March 2009 Table of Contents
Spring Fashion
This season, fashion is a moveable feast of fringe, feathers, and gossamer ru√ed layers that entice us with every stride. Even the statement necklaces swish and sway. Here on the coast, the freedom of such playful styles suits our warm weather and relaxed lifestyle. With your clothing in motion and a bold accessory, you’re spot on for spring.
By Erin Stafford / Photography by Jason Wallis
Spring Cleaning Are you a junk junkie? Can’t walk through your garage? Been putting off household chores until the situation screams emergency? Well, get organized, starting now. Our spring cleaning guide offers something for everyone, including inspirational advice to get you motivated.
By Rosemary McClure
Murder. Just Because. One of the most loathsome killers in Orange County is finally talking. Without remorse. And that’s the scariest thing of all.
By Tina Dirmann
Distinctly Cozy The dozen residences at 1.7 Ocean offer creative, eco-friendly shelter for the design minded in Costa Mesa. It’s surf-skate hip with a Mayberry vibe.
by Emily Young
Blood, Sweat & Sugar An Orange County entrepreneur believes he has created an all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener that’s better than anything else on the market. If only believing were enough.
by Kristina Lindgren
Contents of Previous Issues
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note A Clutterer’s Confession
By Martin J. Smith
Zoom
Society Editor Gloria Zigner takes you inside local events, parties, and fundraisers (with an expanded gallery of photos from various recent events)
Coast Lines
My Earthquake Kit Orange County’s only poet laureate, Meredith Karen Laskow, preps for the Big One
Numbers Why humans should stay away from marine mammals
Splurge! Cuff Luvv bracelets from one of the real housewives
O.C. Answer Man Local Bigfoot and UFO sightings
Books Stephen J. Cannell’s latest crime (fiction)
Who’s (Not) Hot? The dollar store as cultural barometer
Quotes Magician-with-a-message Al Huth of Dana Point
On the Market Modern marvels
Trade Secrets Young-adult novelist Alyson Noël
Deconstruction The Balboa Island Ferry
Arts Gold sculpture “Aurum” from artist Kevin A. Meyers of North Tustin (with an additional gallery of photos of the artist’s work)
O.C. Style
Bauble-ing Over Big, bold necklaces
Beauty The Brow & Skin Studio with Apothecary in Huntington Beach
Seen Bartender, hairstylist, and all-around bon vivant Donovan Mills
Columns
Travel Last chance for snow at June Lake in the Eastern Sierra
Legends The crawfish king and queen
Drive Short-term rentals from Zipcar
Rituals Is ‘street golf’ the executive game of the post-boom bust?
Guide Eight great Orange County wine bars
1,000 Feet Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Dining
Main Course Canaletto at Fashion Island
Mouthful Fleming’s director of wine, Marian Jansen op de Haar
Rediscovery Pinot Provence in Costa Mesa
The Guide Orange County’s definitive source for restaurant news, minireviews, and the hottest food and drink destinations, including many restaurants not shown in the printed Guide.
Events
Don’t Miss Our featured arts and entertainment events this month
Calendar A chronological listing of the month’s happenings
IN EVERY ISSUE
Editorial Masthead Letters