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Contents In Every Issue LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 MASTHEAD ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ... ... 16

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2ND ANNUAL CENTRAL VALLEY CAUSE 4 PAWS GALA ... ... 18 Benefiting H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation 21ST ANNUAL CRAB FEED ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20 Benefiting CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties 23RD ANNUAL HARVEST BALL ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 22 Benefiting Valley Children’s Healthcare 16TH ANNUAL HARVEST OF HOPE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 24 Benefiting Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno PORSCHE 992 LAUNCH ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 26 2020 LUXURY AWARDS ... ... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... 28 Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada

Departments STAYING HEALTHY & FIT OVER THE HOLIDAYS ... ... ... ... ... ... 32 THANKSGIVING HOME TRENDS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 GIVE THANKS ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 37 HOLIDAY HOME TRENDS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 42 MERRY MINIMALISM ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... 43 PRACTICALLY PERFECT ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 48 Cover Story

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 54 ALL DECKED OUT ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 57 BEAUTY CHAT ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... 62 Featuring Monique Samuels

PROFILES ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 65 Home & Garden

JUMP FOR JOY ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... .. 82 BLAZER OF GLORY ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... 84 LET IT SNOW LEOPARD ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... .. 86 GIFTS WE LOVE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... 88

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EDITOR t the close of every year, I tend to become a bit reflective. It’s true the holidays are a perfect time to rejoice in merriment and plan for the future, however I tend to take a more thoughtful approach. Every issue, this year, has marked a milestone in my life.

The issue that means the most to me is the May|Jun Home & Garden edition. The magazine was beautiful as usual, but during the production I lost someone very close to me, and for the first time in a very long time, I had to depend on those around me to help me finish the product. It was very scary for me to let my guard down and to ask for help. I don’t take to change very easily. During this time, I realized that our team was more than capable of doing the job, which made me tremendously proud.

Since then I have tried to encourage independence in our staff. Don’t be scared to have an opinion! The worst thing that could happen is someone could tell you no. Opinions open doors to new perspectives and possibilities, which are limited only by the confines of mediocrity. Because of this change in creative direction, I believe that each issue surpasses the last as we continue on this new trajectory.

With this said, I simply love (practically everything) in this latest Nov|Dec edition. Not only for the content, but I see our staff in every corner of this issue—from the fonts and brush strokes by Pheng, to the vibrant verbiage and candor of Lauren, and my business partner Donna’s keen sense of marketing. Nothing gives me more joy than to see those around me flourish. I’m profoundly grateful to those I have surrounded myself with, which makes this holiday season all the more magical.

So take some time to appreciate those few who make each day a little brighter, and remember that tomorrow is a gift and yesterday is to be treasured.

Cheers and Happy Holidays,

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2ND ANNUAL CENTRAL VALLEY CAUSE 4 PAWS GALA Benefiting H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation The 2nd Annual Central Valley Cause 4 Paws Gala was held at Copper River Country Club on Saturday, September 7th. Awareness and $65,000 were raised to further the organization’s mission of reducing stray animal over-population in Fresno Country. A black-tie event with 220 attendees, the evening featured its famous Adoptable Dog Showcase, where the Fresno Fire and Police K-9 Departments accompanied canines on the catwalk! For more information about Central Valley Cause 4 Paws, please visit www.centralvalleycause4paws.org.

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21ST ANNUAL CRAB FEED Benefiting CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties The home of Matt and Serina Garza hosted CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Fresno and Madera Counties’ 21st Annual Crab Feed on Friday, September 13th. A sold out event with over 800 guests, Executive Director Wilma Hashimoto spoke of how community volunteers who become Advocates have annually changed the lives of 300 local foster youth—87 cents of every dollar raised goes to assist their most at-risk children. The live auction was a hit, where an eight-week-old Cockapoo puppy found a forever home! For more information about CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties, please visit www.casafresnomadera.org.

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23RD ANNUAL HARVEST BALL Benefiting Valley Children’s Healthcare Over 900 guests had the opportunity to view Valley Children’s Hospital’s newly renovated back lawn at the 23rd Annual Harvest Ball, held on Saturday, September 14th. As one of the premier social events of the season, the gorgeous, clear night proved to be purely magical—over $1 million was raised for Valley Children’s Healthcare that evening! Organizers were overwhelmed by the continued generosity of their sponsors and the community. For more information about Valley Children’s Healthcare, please visit www.valleychildrens.org.

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16TH ANNUAL HARVEST OF HOPE Benefiting Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno Held at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center on Saturday, September 28th, more than 600 guests gathered for the benefit of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno. As their largest yearly fundraiser, the 16th Annual Harvest of Hope netted over $500,000. The organization’s new Rural Outreach Program was highlighted, and the final live auction item (dinner for eight people with the new Bishop of the Diocese of Fresno, Bishop Joseph V. Brennan) sold for $30,000… twice! For more information about Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno, please visit www.ccdof.org.

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PORSCHE 992 LAUNCH Porsche Fresno Dealership owner C.J. Wilson unveiled the new Porsche 911, the 992, during its launch event at Porsche Fresno on Saturday, October 5th. Pardini’s Catering provided food and beverage, and DJ Roe provided entertainment for the evening, which hosted approximately 100-200 guests. The night ended with enjoying a sunset overlooking their open-air patio. Very chic! There was a large representation from the local Porsche Club as well. For more information about the Porsche 992, please visit www.porschefresno.com.

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Featuring Real Whole Food Recipes for the Holidays 5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes or Less So much excitement swirls around the holidays—all the gatherings, parties, spending time with friends, loved ones, and family near and far. All the delicious meals together and desserts after. Nights by the fire. Holiday music and beautiful decorations everywhere. Laughter, joy, and happiness fill up a room. It is a magical time of year.

