issue LUX life

Only the Best A spring fashion story showcases a collection of glamorous formal gowns and utterly fabulous jewelry that’ll leave you eager to get dressed to the nines for the upcoming Luxury Awards (page 56). Read all about the 2022 Diamond Award Recipients: Central California Food Bank (page 30), Poverello House (page 32), and Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area (page 34).

Check out a show-stealing sweater dress (page 66), an encrusted denim ensemble (page 68), and an edgy Chanel look (page 70). Be inspired to try the latest eye and lip trends (page 46) and learn how to contour like a professional makeup artist (page 48). Sip champagne cocktails from all around the Central Valley (page 50).

Treat yourself to opulent yet easy at-home eats (page 60). Take our chandelier quiz to discover silhouette recommendations fit for your style (page 42). An inside look at Sunnyside Country Club’s remodel will leave you wanting to take up golf there, if you haven’t already (page 36). See what Pisces has in store at the end of the astrological calendar (page 72).

A Beautiful Life

Life is full of surprises—it’s as crazy as it is beautiful. As we enter springtime, we are reminded of how this season brings with it unstoppable, inevitable growth. So stop and smell the roses, toast to accomplishments big and small, and relish life’s little luxuries in all forms.

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DAVID MANNING Publisher, Owner

EDITORIAL Editorial Director LAUREN BARISIC Interiors Editor ERIN MELKONIAN Health & Fitness Editor DINA JUVE Features Editor ELISABETH ROSS Astrologer SHARI SCHOPP ART Design Director PHENG MOUA Social Media Director SYDNEE STOTTLEMYRE BURKE Contributing Photographers DON DIZON, ELLIE KOLEEN THE GRAND 1401 and SUNNYSIDE COUNTRY CLUB BUSINESS Regional Marketing Director CAROL DEFENDIS Sales Executive EMMA TOSTE Accounting Director DEE ANN LINKER Legal Counsel GONTORWON BORH Please submit all advertising inquires to information@cvlux.com.

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he Central Valley’s most anticipated event is back! We cannot wait to celebrate the outstanding businesses and philanthropies that make our community so incredible.

Please note that valet services will be available for attending guests. We look forward to seeing you all there!

WHEN + WHERE Friday, May 13th, 2022 6:00 P.M. to Midnight The Grand 1401 1401 Fulton Street Fresno, California 93721

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Nominees

HOSPITAL

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS KAISER PERMANENTE KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER VALLEY CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON HEDIEH ARBABZADEH, MD Women’s Plastic Surgery MAZIAR BIDAR, MD Eye Medical Center of Fresno MARK CHIN, MD, MPH Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery JAMES KNOETGEN, MD Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics KAYE RIOLO, MD Riolo Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

COSMETIC DENTIST

MICHELLE ASSELIN, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD Fresno Dental Professionals ARTASHES AVAKIAN, DDS Professional Dental Care HUGO CORONADO, DDS Cosmetic Dentistry, Implants & Orthodontics J. ART MIRELEZ, JR., DDS, FICOI, FAGD Mirelez Wellness Dental SAM NAMDARIAN, DMD Fresno Smile Makeovers

MEDICAL SPA

ASPIRE MEDISPA AWAKEN AESTHETICS & ANTI-AGING BODY DEL SOL AESTHETICS ESTEEM MED SPA KISS ME MED SPA

SALON + SPA

ADRINA MARTINS SALON INTRINSIC LA PEAU SPA PREEN A BOUTIQUE SALON RE:TREAT COLOR + HAIR DESIGN STUDIO

DEALERSHIP

BMW FRESNO FRESNO ACURA HARON JAGUAR, LAND ROVER & VOLVO MERCEDES-BENZ OF FRESNO MICHAEL CADILLAC

SHOPPING CENTER FIG GARDEN VILLAGE MARKETPLACE AT EL PASEO PARK CROSSING RIVER PARK VILLAGGIO

JEWELER

DERMATOLOGIST KATHLEEN L. BEHR, MD Behr Laser & Skin Care Center JANE F. KARDASHIAN, MD Golden State Dermatology MARKÉTA LÍMOVÁ, MD Intelligent Skincare CARLOS PAZ, MD Paz Dermatology LESLIE STOREY, MD Valley Skin Institute

GIANNI FINE JEWELERS ORLOFF JEWELERS ROGERS JEWELRY CO. SCEPTRE & SASH AUTHENTIC LUXURY THE VAULT FINE JEWELERS

BOUTIQUE

THE FOUNDRY IN SEASON A LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE OOH LA LA REVIVAL 23 SCEPTRE & SASH AUTHENTIC LUXURY

FINE GIFTS + DÉCOR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE JUDE’S RSVP STYLE VERDALEE VONDA’S

HOME FURNISHINGS

AMMONS DESIGN & HOME DÉCOR BRICK & MORTAR FASHION FURNITURE HEMISPHERE HOME POTTERY BARN

COMMUNITY

CLOVIS COPPER RIVER RANCH OLD FIG GARDEN RIVERSTONE DEVELOPMENT TESORO VIEJO

BUILDER

BONADELLE NEIGHBORHOODS DE YOUNG PROPERTIES GRANVILLE HOMES McCAFFREY HOMES WATHEN CASTANOS HOMES

LUX award

Nominees

CONTRACTOR/ REMODELING SPECIALIST

DODSON BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION INC. ICON CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN J & J QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC. NELSON-DYE REMODELING SPECIALISTS RFMC CONSTRUCTION, INC.

MORTGAGE LENDER

MICHELLE BRUNN Peerless Lending ELIAS DELGADO Platinum Home Mortgage LISA FLORES Cardinal Financial Company MICHELLE GLASS Sierra Pacific Mortgage TOBY PETRUCELLI The Toby Team at Premier Mortgage Resources LLC

CASINO

CHUKCHANSI GOLD RESORT & CASINO CLUB ONE CASINO MONO WIND CASINO TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO TACHI PALACE CASINO RESORT

BAR

ELBOW ROOM BAR & GRILL FIVE MANHATTAN STEAKHOUSE & BAR MODERNIST CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR QUAIL STATE

REALTOR

IVETTE CHAVEZ Western Pioneer Properties VICTORIA SHERLOCK Sherlock Homes Real Estate Group LAURA MATHER The Mather Method at London Properties SEAN & CHELSEA SOARES The Soares Team at Iron Key Real Estate PAUL TATARIAN Tatarian Group at Gentile Real Estate

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DINING

13 PRIME STEAK THE ANNEX KITCHEN THE LIME LITE MAX’S BISTRO & BAR PARMA

HIDDEN GEM

ANNESSO PIZZERIA ELDERWOOD MOCHUELO OGGI COSI SI MANGIA TRELIO FOOD & WINE

LUX award

Sponsors

Hunger No More CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOOD BANK www.ccfoodbank.org

We fight hunger by gathering and distributing food, engaging in partnerships that advance self-sufficiency, and by providing community leadership on issues related to hunger.

