20qs
Frances Dilorinzo
03.09.13
We first met stand-up comedian Frances Dilorinzo at the inaugural Golden Foodie Awards last fall at the Fairmont Newport Beach. The hilarious and inspirational (Dilorinzo is a breast cancer survivor and awareness advocate) will be hosting the Golden Foodie Awards again this September.
Dilorinzo was nice enough to take time off between being a mommy by day and stand up comedian by night to answer our 20 Q’s. The self described comedian, actress, writer, businesswoman, and cupcake eater is also And living proof that the happiest and most successful locals we know are Cal State Fullerton alumnus; she graduated in 1987 with an advertising degree.
1. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
I would be President of the United States….if Sara Palin can get close, so could I!
2. What’s your most prized possession?
My two sons…both of equal worth!
3. Favorite drink?
That is like picking between my boys!
4. What are you cutting out because of the economy?
Massages.
5. Fantasy purchase?
Beverly Hills Mansion
6. What can’t you live without?
Air…is this a trick question?
7. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Laundry…but, once I cross it off, it goes right back to the bottom and works it's way back to the top!
8. Biggest regret?
Letting actions of others bother me.
9. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
Helping society find class and common courtesy once again!
10. Your dream day in Orange County?
Having a sleep over at Heather Dubrow's house.
11. Favorite place for breakfast?
On the beach with my husband cooking at the fire.
12. What was the best day of your life?
Several…giving birth, getting married, hanging out with my family including my parents! Yes, my parents!
13. Last concert that you went to?
The Blue Man Group…is that a concert?
14. Favorite vacation spot?
Italy.
15. If you had to live somewhere else, where would you like to move?
Temecula…kidding. Garden Grove!
16. Favorite books?
"Power of Intention."
17. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
I need answer that in a top 10 list.
18. Biggest accomplishment?
Making my kids laugh and smile!
19. What’s your biggest fear?
I don't even waste time thinking about that.
20. Secret most people don’t know about you?
It wouldn't be a secret if I shared!
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Seaside Memories of Mom
03.08.13
We are thrilled to have discovered Joyce Grace Fragrances a Costa Mesa based company that creates all natural hand-poured soy candles with high quality soy wax, wicks and fragrance oils. Each candle's scent is named in loving memory of Kerry Pettis’ mother who passed away from brain cancer when Kerry was just 14.
Kerry grew up in Corona del Mar where she recalls happy memories of times spent with her mom and siblings on the beach. Upon lighting a candle you can experience through scent the happy times she felt with her mom: 50/50 smells like orange and vanilla (her mom loved 50/50 Bars); So Tan, smells like coconut and pineapple suntan lotion, her mom loved having a great tan: and other candles such as El Morro, Big Corona, and Endless Summer have their unique scents with hints of aged teakwood and patchouli; or fresh lemongrass, mandarin zest, leafy greens, lily and rosewood.
Joyce Grace Fragrances are available online at Joyce Grace Fragrances and at A Fine Affair in Corona del Mar Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, Huntington Surf & Sport in Huntington Beach; Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa; XO Salon in Newport Beach.
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