Chelsea Raineri

1 month ago | orangecoast.com | Chelsea Raineri

Seager’s first brick and mortar opened in November at San Juan Capistrano’s River Street Marketplace. The brand was started in 2015 by friends Case Anderson, Mattson Smith, and Elliot Shaw. The trio grew up in Southern California and wanted to create a clothing company that reflected their passion for the outdoors while drawing inspiration from the ruggedness of the Old West. “We each threw in $250 to print our first run of shirts and one poorly fitting hat,” Anderson recalls.

1 month ago | orangecoast.com | Chelsea Raineri

April 23 through 27, patrons can immerse themselves in a floral show and view fresh floral mannequins inspired by “Downton Abbey: A Grand Finale” and designed by florists based in Southern California. You can see the mannequins on the first floor of the Jewel Court in South Coast Plaza and also at the Crate & Barrel and Macy’s Home Store wings.

1 month ago | orangecoast.com | Chelsea Raineri

Lauren Farrell’s goal for this space was to craft a tranquil, harmonious environment by combining neutral tones with indoor-outdoor living, offering both a relaxing retreat as well as a vibrant setting for entertaining guests. She incorporated natural materials such as wood and stone, along with high-performance fabrics to create a “California coastal serenity” style with functional elegance.

2 months ago | orangecoast.com | Chelsea Raineri

On March 15, 300 guests attended the Breakthrough T1D “One Night in Venice” Gala at Pendry Newport Beach, which helped to raise nearly $1 million for T1D. This event has become a staple in Orange County and is known as one of the premiere social and charitable events. In fact, since Breakthrough T1D began in 1970, the organization has become the world’s largest private funder of type 1 diabetes. Each year, the stunning gathering continues to draw hundreds of business and philanthropic leaders.

2 months ago | orangecoast.com | Tina Borgatta |Astgik Khatchatryan |Chelsea Raineri

The Corona del Mar resident started the nonprofit 22 years ago with her husband Paul after their son Hawken was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Since then, the organization has made significant strides in advancing the care, treatment, and cure for the disease. What would you tell your younger self, knowing what you know now? Giving back is the best way to make an impact. I wasn’t raised in a family that was particularly philanthropic.