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entral California Food Bank (CCFB) provides access to shelf-stable food and fresh produce to over 350 feeding sites in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties. Through these partnerships, over 350,000 people receive food-relief services from partner organizations each month. In 2020, approximately 54 million pounds of food were provided to communities through CCFB’s comprehensive feeding programs, such as School Pantries, the BackPack Program, the Mobile Pantry Program, Groceries2Go, Neighborhood Markets, Senior Hunger Programs, CalFresh Outreach, and more. Over 5,000 volunteers per year, generous local and national support, and 55 dedicated staff members drive CCFB’s success.

Co-CEOs Natalie Caples and Kym Dildine operate as “one voice” for CCFB whenever possible. The organization has expanded rapidly over the year and a half that the duo has been at the

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helm, and CCFB’s scope has evolved just as exponentially since its inception. “When Central California Food Bank was founded in 1992 by a group of concerned and passionate volunteers, they had little to no resources available at their disposal. The goal was to do what they could with what they had,” CCFB recounts. “Now, after nearly 30 years of feeding Central California, we actively build relationships and seek out resources in the community, and programming is tailored to have a neighbor-centric approach. We execute this focus by soliciting feedback from neighbors and partners, being proactive, anticipating trends and program enhancements, and providing neighbors with comprehensive meals including protein and dairy.”

CCFB’s relationship-based approach is what fundamentally impacts the community it serves. “We know that in order to accomplish our vision of a hunger-free Central California, we must leverage the strengths of our member partners (churches, schools,

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and other community-based organizations) to serve neighbors in need. In order to do this successfully, we embrace an abundance mentality. This plays out in our day-to-day work through capacity investments in our member partner network, including items like refrigeration and technology, and sourcing out excess and sharing product,” they elaborate. “We give from our agricultural abundance because a hungry child in Central California is no different than a hungry child in Las Vegas.”

minute community needs. “As these programs were implemented and we engaged in more frequent opportunities for neighbor and member feedback, we shifted food offerings to focus on more comprehensive meals, including more dairy, protein, and food that is culturally appropriate,” the ladies share. “Although these programs were started in response to the pandemic, they meet a gap in services, and we are committed to continuing these foundational programs into the future.”

Sharing the abundance is a vital part of CCFB’s method, and that teamwork mentality carries over into their partnerships with other non-profit organizations. “CCFB works with over 200 communitybased organizations to expand our reach. Our partnerships include familiar names like Catholic Charities, Poverello House, Fresno City College Ram Pantry, Fresno State Student Cupboard, Fresno Metro Ministry Food to Share, St. Rest Baptist Church, and Fresno Unified,” list the Co-CEOs. In addition to the distribution of food, CCFB is also a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, distributing diapers to 30 partner sites across Central California.

CCFB’s future is about to be built at Fresno’s southern end. “We are excited to announce that we will be breaking ground on a 15,000 sq. ft. Volunteer Center in early 2022. We anticipate that this Volunteer Center will be operational later that year,” announces CCFB. “This project has been years in the making, and we are excited to offer a dedicated space to welcome the over 6,000 volunteers that help us feed over 350,000 people every single month.” Furthermore, CCFB states, “Housed in this new Volunteer Center will also be a protein repack room—the first and only of its kind on the West Coast. This innovative repack room will allow the food bank to accept and repack animal protein donations and provide more comprehensive meals to our neighbors that seek our services.”

“As a result of the pandemic, CCFB developed new relationships to be able to increase operational reach and meet more neighbors in need. During 2020, we partnered with Neighborhood Industries to provide home food delivery to individuals sheltering in place.

And when volunteer numbers waned in the early months of the pandemic, relationships with Fresno Mission and Fresno EOC Conservations Corps provided the foundation to launch a workforce development program that provided much-needed warehouse support to assemble food boxes distributed through a variety of programs. This workforce development program is still in place today.”

The financial upset caused by the pandemic has affected many people’s ability to feed their families. “When the pandemic hit, many households were unprepared to take a reduction in pay due to lost jobs or reduced hours.” The sharp rise in unemployment coupled with additional childcare challenges due to school closures yielded “an increase of individuals who had never had to access our services before. Today, we are serving 25% more neighbors than we were pre‑pandemic. Although conditions around the pandemic have improved, we anticipate this elevated need will continue into the future.”

Like many charities, CCFB has adapted its offerings to help individuals who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In response to the pandemic, in May of 2020, CCFB launched Groceries2Go, an online appointment-based grocery pick-up program that targets the needs of the elderly and immunocompromised by providing access to a contactless grocery pick‑up at 1 of 13 locations in Fresno and Tulare County,” for example. “The pandemic forced older adults out of the workforce due to increased health and safety risks, so CCFB implemented programming to meet their needs, which included providing medically tailored food boxes to high-risk seniors.”

Such are the instances where CCFB was made aware of a lesserknown facet and was then able to employ a means of addressing

CCFB is taking huge, progressive strides, yet the needs of those they serve continue to grow. “Central California Food Bank needs your voice, your time, and your resources to meet the growing need. You can make an impact immediately by using your platform and relationships to raise awareness about hunger in Central California,” the Co-CEOs advocate, citing that an astounding 1 in 4 neighbors and 1 in 3 children struggle with food insecurity. From time to treasure, everyone can further CCFB’s cause. “For every dollar donated, CCFB can provide up to 7 meals. In order to maintain current programming levels, we are looking for individuals to sign up for Feed365, our monthly donation program. No other investment will go further to meet the needs of hungry neighbors.”

Whether you are looking to serve or are in need of help, there are numerous ways to get in touch with Central California Food Bank.

“CCFB could not do what we do without the support of community volunteers. If you are interested in exploring volunteer opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccfoodbank.org and sign up today,” they ask. “If you are a neighbor in need of support, you can visit www.ccfoodbank.org/findfood to find a distribution near you or dial 211 to talk to a customer support representative that can provide you with additional information.” Together with CCFB, the Central Valley will hunger no more.

HEADQUARTERS 4010 East Amendola Drive Fresno, CA 93725 559.237.3663

Homeless, Not Helpless POVERELLO HOUSE www.poverellohouse.org

Believing in the dignity of every person, at Poverello House we work to enrich the lives and spirits of all who pass our way by stewarding the resources made available to us through Providential and community support.

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overello House is more than a soup kitchen. For nearly 50 years, the organization has provided direct services to those experiencing homelessness in Fresno County.

Providing food for those who are homeless and hungry is at the core of their work—they serve three meals a day every day of the year, rain or shine. Yet beyond food and shelter, Poverello House provides a wide variety of support resources, including mental health services, outreach, medical and dental care, showers, laundry, rehabilitation, shelter, rapid rehousing, a dog kennel, transportation, clothing, mail access, case management and navigation assistance, and more.

