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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Christopher Lowe | Chris.Lowe@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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Kate Arcieri, Nicolette Martin, Toni Sutton-Deangelico

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LIFESTYLE LETTER:

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IT WAS ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO THAT I FIRST STUMBLED UPON THIS LITTLE SEASIDE HAMLET CALLED DEL MAR. I found this village merely by accident as a tourist for a night or two on my first visit passing through San Diego on business.

The distinctive landscape and the active outdoor lifestyle stayed with me for years to come. When I was lucky enough to move my family West to Southern California from the East Coast (New Jersey), the village of Del Mar was the first place that came to mind as a place we’d love to put down some roots. We have already become a part of this vibrant community with its amazing schools, creating new memories as a family and raising our two boys as Southern California beach kids.

I am excited to embark on this new journey as the publisher of Del Mar Lifestyle. I want to thank Dan and Jennifer Austin for their guidance, creative vision and tireless contribution to Del Mar Lifestyle over the last few years. I look forward to continuing on with that vision to bring stories to your home each month of the great people and businesses that make Del Mar and Carmel Valley such unique places to live, work and play.

In this month’s issue, our focus is female. As Mother’s Day approaches, the time feels right to shine a light on talented women doing important things. I hope you’ll

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enjoy reading “The Movers and Shakers of Del Mar,” where you’ll meet seven of your neighbors, each of whom is influencing our community in incredible ways-

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-a chef, an artist, an activist & philanthropist, a style maven, a teacher and two entrepreneurs.”. We will also take you along on a girl’s getaway trip to Beverly Hills.

We’ll showcase an interior designer who crafted a beautifully designed Del Mar residence. With much more to come.

This magazine and each issue moving forward is for you the readers, to dive into and discover each month. I strive to bring you engaging meaningful content to help connect you to the people you find in these pages. We have a fun year planned for

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 17 Girls Trip!

Grab Your Girlfriends and Head for the Hills—Beverly Hills

22 Movers & Shakers of Del Mar 7 Women Whose Passions Power this Town

28 Alexus Willson An Inside Look at A Local Champion Equestrian Rider Alexus Willson

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34 Amy + Susan Two Movers and Shakers that are Longtime Business Partners

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AROUND TOWN

FIESTA DEL SOL The 39th Annual Fiesta del Sol will be from 9

THE 20TH ANNUAL MORGAN RUN CELEBRITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 19 and 20. The Solana Beach

The 20th Annual Morgan Run Celebrity Golf

Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this free

Championship is a fantastic event for fans of all ages

two-day arts and music festival for 39 years as a

including families, friends and business profession-

kick off to summer in Solana Beach! The event

als to network and foster new connections. The 2018

takes place at Fletcher Cove. The Belly Up is lining

Celebrity Championship hosted by Marshall Faulk

up a great list of musicians to perform over the

includes a two-day celebrity-amateur tournament

two-day event, which includes local community

(May 18-19) nightly parties and a 36-hole, celebrity-only

talent. There will also be a large, fun, exciting chil-

competition (May 19-20). Attendees will get up close

dren’s area set up for families to enjoy rides, games

with celebrities, and fans can participate in several free

and a climbing wall. Just like last year, the event

events throughout the week including autographs, kids’

will include the Cedros Design District, which will

celebrity golf clinic and the annual Community Heroes

be celebrating with bands and shopping specials

Appreciation Day. With so many high-profile celebrities,

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NTERIOR DESIGNER SOL QUINTANA WAGONER BRINGS CONTEMPORARY CALM TO A RENOVATED DEL MAR SHOWPIECE

SOL QUINTANA WAGONER WAS BORN AND RAISED IN ARGENTINA. She was involved in the design of various projects in Buenos Aries before moving to Southern California where she now practices her passion for artistic home design. A recognized design innovator, Sol is a Senior Designer with Jackson Design and Remodeling. This Del Mar renovation project named “Architectural Artistry” with panoramic views of the Pacific landed Sol two more awards: a GOLD Master Design Award, and a Contractor of the Year award in the additions category for 2017.