But at some point the holidays can get the best of us. All of us.

Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

Exhaustion and stress can take over. We want everything to be perfect, but sometimes we feel quite the opposite. We start grabbing food when we can and we skip our workouts. We really want to take care of ourselves, but when can we find the time?

Then comes “I’ll do it, come New Year’s. I’ll get organized, catch up on sleep, eat healthy, and workout!” I hear this so much over the holidays.

Instead of waiting until New Year’s, why not gift yourself the best present ever over the holidays? Take care of yourself first!

This will not only help you feel your best inside and out, but the health benefits are tremendous!

If you stay up on your workout schedule, eat those holiday goodies in moderation, and get good sleep, I promise those holiday blues won’t get you. You’ll have the energy to cook, clean, and pick out meaningful gifts. You’ll enjoy the parties, your kids’ programs, and love every moment of quality time. You’ll feel confident in every outfit you wear. You won’t want to hide in photos. The magic of the holidays will be memorable because you got enough sleep to remember them.

Here are simple tips to make this the best holiday season yet:

Schedule your workouts.

We all feel better after a workout. More energy, less stress, and less anxiety. Invest and book all your classes in advance for the holiday season. Hire a personal trainer that will keep you accountable. If this doesn’t work for your budget, pick a friend to hold you accountable and work out together. Also try to walk any time you can—it all adds up.

Eat in moderation.

Yes you can go to that party and eat guilt-free! I love to skim over the food before I decide what I want. Then I pick 2-3 items and I eat them without guilt. If you happen to eat or drink too much, make the commitment to yourself to reset the next day. Drink more water, eat less salt. Eat more lean protein, vegetables, and fruits.

Even better, bring a dish!

If you bring a healthier side dish, dessert, or holiday mocktail or cocktail, you know you will have something healthier for you to enjoy. I bet everyone else will love it, too, without knowing it’s healthier. I have provided three of my favorite holiday recipes for you to try here.

Try to keep a good sleep schedule.

Even consider napping if you need to. More sleep equals more energy. More energy makes you less grouchy and more willing to stick to workouts and take care of yourself.

See it first in your mind.

Visualize yourself feeling amazing in every holiday situation. I ask my clients to pick out an outfit and think about that outfit before they skip their workout or overindulge.

Create a to-do list.

This is so helpful to keep you organized over the holidays instead of wasting time...time you could be working out.

Most of all, remember what the holidays are really about.

When we feel good, inside and out, we enjoy everything more.

So this year, make it the year you don’t give up on you! Make it the year where you shine bright and sparkle with joy. Make it the year you continue your fitness and health routine.

Give yourself that gift. You deserve it!

Cran-Apple Oatmeal Crisp Serves: 6 Estimated calories per serving: 298 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 Granny Smith apples 1¼ cups cranberry sauce ¾ cup old-fashioned oats (uncooked) 4 tbs. butter (cold, unsalted), plus more for greasing dish Optional ½ cup light brown sugar (packed) with ½ tsp. cinnamon (ground)

Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.

• Core and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick slices.

• In a large bowl, toss together apples with cranberry sauce.

• Pour the fruit mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

• If adding optional light brown sugar and cinnamon, whisk them together in a small bowl with the oats until combined.

• Cube the butter then add it to the bowl, working it into the oat mixture with your fingers until it is well incorporated.

• Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit.

• Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake the crisp for 20 minutes, until the oats are toasted and the fruit is bubbling.

If you like it crispier, leave it in a little longer.

• Remove the crisp from the oven.

• Serve the crisp warm.

Notes on old-fashioned oats Old-fashioned oats are a type of whole grain, which means they retain the bran, germ, and endosperm parts of the grain.

Whole grains are a good source of fiber and help promote a feeling of fullness, thereby reducing overall calorie consumption.

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Cranberry Fizz Mocktail Serves: 1 Estimated calories per serving: 61 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 heaping tbs. cranberry sauce 8 oz. club soda or sparkling water 2 oz. orange juice (freshly squeezed) 1 orange slice and 1 rosemary sprig (for garnish) Ice

Directions • Add cranberry sauce, orange juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker or blender. Blend vigorously.

• Pour into a tumbler glass and top with club soda or sparkling water.

• Garnish with orange slice and rosemary sprig.

Cocktail Variation Estimated calories per serving: 140 • Float 1 oz. gin, vodka, or champagne.

Notes on cranberries Cranberries are highly nutritious and low in calories.

Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts Serves: 5 Estimated calories per serving: 79 Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Ingredients 3 slices bacon (uncured, nitrate-free) 30 Brussels sprouts (sliced in half) 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar 3 garlic cloves (chopped) ¼ onion (sliced)

Directions • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.

• Cook bacon in the pan for 2-3 minutes, turning to cook both sides.

• Add the garlic and onions.

Sauté until fragrant.

• Add the Brussels sprouts.

Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently.

• Stir in the balsamic vinegar.

Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Notes on Brussels sprouts Brussels sprouts are rich in many valuable nutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K. They are a very good source of numerous nutrients including folate, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, choline, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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GIVE THANKS Interiors Contributor Olivia Schmitz Senior Designer, Erin Melkonian Interior Design Photographer Ellie Koleen

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love Thanksgiving! Food, family, and a large table to gather are all you need. Thanksgiving is just a time to hang and reconnect without the pressure of gift giving. This year, I’m particularly excited to host family from all over the country. My brother is even making the trek from Berlin, so my table needs to be extra special.

