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Teresa Pries is no stranger to small business in Old Town Clovis. After having to downsize and eventually close her first store there, she spent a year doing odd jobs while trying to figure out her next move. That’s when a friend told Teresa about an upcoming sermon series at her church, which would be diving into Psalm 23. At the time, Teresa recalled being sad and disappointed in her job search struggle. That scripture “changed my life. I had realized at that point that God was preparing me for something better.”

n 2014, Teresa’s husband Dale told her he thought she should open a store again despite her initial doubts. “I thought ‘I’ve been there and done that and I don’t think I could recreate it.’” Yet after much time in prayer and thought, she made it happen that same year. “It was very small, about 600 square feet,” in Clovis’ DeWitt Building. Eventually her landlord gave Teresa a bigger spot, allowing her to add more product and increase the lines she carried, until the location Revival 23 currently occupies (just down the street) became available in July of 2017—it eventually took over the space next door. Later in 2017, developers asked Revival 23 to be part of a city revamp in Kingsburg— thus their second location was born. Greater demand led to the North Fresno store opening in 2019—now their third brick and mortar. Each store uniquely serves its area and will continue to evolve with the clientele there, with which Teresa is keenly in tune. “Because I work on the floor, too, I know a lot of our customers personally. So I know who I am shopping for and who I am presenting the store to.” Expansion online is next on the growth chart—shop and sign up for Revival 23’s subscription list when visiting their website, where E Gift Cards can also be purchased. Great denim, trendy blouses, jewelry, home décor, and fragrances have been the cornerstones of Revival 23 since its founding. Now coming up on its sixth anniversary this summer, Teresa credits her success, in part, to having an incredibly supportive family—her husband and daughter work at the store alongside her daily. “Back in the day, I tried to be everything to everybody.” So this time around, she also got pickier about merchandise. “I just expanded on everything I loved,” instead of trying to be everything to everyone and make everyone happy. “I’ve really taken a lot of time to bring product in that is affordable.” Teresa is proud to say that she runs her business in a manner that will allow prices to remain reasonable for customers. It’s of utmost importance “to have the look and to give them that extra service, give them a good experience that pretty much everyone can afford.” Come experience the breadth of what Revival 23 has to offer for yourself!

CURATED TO PERFECTION “I see the beauty in the ordinary things. It’s just what I’m all about! It can be kooky and weird sometimes, but I always think about merchandising, presenting it to the customer in a way that they want to stand there and take it all in.” Revival 23 is a reflection of Teresa, who allows the curation process to evolve with current inspiration and adapt with the seasons. SOURCED FROM ALL OVER “My idea of a perfect vacation is not only working and buying, but it’s also going to cool flea markets.” Teresa visits many around California. “It’s exhausting, but it’s so much fun.” Round Top, Texas is another favorite picking destination, as it attracts many European vendors. (Her collection of antique bread bowls is a must-see.) EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS “I feel very passionate about all my lines.” For jeans, Teresa only carries Kut from the Kloth—a premium denim brand that comes with an attractive $89 price tag. “We also carry Hobo handbags and wallets,” as well as La Vie Parisienne jewelry at every location, all of which are well-priced. Voluspa candles are also big at Revival 23, and they tend to go quickly! PERSONAL STYLING SERVICES For personalized style, just ask for Revival 23’s Personal Stylist Jennifer Nakashian. “You can make an appointment with her. There’s no charge for it.” From finding the perfect pair of denim to special occasion outfits, “she’ll take good care of you. She’ll style you head to toe.” Her styling room is beautiful, and its lighting will leave you a little bit more in love with yourself. UPCOMING EVENTS “This is the year we are going to dive deeper into the lines, rather than bringing in new … so people can get to know them.” Look out for a “tasting table” event featuring new bath products, gifts with purchase, and samples come summer. Revival 23’s occasional charcuterie board classes often sell out...fast. And the “Sweets Tray” option is basically its dessert alternative. Each store will be hosting events specifically designed to cater to that customer and the season. www.revival23.com | shop@revival23.com | @revival23 CLOVIS 416 Pollasky Avenue Clovis, CA 93612 559.593.5127

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“The Clovis customers have really dictated what they want.” So in the main room, Teresa prioritizes texture and products with “deeper and darker, rich colors. You have the beautiful leather from Hobo and our beautiful denim,” which are vey popular. On the other side, the aesthetic gets “light and airy” with rustic florals layered amid bath products, fragrances, and home décor.

It seemed befitting to be part of “the beginning of a revival in Kingsburg. No pun intended!” Teresa was hesitant to commit at first, but was sold upon seeing the beautiful building. “We’ve given our customers a satellite location” with Kingsburg. “They’re more of a boho look.” Though not as big as the flagship, you can always count on highend denim, leather bags, and jewelry there.

To get to know her Fresno customer better, “I kept everything clean and neutral as kind of a good foundation for us.” Teresa brought in products that she didn’t have elsewhere. “The best of the best bath products and candles, and I kind of elevated that store slightly,” offering exclusives from Barr-Co. and U.S. Apothecary. “That store is not so rustic—it’s a little bit more refined.” ADVERTORIAL

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hat do you ask an interviewer? I wondered while preparing questions for Alyshia Ochse. The actor, author, and podcast host has spent a considerable amount of time portraying others and asking even more about how they got their starts in Hollywood. Through this research, I began to contemplate the brevity of how our individual stories intertwine and progressively influence others—Alyshia is on a lifelong mission to unearth those unique truths. Today, she boasts a slew of professional credits, though her work carries a common thread throughout: the art of storytelling. Alyshia grew up secretly writing poetry and hiding her desire to perform on stage. Despite being a gifted athlete, “I couldn’t do drama and sports at the same time. So the interest was always there … I just couldn’t be very vocal about it. I moved from Kentucky to Missouri when I was 10, and I realized how much of an outsider I was. Saying that I wanted to be an actor was going to make me more of an outsider.” A star on the soccer field, a knee injury in her senior year of high school swiftly ended her athletic aspirations. Then her best friend tragically died. Suddenly, writing became an outlet and coping mechanism. On paper it might appear that the acting bug came out of nowhere, but given that it was something that had always been imbedded in her from a young age, Alyshia recalls, “it was a huge wake-up call. I wasn’t doing what I wanted to be doing … It was a happy shift to kind of wake me up.” She went on to graduate from Notre Dame Academy in Covington, Kentucky, eventually graduating from the University of Kentucky with honors before moving out to California in 2005.

