Out & About

CALIFORNIA’S SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE DESIGN INDUSTRY

SAVING ICONIC ARCHITECTURE (SIA)

A Night For Preservation At The Legendary Dawnridge Estate

Hosted at the fantastical Beverly Hills estate of legendary Hollywood designer, Tony and his wife Elizabeth Duquette, “Dawnridge” was built in 1949. The house was designed by Tony Duquette and its legacy still remains intact. Guests enjoyed house tours and a magical cocktail party celebrating SIA projects and the preservation awareness for Los Angeles architecture and design. For more information on how to become a member or sponsor: info@SIAprojects.org

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Lauren Corbin-Benjamin Moore, Ron Woodson, and Jaime Rummerfield

Coco Republic

A New Showroom at SOCO In Costa Mesa, Orange County, Welcomes The Trade

The Australian based company, CoCo Republic, recently welcomed trade guests at a luncheon held at their new 70,000 square foot showroom. Located at SOCO in Costa Mesa (SOCO Costa Mesa defines the ultimate design and culinary experience in Orange County) guests were served complimentary food and drinks. California Homes was proud to be the sponsoring media celebrating the opening of this new showroom.

A Trip To Italy

California Homes Magazine Curates A Guest List for An Exciting Sojourn

FLORIM, an Italian manufacturer of large porcelain and ceramic slabs, hosted guests invited by California Homes to an extraordinary week in Italy. The group’s adventure included factory tours in both Mordano-Bologna and the corporate headquarters and showrooms in Fiorano, a day and evening’s stay in Venice including a private tour of the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum, an admittance to Salone del Mobile in Milano and boat tour of Lake Como. A heartfelt thank you to FLORIM for the wonderful experience.

AN AFTERNOON CELEBRATION IN BEL AIR Pacific Design Center’s Stars of Design Are Honored At A Gorgeous Afternoon Event

The Pacific Design Center’s 2023 Stars of Design Celebration at 1859 Bel Air was a gorgeous afternoon affair. Celebrating the nominees and winners of this year’s awards after hosting the official ceremony during PDC’s Spring Market last March. Special thanks to hosts, Maria Hughes, Director of Digital Marketing for the Pacific Design Center, Russ Diamond, Matthew Wold, and Flavia Anthony of Snyder Diamond and Gaggenau, Jennifer Convy, CEO of Women in Luxury Design, and special congratulations to the talented César Giraldo who won PDC’s 2023 Star on the Rise award and designed the exquisite property built by developer and home owner, Sean Balakani. Bravo to all the nominees and congratulations to this year’s winners.

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PHX Architecture (Nominee: Architecture), Yael

Hughes/Pacific Design Center

8. Russ Diamond/Snyder Diamond, Matthew Wold/Snyder Diamond, Cesar Giraldo, and Flavia Anthony/Snyder Diamond

A NEW PERSPECTIVE Spring Market at the Pacific Design Center

The Baker McGuire showroom at the PDC hosted a panel on “A Well Designed Life” with three powerhouse designing women and how they’ve paved their own way to success. Panelist included Lori Weitzner, Claudia Ashfar and Jane Breegan and was moderated by Jennifer Convy CEO, Women in Luxury Design. The three designers have proven there is no one way to achieve your creative business, design goals and dreams, they each candidly shared their incredible journeys with insight to their own reinvention to success. California Homes was the media sponsor with standing room only.

ASID OC MINGLES AT CALIFORNIA CLOSETS, HUNTINGTON BEACH ASID OC and California Closets Present An Inspiring Evening With Women In Luxury Design (W.I.L.D.)

Transitions, Expansions and Pivoting into the Future of the Luxury Design/Build Industry. 5 8

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