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Yesterday, I started unpacking boxes from the rafters in the garage, preparing to ready our house for a ghoulish Halloween (don’t wait, Christmas decorations are already hitting your local mall). I’ve had some great times dressing up for Halloween. Thinking back, my childhood costumes were typical - baseball player, cowboy, clown. As I entered high school, my creative side led me to dressing up as the Cookie Monster, a cheerleader and a member of the Hare Krishnas. As an adult, my best outfit had to be Chef from the classic cartoon South Park (which made for an interesting night out on the town). For your opportunity to get into costume, check out our story this month highlighting various local Halloween activities for you and the family. October’s cover features Renaissance Home Furnishings in San Juan Capistrano. Owner, Dennis Penman, and his design staff are ready to transform your house into a home in time for the holidays. Stop by the showroom and don’t forget to say hello to Max!
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As the owner of Renaissance Home Furnishings in San Juan Capistrano, Dennis Penman is always driven to offer exceptional décor for all areas of the home. Having served the community since 1998, the Renaissance showroom provides an immense mix of traditional, transitional and contemporary furniture styles. At Renaissance Home Furnishings, customers may find anything and everything they could possibly need to turn their house into a dream home. From custom plush sofas to amazing wood tables and unique accessories, Renaissance offers an array of options for homeowners and interior designers. “We pride ourselves on our high-quality furnishings selection, low prices, unmatched customer service and experienced design staff” says Penman. “Our designers, including Louise Chavira, Kate Plata and Robin Earp, are on the showroom floor to assist clients and also offer their design expertise through in-home consultations. The inhome service allows the designers to better guide the client in choosing the proper scale furniture, colors and an entire look for the home. Best of all, the in-home consultation is complimentary,” he added.
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Renaissance’s clientele come from all over Southern California, drawn to the 11,000 sq. ft. shopper’s paradise. Customers can find hidden treasures from the great variety of upholstery, accent pieces, bedroom sets, cocktail tables and dining sets on the showroom floor. All items are available for immediate purchase and delivery.
mascot, Max - a cute, mixed breed dog, which Penman rescued on Memorial Day Weekend. The two are pretty much permanent fixtures– pun intended – at the store. ”Kids and adults love to see Max. Often the kids sit and pet Max while the parents freely shop. With his underbite and mutt looks, he is so ugly he is cute,” Penman laughs.
Renaissance Home Furnishings normally receives new furniture daily and carries multiple manufacturers. “We attend the furniture expos and pick the best looks for the best prices and pass the savings on to our clients,” says Penman. “We sell directly off our showroom floor and we always have product on order. Custom orders are completed very quickly and normally delivered in one to four weeks.”
Renaissance recently kicked off their largest sale event ever. A retirement sale event began in late September and will run through November. The retirement sale is honoring recently retired founding partner Brett Dalman. “Over $600,000 worth of new merchandise will be added to the sales floor from local warehouses, with back-up stock still available,” Dennis added.
“We have many repeat clients who return to furnish a new room or a new home, as well as first-time customers just moving into the area. Our reputation over the last 11 years has been excellent, and the word-of-mouth referrals we receive from previous clientele are always positive. Reputation is everything, and referrals from our satisfied customers are our most flattering form of advertising,” says Penman. Another feature at Renaissance is the store’s
Dennis feels fortunate to be surrounded daily by beautiful décor and to work with his talented staff, while serving a variety of personalities from his diverse clientele. He continued, “The best part of the business is when I receive phone calls from customers who thank us for not only providing them beautiful furnishings, but for helping make their house a home.” The Renaissance family, including Max, take great pride in providing service to the surrounding communities and look forward to having you visit their local showroom.
PICTURED: Dennis Penman, owner and store mascot Max
“Renaissance is my sure-fire, go-to store. I always know I can find something there I will love for not only my clients, but myself. For all things importantprice, quality customer service and convenience I love this store,” states Kelli Ellis, Interior Designer for HGTV, TLC and Bravo.