Luckily, I’m super inspired by the current dried floral trend and conveniently they give a Thanksgiving table the perfect amount of harvest vibe. This year I went with a black, white, terra-cotta/copper theme. Gray is a predominant color in my home décor, so I pulled that throughout the table via the dried florals, as well as in the bud vases. A pop of mustard yellow, wheat, and shades of rust and dusty rose round out the modern yet organic color palette.

The plates are matte white and have an irregular, hand-crafted feel. The matte finish makes the setting feel earthy, but also very on-trend. Copper napkins with a white pinstripe communicate with the coolest concrete wood grain candleholders in terra-cotta pink color. On top of the napkins sit copper forged flatware that has a distinctly modern shape juxtaposed with a textured casual finish. The matte black pottery vases are the perfect foil to anchor the light-colored stems they hold. Overall, this table gives all of the Thanksgiving feels without feeling too precious to really dig in and enjoy.

Bon appétit and Happy Thanksgiving.

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he holiday season is upon us. We all love the much needed time off and quality time with family and friends, yet the holidays are still a lot of work. I created a comfortable, simple, and stylish home for this time of year. With these five steps, you can beam your home into the holiday spirit with less fuss.

STEP 1: Find what’s ordinary and make it extraordinary.

I cut down some branches from my Japanese maple tree and arranged them in a very basic glass vase I had in my closet. I hung ornaments from some of the branches, and used the arrangement as a centerpiece on a coffee table—it brings whimsy and enchantment to the room.

STEP 2: Get the perfect greens.

This year my favorites include: juniper pine, white cedar, magnolia, weeping cedar, cypress, and long needle pine. I favored the long needle pine for this feature. Just like the name implies, its long needles provide an out-of-this-world modern flare, while the medium to light green hue of its body packs a big punch.

Every year I talk about real versus fake. For this photoshoot, I used faux foliage. If you go faux, make sure to invest in high quality.

Remember: what you pay for is what you get!

If you are opting for live greenery, it is essential to keep them moist in the dry winter months. To lock in the moisture, you can treat the leaves with an anti-desiccant spray (sold at most nurseries). Keep them out of direct sunlight. And, mix different types to give your home the ultimate aromatic experience.

STEP 3: Set your table.

I don’t always keep my table ready for service, but around this time of year it’s fun to feel prepared for an impromptu dinner with dear friends or family. I think a set table warms up your home and gives all the holiday feels. My table setting combines plain black plates (black is oh-so-cool for any season), a mixture of candlesticks, and garland of my favorite long needle pine.

STEP 4: Swap out existing art for wintery graphics.

One of my favorite sources for artwork and photography is www.minted.com. The site has thousands of images that you can choose from, and with a wide range of sizes and framing options, this is a perfect source to find affordable seasonal art. I selected black and white framed prints to liven this home with holiday cheer. You can be sure decking the halls with this unexpected twist will make your home truly enchanting.

STEP 5: Wrapping the presents should be no hassle at all.

I used white butcher paper and a simple black satin ribbon to wrap my presents this year. I like the high contrast of black and white, plus the satin ribbon gives an elegant touch.

No matter the theme of your holiday décor, I encourage you to keep it simple, fresh, and inspiring.

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ew celebrities manage to balance real-life and spotlight perfectionism the way Nikki DeLoach does. The Hallmark star has made a major impact on the rom-com world since her first made-for-TV movie with the network in 2015.

Yet this Southern girl is decidedly much more than just a pretty face.

Growing up in Georgia, Nikki credits her opportunity and inspiration primarily to one person: “A lot of it had to do with my grandmother … she loved the movies, I mean loved the movies … and I stayed with my grandmother a lot. I was with her probably at minimum three nights a week if not more. We would always go to the movie rental store … and we would rent (especially if I stayed with her all weekend) five different movies—as many as they’d let us rent.” They’d watch movies at night and eat popcorn together, Nikki recalls fondly.

Needless to say, she was hooked from girlhood. “My parents will tell you that at three years old I pointed to the TV and said, ‘I want to do that!’ … There’s never been a time in my life where I’ve never not known that becoming a storyteller was the thing that I wanted to do as far as my job.”

At seven, Nikki really started to pursue professional work in the form of commercials and kids print work. And her grandmother went with her for all of it, even moving with Nikki to Orlando when she landed her first big break on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1990s (cast alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell, and Ryan Gosling) when she was 12. “When the show was over, she moved with me to Los Angeles for work afterwards.”

A slew of acting jobs followed, notably a starring role (opposite Mark Wahlberg and Bill Paxton) in the feature film Traveller.

She was part of the main cast in the TV series Misery Loves Company, and played Anthony LaPaglia’s daughter in the television movie Never Give Up: The Jimmy V Story.

But in 1997, Nikki decided to take a break from acting, shifting focus to the world of pop music. Signing with RCA and BMG Records, she became a member of the girl group Innosense. When the group disbanded six years later, Nikki reentered Hollywood with sustained success.

She has guest starred on some of TV’s biggest hit shows, including NCIS, Criminal Minds, CSI, CSI: NY, Cold Case, Mad Men, and Without a Trace, to name a few, and was a series regular on the popular show North Shore. Nikki’s films include Love & Other Drugs, Flying Lessons (opposite Maggie Grace and Hal Holbrook), and the French comedy Hollywoo.

And then came Awkward, a #1 scripted and critically acclaimed series from MTV, in 2011. For five years, Nikki portrayed Lacey Hamilton (one of television’s “hottest moms”) on the show.