The homeowners wanted to embrace the beauty of their natural surroundings while respecting the significant architectural integrity of their home. With no land to expand on, Sol’s imaginative design was achieved by the relocation of the kitchen and an addition on the second level.

The home conveys a memorable visual statement with indoor/outdoor living that is enhanced by an open design. With the removal of interior walls, the home now contains floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors to emphasize the connection to the outdoors. Spectacular details of the outdoor living space include a louvered roof, glass side panels, infrared heating elements, fireplace, entertainment center and barbecue area making it a comfortable home for all seasons.

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ROAD TRIP

(CON TI N U ED)

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Movers & Shakers of Del Mar

7 WOMEN WHOSE PASSIONS POWER THIS TOWN ARTICLE KATE ARCIERI

PHOTOGRAPHY ZEMINA ZAFERAKIS

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Lindsay Perry CLAIM TO FAME: Surfer-singer-songwriter Lindsay Perry first gained fame as a member of Billabong’s Women’s Surf Team. Last year, her profile was raised with the release of her EP “The Dark Revival,” which hit No. 1 on the iTunes blues chart.

In March, her single “Dancin’ With the Devil” was featured on an episode of the Netflix series “Jessica Jones.” ORIGIN STORY: “I taught myself how to play guitar at 14.” Once Lindsay started riding, though, music had to wait. “At 15, I got really into surfing and, mind you, I could not even stand up on a surfboard, but that was my teenage rebellion.” It resulted in her moving out at the age of 16. “I would surf every day. Then I started traveling full time at 18. And then, Billabong found me at 21 or 22, and I signed with them.” THE ROAD SO FAR: When Lindsay found a musical mentor in Scott Russo, of Unwritten Law fame, that connection led her to sign with Pacific Records, founded by Del Mar resident Brian Witkin.

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Mahjuba Levine CLAIM TO FAME: Next-level polish, on-trend togs and a wardrobe that makes sense are what personal stylist Majuba Levine doles out to her many Del Mar clients. ORIGIN STORY: “My mom had a saying: ‘Always be dressed up when you walk out the door because you never know who’s going to be on the other side.’” THE ROAD SO FAR: “I was a personal shopper for Saks Fifth Avenue—actually the youngest personal shopper they had ever hired. Eventually, my clients kept wanting me to shop for them at other places. In 2001, Majuba founded her company, Closet Therapy. CLOSE CAUSE: Majuba has volunteered with The International Rescue Committee, and she holds the mission of the Malala Fund close to

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her heart. Both are causes she can relate to, having arrived in the U.S. with her family at age 9 as a refugee of the war from Afghanistan.

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CLAIM TO FAME: The Del Mar mama of two daughters (Riley, 9 and Embry, 7) is a founding member of the philanthropic organization Heights Cares and helms a parent-led initiative to bring mindfulness programming into schools. And then, of course, there’s Jazmin Blais’s day job. She runs a culinary consulting company with her husband, winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars,” Richard Blais. Together the duo also hosts the popular podcast “Starving for Attention.” WHERE SHE’LL BE: Look for Jazmin organizing a kids’ sports equipment swap, breaking down 1,200 pounds of carrots alongside students for Feed San Diego, or donning her yoga-instructor hat and subbing in at one of the studios around Del Mar. When it’s time to eat, their own area restaurants—Crack Shack and Juniper & Ivy—are usual haunts, as is Boto Sushi Del Mar. STYLE SIGNATURE: “Richard sometimes refers to me as looking like I belong in Brooklyn because I’ll have on a skullie and a baggy sweater. So sometimes it’s eclectic, definitely.”

