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So far it’s been a beautiful new year day. Hope

So far it’s been a beautiful new year day. Hope it’s been just as nice and more for you! 😉

Attention last minute holiday shoppers! The follow

Attention last minute holiday shoppers! The following local businesses are our top picks to spoil your loved ones or yourself with gifts. More details on our website. Link is in the bio.

@beachfiresc
@buckleyjewelry
ePower Bike Shop
@erbasanclemente
@qetbotanicals
@jeanjacquesmamie
@jewelsbymonaco
@lavish_home_decor
@melroseintheoc
@mikiisondelmar
@nothingbundtcakes
@oc_pharmacy
@oliversoilsandbalsamics
@rascalsladiesboutiqueoc
@restorehyperwellness
@sonnyspizza
@studioapilatesandyoga
@studiobarresjc
@theabodesc
@thebeachcompanysc
@thewickerbee
@tootsies_shoeboutique
@urbanfloat
@webiginc
@wildfiremercantile

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@sellwiththerightguy Cover Shoot May 2021 It’s

@sellwiththerightguy Cover Shoot May 2021

It’s a seller’s market and demand for Orange County real estate has reached a fever pitch. Simon Guy, one of the premier agents at Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty, has sold over 500 homes, but he’s never seen a market quite like this. One of Simon’s recent listings attracted 69 showings over a single weekend, received 15 offers, and sold for 10% more than the asking price. Like the last four properties Simon sold, it, too, required no appraisal contingency.

Competition for single family homes is fierce. Record low interest rates, coupled with pandemic demand and remote work opportunities, have created a market imbalance. In Orange County, there are typically 5,000 to 7,000 active listings in any given spring, but current inventory levels are approximately 2,300 – not seen since 2006. The work from anywhere culture is driving millennials and Gen-Xers out of the San Diego and Los Angeles areas toward the laid-back vibe of South OC. With excellent schools, charming beach towns, and safe neighborhoods, it’s a market that Simon, who grew up in Dana Point, knows well. The Dana Hills High School graduate now lives in San Juan Capistrano and works from his office in San Clemente, which provides him with a depth of knowledge about the local area. He realizes that while homes are getting snatched up quickly, today’s market conditions won’t last forever. If you have a property you’ve contemplated selling, there may never be a better time than now.

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@actingacademy4kids Cover Shoot April 2021 Parent

@actingacademy4kids Cover Shoot April 2021

Parents & Kids Rave that AA4K is the Best in the OC!

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown last spring, Acting Academy for Kids (AA4K) immediately focused on how to safely operate its long-running theater and performing arts programs for kids and teens.

By July of 2020, AA4K co-founders Stephen and Maggie Zygo developed a way to host small, in-person summer camps, enabling students to continue acting, singing and dancing — while following CDC guidelines. During a time when the pandemic had all but decimated in-person events and most other youth activities, AA4K’s summer camps provided kids and teens with an opportunity to make new friends, create fun memories and build confidence — all in a safe environment.

“This year, we will continue to operate, rain or shine, following every required CDC and state protocol. We’ve always been leaders in youth safety, so we can confidently say that kids will be safe, and they will walk away from our camps with an awesome experience,” said Zygo, who founded AA4K with his wife Maggie in 2008. Stephen holds dual degrees in elementary education and musical theater, and both Stephen and Maggie hold Master’s Degrees in education.

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Owner of @kitchensbypriscilla, Priscilla Parris, h

Owner of @kitchensbypriscilla, Priscilla Parris, has been a well-known designer in Los Angeles and Orange County for over 36 years. With a BS Degree in Interior Design from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she first worked for the L.A. company that invented 3D software for the kitchen and bath industry. Through that experience, she became an expert in the design process. In 1994, after working for three contractors, Priscilla opened her first showroom in Huntington Beach. In 2011, she became a design partner at PIRCH, Orange County’s premiere, luxury appliance and plumbing showroom.

Featured in many local publications and in HOUZZ, she now has decided to put her small sample showroom in beautiful downtown San Clemente, inside Historic City Hall. “Large and cumbersome showrooms are a thing of the past,” says Priscilla, who has owned many. “In order to stay current, it is better to keep overhead low and be at the jobsite where expert supervision is required during installation,” she shares.