Awkward won a People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Cable TV Comedy” and was nominated for “Favorite Dramedy” while on the air. It was while still on Awkward that Nikki got her first Hallmark movie role, which actually premiered on Christmas Eve. “I was home in Georgia over the holidays, and we had a Christmas Eve service, and the pastor was like, ‘We gotta get everybody through and get you guys home because Nikki DeLoach is gonna be on Hallmark tonight!’ You’re talking about a church that has 1,500 to 2,000 people,” Nikki reminiscences of the Christmas

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“I love working in the genre of romantic comedies …

I want to make someone laugh and I also want to make them cry. I want to make them feel everything.”

Land debut. “The whole church went home and everyone watched my movie … I’ve just never had that type of a reaction from my hometown. Granted, they weren’t really the demo for Awkward,” she says with a laugh.

“There was an energy, a really connective tissue that existed and I felt it when they would talk to me about the movie,” she realized.

This experience and feedback deeply resonated within her. Nikki had always wanted to do a Hallmark Christmas movie—watching them, with a bottle of wine while wrapping presents and decorating, has been a secret guilty pleasure of hers for years.

The transition from TV series work to television movies answered multiple desires and needs in one stroke for Nikki. She and husband Ryan Goodell have two children: Hudson, who just started kindergarten, and Bennett, whose birth and risky open-heart surgery was featured in a People magazine exclusive in 2017.

Given the nature of her family’s personal needs at the time, Nikki’s schedule wasn’t exactly flexible. “It was actually perfect timing in my life for Hallmark to come in and be like, ‘We want to do more with you!’” Shorter shooting schedules allowed her to work and be a mother simultaneously, and she could take the kids with her if need be. “It just actually was the perfect working situation for me for the last couple of years in my life” Plus, “I love working in the genre of romantic comedies … I want to make someone laugh and I also want to make them cry.

I want to make them feel everything.” Hallmark viewers will also recognize Nikki from her starring roles in the network’s original movies, including The Perfect Catch, Christmas Land, A Dream of Christmas, Truly, Madly, Sweetly, and Love Takes Flight, all of which premiered as a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation.

Nikki’s experience and perfectionist tendencies shined when she developed, executive produced, and starred in Reunited at Christmas, which premiered on the network last November. “I loved it—I thrived!” Having worked in film and television in all genres and in so many performing capacities, “if you take everything, all the information, all the knowledge that I have and I bring to the table, it really honestly is the perfect amount of experience that lends itself to being a producer.”

Storytelling is a central theme in Nikki’s life. Referencing how she was raised, Nikki reached a point in her twenties where she was determined to be simply herself. “Growing up in the South, this was a hard thing for me because while I had this beautiful, idyllic childhood, there was also this expectation of perfection that I got from my family … I was told everyday, ‘This is who you are.’” Of course nothing ill was intended by this, as Nikki clarifies, speaking to the way she, her mother, and her grandmother were all raised.

Nevertheless, “I went from a family that expected that of me to an industry that expected that of me. I never in my life had this chance to kinda be like, ‘Who am I? Like really and truly, Who

am I outside of this industry? Who am I as a person outside of my family?’”

“Jen [Dede] kinda walked into my life at that point in time where I was like, ‘I want to wake up and I want to be the most authentic version of myself. And I don’t care if it’s messy and I don’t care if it’s ugly. And I don’t care if my messiness makes people uncomfortable.’ This is important. This is important to living a good life.” From this revelation, Nikki and Jen co-founded What We Are—what started as a hobby blog has now turned into a platform and a movement for women about women.

A spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association (in honor of her father, who is living with a rare form of dementia called Pick’s disease), Nikki also passionately supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), which provided life-saving care for her son, Bennett—in fact, Nikki and her family now “adopt a family” at CHLA each Christmas, which helps support the most vulnerable and financially challenged patients and their families.

We’ve seen Nikki’s characters in several TV Christmases now, but what does Christmas actually look like in the DeLoach-Goodell household? “It really and truly looks very similar to a Hallmark movie!” To start, the family picks out a real tree at the lot. “I actually am a fan of having really personalized ornaments on your tree.” She has collected ornaments from all her travels, and puts up those from her kids and her own childhood, too. Matching pajamas on Christmas Eve and morning are a must. Nikki even commits to wearing an ugly sweater almost every day in December! But spending Christmas Eve with extended family in Georgia is her favorite part of the holiday.

Nikki can next be seen in Hallmark’s upcoming Christmas movie Two Turtle Doves, opposite Michael Rady. The movie premieres on November 1st on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Though Nikki would love to eventually work her way into the director’s chair, starring in this latest Christmas movie was a nice break in the action. “It was actually kind of a pleasure just to be responsible for my lines and show up on set,” and working with a team that she has nothing but praise for made the experience even more pleasurable— they did “the job that I would have done had I produced it.”

“Sometimes you don’t produce and you watch. You should always be watching, you should always be observing, because we are never not learning,” says Nikki, and one can’t help but agree. “It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve done something. If you are in a place where you’re like, ‘I have nothing left to learn,’ then you should probably quit and go do something else.”

No matter where one is in life or how perfect something may seem, it’s difficult to argue with that ideal—it is in the pursuit of perfection that perfectly imperfect is conceived. Nikki DeLoach is the essence of just that.

HOME for the HOLIDAYS Lifestyle Contributor Mary Papaleo

With life comes celebration! As soon as the calendar turns to October 1st, the sensation to entertain falls upon us. From birthdays, to anniversaries, to harvest gatherings, and to the consecutive holidays that ensue, the last three months of the year are the epitome of entertaining.

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hile it is bittersweet to say goodbye to summer and the memories we have made, there is something renewing about the chill in the air and the warm colors of foliage as we start each day. So, how do we maximize this season that tends to be a blur for most?