Their mission as well as every aspect of their work begins with the idea that all people have value and deserve dignity.

Chief Executive Officer Zachary D. Darrah has made Poverello House’s mission of believing in the dignity of every person his own. “At Poverello House, we work to enrich the lives and spirits of

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all who pass our way by stewarding the resources made available to us through Providential and community support.” Poverello House does everything it can to enrich the lives of every person it encounters. Last year, they provided nearly 1,000,000 meals in the community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they have stayed fully open and even expanded their extensive services. “We take the stewardship of resources very seriously and maximize every resource given to us to serve others.”

The work of Poverello House founder Mike McGarvin, who is affectionately referred to as “Papa Mike,” has evolved greatly since the organization’s inception in 1973 while also upholding the founding pillars of meals, shelter, and social services. Papa Mike began by passing out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to people experiencing homelessness in the Chinatown area of Fresno and lived by the motto, “Serve with a kind heart and warm smile.” “Since then,” says Darrah, “Poverello House has evolved into

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a full-service social service organization dedicated to providing services and resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.”

Believing in the dignity of every person, regardless of their circumstances or location, sets Poverello House’s approach apart from that of other non-profits. “Whether they are living on a freeway embankment or at our emergency shelters, we strive to provide state-of-the-art programs,” Darrah shares. “Our organization is also a housing first and low-barrier facility, meaning we do not require people experiencing homelessness to address all their problems, including behavioral health problems, or graduate through a series of programs before accessing services. We believe that any person experiencing homelessness who accesses our services can find a pathway out of homelessness and become a thriving community member.”

While homelessness is not a new issue, it became more widely apparent due to pandemic trickle‑down and resulted in many new non-profit partnerships. “When the pandemic started, Poverello House was one of the few social organizations that provided direct assistance to people experiencing homelessness,” explains Darrah.

“To ensure clients were still able to access services, Poverello House formed public and private partnerships. To ensure clients had access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines, Poverello House partnered with UCSF and Family Care Network. Through these partnerships, over 400 people received vaccines. Poverello House also partnered with the City of Fresno to provide outreach services to people who were living on the freeways’ embankments and off-ramps. Poverello House also worked with local farmers and food banks to provide emergency food bags to families and individuals who could not work because of the pandemic.”

Additionally, Poverello House is an emergency shelter provider, with three programs dedicated to housing those in need. Naomi’s House is the only shelter for single homeless women in Fresno County (42 beds). Village of Hope is their co-ed shelter (120 beds). Poverello House also has a six-month residential Men’s Rehabilitation Program for substance abuse on campus (32 beds).

All shelters and services provided adopt a low-barrier approach.

Each night, the facilities are at full capacity.

There are resources for practically every facet of homelessness at Poverello House. Each day, the organization provides more than 2,700 hot meals on-site as well as to community partners off‑site.

Their HOPE Outreach Team of 16 members is out on the streets daily. “The Enrichment Center provides mental health services, including crisis intervention, assessments, treatment plans, wellness coaching, individual and group therapy, community linkages, and other resources,” explains Darrah. Moreover, “MAP Point connects people to medical care, mental health services, substance abuse programs, employment opportunities, and emergency and permanent housing.”

COVID-19 has made a difference in community needs, and Poverello House is doing what it can to fulfill them. “Today, Poverello House sees an increased demand for food, shelter, mental health services,

and volunteers due to the ongoing pandemic. We will always remain open despite the pandemic. Poverello House has provided more than 20,000 emergency food bags, and tens of thousands of hot meals were provided for the new emergency shelters in the City of Fresno,” Darrah details. The organization added 28 beds to their campus, increasing their nights of shelter from the previous year. The opening of the Enrichment Center, which has licensed clinicians, now allows them to provide mental health services on campus, as well.

The partnerships that Poverello House has formed are a vital component of its outreach to those struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In partnership with UCSF and Family HealthCare Network, Poverello House offers weekly COVID testing, vaccines, and booster shots for our clients, residents, and staff.

FEMA provided trailers for our residents that tested positive for COVID to give them a safe and separate space while they recover.

With the help of Fresno County, Poverello House installed four additional handwashing stations,” lists Darrah. “Poverello House also distributed more than 100,000 masks to our clients during the first year of the pandemic. Poverello House added additional navigators to MAP Point because of the sudden increase in demand for services when social service agencies closed.”

While Poverello House’s resources are vast, there is always a need for more help. “Those looking to get involved at Poverello House can dedicate their time, talent, or treasure,” Darrah offers.

“Volunteers make it possible for us to serve more than 2,700 hot meals daily. Volunteer opportunities include prepping and serving meals, sorting and distributing clothing, and special events, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Papa Mike’s Café. Those wanting to support Poverello House financially can make individual/recurring donations, planned giving, or stock donations. Poverello House is always in need of in-kind donations, such as food, clothing, or household items.” Monetary donations can be made by visiting the website or calling directly.

“The best way to get in touch with Poverello House as a volunteer/ supporter is to visit our website at www.poverellohouse.org. Our volunteer opportunities are listed on the website. To support Poverello House, click on the donate button,” explains Darrah. “To donate food, clothing, or household items, call 559.498.6988 or email info@poverellohouse.org. The drive‑through donation lane is open 7 days a week to accept donations,” and the drop-off gate is located off G Street between Santa Clara and San Benito. Those seeking assistance can contact Poverello House 24/7 through the same main phone number or on weekdays through MAP Point at 559.512.6777. From food and shelter to direct services, Fresno County’s homeless are not helpless thanks to Poverello House.

HEADQUARTERS 412 F Street Fresno, CA 93706 559.498.6988

Living Well HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER FRESNO AREA www.habitatfresno.org

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

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or over three and a half decades, Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area has created impactbuilding, safe, decent, and affordable home ownership opportunities. Habitat for Humanity’s mission brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The organization does not build houses for families—they facilitate a partnership with families in need who demonstrate the ability to pay a mortgage and a willingness to partner in the construction of their home. These families are supported by a community of volunteers, donors, and staff who provide financial and in-kind support for construction supplies and materials during the building process. Since the inception of the organization’s Greater Fresno Area chapter in 1985, living conditions for over 1,000 local homeowners have been improved.

Now an international organization, Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 on a community farm in southern Georgia, called Koinonia Farm, as a Christian ministry seeking a world where everyone has a decent place to live. “It has since spread to

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reach all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide.” To date, the non-profit has helped more than 35 million people improve their living conditions. Habitat’s homeowners invest hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” their own physical labor, into building their houses. Once complete, they pay back an affordable loan.