“The way I study characters, I build them from the psychology of their childhood forward. I’m really drawn to misunderstood, flawed human being. I think that’s what makes the most compelling storytelling because then we’re showing a full-fledged human.” With every character, she strives to get inside, feeling and having compassion for them so as to justify their behaviors, allowing her to be more open in real-life situations with people in her day-today life. “Judgement is arrogance. I can’t play a character from arrogance.” The multi-talented woman possesses an impressive list of television roles, including performances on How I Met Your Mother, Days of Our Lives, Melissa & Joey, General Hospital, Hart of Dixie, Satisfaction, Americons, Life Sentence, The Purge, and Ballers, to name a few. But her favorite role to-date inspired her to dive into a character's psyche in a way that clearly reflects her desire to understand the big picture. Playing Lucy in the 2014 season of HBO’s True Detective, opposite Academy Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award Nominee and Emmy Award Winner Woody Harrelson, holds a special place in her heart. “Best work I’ve gotten to do thus far,” Alyshia reflects, going so far as to call Lucy “yummy.” A prostitute who remained within a 5-mile radius of her hometown her entire life, the actor was able to get into the character’s head in a special way. “No one is going to get her like I get her,” Alyshia thought, and that sympathy is clearly visible in her acting.

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Many Thanks... At CVLUX, we continue to be amazed by the outstanding show of support from all of our partners, sponsors, and readers. It is because of you that we are able to constantly bring you the best of the best in the Central Valley. To our Diamond Award recipients, we feel honored by the opportunity to recognize your persistent philanthropic efforts—our community is a better place because of all you do within it. Thank you to all those who attended the 2020 Luxury Awards!

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Thank You! McCaffrey Homes is thrilled - and humbled - to be voted 2020 “Best Builder” for the third year in a row by readers of CVLUX Magazine. We received this recognition because people like you, who grew up in, or today live in, one of our homes, took the time to cast a vote for McCaffrey Homes. We are honored to be your favorite builder and extremely proud of the relationships we have built. Again, thanks for your vote. It means a lot to us.

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No glamping here! We’re talking about style, not tents… But if you had to Google the term “camp” to get some clarity on the pop-culture reference, don’t feel bad—you aren’t alone.

irst published in the 1909 edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, the term denoted a then-popular word association, meaning: “ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical…” Over the years, the term has evolved to mean the aesthetic embodiment of one’s true self. “Camp is art that proposes itself seriously, but cannot be taken altogether seriously because it is ‘too much,’” American writer Susan Sontag explained in her book Notes on “Camp,” published in 1964. Camp, essentially, is fashion. What does CVLUX camp look like? We’re all about flamingos big and small, giant tropical leaves, and bold black and white this year. Gold accents are a given—obviously glitz is mandatory here… Now, let’s break it all down. Grass is green and the sky is blue—most people prefer it that way. But when there’s pink in the clouds, it’s difficult to look away. Pink in nature has a way of reminding us that time is fleeting, as it tends to make us reminisce about the most special of moments and memories. To see living, breathing, feather-clad pink is simply beyond. Behold, the flamingo. Ours graced the program cover, greeted guests upon entry, cornered the dancefloor, stirred everyone’s cocktails, and stood 9.5 feet tall while flanking the stage. Ever dreamt of being cooled by the gentle strokes of a giant fan held by a beautiful human on a balmy summer afternoon? Few of us will ever get to experience such luxury. Yet, you could probably have made that

happen with the tropical leaves at this year’s party. We actually had a couple people ask who our faux floral connection was. They were real. Every. Single. One. Yes, they looked that perfect. There were hundreds, in several varieties, framing the bar and stage screens, and atop every table. One could argue that it was wastefully extravagant to let such perfect folium sacrifice their lives for one mere night… Draperies obviously require a lot of yardage. What “hung out” for the night was excessive (lining the outdoor car tent, entranceways, and interior banquet hall), the simplicity of its black and white color scheme seeming almost ironic, yet cleansed the palate. Because of the monochrome backdrops and carpeting (totally forgot to mention that the step-and-repeat and stage were also carpeted in B&W stripes), the lavish décor was truly allowed to shine through unobstructed. Familiar with the “gild the lily” idiom? It referrers to the elusive process of adorning or embellishing something that is already beautiful or perfect. As if the flamingos and the leaves and the stripes weren’t over the top enough, everything left was gold. Come on, what’s more decadent than eating with gold flatware? Maybe being spoon-fed with gold flatware? We digress… Besides, guests were also seated upon gold chairs. CVLUX and the Luxury Awards help to maintain California’s luxury vibe as one of the Golden State’s benchmarks. Luxury is the name of our game, and we always win. From print to party, we invite you to come experience all that CVLUX has to offer. Welcome to Camp Luxury!

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Bourgeois dressing has pushed out the sportswear trend with a star piece this season: the culotte. Opt for dramatic charm and sophistication with a metallic, pleated pair. For added impact, style with a pussybow blouse, soft pastel accents, and minimally chic jewels.

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