We must surround ourselves with family and friends and all of its glory and in every sense.

“Leave” no leaf unturned. Entertaining begins at the entry of your home. Deck your halls outside, too! Your entry should be welcoming. Hang a wreath on your front door and don’t forget to hang one on the inside as well so you, too, can enjoy your embellishment. In the fall, place fresh pumpkins on your porch and steps, add lanterns with solar or outdoor LED candles for glow and illumination. In December, hang fresh evergreen boughs on your mailbox and carriage lights, in addition to your door wreaths. Replace pumpkins with urns or planters full of birch or ilex branches that will collect and display the early winter frost. Contribute your seasonal spirit to your neighbors as well as your arriving guests.

Upon entry into your home, be sure it’s scented throughout.

Scents immediately transport you to a place and time and release endorphins that relax the mind and evoke a sense of nostalgic euphoria. The smell of pumpkin spice reminds you of Thanksgiving at your grandmother’s. The smell of fresh pine takes you to Christmas morning of yesteryear. Allure your guests to rekindle these senses in your home and evoke new ones with scented candles, potpourri, diffusers, mulled spices, or fresh cloved fruit. As we approach December, vases of fresh evergreens will last weeks and scent multiple rooms at a time. A word of caution: choose up to two scents maximum at a time. Too many smells will actually counteract each other and may cause the reverse effect of pleasantry. For example, choose cinnamon and clove or pine and eucalyptus. Simplicity is key to success.

Layering is not only for scents—it applies to everything.

Your tablescape is another stage to showcase overlays of texture. Linens or table runners are the foundation for placemats of fabric, cork, metal, or petrified wood. Next, chargers will adorn this regal theater of dining in mixed metallics, blown glass, or beaded artwork. Be sure to have

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candlelight at your table, in varied heights, ensuring glow at all levels for autumn and winter banquet fare. Don’t be afraid to mix colors with your candles. Keep your palette in the same tones: white and ivory, grey and charcoal, or go glam with gold and silver.

When you are staging your buffet and refreshments, be sure to include your layers and textures. Use elevations, whether you use tiered serving trays or wood boxes, glass blocks or stacks of books to stagger levels for your platters and bowls—you will not only create additional surface area on your serving space, you will also make your food display more inviting and appealing. Let your imagination run wild with serving vessels. A wine box lined with linen napkins is a homey way to present breads or whole fruits. That random piece of marble or granite you’ve had in your pantry will make a beautiful surface for a fabulous cheese display. Framed mirrors are gorgeous to display baked treasures on at your dessert table. Add sprigs of fresh autumn foliage and evergreens throughout. These bursts of seasonal botanical freshness add great contrast to your foods and lend holiday jazz.

Think outside of the box for centerpieces. Garlands of eucalyptus, magnolia, pepper berry, and cedar will grace your Thanksgiving table and still be proud to beautify the holiday feast or mantle. Bowls and platters of fresh cloved fruit atop boughs of pine will last from Christmas though the New Year. Collage multiple pillar, taper, and votive candles down the center of your table from October through January for an uncomplicated base. There are several blooms available to add fresh scent in addition to beauty. Potted narcissus are a traditional holiday plant that will grace any area of your home with

fragrance and neutral white blooms. Consult your floral professional for lasting fresh arrangements that will grace your table and living areas.

Pillows, pillows, pillows...plaid, velvet, beaded, sequin, fur...there is no wrong answer here. Jewel tones, black, red, gold, silver, copper— whatever your festive taste, toss them on your sofas, chairs, and beds.

Pillows are kisses of the season! They invite you and your guests to sit, relax, and stay awhile. And while you’re tossing pillows, sprinkle some cozy throw blankets around, inside and outside. Fire pits make fabulous gathering spots for bundling up in blankets with cocoa and friends during the season. Speaking of fire, as soon as the weather allows, light a fire. Nothing says a holiday evening like a fire surrounded by friends and family.

Let us not forget an important, yet overlooked room: the powder room. Nearly every guest will visit this room during your gathering.

Light a scented candle and keep seasonal fingertip towels by the sink at all times during your festivities. Adorn your vanity with a petite vase of fall leaves or evergreens with berries.

Amidst all of the holiday hustle and bustle, remind yourself that you, too, need to enjoy the season. Treat yourself by adding one new item to your holiday collection each year, whether it be an ornament, a decorative item, or a tiny bauble. Make it something that makes you smile and reflect the following season. After all, that is what the holidays are about—enjoying the moments and making memories to cherish.

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Interiors Editor Roseanne Guaglianone Hemisphere Home Photographer Taylor Karr

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hat happens when interior designer Roseanne Guaglianone and real estate broker Sandra Mikaelian get together?

Magic happens!

Sandra and Michael Mikaelian contacted Roseanne Guaglianone of Hemisphere Home to help them furnish and put the final touches on the beautiful Image Custom Home they built in Visalia, California with entertaining in mind. Sandra’s concept was resort-style living—together, she and Roseanne created an environment that rivals any five-star resort.

Their home boasts close to 7,000 square feet of pure luxury.

Although not every room can be shown in this photo feature, you can go to Roseanne’s page on www.houzz.com to see the balance of photos for this project.

The living room has a combination of Bernhardt furnishings and custom pieces that were created exclusively for the Mikaelians. Roseanne commissioned a 72-inch square iron and tempered glass cocktail table that took eight men to install!

If you look closely, you can see Sandra’s favorite magazine is lying on this magnificent cocktail table.

One of the things Roseanne is known for is her use of fabrics and textures in her work, which enriches all of her projects.

