Greer's OC

You can experience and tour the spectacular designer showcase home, The Philharmonic House of Design in the exclusive community of Shady Canyon in Irvine from May 5- May 31.

Seventeen acclaimed interior designers from across Southern California transformed the 15,000 sq. ft. home, in the style of a Provencal Villa designed by famed architect Brion Jeannette, into a stunning masterpiece.  Proceeds will benefit the Philharmonic Society’s nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs.

At just under one acre, the property features a specially sloped driveway to accommodate exotic, low-to-the ground cars such as Ferraris or Lamborghinis, a screening room/theater, piano room, den, game room, recreation room, outdoor loggias, his and her offices, catering kitchen and a chef’s kitchen complete with a $47,300 French La Cornue range. Other highlights include a 75-foot lap pool, solar heated to 84 degrees, stadium-style tennis court, full-court basketball and spectacular gardens, including 100-year old olive and 60-year-old Melaleuca and oak trees.

As the primary annual fundraiser for the Philharmonic Society’s Youth Music Education Programs, the House of Design is a must attend event.

The House will be open for public tours Tuesday through Sunday, May 5 through May 31. The home tour includes an onsite café provided by Saltwater Catering and a boutique featuring clothing, jewelry and home accessories, as well as fabulous opportunity prizes.

Tickets cost $40 (general admission) and $50 (House Pass, unlimited entry). The 2015 Philharmonic House of Design is available to rent for corporate and private parties for a truly unique experience.

For information and updates, visit www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/HOD , or call the Philharmonic Society’s office at 714.840.7542. You can also follow the House of Design on Facebook.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and from 6 to 9 p.m. for “Meet the Designers.”

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Studio Barre New To San Juan Capistrano

Just in time for summer, the boutique fitness brand, Studio Barre, just opened its first OC location in San Juan Capistrano.

The 60-minute workout is designed to lengthen, tone and strengthen the arms, thighs, glutes and core, and improve posture to create a dancer-like physique. The stylish studio setting, tough yet encouraging staff, and ballet-inspired movements and choreography are what make Studio Barre different from other barre workouts.

For those with children, the studio will offer kid’s play during Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning classes.

Studio Barre San Juan Capistrano is at 31878 Del Obispo Street, Suite 108, in San Juan Capistrano. 949.218.1668.