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PICTURED: The designing women of Renaissance Home Furnishings (Left to Right) Robin Earp, Louise Chavira and Kate Plata
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Crown Valley Community Park has never been more festive than it will be October 22nd - 24th for the 9th Annual Haunted Trails. Bring your friends and you will be escorted through the haunted land of “Lost Island,” sail through “Pirate Village,” and brave your way through the “Jungle Maze,” all filled with spooks, haunts and scares. Entrance to the Haunted Trails can be found on the Emergency Road in Laguna Niguel. No presale tickets are available, so be sure to bring $10/person to the Crown Valley Community Parks & Recreation Office during the event. This Haunted Trail is recommended for children 8 and over. Leave your littlest monsters at home. For more information please call 949-425-5100. Crown Valley Community Park, 27951 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Ghost stories told around the campfire will come to life October 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Haunted Campground in Doheny! Hosted by the Interpretive Association, little ghosts and ghouls will dare to explore the spooks of the haunted campground. For “campers” not wanting to brave the haunted area, there are educational booths providing information on scary creatures like bats, spiders and sharks. In addition, arts and crafts will be offered, a Fun Zone, fortune tellers and a wide variety of activities for the entire family. In lieu of an entrance fee, please bring one perishable food item per person as a donation. Don’t forget your costume! For more information please call 949-496-6172 or check out www.dohenystatebeach.org
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THE Each March, San Juan Capistrano welcomes the Swallows back with a large parade, and in October, the Chamber bids them farewell with a celebration of food, wine, dancing and entertainment.
farewell to the swallows
Entertainment at the event features dancing to two-time Grammy nominated artist Greg Adams and his band, Tower of Power, a robust silent auction, and an outdoor Las Vegas-style gaming area featuring blackjack, craps and roulette with cash prizes for lucky winners. Legendary for the horn arrangements that created the signature sound that has made Tower of Power one of the most enduring musical entities today, Adams is a founding member of the group, recording fourteen albums on four major labels and producing millions in record sales. Adams will be playing a variety of familiar tunes to which you can dance the night away. Celebrate San Juan Capistrano’s Italian connection as you stroll through the Mission’s inner courtyard transformed into “little Italy,” designed to represent San Juan’s sister city, Capestrano. Learn about San Giovanni di Capestrano, Junipero Serra’s inspiration for the city’s name, and enjoy authentic Italian breads, olive oils, sausages, pasta, wine, beer and more. “This is one of the top Orange County events. It’s held in a beautiful, historic location where the stars and the moon are part of the ambience, and it features top-notch food, wine and entertainment,” said Natalie Miller, event director for the Chamber. The Vintage at the Mission is an annual fundraiser to benefit the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce in support of local businesses and the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. It started 13 years ago as a way for the Chamber of Commerce to help promote local restaurants and wineries in the community. Over the years it has continued to grow and now attracts nearly 800 guests.
PICTURED: The beautiful spread from last year’s gala
The Vintage event at the Mission celebrates the Swallows as they head South for the Winter. The annual San Juan Chamber of Commerce event will be held Saturday, October 17 from 6 – 10pm. Featuring top entertainment and delectable tastings from over 20 local restaurants and popular wineries, The Vintage is held beneath the stars in the beautiful outdoor Courtyard of Mission San Juan Capistrano. 20 OCTOBER 2009
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Tickets are on sale now at www.thevintagesjc.com or by calling the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce at 949-493-4700. Individual tickets are $75 each and reserved tables of ten are $850. Tickets include admission, unlimited food and wine, dancing under the stars, a visit to “little Italy” and the music of Greg Adams! This is one of the best local events of the year in San Juan Capistrano and tickets are limited. Enjoy a beautiful evening at The Vintage on Saturday, October 17. PICTURED: Greg Adams
PICTURED: Getting lucky at the craps table
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BISTRO 311
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Thai Juan On 31878 Del Obispo Street, #109 949.234.0332
Sundried Tomato 821 Via Suerte 949.388.5757 thesundriedtomatocafe.com { See page 9 }
The Vintage Steakhouse 27601-B Verdugo Street 949.661.3400 thevintagesteakhouse.com { See page 33 }
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