For this project, she selected an elegant and oh-so-rich Palazzo Velvet fabric from Scalamandre for the draperies in the living room. Draperies always help to soften the hard edges of windows as well as act acoustically to help quiet any sounds to match the serenity of this home.

Sandra’s desire for a light and bright kitchen was accomplished by using Brazilian Taj Mahal quartzite for all the counters and a mix of Marble Onyx Beige installed in a Versailles pattern for the floors.

The swivel counter stools were custom made by Leathercraft using a soft deep gray leather on the seat and inside seat back with an accent fabric on the outside back. The print on the back of the counter stools intentionally coordinates with the bold scaled Scalamandre fabric on the draperies.

The dining chairs are from Bernhardt’s Marquesa Collection and are upholstered in a subtly patterned plush charcoal velvet.

The 82-inch tall arched mirrors reflect warm light from the stunning chandelier, the glowing landscape lights, and roaring fire pit outside.

Sandra, Michael, and their dog Charley love entertaining family and friends in their gorgeous home, especially during the holidays. If you are lucky enough to be invited, you will discover that it is always an elegant Christmas at the Mikaelians.

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Beauty Chat:

Monique Samuels Beauty Editor Jessica McCafferty

In this new series for CVLUX, we will be chatting with today’s brightest TV and movie stars. First up, it’s our opening Beauty Chat with Bravolebrity Monique Samuels from The Real Housewives of Potomac.

JM: What is one beauty ritual you make sure to do daily?

MS: I wash my face before I go to bed. There was a time when I didn’t think that was a big deal and I’d wake up and wash my face and think that was good enough, but washing my skin before bed has totally changed the way my skin looks and feels.

It’s a rare thing if I have an acne breakout because it’s keeping my skin clear.

You don’t realize how much the environment and just being outside tears down your skin. If you don’t have makeup on and you’re running around doing errands, you’re like “okay well I didn’t wear makeup today so I don’t need to wash my face before I go to bed,” but in actuality those pollutants and everything that’s in the air can cause just as much if not more damage to your skin.

JM: What are some of your favorite products to use right now?

MS: I love this brand called Ancient Cosmetics.

They have a lot of natural skincare creams for the whole body, including your face. I love their natural soaps and face washes. They have this turmeric face wash that I am obsessed with. The fact that it has an expiration date lets me know that the ingredients are natural and pure. It’s not something you can leave on your shelf for a whole year and expect it to still work.

JM: How does your glam change and evolve? What inspires you to try a new look?

MS: I remember when I first started the show, my makeup was heavier. It’s crazy because it actually aged me. My glam has changed because now I actually use less makeup.

I’ll go for a dramatic eye or a nice lip, but when it comes to using foundation, I’ve used less and less over the years. I get a lot of compliments from people saying I look like I’m aging backwards and they ask what I’m doing or what’s my trick. I’m using less makeup and going for more of a natural look. I don’t want my makeup to look heavy and I don’t want the makeup to wear me.

JM: What beauty advice do you have for other women on-the-go?

MS: I’d love for people to check out my Not For Lazy Moms website, www.notforlazymoms. com. We have some beauty tips under “Maintaining Mommy” and some lifestyle tips on beauty and just trying to start from the inside and work your way out, when it comes to making changes in your body and skin. A lot of people want to be very topical all the time but they have terrible eating habits, they’re eating greasy food, they’re not drinking enough water. You can do topical all day but your skin is still going to suffer, so we talk a lot about other natural alternatives you can use.

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HYATT REAL ESTATE

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.

ASHLEY HYATT, REALTOR FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

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shley Hyatt brings a young perspective to Hyatt Real Estate, having joined the team in 2015, and has experienced significant success as a real estate salesperson because of it.

A graduate of California State University, Fresno, with a B.A. in 2010, she is also passionate about promoting the arts in the community, and was a past Board Member of Friends of the Arts Foundation and the Junior Company Foundation. Ashley is proud to work as a team with her mother Angie Hyatt who continues to inspire her.

MY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I have always enjoyed giving back to the community that has given me so much. Having recently served as the President of Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community (PINC), I also serve as the President of the board at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, which brings you one of Fresno’s favorite events, Greek Fest. OPA! THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE Real estate in the Central Valley is some of the most affordable in California, and should continue to thrive. There is a fairly low inventory of homes, which has been creating multiple offer situations, including an abundance of cash offers. Along with interest rates continuing to be low, the affordability of Fresno makes our area a great place to invest, live, and raise a family.

OUR HISTORY Hyatt Real Estate was founded by my parents, Tom and Angie Hyatt, in 1992. As a child, real estate was always a topic at the dinner table, so I grew up learning the ins and outs of the business. Now our company is not only larger, as we have added agents, but thriving.

WHAT I’M BEST KNOWN FOR Listening to my clients and catering to their needs. When you consider your clients to be family, it makes connecting their hopes and dreams to their future home as easy as popping a bottle of champagne at closing.

Ashley Hyatt LIC ID# 01913737 Angie Hyatt LIC ID# 01013098 Visit Hyatt Real Estate's site at: www.hyattre.com Location 4845 North Van Ness Boulevard Fresno, CA 93704 Email ashley@hyattre.com Phone 559.906.9961 Follow @hyattrealestate @hyattrealestate ADVERTISEMENT

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K. HOVNANIAN HOMES THE FIRST NAME IN LASTING VALUE

A company devoted to building communities of excellence for 60 years.

MADERA, CALIFORNIA

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. Hovnanian Homes has been building new homes across the nation for 60 years. Our main focus is the family that lives within that home. Our passion lies in designing a home in which families can grow and have lasting memories. We pride ourselves on our authentic commitment to customer service and believe it is a privilege to build homes for so many families in Northern California.

