By Jody Robinson There’s something about life in South Orange County that naturally unfolds outdoors. Maybe it’s the golden light that lingers a little longer. Maybe it’s the way dinner drifts from the kitchen to the patio without a second thought. Here, the backyard isn’t an accessory — it’s an
Where Beautiful Design Meets a Better Way to Remodel By Jody Robinson There’s something exciting about remodeling a home. It’s the promise of a fresh beginning—the chance to take a space that no longer quite works and transform it into something beautiful, functional and distinctly your own. For Ben Taherian,
By Jody Robinson There are certain holiday traditions that become part of your family’s story, and for us, visiting Universal Studios Hollywood during the most wonderful time of the year has always been one of them. What began when our kids were little has grown into a tradition we still
A Toast to Timeless Charm and Culinary Creativity By Jody Robinson Stroll down Old Mission Road on a golden SoCal afternoon and there it is: a place where historic allure dances with modern flair, where oak-shaded patios beckon and the mission bells faintly echo in the distance. Nestled directly across
Holiday Catering with Mediterranean Flair: By Jody Robinson I’ve always been a huge fan of the vibrant, authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with a sincere appreciation for fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and the simple joy of sharing exceptional food. Short of traveling to Greece … for a dining experience that
By Jody Robinson There are girls’ nights out, and then there are evenings that feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret. That was the feeling I imagined stepping into Highball and Naisho Omakase, two new Costa Mesa concepts that opened side by side earlier this year. The plan is simple
With a flexible Chef’s Menu, attentive service and a setting steps from the sand, Watertable makes dinner feel like a vacation. By Jody Robinson There’s something about a night at the beach that makes dinner feel a little more special. Recently, my husband, Tim, and I headed to Watertable at
Luxury, Ocean Views & Craftsman Charm By Jody Robinson Sometimes the best vacations don’t require a boarding pass – just a full tank of gas and a favorite friend riding shotgun. That’s exactly what I discovered during a recent girlfriends’ getaway to The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla.
From the first pour to the last course, savoring the valley from morning to night By Jody Robinson There are weekends when you want to see and do everything, and then there are weekends when the real luxury is having nowhere you absolutely need to be. For my husband Tim
Americana Reimagined By Jody Robinson Photography by Diana Schmitt, Accent Portraits by Diana On a sunny afternoon in the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, just a few steps from the historic charm and walkable streets that make the town so beloved, there’s a shop that feels less like
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