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS OF DEL MAR

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Kate Nowlan & Kimberly Caccavo

CLAIM TO FAME: The co-founders of local apparel company GracedByGrit are now sharing their piece of the $48 billion U.S. activewear sales pie, by incorporating the nonprofit GrittyGirls and pledging 1 percent of the company’s net sales toward programs that build resilience in girls. ORIGIN STORY: Kate Nowlan was a running coach helping Kimberly Caccavo train for a triathlon when they started talking workout clothes. “What Kimberly noticed as a chemical engineer was that the clothes might look great static, but once she started to actually move in them, they were not performing,” Kate says. THE ROAD SO FAR: Kate and Kimberly wanted to make a product using high-performance fabrics, adding pockets to waistbands and incorporating sun protection. They named the business for what they share in common:

t h e e n t r e p r e n e u r s each has gone through particularly tough moments that developed their grit, which

both consider themselves graced by. WHERE THEY’LL BE: Walking their pups on

Kathy Minarik CLAIM TO FAME: As the science teacher at Del Mar Heights Elementary, Kathy Minarik serves up weekly hands-on experiences to every student in the school, from kindergarten through sixth grade. DAILY GRIND: Kathy teaches a full day in her lab, coaches students for a science competition during lunch, then spends a couple of hours cleaning up and preparing for the next day. “When you have seven grade levels that gets tricky—electric cars in fourth grade, shade structures in kindergarten—you have to find somewhere to put it all!”

WHERE SHE’LL BE: On the weekends you may find Kathy and her family at Del Mar Pizza, enjoying a New York-style slice and some salad with 1-year-old boxer mix Indiana in tow.

THE LADY’S LEGACY: “In the lab, students are constantly communicating and collaborating and trying to solve problems. It helps to set them up to be strong, kind, empathetic people who can solve problems and work through things.”

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Dog Beach, biking around Del Mar or having drinks at L’Auberge.

t h e c h e f Stefani De Palma CLAIM TO FAME: At just 29, Stefani De Palma has already climbed the culinary ladder at five-star restaurant Addison to score the role of chef de cuisine. Last year, she was named to Zagat National’s “30 Under 30” list. WHERE SHE’LL BE: On Sundays and Mondays, Addison is closed, so you may find Stefani hiking in Torrey Pines, riding his-and-her Segways with her boyfriend, or popping into Cucina enoteca or Board & Brew. CLOSE CAUSES: “My dad and I used to compete in a fishing tournament for the Make-a-Wish Foundation every year.” THIS LADY’S LEGACY: “I’m a female in this important position at a well-accoladed restaurant working under a renowned chef. I hope that shows people what’s possible.”

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GIVING BACK

A COMPETITOR RAISING THE BAR AN INSIDE LOOK AT A LOCAL CHAMPION EQUESTRIAN RIDER ALEXUS WILLSON ARTICLE TONI SUTTON-DEANGELICO PHOTOGRAPHY ZEMINA ZAFERAKIS

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ALEXUS WILLSON PERFORMS AT VARIOUS SHOWS AT BOTH THE DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS AND PARK, AND SINCE 2016, HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY DR. TARKAN SIDAL, the owner of Torrey Pines Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Del Mar/Carmel Valley. It’s his “giving back” that has been essential to the riding success that Alexus continues to see.

“Her devotion to the sport reminds me of the rigorous training that I went through early in my career,” Sidal says. “In a sense, we both work hard to reach our goals. Therefore, I’m pleased to be able to contribute to her success.”

DEL MAR LIFESTYLE: You’ve been riding since the tender age of 5, and have been showing for the last 10 years. Any words of wisdom for young girls that are starting to ride?

ALEXUS WILLSON: It’s to never take this sport for granted, and appreciate the opportunities you’re given. Also, never blame your mistakes on your horse, and, even if you have a bad ride, kiss your horse goodbye.

DML: How did you even start riding?

AW: My mom is a horse trainer and got me into riding.

DML: That’s really cool. Do you remember your first show?

AW: It was when I was 8-years-old, and it was at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

DML: How do you prepare for a show?

AW: Getting ready for a show consists of chaos. It’s a lot of packing and then me realizing that I always forget at least one thing.

DML: I know many athletes have superstitions. Do you have any?

AW: My one superstition is that if I’m super nice to my competition, I always lose.

DML: During a competition what goes through your mind?

AW: I just focus on riding my horse to the best of my ability.

DML: It definitely seems like that focus has paid off. Your track record is quite impressive.

DML: Over the years how has riding made an impact on other parts of your life?

AW: Through riding, I’ve met some of the most amazing people.

It’s crazy how your inspiration can become one of your close friends, and I love that.