Habitat Greater Fresno Area’s Interim CEO Ashley Hedemann understands the importance of staying true to the mission of being a builder of affordable homes, while evolving with the times. Through over three decades of continued service, “Habitat still builds new homes, but, in the last 5 years, has expanded to other exciting areas and exponentially helped many more families stay in their existing homes by adding a focus on rehabilitation and repairing crucially needed items in existing homes owned by families,” Hedemann explains. “Habitat’s mission of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing remains the primary focus but now includes doing so by both building new homes and preserving existing homes.”

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Compared to its affiliates, Habitat Greater Fresno Area is unique in three ways, Hedemann shares. “1) While many affiliates have enjoyed building housing near readily available transit options with an abundance of high-paying jobs, Habitat Greater Fresno Area serves a community severely lacking in both. This has resulted in less government funding sources available for our area and has placed us in the unique position to depend more on corporate and personal donations. 2) Habitat Greater Fresno Area has become a leader amongst affiliates in the repair of existing homes to ensure families can safely stay where they are. 3) Habitat Greater Fresno Area has continued to build single-family homes preferred by local residents despite rising construction costs versus moving to high-density owner-occupied apartments more prevalent in other affiliates.”

Having skin, or sweat, in the game sets Habitat for Humanity’s approach apart from other charitable housing non-profits—hence the term “sweat equity.” “Habitat requires homebuyers and homeowners to put in sweat equity hours to help the community while working towards a new home or repairs on their existing house,” Hedemann elaborates, noting that Habitat’s method benefits more people than just homeowners and homebuyers.

“Habitat also relies on volunteers for much of the labor in our construction and retail programming and has become a premier source for providing valuable, on-the-job workforce education and training that has allowed local residents to gain valuable job skills and higher wage employment in the future while helping their community. In our community, where high-paying jobs are scarce, this is especially important,” she points out. “Likewise, our Habitat neighborhoods stay well-cared for long after others because of the individual investment each has made in their home and in their neighborhood prior to taking occupancy.”

Throughout the pandemic restrictions, Habitat has been able to continue partnering with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission in an effort to provide firsthand work experience for those in construction trades. Yet that is not the only partnership which has strengthened due to the coronavirus crisis. “While the Central California Food Bank had always provided food for Habitat families who needed it via planned food delivery pickup days, Habitat and the Food Bank forged a new partnership to provide essential delivery service to residents not able to leave their homes due to the pandemic because the pickup days were no longer an option.”

Habitat Greater Fresno Area continues to address community needs resulting from coronavirus effects. For starters, shares Hedemann, “We saw an increased need for affordable housing as residents excitedly learned they could accept higher-paying jobs in other areas because more companies are allowing employees to telecommute. By doing this, they could live in a lower cost, yet larger house in Fresno and still access the higher pay scales.”

Additionally, “As more residents contracted the coronavirus and food and essential items could no longer be distributed via scheduled pickup days, we quickly realized we needed to find a new way to ensure they receive their items safely. This is when we deepened our partnership with the Central California Food Bank and established an essential delivery service directly to homes.”

Habitat also offers a unique shopping experience, called ReStore, that gives back on multiple levels. ReStore’s location in Clovis, on Railroad Avenue, is owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area and offers the local community an everchanging inventory of new and gently used building materials sold at discount prices. “It is driven by corporate and community donations of new and gently used building supplies and furniture.

The proceeds generated from the store help Habitat build and repair homes” for qualifying families in Fresno and Madera counties. Whether you are a contractor with a surplus of 2x4s or a budget-conscious DYI enthusiast, shopping at and donating to ReStore is a win-win. “Last year alone, it is estimated the ReStore kept 681 tons of waste out of landfills.”

In addition to shopping at ReStore, there are many opportunities to get involved, at Habitat for Humanity. “Volunteering time and talent at home construction sites or at rehabilitation projects, restocking or cashiering at the Habitat ReStore, working in the Habitat central office, serving in hospitality as a host or host of snacks at a Habitat event or project, or serving on a committee or the Board of Directors” are some of the options. “Being able to own your own home or have much-needed repairs done at your existing home within income qualification guidelines,” suggests Hedemann. “Donating cash or gently used or new construction items to the ReStore” is also greatly appreciated.

Anyone can support the work of Habitat for Humanity. “The best ways to reach Habitat,” Hedemann says, are by “a) calling the office at 559.237.4102, b) visiting the website www.habitatfresno. org and using the applicable direct contact link, c) sending an email that you’d like to volunteer to volunteers@habitatfresno. org, and d) if interested in volunteering or donating items to the ReStore or have questions about products to buy, call their dedicated information line, 559.237.4102.” For anyone in need of help, the same link applicable for calling the office or visiting the website will serve to initiate the process. Supporting Habitat for Humanity is an easy way to enable those in need in the Greater Fresno Area to live well.

HEADQUARTERS 4991 East McKinley Avenue, Suite 123 Fresno, CA 93727 559.237.4102

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ON THE

SUNNYSIDE

Editorial Director Lauren Barisic Photographer Don Dizon Historical Photo Courtesy of Sunnyside Country Club

“The Sunnyside Way” is a different kind of country club life. Sunnyside Country Club has been changing things up for 111 years, but one thing remains constant: their commitment to being the friendliest place to play golf in Fresno. After undergoing a year-long renovation, the clubhouse is even more inviting than ever before, and the recent increase in membership (in spite of the pandemic) is proof alone that they are indeed doing something right.

If you lived in the Central Valley before Sunnyside Country Club was built in 1911, you’d have been keenly aware that playing a round of golf wasn’t easy to plan. With the closest courses 150 miles away and over a mountain range in any direction, the sport was a scheduled destination rather than a weekend activity—Los Angeles and Pasadena had 13 courses to choose from, while Monterey and San Francisco had a mere five options. Today, Fresno County alone boasts 10 golf courses and two municipal courses.

Club founding fathers George C. Roeding, C.C. Teague, Frank M. Romain, Harvey Swift, and A. W. Goodfellow built the original 9-hole course along approximately 2,500 yards of rough turf and oil greens at the turn of the 20th century. A feat in Fresno at the time, it was still considered primitive even by yesteryear’s standards—metal crossbars affixed with a swatch of carpet served as “flags” at each hole and doubled as a device for smoothing footprints and snake tracks on the greens before putting.

The second nine holes, added in 1925, were much more sophisticated. Designed by William Park “Billy” Bell, the then-fledgling architect was working under golf course architect George Thomas at the Annadale Country Club in Pasadena when he was hired to design the expansion of Sunnyside’s greens. At the same time, all 18 holes were planted with bentgrass. Bell

would later go on to design Bel-Air Country Club, Riviera Country Club, La Jolla Country Club, and Del Rio, among many others; he returned to Sunnyside in the 1940s to retool his design with the help of Bob Baldock.