BEST ADVICE WHEN BUYING A HOME Find the home and neighborhood that makes you happiest. It seems simple, but it’s easy to get caught up in so many other things when searching for a home. Find a home that makes you relax when you walk through the front door—a home that nurtures the way your family lives.

TRENDS IN OUR MARKETPLACE People want to know their neighbors again! We see so many families looking for a place where they can build new relationships and be involved in a bigger sense of community.

Neighborhoods with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces can be the perfect way to nurture those new relationships.

CURRENT HOME TRENDS An owner’s suite on the first floor of a two-story home can serve so many functions. Being near your living space is perfect for many family types—those not using the secondary bedrooms on a regular basis, a multi-generational family, or parents looking for a private oasis.

The Spruce home design offers five spacious bedrooms.

Enjoy a private sanctuary in your sumptuous owner’s suite.

Quality appliances and granite countertops come included.

Visit K. Hovnanian Homes’ site at: www.khov.com/nocal Location Vista Bella at Tesoro Viejo 4528 Orchard Hills Road Madera, CA 93636

Follow @khov.nocal @khovnocal @khov_NOCAL

Email ca@khov.com Phone 888.408.6590

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LANDMARK PROPERTIES

Real estate is my passion and I’d love to share that with you.

MORGAN LESTER, BROKER FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

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y name is Morgan Lester and I am the broker and co-founder of Landmark Properties. We are a full-service real estate brokerage that specializes in the sale of residential homes. The brokerage has over 45 sales agents with two offices, located in Northwest Fresno and the Tower District. We are proudly devoted to serving clients all across the Central Valley.

ABOUT ME I was born and raised in Fresno, attended Bullard High, and graduated from Fresno State with a B.A. in communications.

After completing my education, I obtained my broker’s license and formed Landmark Properties with my childhood friend Ryan Perkins. My love for real estate grew as I began buying, selling, flipping, and managing rental homes.

WHAT’S NEW AT LANDMARK PROPERTIES I’m excited to announce that we have moved our main office to a new location. We are now located on the northwest corner of Herndon and West. We completed an extensive renovation, and I’m extremely excited for our clients and sales agents to experience this transformation with us.

WHAT MAKES THIS OFFICE DIFFERENT I wanted a fun and collaborative environment for our agents at the new office. Collectively, we loved the idea of moving to an open floor plan and we’re improving efficiencies by utilizing technology. The office includes a large communal area with desk space, comfortable seating, and a conference room.

WHY WE CHANGED TO THE OPEN CONCEPT In real estate, it’s very important for everyone in the office to help each other and have strong communication. This space provides the opportunity to synergize and build off one another.

I stress the importance of a strong support system, and it’s one of the core values here at Landmark Properties.

DRE ID# 01926822 Visit Morgan’s site at: www.landmarkfresno.com Location 7035 North West Avenue, Suite 105 Fresno, CA 93711 Email soldbylandmark@gmail.com Phone 559.905.0730 Follow @LandmarkPropertiesFresno @landmarkprop @channel/UCkqmy8lAlnb2RZwVo5208Vg

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THE MATHER METHOD

I want you to love where you live.

LAURA MATHER, BROKER ASSOCIATE FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

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he Mather Method takes the song and dance out of your home sale—whether you are selling or buying—and replaces it with something much more reliable: the art of marketing, versus just selling, and the science to back it up. My story could be much like your own. No entitlements, I have worked my way from entry-level property manager to a national Vice President of Sales and Marketing, to where I am now as one of Fresno’s top producers.

MY SPECIALTY My focus is always on my clients’ needs. I have a diverse client base with needs in every spectrum of the market.

CAREER-DEFINING MOMENT There have been several career-defining moments at different stages in my career. The most memorable, by far, was during our company’s IPO (UCP Inc.), where we rang the opening bell at the NYSE on July 18th, 2013. Adding to the moment...being the only female at the podium. Now that I have transitioned from corporate America to being independent and self-employed, one of the greatest moments was being voted CVLUX Best Realtor in January 2018.

WHAT SETS ME APART My vast real estate experience. I have a well-rounded understanding of the market and the industry as a whole. The Mather Method is the art and science to a successful home sale!

I work very hard at delivering high-quality deliverables on a consistent basis. Each client’s goals are unique, and it’s my job to determine that and to find a solution to their needs.

BEST ADVICE WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME Preparing your home for market is critical. Be proactive!

Start with getting a pest inspection done (very affordable at approximately $80). The inspector is looking for wood rot, water intrusions, and pest issues, especially termites. If you have work to do from the findings, it’s best to know before hitting the market—the fewer hurdles you have during escrow, the better.

CA BRE ID# 01155115 WA BRE ID# 25261 Visit Laura’s site at: www.mathermethod.com Location London Properties, Ltd. 6442 North Maroa Avenue Fresno, CA 93704 Email lmather@londonproperties.com Phone 559.341.2476 Follow @mathermethodrealestate @mathermethod @MatherMethod1 @in/laura-mather-537254a ADVERTISEMENT

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McCAFFREY HOMES

One-of-a-kind homes.

One outstanding community.

BUILT FOR A LIFETIME MADERA, CALIFORNIA

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cCaffrey Homes is an award-winning builder committed to creating something truly unique for homebuyers. Oaks, Altura, Ivy, and Hickory at Tesoro Viejo have overdelivered on that long-standing promise. Here you’ll find homes from the $300s to $600Ks boasting single- and two-story living, contemporary designs, and breathtaking amenities like the Ranch House plus 14 miles of trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and much more. Our dedication results in an unforgettable living experience in a completely unique community.

