EDITOR ’ S LETTER
Although it still feels like summer in Newport Beach , the fall season is coming soon — and with that , thoughts of home and hearth plus all of the holidays that bring family and friends together . When that touch of crispness fills the air and we start gathering around the fireplace , more time at home often leads us to think about ways to improve our living space . So , in this issue of Newport Beach Magazine , we ’ ve talked with local interior designers for ideas on ways to make your home better suit your personality and lifestyle .
“ From Popular to Practical ” explores how to customize the latest design trends to make them work for you ( page 50 ). Then , “ Healthy Living Begins at Home ” highlights all the ways to incorporate wellness in your house , from personal fitness centers to yoga and meditation rooms , spalike bathrooms with saunas , steam showers and garden views , as well as outdoor spaces with calming water features to encourage time spent outside in the sun and fresh air , which can do wonders to uplift and restore the spirit ( page 56 ).
We also take a look at the design that went into this town ’ s newest hotel : Pendry Newport Beach , which transforms the former Fashion Island Hotel into a high-end home away from home that blends sophistication with laid-back SoCal living ( page 46 ). This issue also features some of OC ’ s impressive architecture , from the eco-friendly Environmental Nature Center to buildings at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and beyond ( page 60 ) and tips for bold bathrooms with design elements that add a “ wow ” factor ( page 28 ).
While home is the focus of this edition , it ’ s not the only thing filling these pages . With kids back in school , we highlight programs that take students into the great outdoors to teach science lessons at Crystal Cove State Park ( page 38 ). Sue Grant , founder of The Literacy Project , talks about this organization ’ s important programs to help children boost their reading skills ( page 80 ) and local Kelly Roberts shares her story of overcoming an abusive relationship and using what she learned to help others through the nonprofit Human Options ( page 42 ).
This and much more can be found in our fall issue . We hope you discover something that moves you and inspires change where it ’ s needed , whether that ’ s trying a new style , bringing opportunities for wellness into your home or getting involved and giving back to the community .
Sharon Stello Group Editor sharon @ firebrandmediainc . com
Interior designers advise against pairing large prints together , but rather a big print with a smaller one if mixing them , as in this project by Casey Hill . For more design trends and tips , turn to page 50 .
LAURA RESEN
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