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You might be hard-pressed to identify an industry

You might be hard-pressed to identify an industry that’s been relatively unchanged by technology in the last century. A shining example of how expert craftsmanship and old-fashioned customer care still make all the difference is Vicki Canterbury’s art glass studio, The Beveled Edge. As many “mom-and-pop shops” have made way for superstores and big box warehouse chains, The Beveled Edge operates in much the same way as it did in 1986—all custom, all hand-crafted.

What’s the secret behind The Beveled Edge’s 35 years as a successful business? It’s actually no secret at all. Vicki personally works with each and every customer, guaranteeing the company’s workmanship for a lifetime. When customers approach Vicki with a project, the wheels are set in motion for the creation of a one-of-a-kind, fully-custom art piece. While the Beveled Edge team specializes in creating traffic-stopping entry doors, they also design and install elaborate windows, cabinet doors and table tops. Each piece of glass is completely hand-crafted with exceptional attention to detail.

Read more about The Beveled Edge by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://thelocaldishmagazine.com/the-beveled-edge-2/
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@surroundingelements has been operating in South O

@surroundingelements has been operating in South Orange County since 2001. It was one of the first in the industry to design and build custom mosaic legwarmer tables with interchangeable centers, featuring an ice bucket, lazy susan, centerpiece and a firepit insert that can be positioned at two levels. Best known for unique mosaic work, Surrounding Elements’ owners and artists, Moss Shacter and Patty Geach, are quick to point out that they also build barbeque islands, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fountains and much more. Working closely with each client, the team at SE creates functional art, crafted to each customer’s needs. The company also offers a line of standard table sizes and mosaic designs. Each element, built by Surrounding Elements, is made with only quality materials.

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@paddysstationirishpub invites the community to ce

@paddysstationirishpub invites the community to celebrate with a similar ten-day long festival, just as you’d experience in Ireland. The festivities kick off on Friday, March 12 and run through Sunday, March 21.

Special Irish dinners will be offered March 13th, 17th and 20th; contact Autumn for your table and dinner reservations at 949.525.6170.

If you’re looking to host a more intimate, private event, Paddy’s Station has you covered. The red train car, delightfully refashioned into a quaint cigar lounge, is ready for bookings any day of the week, from noon to midnight. Call 949.661.3400 to learn more. Come on by, kick up your heels and experience the luck of the Irish, jubilant festivities and tasty authentic fare.

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#southoc #southorangecounty #sanjuancapistrano #irishpub #irishfood #irishfoodies #stpatricksday #stpatricksday2021

Well-known Laguna Beach painter Karen Phelps has a

Well-known Laguna Beach painter Karen Phelps has a new muse for her next masterpiece. The scene will take onlookers to the early-February COVID-19 vaccine clinic at her @reataglen home where Karen’s neighbors were sporting big grins on their faces and Superman capes around their necks.

“This was a moment we’d all been waiting for,” Phelps said with a smile. “This vaccine clinic was like a big party at the community. We had balloons, pinatas, and live entertainment. It felt like the pandemic never happened. This painting will have a unifying theme behind it.”

With nearly all of Reata Glen’s residents vaccinated, the community looks forward to maintaining the strength, hope and resiliency in its residents and team members, and it has big plans to #MoveForward in 2021.

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Specializing in custom shutters, blinds, cellular

Specializing in custom shutters, blinds, cellular shades, woven woods, plantation shutters and motorization, Tom and Donna Schuster, with @southcoastshutterandshades, offer complimentary in-home consultations, measuring assistance and free professional installation. South Coast Shutter and Shades values its customers’ needs, providing over 32 year’s experience, and a passion for the finest in personalized service to fit your budget.

Read more about South Coast Shutter and Shades by copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://thelocaldishmagazine.com/south-coast-shutter-and-shades/
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Founded in 2003 by Deborah Ashcroft, @sofasbydesig

Founded in 2003 by Deborah Ashcroft, @sofasbydesign1 is a female-owned, sofa manufacturer and interior design team located in San Clemente. In addition to specializing in custom-made sofas and sectionals, it’s also well-known for warehousing a vast selection of carefully curated furniture and home goods.

At Sofas by Design, you won’t find the everyday, cookie-cutter variety of home products that are so commonly found online and in big-box furniture stores. It features an eclectic blend of unique treasures that have been expertly chosen to entertain and dazzle you and your house guests. The company stays ahead of ever-changing trends to ensure that you’ll not only get what you envision, but that you’ll be proud of your purchases for years to come.

