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Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off

By Greer Wylder

June 16, 2026

Newport Beach has a new lifestyle destination. Willbo, the coastal brand rooted in laid-back California living, officially opens its doors at Lido Marina Village on Thursday, June 18, with a Summer Kick Off party from 4 to 7 p.m.The evening is shaping up to be a fun one, with shopping, live music, curated bites from Ahba, and summer-inspired activations. It's also a chance to connect with some of the emerging California lifestyle brands that will be part of the celebration, including Business & Pleasure, Turtlebox, Cowboy Water, Ole, Summer Club, and Wild Strawberry Cafe.Whether you're a fan of coastal brands,…

Via Lido Plaza Unveils New Mural by Ellen Gladis

By Greer Wylder

June 15, 2026

A beautiful new work of public art is taking shape at Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. Newport Beach muralist Ellen Gladis is putting the finishing touches on "The Sabot Regatta," an 8-foot-by-17-foot coastal-inspired mural located near the back of Via Lido Drugs at Balboa Boulevard and Finley Avenue.The artwork is based on Gladis' original mural, "The Sabot Regatta," which she was commissioned to paint for the interior of Pavilions, formerly located at Via Lido Plaza. When the grocery store was remodeled in 1995, property owner Fritz Duda, who also served on the Vons Cos. board of directors, persuaded the…

The Curated Life Brings French Charm to Laguna Beach

By Greer Wylder

June 14, 2026

Three years in the making, The Curated Life Shoppe opened in Laguna Beach this past April, and it was worth every moment of the wait.Owner Michelle Trotter spent years traveling to France, handpicking products on each trip and putting them into storage until she found the right space to present them. She was specific about what that space needed to be. "I just knew that the base of the interior had to be white to highlight the beauty of each product," she says.The result is a boutique destination filled with one-of-a-kind home goods, tabletop pieces, textiles and lifestyle products sourced…

The Rooted Home Brings Curated Living to The LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

June 11, 2026

The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa is welcoming a new addition with the opening of The Rooted Home, a curated home accents boutique focused on creating warm, layered, and personal living spaces.The Rooted Home officially celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, June 13 at noon with live music, gifts with purchase, a ribbon-cutting celebration, and a $250 Rooted Home gift card giveaway.The boutique features hand-selected home décor and artisan accents including candles, florals, trays, frames, kitchen accessories, tabletop pieces, and seasonal finds that bring character and intention into everyday living. Designed to complement The LAB’s eclectic mix of shops, the…

Live on the Lawn Returns to Fashion Island This Summer

By Greer Wylder

June 10, 2026

Fashion Island is bringing back one of Newport Beach's most beloved summer traditions. For six Saturday evenings this season, the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale's Lawn transforms into an open-air concert venue for Live on the Lawn, a sunset music series presented in partnership with ETA Presents.Running June 13 through Aug. 1, the series features an all-star lineup of Los Angeles jazz musicians who have performed alongside Aloe Blacc, Jason Mraz, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Legend and Kendrick Lamar. Each night kicks off at sunset, with a relaxed coastal atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in, sip something cold and…