DML: Your favorite thing about riding is?

AW: I get to bond with my horses and the friends I’ve made along the way.

DML: What’s your favorite memory throughout the years of riding?

AW: My favorite memory so far is from 2017. I had worked so hard all year long to win a certain class, and when I got to the finals, I actually didn’t have a horse to ride. The horse I chose to ride had never done anything like this and was still fairly new to me. When I stepped foot into that ring, I thought to myself “I won’t win, but I’ll try to.” The next thing I know, I’m being called back for a work off, and I was in second place. After the work off I stood in the line just waiting. The moment I heard that I won I broke into tears. Everything that I’ve been working for had paid off, and I won a GSDHJA (Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association) 3-feet medal.

DML: Long-term/short-term goals?

AW: My long-term goal is to become an “A” show trainer. A shortterm goal is to qualify and win the junior hunter finals.

DML: What’s next on the horizon for you?

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Lifestyle Hack

DIY Duotone Statement Earrings SHAKE UP YOUR JEWELRY BOX WITH THESE HANDMADE GEOMETRIC EARRINGS— PERFECT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR YOUR BEST LADIES

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SUPPLIES + 2 half-circle stamping blanks + 2 large gold bars + 2 medium gold bars + 2 ear wires + Jump rings, assorted sizes + Embroidery thread + Metal punch + Bent nose forceps + Needle nose pliers

DIRECTIONS 1. Make sure to have all of your materials

them in the order you want your earrings to flow. You can see how we arranged ours, but consider switching up the placement of each item for varying earring styles.

3. Mark where each of the holes line up on the individual pieces. These spots are where you’ll be creating holes with the metal punch to connect each item with jump rings.

4. Once you have your spots marked, carefully and precisely punch holes in your individual pieces. Once all of your holes are punched, connect each piece with the desired size of jump ring.

gathered before starting the project for easy assembly.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

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2. Take your half-circle stamping blanks, large

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

tassel effect.

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PIECE BY PIECE Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

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1 SAN DIEGO COASTAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY NETWORKING MIXER

evening filled with exciting show

traditional breakfast fare, an all-day

jumping speed, agility and nail-bit-

omelet station and a cheese station

ing competition featuring world-class

as well as cold seafood such as oys-

horses and riders who will set the bar

ters on the half shell and crab claws.

very high literally and figuratively as they compete for this prestigious title and hefty paycheck!

the Hilton Del Mar

The SDCCC will hold its May Networking Mixer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

15 SUNSET SOIREE

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Del Mar Plaza 155 Camino Del Mar

Join the Del Mar Rotary Club on the

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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 2018

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME GALA

San Diego Botanic Garden

Sunset Soiree. Your ticket includes un-

top level of the Del Mar Plaza for their

Spend the Saturday before Mother’s

limited tastings from the area’s finest

DEL MAR COUNTRY CLUB

Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s

restaurants, wineries and breweries.

Experience of a Lifetime is a very special

famous Chocolate Festival! Enjoy doz-

Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of

evening that includes a cocktail recep-

ens of delectable chocolate tastings,

Del Mar’s efforts to support local and

tion, gourmet dinner, wine grab, live auc-

demonstrations, a chocolate fountain

international service projects dedicat-

tion, entertainment and more. Guests

and more. This family-friendly event

ed to improving the lives of all people.

enjoy a night of fun and festivities while

also features lots of children’s activi-

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helping support the programs and ser-

ties and a variety of Mother’s Day gifts.

vices of Serving Seniors. Proceeds from

Tasting tickets will be sold on-site.

Experience of a Lifetime support lifesaving programs and services that low-income seniors in San Diego rely on. Serving Seniors proudly provides programs and services to clients free of charge.

13 MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET

25 2018 REEBOK CROSSFIT GAMES WEST REGIONAL Del Mar Arena

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The 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games

This Mother’s Day, a very fine way to

West Regional features the fittest men,

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women and teams from the north-

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Gemstone Rings Loghman Jewelers

Pearl Earrings A Family Heirloom

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WEARING A BEAUTIFUL SET OF EARRINGS MAKE ME FEEL SPECIAL –SUSAN

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