It has always been important to Sunnyside Country Club that the institution evolved with current times. The golf course itself has undergone numerous changes over the past century. In the 1950s, the 18th left green was constructed. New tees were added to holes 11, 16, and 17 in the 1970s, at which time the green on hole 16 was redone. Golf cart paths were built in the 1980s, with said paths being extended in the 1990s when additional bunkers were also revamped.

A membership vote taken in 1998 enabled all 19 greens and the two practice greens to be redone, bringing them up to Untied States Golf Association specifications. Bell’s original design was even kept in mind when several of these greens were reshaped to allow for more hole locations. Reconfiguring the third and forth holes made room for expanding the driving range—now, the third hole is one of the Valley’s longest par-4 holes at 466 yards from the back of the championship tee. New championship tees were installed in 2005 on holes seven, 11, and 18, bring the total course length to nearly 7,000 yards.

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unnyside Country Club’s evolution can be largely attributed to the people who have been devoted to it since the beginning. Among these leaders are Eliot Callender, Olin Dutra, Grant Halstead, Dave Martin, Derek Hardy, and Gary Loustalot—each has left Sunnyside a better place. Yet, Steve Menchinella alone has arguably made the biggest impact there. A golf professional since 1959, Menchinella has been a fixture at Sunnyside since first coming there in 1968. A pro’s pro, Menchinella served as Head Golf Professional for 43 years and as General Manager for 15 years. He now holds the position of Director of Golf Emeritus and Membership, and is unofficially the club’s historian.

Published in 2011, Sunnyside Country Club’s Centennial Celebration is immortalized by a book created in its honor. Sterling Swartout, a 48-year club member and former board president, spent approximately two years compiling the book with the help of Linda Estep.

Included are numerous photographs from the Pop Laval Collection, which were laid out with the help of the photographer’s great-granddaughter Elizabeth Laval.

“The number one resource was all of the pictures that Steve Menchinella had taken over the fifty years that he had been at the club,” Swartout reveals. Many of those images and accompanying articles had already been recorded in the club’s monthly newsletter, called Club Lites, which was edited by Sid Cox for over two decades and used as yet another writing reference.

Coupled with the photos that survived the fire that consumed the original clubhouse, “I had a really good resource when you put all that information together from the old photos from Sid’s work on Club Lites and all of the pictures that Steve had from golf tournaments and just events at the club,” imparts Swartout. The result is a superb reference covering the first 100 years of Sunnyside’s rich history, grand traditions, and beloved stories.

Even through Swartout’s extensive research, it was evident that “The real common thread for Sunnyside is really the friendly nature of the club. We’ve kind of adopted a moniker, you might say, as the friendliest club in the Valley. And that seems to be a theme that you pick up when you’re reading old material and looking at old pictures—it’s just a really good, friendly place for camaraderie, golf, and entertainment, and it seems to just been maintained for forever.”

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Former club president Brad Silva addressed the “Friends of Sunnyside” in a letter introducing the book. “Our history tells us that Sunnyside is a friendly place,” he wrote. Indeed, a commitment to being friendly is at the heart of what has come to be called “The Sunnyside Way.” The Sunnyside Way encompasses a manner of conduct as well as a methodology. “That was kind of started back in the seventies,” Menchinella explains. “When I first came here, everybody used to have starting times. But we did away with starting times … We haven’t given a starting time since October of 1968.”

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o start times also encourages golfers to play with each other, fostering the friendliness creed that Sunnyside holds so dear. “That’s part of being The Sunnyside Way. When you want to play, you get to play …

Cliques will kill any organization. If you’re members of something, everybody’s got to be involved and that’s what we try to do. Everybody plays with everybody. Our motto is ‘We’re the friendliest club in town’ and I think we are. I think, I hope I’ve had something to do with that,” shares Menchinella.

From the friendly environment and the outstanding golfing facilities, to the exceptional food and beverage experience offered at the clubhouse, Sunnyside is committed to being the premier country club in the Central Valley. Sunnyside’s Board of Directors understands that being the best requires not only maintenance, but also updates to both the course and the clubhouse. A fire in 1941 destroyed the Oothout Mansion, which served as the original clubhouse, yet a new one was constructed in its place and opened in 1948. It was because of the war effort that construction was delayed, but members found creative ways to adapt in the meantime. While it has undergone revamps over the years, the clubhouse recently underwent a full remodel that took years to be realized.

Being away from city growth coupled with the economic downturn of 2008 left Sunnyside struggling to retain members.

When former board president Michael Der Manouel, Jr. came on at that time, “Membership was at historic lows and we had a lot of deferred maintenance on the facilities.” Much of the clubhouse and grounds hadn’t been touched in three decades then, and some tough decisions had to be made. “If we were going to continue to be a club, we were going to have to have amenities that would cause people to want to be a member. So with no members and no money, we decided to remodel and refresh the entire facility.”

Planning began in 2015. A contractor and interior designer were brought in to get an estimate for funding purposes.

Then-board president Der Manouel, Jr. was a huge catalyst for getting the project approved and funded, but it was the core group of members at Sunnyside what really gave the board confidence to move forward on such a massive project. “I came to the conclusion that this project had no chance of failing,” Der Manouel, Jr. reasoned. “So we formed a member lending facility, and several members of the club lent money to the lending facility, and that facility funded the construction and remodel and refresh of the clubhouse and a lot of other parts of the grounds.”

Since its completion in 2019, membership has gone from 333 to 500, revenues have doubled, waiting lists exist for several membership categories, and Sunnyside is now booking events into 2023. It’s kind of a “if you build it, they will come” story, but Der Manouel, Jr. is quick to point out that without a great team, Sunnyside wouldn’t be nearly so successful. “Our great golf staff, and Steve Pellegrine, our head golf pro, and a great clubhouse team with Jason and Anna Zeller—you have to have those pieces in place. It doesn’t matter what your facilities are. You’ve got to have a great golf experience and you got to have a great clubhouse experience to make it work.”

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One of the biggest changes made was moving the bar to the living room. “We just didn’t use that room very often,” admits Joe Sciarrone, a club member and former board president who was intricately involved in the remodel process. Previously, there was a service bar behind the living room, and there was debate about whether or not to keep it there. “The guys that wanted the bar in the living room won, and it’s the best thing we’ve ever done!” admits Sciarrone. “It’s a great place for people to come in early before an event. Have a cocktail. Sit by the fireplace. We have meetings in there sometimes. People like to sit in that room. It’s a pretty room with a lot of natural light. So we get a lot of use out of that space now.”

In addition to moving the new bar into the living room, dated furniture was also replaced and the walls were painted a light grey color. An original Stan Bitters ceramic piece has been featured above the fireplace there since the 1960s—while many of his works can be seen around Fresno, this is one of his larger sculptures. “All of a sudden, with the lighter wall color, that piece really popped,” Sciarrone remarks of the room’s centerpiece.

