We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for Thursday’s home tour.
As you may know I’ve been involved with the Newport Harbor Home Tour for the past six years, so every May we go all out to bring the community one fabulous day of touring homes, lunching high above Newport Harbor, shopping and socializing.
This year we had six amazing homes on the tour, so I wanted to give you a little peek at the different houses and fun shops that were highlighted on the tour.
As you
can see the sun was shining and
While
there, we got to tour Anne Michaelson’s
Isn't the tablescape cute?
Those Serena & Lily
wicker placemats and striped napkins are so fun!
From there, we hopped in the Maserati,
oh yeah I forgot to mention that Maserati of Newport Beach loaned us a Maserati Quattroporte to drive around for the day!
it’s a smooth, fast and luxurious ride!
the Balboa Peninsula to see our first house.
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It’s hard to believe this is a 100 year old house! Located on the bay side of the peninsula, this house is one of
the best I’ve seen in a long time! It was recently remodeled in 2017, and every
inch of this home is stunning.
The homeowners have an amazing collection of vintage Louis Vuitton trunks and gorgeous coffee table books. I’ll definitely be sharing more pics of this
house soon, so for now, lets just take in those views, and how about those herringbone floors!
I can't wait to show you the ceiling that's made from the bottom of an old boat...
I love how a few lemons can really brighten up a whole tablescape! This table was set by Jenni Kayne who has a fabulous
shop in Lido Marina Village.
The Kings Road house was next on our list. This
one overlooks Newport Harbor from the hill and is directly above the Balboa Bay Resort. Styled by
House of Morrison and Molly Wood, this pretty little modern farmhouse is easy, breezy and light.
Just down the street is this traditional Mediterranean stone house with five levels of entertaining options in the back
yard. The casita sits at the base of the property in a cozy Tuscan-style
garden. The olive trees, bouganvilla and lavender provide just the right ambiance!
And speaking of entertaining options,
the Pescador Drive house was built for hosting parties and gatherings. The
backyard has views for days, and several tv’s to keep you informed of all the
latest sports scores.
These loungers look so comfy!
Ashley Clark describes her design style
as a mix of modern, Scandinavian and farmhouse. This family friendly abode is
light and airy, super stylish, but you won’t be afraid to kick your feet up and
relax.
Here's a peek at her back patio with her swinging rattan chairs, fireplace and tv. This is just one vignette that overlooks the sparkling blue swimming pool.
Raili Clasen has had several homes highlighted on the tour over the last few years, and her latest is even featured
in the current issue of Sunset Magazine. She transformed this vintage cottage into what Sunset calls a "Spanish Beach Bungalow".
So fun!
That’s just a little look at the six
homes, but the home tour also boasts a fabulous boutique and luncheon. So here's the vibe from this year...
Three amazing local shops also opened
their doors for home tour patrons this year…
503 Found, Molly Wood Garden, and House
of Morrison were all featured rest stops for the tour and offered light refreshments
and discounts on shopping.
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503 Found
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503 Found
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Molly Wood Garden
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House of Morrison
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Here are two amazing women, Marena and
Marion who have given countless hours of their time to the home tour. We’re all
volunteers who coordinate this yearly event as a fundraiser for our local high school,
Newport Harbor High School.
The final stop of the day is Barclay
Butera Interiors, and you can see this is where Marena and Marion are celebrating.
Barclay Butera and his staff go all out hosting this afterparty with lots of
yummy catered food and drinks.
We had the best time!
ciao! fabiana