Read more about Sofas by Design by copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://thelocaldishmagazine.com/sofas-by-design/
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As the owner of @sanctuaryhomefurnishings in San J

As the owner of @sanctuaryhomefurnishings in San Juan Capistrano, Dennis Penman is always driven to offer exceptional décor for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Having served the community since 1998, the Sanctuary showroom provides an immense mix of transitional furnishings, wall décor, art for inside the home and a wonderful selection of indoor seating and dining groups for the patio. Customers may find anything and everything they could possibly need to turn their house into a dream home. From custom plush sofas, sectionals and chairs to amazing tables and unique accessories. Sanctuary Home Furnishings offers an array of options for homeowners and interior designers.

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If your family is full of hard-to-please people…

If your family is full of hard-to-please people… you’re in luck! @reeltimesightandsound has family-centric fun and entertainment 100% covered. Providing the highest quality equipment, expert design and custom installation services, San Juan Capistrano’s destination for all things home entertainment is more than just an electronics store.

ReelTime’s design consultants customize solutions for each and every client—from conference rooms and whole-home automation to networking, security and speaker systems. The 17,000 square foot showroom of live equipment is packed with the very latest in audio, video, security and integration technologies that customers can touch, experience and compare.

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Tired of your old, yellowed or peeling epoxy floor

Tired of your old, yellowed or peeling epoxy floor? Perhaps you’re looking for an exciting new option for bare concrete? Well, look no further. SpartaFlex is an advanced, high solids, polyaspartic floor application that provides a next-generation coating solution that outperforms epoxy. Featuring the same attractive appearance as epoxy, Spartaflex offers a more durable, UV stable and environmentally-friendly product that comes with an extensive warranty to provide you with peace of mind.

Read more about Perkins Custom Coatings by copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://thelocaldishmagazine.com/perkins-custom-coatings/
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Brothers Jeff and Tom Garton, owners of @paradised

Brothers Jeff and Tom Garton, owners of @paradisedesignsoc in San Clemente, have their ears to the ground when it comes to educating homeowners about creating green lifestyles. In an effort to promote conservation and responsible use of California’s limited water supply, they are asking local residents to consider sustainable landscapes — ones that create an attractive environment utilizing minimal resources.

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@morenatileandstone, in San Juan Capistrano, is a

@morenatileandstone, in San Juan Capistrano, is a 5,000 square foot store showcasing one of the largest selections of tile, and natural and engineered stone in South Orange County. The business was opened in 2014 by John Schrab and his wife, Linda, with the goal of creating a convenient, local resource where one can find an abundance of fun, imaginative and up-to-date tile and stone—all under one roof.

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Serving the communities of Orange County since 198

Serving the communities of Orange County since 1987, @jlrayco has built a reputation for quality workmanship and unmatched professionalism—one project at a time. Jeff Ray and his dedicated team of highly skilled, full-service contractors are committed to getting the job done right, on time and with the highest level of customer satisfaction. Exceptional craftsmanship, the finest in materials and the best guarantees in the industry are what sets J.L. Ray Roofing apart from the rest.

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It’s been said that humans spend a third of thei

It’s been said that humans spend a third of their lives in bed, but shopping for one can be a chore. While some mattress stores focus on bargains and allow factories to “buy” space on their showroom floors, Hadley Olivia Mattress Superstore takes a different approach.

Ronnie Lane, the second-generation owner of Hadley Olivia (named after his oldest daughter), reimagined the mattress shopping experience for South OC customers. He scaled back the size of the store they opened in 2005, eliminated the less popular styles, and focused on the very best products.

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@grantmauryconstruction is in the business of both

@grantmauryconstruction is in the business of both building and customizing dream homes. John, Ben and their expert team are skilled at everything from ground-up builds and full remodels, to gourmet kitchen and high-end bathrooms remodels, room additions, custom decks and premium outdoor living spaces. They work closely with their clients to ensure that every detail is flawlessly executed to the exact specifications of the client. “What sets us apart is a higher level of standard and our attention to detail,” says Ben. “Regardless of the size of the project, we value integrity and getting things done correctly.”

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In South Orange County, you’ve almost certainly

In South Orange County, you’ve almost certainly seen one of the @dcplumbing.heatingair trucks. And since owner Dave Colbert’s image appears on all five of his company’s vehicles, you’re sure to recognize Dave himself.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Dave settled in San Clemente and began his professional career. For over thirty years, “DC” has been providing professional plumbing and HVAC services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the county. “We do everything,” Dave says, “from regular maintenance to remodels, to real estate inspections and repairs.”

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