Sonja Sorrick from CORE Spaces + Design was charged with updating the interior décor and Zumwalt Construction was hired to do the entire clubhouse. “Everything was taken down to the studs. All the flooring was removed. Everything—so the banquet rooms, the living room, what we call the garden room, and also the grill.” Sciarrone elaborates, “We went floor-to-ceiling on everything. We replaced all the windows, all new flooring, new paint, new electrical, new alarm system. I mean, we did it all.”

Construction was done in phases. “So we did the back room phase, the garden room, living room, and banquet room is phase one, and that took about six or seven months. And then when that was finished, we did the grill, and that probably took another two or three months,” bringing the total timeline to about a year.

As with all remodels, much was learned about the building during construction—both figurative and literal layers of club history were uncovered in the process. “We just rolled back layers of history and it was good for everybody. We learned a lot about the club,” Sciarrone reminisces. “The membership bonded. We had a good time doing it and everybody’s happy with it.”

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he bar in the living room has become a member favorite, and a card room was transitioned into a bridal suite that has been met with warm reception.

“Everybody loves the grill,” acknowledges Sciarrone.

“We took all the windows out—they were half windows and we made them full windows. All the windows are floor-to-ceiling, so you have a better view. Jimmy Ashjian made custom chandeliers for us in the garden room and the banquet room.”

Current Club President Mark Creede, a 34-year member elected to the board in 2018, summed it up with: “Eleven years into our second century, the future is bright for Sunnyside Country Club and its members and staff. We always strive to deliver an enjoyable golf and club experience in a welcoming atmosphere to our members and guests. Collectively, we are very proud of, and have tremendous love for, Sunnyside Country Club, and we will continue along the path paved by our predecessors, maintaining and building upon the legacy of our amazing history and traditions.”

Sunnyside Country Club may have a new look, but they still have the same spirit of camaraderie. The friendships facilitated there and the enjoyment derived from this Fresno landmark are held together by something greater—Sunnyside’s members are the strong foundation upon which the country club has been built for well over a century, and it only shows signs of getting better. Come discover what life at Sunnyside is all about.

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Swinging Ceiling from the

Interiors Editor Erin Melkonian

Chandeliers may literally swing from the ceiling, but choosing one doesn’t have to take you on a figuratively wild ride. Picking a style for this crowning glory light fixture is no easy choice. With so many silhouettes to choose from, where to start? Take comfort in knowing that there is an option for every taste and budget. Here’s a little inspiration to help direct your search for the perfect piece of ceiling jewelry!

What’s Your Chandelier Type?

1. When you have free time, you like to…

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Watch a guilty pleasure show, aka The Real

4. Your favorite froyo flavor is…

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Chocolate

Housewives

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Strawberry

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Curl up with a good book

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Tart

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Gorge on some veggies and hummus

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Pistachio

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Listen to your favorite music 5. Before bed, you must…

2. You would name your new puppy…

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Tina Turner

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Jack Dawson after Leo DiCaprio in Titanic

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Coachella

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Frank Lloyd Wright

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Listen to your favorite podcast. Hopefully, there’s a new episode!

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Indulge in your favorite scents as your diffuser perfumes the air

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Apply a homemade charcoal face mask

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Have peace and quiet. They’re all you need!

3. When meeting someone for the first time, you compliment them by…

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Acknowledging the amazing fit of their

6. Your ideal weekend getaway would be…

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South Beach (Miami, baby!)

stylish jeans

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Napa Valley

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Laughing at their not-so-funny jokes

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Joshua Tree

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Gifting them a crystal because your chakras

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Palm Springs

are so similar D

Shaking their hand firmly

Flip the page to discover your style.

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Traditional, yet capable! You’re optimistic that your next love affair is just around the corner.

This tri-colored, metallic drum is the perfect specimen of industrial glam realized. A bronze and iron foundation sets the stage for a dramatic façade of hammered brass, copper, and vintage silver that will eagerly complement the ever-evolving interior design of your place.

This two-tier chandelier in aged iron with dangling, clear glass discs boasts intricate craftsmanship that can be appreciated from any angle. The candelabra bulbs add a sense of whimsy mixed with formality to this harmonious light fixture.

Arteriors The Laura Kirar Collection Armouria Chandelier $3,550.00 from www.arteriorshome.com

Visual Comfort Danvers Grande Two-Tier Chandelier $2,499.00 from www.circalighting.com

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The Queen of Vintage

Free thinking and artistic! You gravitate toward beauty in nature and all that is natural.

Old-school, yet badass! You find comfort in all things tried-and-true.

This style has few permanent ties and is open to new experiences. So named for its art deco tendencies, it emphasizes strong geometric lines, yet its magic comes from the hand-wrapped jute woven around the frame in a layered, ziggurat shape.

This classic silhouette balances opal glass globes against an antique brass foundation. The traditional sputnik design is more organic than geometric in form. It’s a subtly sophisticated and strikingly stylish foundation piece for a modern design scheme. Retro redefined!

Selamat Empire Chandelier $495.00 from www.burkedecor.com

Arteriors Augustus Chandelier $2,860.00 from www.arteriorshome.com

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LUX looks Beauty Trends

BOLD EYES BIG LIPS Eye and lip trends are ever-changing, and presently, they’re big and bold! Try them in combination for maximum impact or one at a time to keep your makeup routine fresh.

NYX Professional Makeup Face & Body Glitter in Bronze $6.50 from www.macys.com

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk Medium $24.00 from www.neimanmarcus.com Use lip liner as a color baseline. Outline your pout, then soften it by feathering the product inward.

Guerlain Rouge G Customizable Luxurious Velvet Matte Lipstick in 360 Milky Beige $34.00 from www.saksfifthavenue.com Choose a lipstick that’s slightly lighter than your liner or natural pigment, and dab it only in the middle of the lips to create an illusion of fullness.

Glitter for the face and body is all the rage. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Dior Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in Raspberr $35.00 from www.neimanmarcus.com Find a gloss with hyaluronic acid for bee-stung juiciness.

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Lancôme Grandiôse Bendable Liquid Eyeliner in Matte Noir $32.00 from www.bloomingdales.com

On the boldness scale, it’s tough to top a liquid liner.

It’s as impactful on its own as it is paired with a heavy eyeshadow.

Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in Sultry Muse $80.00 from www.revolve.com Trending eyeshadow looks include the ombré lid, lower lid shadow, and fox eye. Give them all a shot with a palette that compliments your irises.

Too Faced Too Femme Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara $27.00 from www.nordstrom.com For sporting falsie fab lashes sans glue, layers of mascara are a must. Always allow them to dry for a minute or two between coats.

