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with Diego Velasco & Dan Bradley

55 - Jan/Feb 13

Memphis Cafe When the Santa Ana’s Artists Village was still a twinkle in this writer’s eye, there was Trattoria Ciao—a stylish Italian cafe with white tablecloths, bare wood floors and a cream-green motorbike hanging along one whitewashed wall. Fresh-cut flowers adorned each table, and an... Read More →

Memphis Cafe When the Santa Ana’s Artists Village...

Lisa Mertins

55 - Jan / Feb 13

At first glance, art seems solely visual, but accomplished artists like Lisa Mertins know intrinsically that art goes much deeper than what you actually see. While effective art attracts the eyes, it is the thoughts and feelings art evokes that makes it memorable. An accomplished illustrator and... Read More →

At first glance, art seems solely visual, but...

Guy Hinrichs

Director of Special Events

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Guy Hinrichs Even though it was a required activity at his elementary school, Guy Hinrichs remembers the satisfaction he experienced visiting a convalescent hospital as a third grader. “It made me feel good to smile at all of the very ill people in... Read More →

Guy Hinrichs Even though it was a...

Steve Johnson

55 - Jan / Feb 13

When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the third round of this year’s U.S. Open, it marked a milestone for the Orange native who not long ago played varsity tennis at Orange High School. Joining the ATP tour last May, Steve says his solid showing at the prestigious Grand... Read More →

When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the...

Antique Depot

Antiques in Old Towne

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia. - - - - Antique Depot Back in the days when Dan and Paul Jensen worked at their father’s grocery store in Old Towne... Read More →

Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a...

Country Roads Antiques & Gardens

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the Chapman Avenue retail destination. - - - - Country Roads... Read More →

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a...

Summerhill, Ltd.

55 - Jan / Feb 13

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has graced Old Towne Orange with her welcoming personality at Summerhill Ltd. Located on South Glassell, the store attracts a loyal following thanks to its superb collection of antique lamps and chandeliers, as well as expert interior design... Read More →

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has...

Orange Circle Optometry

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Dr. Ly Nguyen and Dr. Alex Romero recently acquired Orange Circle Optometry on East Chapman. The husband-and-wife team met in Florida at optometry school, but previously lived just 15 minutes apart from each other in Orange. - - - - Orange Circle Optometry All those in favor of... Read More →

Dr. Ly Nguyen and Dr. Alex Romero recently...

At Home with the Imbodens

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Larger than a bungalow, the design of the Craftsman-style home borrows a number of characteristic elements from such architects as Sylvanis Marston, Charles and Henry Greene and others who worked in Pasadena shortly after the turn of the last century. The day President Herbert Hoover... Read More →

Larger than a bungalow, the design of the...

Ian Falconer

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Noted New Yorker magazine cover illustrator Ian Falconer didn’t begin his career wanting to write children’s books. An impromptu gift for his young niece became the successful and critically acclaimed Olivia series. Featuring the irresistibly precocious little girl piglet who learns by one lesson at a time... Read More →

Noted New Yorker magazine cover illustrator Ian Falconer didn’t begin...