Home + Design

The Edie Israel Team Delivers

For over two decades, The Edie Israel Team has guided Orange County homeowners with industry-leading expertise, trust, and unmatched service Article by Heather Whitsitt In Orange County, where your home is your sanctuary, real estate is much more than a transaction. The business of buying and selling a home is personal, financially significant, and part of a constantly changing landscape. Few understand this better than The Edie Israel Team, a boutique real estate agency whose success spans...

Home + Design

Luxurious Outdoor Living with Schuster Pools & Construction

Discover personalized design, meticulous craftsmanship, and serene outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and connecting Article by Heather Whitsitt There’s a sense of magic when stepping into a backyard that feels less like a yard and more like a private sanctuary, where the sun warms your skin, the water sparkles in a custom pool, and every detail evokes elegance. For homeowners seeking that perfect balance of luxury and comfort, Schuster Pools & Construction elevates outdoor...

Home + Design

Crafting Homes with Precision

For over four decades, Leon Williams, Interior Exterior Designs, has transformed Southern California homes through artistry, craftsmanship, and commitment. Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Interior Exterior Designs For Leon Williams, a home is much more than just a structure—it’s a blank canvas and the space where he perfects his lifelong craft. As the owner and designer behind Interior Exterior Designs, Inc., Leon has spent more than four decades beautifying home interiors across...

Home + Design

Roots, Not Just Returns

Exploring how owning a home or condo builds identity, connection, stability, and belonging in California. Article and Photography by Many people understand the financial benefits of owning property. We hear about equity, appreciation, and long-term investment value from the moment we begin talking about “the American Dream.” In California, especially, homeownership is often viewed as a milestone of success—a benchmark of responsible adulthood and a path to building generational wealth. While...

Style + Beauty

Personalized Beauty, Elevated Results

MDS effectively utilizes advanced technology, highly experienced providers, and thorough, customized treatment plans that enhance each patient’s unique natural beauty Article by Heather Whitsitt When you look good, you feel good. For the past decade, MDS Medical Spa has helped patients achieve radiant results by redefining personalized aesthetic care. What began in 2015 at the first MDS location in Woodland Hills grew with the opening of a second office in Brea in 2017, allowing the talented...

Home + Design

Cultivating Healthier Trees Through Expert Care

Jeff Harvey’s team provides expert arborist guidance, maintenance planning, and tree care practices for the good of the local community Article by Heather Whitsitt In Southern California, where neighborhoods are stitched together by canopies of lush, green trees, caring for the landscape is an investment in the community.   Arbor Expertise’s Lead Arborist, Jeff Harvey, began his career high in the branches as a tree climber, and has since grown that passion into a business dedicated to...

Home + Design

White's Draperies: "Trust and Excellence”

Since the 1950s, local business White’s Draperies and More has delivered experience and quality products to customers across Southern California Article by Heather Whitsitt   In the ever-changing world of business, many come and go, but a few true gems endure across generations.   White’s Draperies and More in Placentia is one business that has established a longstanding local legacy.   “As a family business started in the late 1950s by my parents, Walter and Phyllis, I am very proud that...

Arts + Culture

Love Without Labels

Valentine’s fun comes in many forms—friends, family, and unforgettable experiences across Orange County. Article by Saleh Sanchez Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be romantic. It’s a celebration of all loves, whether self-love, familial, or friendships! No matter what your plans or relationship status, here are four activities in O.C. to celebrate the month of love! Disneyland After Dark, Sweethearts Nite. Party with love in your heart. Celebrate with the love of...

Wellness

United Medical Doctors: Local specialists advancing heart and digestive health

Their dedication to care, early detection, and outreach reflects a true commitment to local residents. Article by Heather Whitsitt Featuring Dr. Sumit Khandhar, Interventional Cardiologist & Vein Specialist; Dr. Marco Paez, Dr. Scott Lee, and Dr. Christina Steinhauser, Gastroenterology & Hepatology HEART HEALTH — United Cardiology (Dr. Sumit Khandhar) 1. What are the most common heart-related health concerns you observe in our community? “We frequently see high blood pressure, high...

Health + Wellness

Medical Weight Loss for Lasting Wellness

MD Total Wellness guides patients to better health through education and balance, achieving realistic results Article by Heather Whitsitt Loving the skin you’re in is essential to self-confidence. While the journey to health and wellness is personal, a little support can make all the difference. MD Total Wellness in Brea is dedicated to optimizing patients’ well-being, with a focus on disease prevention and enhancing overall quality of life. In 2023, Dr. Oliak and Allison Mollet, PA-C...