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LUX looks

Contour Queen Beauty Trends

The contouring craze has evolved drastically since gaining prominence. Along with being highly versatile and age-transcending, this modern makeup trend is considered the key to accentuating your best features.

Iconic London Precision Duo Contour Pot in Tan Shadow $29.00 from www.harrods.com

A contour ISN’T a bronzer. It’s three shades darker than a foundation with a slight grey undertone for a shadow effect. Apply it to the face’s sunken architecture, i.e., under cheekbones or along jawlines, hairlines, and sides of the nose.

beautyblender Cheeky Beauty Blush Makeup Sponge $16.00 from www.macys.com

The trick to egg-shaped sponge expertise? Start by getting it wet and wringing it out before use.

Chantecaille Cheek Gelée in Happy $45.00 from www.bergdorfgoodman.com

To instantly lift the face, dab some cream or liquid blush onto cheekbones starting at the outer corner of the eyes.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Touche Eclat Shimmer Stick Highlighter in 1 Light Gold $34.00 from www.neimanmarcus.com

Aptly named, highlighter hits facial high spots. Think brow bones, forehead, nose bridge, Cupid’s bow, the tip of the chin, the space between eyebrows, and atop cheekbones.

Smashbox Photo Finish Longwear Makeup Setting Spray Weightless $32.00 from www.macys.com Setting your freshly painted face is an absolute must for makeup stay power.

Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Smoothing Foundation in 2 Light Warm $67.00 from www.neimanmarcus.com Apply foundation AFTER applying contour and highlighter. But first, mix it with a couple drops of facial oil to attain a translucent, dewy finish.

Ren Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer $45.00 from www.nordstrom.com

Primer is, basically, a magic grip makeup base. Embrace its witchery!

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CHAMPAGNE Campaign

Editorial Director Lauren Barisic Photographer Don Dizon

Fizz, prosecco, sparkling wine, bubbly, champers—you know what we are referring to, but an actual Champagne can only claim the name if it comes from said region in France. Furthermore, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes alone are used to make Champagne. Though formally discovered by accident in the 17th century, there is some debate about where the effervescent thirst quencher first originated (enter yet another dispute between England and France). But one thing is certain: Champagne is always a good idea, no matter the occasion.

Yet, the emergence of cocktails featuring bubbly isn’t nearly as old as the drink itself.

Rumor has it that the first champagne cocktail, called a Black Velvet, was conceived to mourn the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Prince Consort, in 1861—mixed simply with dark stout (likely Guinness), it is said that even the Champagne mourned his death. From the quintessential Champagne Cocktail to weekend Mimosas, our love affair with sparkling libations has been ongoing since. So, let’s toast the Central Valley’s most beloved bubbling concoctions!

The Annex Kitchen Venetian Spritz | $13

Prosecco, Aperol, Campari, and club soda.

An Italian aperitivi inspired by the Aperol Spritz, this pre-dinner cocktail will instantly transport you to the Mediterranean coastline.

The cucina garnishes theirs with an orange wedge and green olive.

It’s meant to be enjoyed year-round, though the drink tends to be a summertime fave.

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Champagne Cocktail Guide

Manhattan Steakhouse & Bar Metropolitan | $12

Champagne, Absolut Citron, Stoli Razberi, and fresh lemon.

A restaurant original, this sweet and sour libation is infused with citrus and berry flavors that are first muddled with fresh lemon.

Served in a frozen martini glass with a lemon twist, the mixture takes on an even frostier appearance when topped with Champagne.

The outcome is a refreshing sipper.

The Vintage Press Empress 75 | $14

Champagne, Empress 1908 Gin, bitters, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and sugar.

Passionately purple in an equally royal setting, The Vintage Press’s Empress 75 cocktail is utterly striking. Gin variety matters here—this indigo-hued liquid becomes violet when it meets lemon juice. A fresh rosemary sprig tied with lemon rind draped over the coupe’s edge makes for an aromatic finish.

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Champagne Cocktail Guide

The Elderberry House Elderflower 75 | $16

Champagne, St-Germain, Tanqueray, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Reminiscent of the French 75 and found in the Château du Sureau’s Cellar Bar, this classic cocktail nods at the local elderberries for which the hidden gem is named. Comprised of elderflower liqueur, gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and brut bubbles, it’s as crisp as the surrounding mountain air.

FIVE

FIVE Royale | $14 Prosecco, Wheatley Vodka, house-made raspberry syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

A thoughtful take on a local favorite, the FIVE Royale has perfected its ingredients. This blushing pink potion features house-made raspberry syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Presented in a tall flute and topped with a dried lemon slice, it’s the embodiment of sweet yet seductive.

Veni Vidi Vici

Stockholm Royal | $14 Pink Champagne, Absolut Citron, Chambord, lemonade simple syrup, lime, and sugar.

Fresno’s most famous and original cocktail is as fun to look at as it is to drink. Found at the place that refined this Tower District tradition, it’s practically liquid sculpture. Partially shaken, partially poured, the result showcases layers of pinks with just as many transparencies.

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bourgeois bites Editorial Director Lauren Barisic Photographer Don Dizon

Decadence at home need not be reserved for special occasions only.

This selection of arguably fancy foods is easy to make any night of the week, no matter what the day held in store. Here you will find a blatantly bourgeois burger; a versatile caviar vehicle perfectly suited for either brunch, dinner, or appetizers; and the realization that chocolate soufflé can be made at a moment’s notice with just a bit of patience and a handful of ingredients.

Feast your eyes and palate on the LUX life!

Caviar & Crème Fraiche Savory Sweet Potato Waffle Bars SERVES 4-8

1 cup pancake or waffle mix ½ cup milk ¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes 2 tbs. melted butter ½ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. smoked chili powder ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper Cooking spray Caviar Crème fraiche Dill (for garnish)

Instructions Preheat waffle iron (preferably a model with square shapes). In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the pancake or waffle mix, milk, mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook the waffles until golden brown. Allow the waffles to cool, then cut into bars.

To assemble , spoon the Caviar & Crème Fraiche into alternate boxes within the Savory Sweet Potato Waffle Bars, then garnish with the dill.

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Gold Leaf Chocolate Soufflé with Ganache & Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream SERVES 5

For the Chocolate Soufflé ¼ cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating ramekins) Salted sweet cream butter (room temperature; for coating ramekins) 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 eggs ¼ cup water ¼ tsp. cream of tartar Gold leaf (for garnish) For the Ganache 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract For the Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream 1 cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup powdered sugar 2 tbs. vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean pod

Instructions *Note: You will need five 8-ounce ramekins. Chocolate Soufflés must be served immediately, so time yourself accordingly. Also, bear in mind that chocolate quality counts in this recipe—don’t skimp!

