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The 21st Annual Newport Home and Garden Tour

05.13.18

The 21st Annual Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour will take place on Thursday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. This highly-anticipated annual event will showcase six hand-selected homes located in Newport Beach encompassing magnificent ocean views and a variety of stunning architectural and interior styles by coveted local designers. The event will begin with a morning reception at Balboa Bay Resort, followed by a tour of the docked boat Magnanimous and its sister Duffy boat, Watter Ranger — both designed by Anne Michaelsen Designs.

Along the course of the self-guided tour, guests will enjoy a fabulous lunch from Plums Cafe & Catering at the Newport Theater Arts Center, a chance to step inside some of Newport's most spectacular coastal homes and a reception at famed interior designer Barclay Butera's Newport Beach showroom where Barclay himself will be on hand to welcome guests with wine, hors-d'oeuvres and an up-close look at the Barclay Butera Lifestyle Collection.

The homes selected by this year’s committee showcase all the elements of Newport coastal living through a variety of styles from celebrity-status architects and interior designers. The following homes will be open for the tour:

Peninsula Beauty by Jodi Fleming Designs: Located on the Balboa Peninsula and sitting directly on the bay, this glamorous home features a wooden boat hull as its ceiling.

Lido Island Rad Cottage by Raili Clasen Designs: Recently featured in Sunset Magazine, Raili’s laid-back, coastal cool aesthetic and attention to detail has created her signature style showcased in every corner of her home featuring a "Count your Blessings" wall.

Newport Heights Family-Friendly Beauty by Gregory Builders in collaboration with Chelsea Gregory: Overlooking the Balboa Bay Resort, this home provides spectacular views including passing sailboats and epitomizes Newport living at its finest.

Newport Heights Ultimate 5-Tiered Palace Home by Hazem Haddad:  Three years in the making and much admired by the community, this luxuriously grand home is the owners’ dream. Each palatial level is unique and conducive to their happy and entertaining lifestyle, including a "man cave" for the guys.

Dover Shores Ultra-Cool Family Home by Ashley Clark of Skout. Located in the family-friendly streets of Dover Shores, this stylish new home features an inside/outside vibe with beautiful high ceilings and lots of natural light.  The simple lines, clean color pallet and just a touch of funk create a space any family would love.

Dover Shores Modern, State-of-the-Art Home by Brandon Architects:  Affectionately called the HOP (Hotel on Pescador), this home is the ultimate in modern living, entertaining and design. From the infinity edge pool to the 2nd floor floating bridge to great room with three stacked TVs above an 11’ fireplace, all with stunning back bay views, the HOP has it all. 

The Newport Home and Garden Tour helps fulfill the Newport Harbor Educational Foundation’s mission by providing funds for academic support programs. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit newportharborhometour.com. 

Photo by Meilani Cottrell

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celebrate Mother’s Day in Little Tokyo

05.11.18

Spoil Mom with Go Little Tokyo’s list of top places to shop, dine, and celebrate Mother’s Day in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles’ culturally rich, urban neighborhood. Treat the special women in your life to a memory-making mother-daughter adventure immersing in the delectable restaurants, boutique shops, and rich culture that Little Tokyo has to offer.

Little Tokyo’s well-known trendy, women’s fashion boutique, The Hob Nob Shop has flourished and expanded as a mother-daughter brand. Co-owner and daughter, Jamie Hong, shares that her favorite part of managing Little Tokyo’s ultimate women's clothing & accessories boutique is working with family.

Stop by The Hob Nob Shop in May to receive an in-store exclusive discount, 20%off all Ray-Ban style sunglasses. Then, continue the memory-making in Little Tokyo and enjoy one of Jamie Hong’s favorite treats, “I love grabbing some Matcha Taiyaki with my mom after a long day at the boutique!”

Kick off your Little Tokyo visit with Baldoria’s Mother’s Day brunch! Satisfy your palate with a delicious prix-fixed brunch menu for just $32 per person featuring bottomless mimosas or rosé. All mothers will be gifted a complimentary glass of wine or ricotta cheesecake.

Pamper the special women in our life with the latest in nail art, lash extensions, and skin care at Little Tokyo’s Nail Service. Located off First Street, Nail Service provides quality service and long-lasting results with its certified organic and natural ingredients of herbs, citruses and essential oils. Give the gift of relaxation with a 45-minute Relaxer Facial for just $50, or indulge in one of the mani-pedi packages with an added 10-minute massage (prices vary). Make her visit to Nail Service one to remember with a mother-daughter day! Indulge in one of the many spa services, including a kid’s service menu offering hand polish for just $5 and little feet polish for $6.

Spoil mom this Mother’s Day with a visit to Kuragami Little Tokyo Florist, for an exquisite, custom-made, fresh floral arrangement. Located in the heart of Little Tokyo, Kuragami offers seasonal blooms and popular selects including carnations, lilies, roses, tulips, and more. Order your custom flower arrangement today, or invite the special woman in your life to hand-pick her favorite blooms herself for a truly vivid, floral experience.

Go Little Tokyo offers an array of opportunities to celebrate Mother’s Day and experience the wonders of Little Tokyo. To uncover more details on The Hob Nob Shop, delicious dining destinations, exciting entertainment and desserts offered in Little Tokyo visit golittletokyo.com.

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