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J Ruby: A Colorful Creative Find in South Laguna

By Greer Wylder

April 29, 2026

J Ruby opened in February, marking the first retail space for designer Jessica Ruby, who has been creating and refining her work for years. The Laguna Beach studio, set in the historic St. Clair building, serves as both a boutique and the home of the South Laguna Art Project, where workshops and classes are offered regularly.Inside, the space is filled with upcycled fashion, custom embroidery, and original artwork by Jessica. The racks feature 100 percent yarn-dyed cotton shirting made in California, including her signature Boyfriend Shirt with classic or sport cuffs. A Patch Bar invites customers to personalize pieces with…

Mother’s Day Style: Matching Moments for Moms and Minis at Famous Footwear

By Greer Wylder

April 28, 2026

Coordinated style is having a moment, and just in time for Mother’s Day. The “mom and mini” trend continues to resonate, pairing everyday comfort with playful, polished looks. At Famous Footwear, matching shoes make it easy to step out in sync, whether it is for school drop-offs, weekend outings, or beach days.From sporty sneakers to classic sandals and nostalgic throwbacks, these standout styles offer something for every kind of outing.The Nike V5 RNR sneaker delivers an easy, everyday match. Lightweight and versatile, it works just as well for busy mornings as it does for casual weekends. Available in soft pink…

SpiceQuest Brings the Heat Home

By Greer Wylder

April 23, 2026

For anyone who loves to cook, entertain or experiment in the kitchen, Orange County-based SpiceQuest is turning up the heat in a thoughtful way. The brand offers curated chili pepper kits designed for home cooks, food lovers and spice enthusiasts who want more control over flavor and intensity.SpiceQuest sources a global range of chili peppers, from mild to superhot, and grades them for both heat and flavor. Each kit is built to give cooks precision, allowing them to layer spice intentionally rather than relying on one-note heat. The peppers are lab tested, 100 percent organic and packaged in sleek, thoughtfully…

Arrive in Style. Leave the Driving to Us.

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2026

Whether you're heading to a dinner reservation in Corona del Mar, a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, or a full day of shopping at South Coast Plaza, there's one thing Orange County's most discerning residents have in common — they've discovered a smarter, safer, and far more elegant way to get there.Your Car Our Driver has been quietly serving OC's finest clientele for 20 years, and their concept is refreshingly simple: they provide a professionally vetted, insured, and bonded driver — to drive your vehicle.That's right. No unfamiliar cars. No rideshare strangers. Just a trusted, background-checked professional behind the wheel…

Candace Bushnell Brings One-Woman Show to South Coast Repertory

By Greer Wylder

April 19, 2026

Candace Bushnell, the voice behind Sex and the City, is headed to South Coast Repertory for a special one-weekend engagement of her one-woman show, Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City. The benefit production runs Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., with a host committee that includes Stephanie Argyros, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Jane Yada, Wendy Hales and Paula Tomei.The show shares how Bushnell created Sex and the City, along with the highs and lows of her life as a single woman in New York, and how the…