In Full Bloom

For the Spring Home & Garden Issue, take a tour inside a Mid-Century Modern home in Fresno (page 40). CVLUX’s 10th Anniversary and a decade of celebrating the Central Valley takes place at the 2023 Luxury Awards (page 28). Spring into action during March with the plethora of events happening around town (page 24). Social Affair covers Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada’s Gala of Wishes 2023 (page 34) and the Fresno Art Museum Opening Reception for New Exhibitions (page 36). Learn what formal table setting really is and how to do it yourself from an etiquette pro (page 54). An interview with a lighting expert will take the guesswork out of how to best light your interior and exterior (page 52). With a bit of patience and creative spirit, anyone can incorporate botanicals into their everyday lifestyle (page 48). Fashion is all about lavender separates (page 60), blue and white florals (page 62), and being farmers’ market-ready (page 64). For horoscopes, Pisces concludes a year in the stars (page 66).

March Into Action

Spring is finally here and with it comes so much newness! New growth, new warmth, new energy, new life. The impulse to get outside is undeniable, as is the urge to spring clean. From refreshing your sacred indoor space to revamping garden beds, planters, and patios, allow yourself to exist and act in this time of inspiration.

DAVID MANNING

Publisher, Sole Owner

EDITORIAL

Editorial Director LAUREN BARISIC Interiors Editor ERIN MELKONIAN

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ART

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BUSINESS

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Contributors

Spring Home & Garden

Chiara has 15 years of experience in high-profile event planning and etiquette consulting that has spanned between San Francisco and Sydney. A native Californian, etiquette has been her lifelong passion, first instilled by family then cemented by an education at the renowned Swiss Institut Villa Pierrefeu. A Vanderbilt University graduate and founder of Etiquette Moderne, Chiara’s passion for education and partnerships with local philanthropic organizations enable her to make etiquette accessible to diverse communities.

Erin runs a collaborative design firm, EMID Design Group, specializing in healthcare, hospitality, and residential interior design, in Fresno, California. Seeing the world through an artistic lens has allowed Erin to experiment in a number of different styles. Everything she does with a space is deliberate. Every piece has a purpose and has been thought about (from color, to position, to scale) in order to create the most unique and personal spaces for her clients.

Danielle is a designer, grower, and entrepreneur based in the Central Valley with a passion for flowers. She believes in the power of plants and their ability to bring joy and wellness to all areas of our lives. Danielle’s vision for her botanical businesses, Magnolia’s Yarden and the Flower Market, was inspired by her love of nature and continued service to the community. Danielle is dedicated to inspiring people to incorporate the beauty of flowers into their daily lives.