OUR HISTORY As a local homebuilder for over 60 years, our roots run deep in the Central Valley. Today, our legacy of family homebuilding continues with the third generation, headed by Brent McCaffrey and Ash Knowlton.

WHAT SETS US APART We’re passionate about homebuilding and know that “home” matters. It’s your sanctuary and retreat. Our neighborhoods are designed so you feel connected to your neighbors and the community.

DESIGN AND INNOVATION To enhance your life, our communities feature ample open space for parks, trails, and recreational amenities. Our homes offer dynamic spaces that blur the boundaries of indoor/outdoor living to capture today’s relaxed California lifestyle.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT We have developed McCaffrey EarthSense, a comprehensive program with smart environmental solutions for walkable neighborhoods and higher performance homes that consume less energy, water, and other natural resources.

OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT We lend our support to the communities where we build so they continue to thrive. Our McCaffrey-Knowlton Scholarship at Fresno State funds scholarships for future city planners, and we support community entities such as local medical centers, Catholic Charities, and the American Heart Association.

Three generations of pride, craftsmanship, and community commitment.

Oaks is made for those ready to plant life’s deep roots.

Beautiful floorplans evoke warmth and meet all the needs for personal growth.

Visit McCaffrey Homes’ site at: www.mccaffreyhomes.com Location Our neighborhoods are within Tesoro Viejo, east of Highway 41 & Tesoro Viejo Boulevard.

Madera, CA 93636 Phone 559.256.7000

Follow @mccaffreyhome @mccaffreyhomes @mccaffreyhomes @mccaffreyhomes ADVERTISEMENT

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TESORO VIEJO

You call them weekends.

We call them 52 mini vacations.

LIFE. UNPRECEDENTED. MADERA, CALIFORNIA

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esoro Viejo, an award-winning master-planned community in Madera, sets a high standard and boasts amazing amenities such as the new Hillside Elementary and Middle School, 14 miles of trails, an outdoor amphitheater, AXIS coffee house, neighborhood parks, plus the iconic Ranch House. Designed with a rustic flair and tons of cool ways to have fun, this resort style clubhouse is an absolute slice of paradise.

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DESIGN Upon first arrival, the Ranch House makes an impression with the grandeur of its main entrance. The overall design exudes an elegant and unpretentious luxury that shines through in every square foot. Careful attention to detail is clear with features rooted in comfort and elevated with textured and colorful touches.

WATER FEATURES A large freeform swimming pool with a beach edge entrance is the main water attraction at Ranch House—ideal for the ultimate pool party or lounging under shaded cabanas. Nearby you’ll also find a separate kids pool with a splash zone and water tower. And let’s not forget the two beautiful spas.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION Connect with neighbors and spend time with family in style.

Outdoors you’ll find The Hangout with pool tables and communal tables for large groups and The Garden Bar for smaller get-togethers like wine tastings. The Public House offers an indoor option decked out with everything you’d need for an exciting gameday event.

The beautiful pool and spa surrounded by thoughtful conveniences make this area flexible to everyone’s needs.

Ranch House boasts stunning rustic farmhouse architecture.

The Garden Bar is the perfect space for an intimate wine tasting.

Visit Tesoro Viejo’s site at: www.tesoroviejo.com Location Highway 41 & Tesoro Viejo Boulevard Madera, CA 93636 Phone 559.472.7993

Follow @tesoroviejo @tesoroviejo @tesoroviejo

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559.779.2000 | KimBryantLoans.com Equal Housing Lender. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. Rates may not be available at time of application.

Information and/or data are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to credit approval. Not all loans or products are available in all states. Bay Equity LLC, 28 Liberty Ship Way Suite 2800, Sausalito, CA 94965; NMLS ID#76988. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act- #4150077; NMLS consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org BEKG-191009-2.0

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Dr. Namdarian is a member of the Frontier Institute where he now serves as clinical instructor to Dentists attending their cosmetic courses. Dr. Namdarian uses the latest in Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques and Technology, including Caries Detector, Intra-oral Cameras, Itero Digital Impression Scanner, and Full Digital X-Rays including Panorex. Dr. Namdarian achieved post-graduate certification from UCLA Dental School and he is a member of numerous professional organizations, such as Fresno Madera Dental society and: 7770 N Fresno St. #105 Fresno, CA 93720

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Our family caring for yours.

No one cares more about your family’s health than you do.

Well, practically no one.

At Saint Agnes Care, our physicians are passionate about helping you and your loved ones stay healthy and live well. Whether you need primary care or something as complex as neuro or cardiothoracic surgery, you can trust our skilled physicians to deliver the quality you expect with the compassion you deserve.

To learn more about Saint Agnes Care services, visit saintagnescare.com, or call (559) 450-7267 to request an appointment with one of our primary care physicians.

Primary Care – (559) 450-7267 Avecinia • 2006 Shaw Ave., Clovis IMA • 1379 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno LQMG • 1221 E. Spruce Ave., Fresno Magnolia • 2497 E. Herndon Ave. Suite 102, Clovis Northwest • 4770 W. Herndon Ave., Fresno

Specialty Care Advanced Robotics • (559) 450-2722 Brain & Spine Institute • (559) 450-BACK (2225) Cardiology • (559) 450-2630 Cardiothoracic Surgery • (559) 450-7455 Maly Obstetrics and Gynecology (559) 450-6388

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery • (559) 450-2274 Neurosurgery • (559) 435-1017 Orthopaedic Institute • (559) 450-BONE (2663) Obstetrics and Gynecology • (559) 450-2300

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