Begin by preparing a double boiler (a pot of simmering water with a heatproof bowl set over the top). In the heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and water. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and the consistency is smooth (about 10 minutes). Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and let it cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a medium size mixing bowl in the refrigerator to chill. Prepare the ramekins. Butter the ramekins to the top, coat with sugar, then tap out the excess. Set the prepared ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks—be sure to keep all 4 egg whites but only keep 3 egg yolks (discard the extra yolk). Stir the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined to create the soufflé base, then set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes). To finish the egg white mixture, gradually add in the sugar and continue to beat just until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5 minutes).

In two parts, fold the egg white mixture into the soufflé base to make the soufflé mixture. With either a large whisk or rubber spatula, gently cut down through the center and lift up some soufflé base from the bottom of bowl. While turning the bowl, steadily continue to cut down and lift up the base until just combined. Do not overmix!

Evenly distribute the soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins, taking care not to get batter on the top edge of the dishes—you want a smooth top. Bake the Chocolate Soufflés until puffed and set (30 to 35 minutes). Be sure to not open the oven during the first 25 minutes of baking.

While the Chocolate Soufflés bake, make the Ganache. Reuse the double boiler with a clean heatproof bowl. In the heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is melted and the consistency is smooth (about 10 minutes). Once this is achieved, turn off the heat and leave the Ganache on the double boiler (until the Chocolate Soufflés are done baking and you are ready to serve immediately).

Finally, make the Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream. Scrape the vanilla beans from their pod onto the knife. In the chilled mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla beans. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until the cream reaches the desired stiffness, then set aside.

To assemble the Chocolate Soufflés, gently place each ramekin on its own small charger plate immediately once they are out of the oven (sudden movement will deflate soufflé). Spoon the Ganache over the puffed top (it will likely spill over the ramekin edge). Add on a dollop of Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream, then sprinkle on the Gold Leaf to garnish.

Wagyu Burgers with Roasted Garlic Toasted Buns SERVES 4

4 brioche buns 4 slices of smoked gouda Heirloom tomatoes Arugula Spicy brown mustard

For the Wagyu Patties 1 lb. ground wagyu beef ½ shallot 2 tbs. Worcestershire sauce Seasoned salt Black pepper For the Roasted Garlic Butter 6 tbs. salted sweet cream butter (room temperature) 1 head of garlic Avocado or olive oil Seasoned salt Black pepper

Instructions *Note: This recipe requires approximately 2 hours prep time.

Begin by preparing the Roasted Garlic Butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut off the top of the head of garlic and place it on a foil square. Drizzle avocado oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper, then wrap up the prepared head of garlic in the foil and roast for about an hour (until noticeably fragrant). Allow it to cool before extracting the roasted cloves—they should be pulling away from their husks and will take on a creamy consistency when extracted. In a small bowl, mix the roasted garlic with the room temperature butter, then set aside.

While the garlic is roasting, prepare the Wagyu Patties. Mince the shallot. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the ground wagyu beef, minced shallot, and Worcestershire sauce to make the patty mixture. Add seasoned salt and black pepper to taste. Once all ingredients are fully incorporated, cover the mixture and leave it to marinate in the refrigerator (about 2 hours). After 2 hours, remove the patty mixture and separate it into 4 equal portions, then form and flatten them to make the wagyu patties.

Preheat a griddle to medium heat. You can also use a griddle on a BBQ. Add a bit of avocado oil and the Roasted Garlic Butter to the griddle, then sear the Wagyu Patties to desired wellness (low heat and slow cooking is ideal). Once cooked, remove from the heat, add a slice of gouda on top, and allow them to rest. Slice the brioche buns in half. Spread the insides with Roasted Garlic Butter, then grill each bun face down until toasted.

To assemble the Wagyu Burgers, add a bit of spicy brown mustard to the Roasted Garlic Toasted Buns, then layer on the gouda-topped Wagyu Patty, followed by a slice of heirloom tomato, and add the arugula on top.

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Lime and red make for a sophisticated albeit unexpected color combo. Use cognac leather to neutralize it just a bit. Sweater dresses bring elegance to coziness . This fitted turtleneck number assures that you’ll be simultaneously taking center stage. Plus, its short sleeves present the ideal opportunity to don full length gloves.

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Get a formal yet comfortable feel with an asymmetrical, floor-length tulle bodysuit. A crystal-encrusted, sculptural minaudière is sure to be a conversation-starter. Finish off the look with rainbow sprinkles (aka jewels) with a complimentary rose gold base.

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LUX lifestyle Horoscopes

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February 19th to March 20th

A powerful rebirthing is necessary for progress. Go with the flow and have faith in the all-powerful force to align your boundaries and integrate the mindful changes needed to manifest this. Visiting friends and going to familiar places will help. Pisces are empathic, idealistic, psychic, intuitive, creative, and absent-minded. Additionally, they lack boundaries.

This mutable water sign is symbolized by a pair of fish tied together but swimming in opposite directions, integrating the spiritual and material worlds. To find bliss, try hypnotherapy or Watsu.

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October 24th to November 21st

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Use your energy, drive, and tension as a springboard to leap toward what you want. Remember to find innovative solutions with the support of your friends and allies.

Taurus

April 20th to May 20th

Ambitious pursuits are taking shape, so be conscious and deliberate about where you invest your energies. Strategize for your future through hard work, and accomplish the small tasks at hand.

Gemini

May 21st to June 21st

To keep your head clear, remember to slow down, breathe, and not take life too seriously. A change in mindset allows you to turn your attention to bigger things career-wise.

Cancer

June 22nd to July 22nd

Cooperation, negotiations, and objectivity can only go so far in relationships. Meet your individual needs. Ensure you’re supported by others personally and professionally.

Leo

July 23rd to August 22nd

Reflect on people who exemplify what you need mirrored back at you. This will help you find balance between health, routine, and meaningful work that represents your passions and principles.

Virgo

August 23rd to September 22nd

Patience in the moment may help refresh perspectives and allow undeveloped ideas to be realized, offering a chance to achieve future success and learning to integrate concepts into form.

Libra

September 23rd to October 23rd

For peace of mind and contentment, it’s essential to know what you really want. Though the resulting action can be tireless, your efforts will bring about productive developments.

Make time for imagination and doing the things you love. Be flexible and develop space for experimentation so that you can be in the flow when the mood strikes.

Sagittarius

November 22nd to December 21st

Deliberate to help streamline the unique ideas, skills, and resources you have.

This knowledge will aid in understanding your worth, talent, and ingenuity and help you attain opportunities.

Capricorn

December 22nd to January 19th

Lay the necessary groundwork now for fulfilling future ambitions. Consider what success means to you in love, happiness, and status, then release the old beliefs to open a new cycle.

Aquarius

January 20th to February 18th

Explore your values and desires to revise what was once significant and let go of trivial matters. This renewal process will help update your aspirations and offer creative freedom.

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