NEWPORT BEACH blog

As we ring in the New Year, it welcomes a sense of renewal. Yes. It is true. We are starting over. Some make heartfelt resolutions, while other share hopes for their future– more balance or perhaps reaching new aspirational goals…

The benefits of corporate team building run deep and wide. Team building events can help organizations elevate their employee engagement, boost production, increase profits, and create a thriving company culture. With a focus on collaboration, trust, motivation and just plain group…

When it comes to gift giving, it’s the thought that counts: So why not add a personal touch with bespoke holiday (or any occasion) wrapping? Floral designer and expert craftswoman Shannon ONeil shows me how. An Instagram search for @cargo_creative…

The warmth that comes from a fire doesn’t exclusively derive from scientific properties. A flickering flame dancing in a pit, hearth, or other pyro-containing vessel produces internal comfort, happiness, and contentment. These emotions help sustain us through the holidays and…

Pau Maui Vodka is a sponsor of the 108th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and has crafted an official cocktail: Maui Mistletoe Punch Recipe 2oz Pau Maui Vodka 3/4oz cinnamon black tea orange bitter syrup 3/4 lemon juice 1oz cranberry…

After the arduous, marathon of a cooking day that occurred just a few weeks ago, we don’t blame you if you are looking to throw in the towel and relocate for a new, stress-free Christmas dinner tradition. Don’t sweat it…

Before social media, auto responders, and email blasts, before twitter and facebook, people connected either by picking up the phone or in person, face-to-face. Regardless of how tech-savvy our world has become, face-to-face meetings are the most effective way to…

Now celebrating its 108th year, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade begins Wednesday, December 14 at 6:15 p.m. with a dazzling fireworks display off the Newport Pier, then sets the harbor ablaze for five consecutive nights before concluding on Sunday,…