GUEST EDIT: NEWPORT BEACH, PART TWO
To honor the launch of The Scout Guide Newport Beach, Volume 2, Editor, Owner, and dear friend Catherine Lowe and I put together this guest edit. Featuring finds from the many incredible businesses featured within the pages of Volume 2, the guest edit hints at both the new guide’s colors and inspiration.
For those unfamiliar, The Scout Guide Newport Beach is part of a national network of city guides dedicated to celebrating small, independent businesses. Each guide is locally owned and locally edited, making it a unique resource for discovery — whether you’re a longtime local reconnecting with the pulse of your hometown or a traveler in search of a thoroughly local experience.
Since 2018, I’ve consulted for guides from Palm Beach to Newport Beach, working with editors to (among other things — writing! graphic design!) navigate the ever-changing landscape of digital media while also honoring the The Scout Guide’s guiding belief in the power and permanence of print. I was connected with Catherine through TSG’s editor network around the time she purchased the guide and have adored watching her curate a vibrant community and stunning annual guide.
My hope is that this guest edit speaks to the breadth of the locally-owned businesses she has Scouted for Volume 2. It’s a hefty one, so buckle up and get your credit card ready. If you’re local, I highly recommend popping into each shop to purchase the items in which you’re interested. In addition to the local implications of shopping locally (around 75 cents for every dollar spent locally stays within the community), it’s an ultra-human experience. All of these businesses have been “scouted,” at least in part, for their top-notch customer service. Don’t forget to tell them Scout sent you! Why? It helps them know how to continue to support their business and, by extension, the small, locally-owned business that is The Scout Guide Newport Beach.
ACRYLIC WINE GOBLET // Available at Rococo // A poolside/boat/beach-safe wine goblet for waterfront sips.
TREELINE by DEBORAH HAROLD // 30x30x1.5, Oil on Canvas. The most beautiful landscape!
GARDEN ESSENTIALS BODY WASH // Available at Juxtaposition & Rococo // Fan-girl for the California-based Flamingo Estate. Definitely pick up one of their candles, too.
VINTAGE HMONG OBLONG PILLOW // Available at Juxtaposition // Crafted from vintage Hmong textile, it’s an ultra-detailed addition no one else will have.
EXTRA LARGE ZIPPER TOTE // Available at Juxtaposition // From the boat to the beach, this XL tote is a hardworking summer staple. Bonus points for the zipper, which means it’s air travel safe (i.e. no losing AirPods during takeoff or landing)
AEOLUS CHIMES // Available at Layered by Paige Elise // Chimes but make them ultra-chic.
HOLIDAY HOMES: TOP OF THE WORLD // Available at Layered by Paige Elise // For your coffee table book collection.
FREEDOM MOSES SLIDES // Available at Rococo // A pool-proof version of my favorite sandals in ultra-saturated colors that scream summer.
MALACHITE HEART CHARM // Available from Mama Bijoux // In the color of the year, of course.
LUCKY 7 DIAMOND STACKING RING // Available from Mama Bijoux // Topping the list of wedding band considerations. You know, for when the time comes…
NEWPORT FLAG // Available from Slightly Choppy // Handmade surf flags that scream nostalgia. How cute would they be for a little boy’s room?
PARKER LONG SHORTS // Available from Common Thread // The short of the season…
LOCALS ONLY HAT // Available from Common Thread // Resort town residents know that simple delight of sharing that you’re a local.
2022 PAR FORE THE COURSE NEW ZEALAND SAUVIGNON BLANC // Available from Argaux // Responsibly farmed and the sip of choice for TSG Newport Beach’s Volume 2 launch party.
GUEST TOWELS // Available from Where’s the Party // Plays well with their BANDOL STRIPE BEVERAGE NAPKINS.
SAILING THE SEAS // Available from Balboa Island Museum //
VINTAGE CHINESE WATER POT // Available from Trouvaille Imports // What I’d really like is one of their fountains…
EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS HERBS // Available from Heirloom Potager // Fresh herbs on hand for your summer spritzes. May I suggest this one?
SKINBETTER SHEER SPF 70 // Available at Amy Berisha Aesthetics // If you’ve read the Skincare Edit, you know I’m mad for SkinBetter. Luckily, you can pick up their high-coverage SPF at Amy Berisha.
“THINK GREEN” by PIERCE MEEHAN // Available at SCAPE // A home-grown artist represented by a home-grown gallery.
“INNOCENCE, 2023” by TERRI FROELICH // Available from Kennedy Contemporary // Acrylic on panel, 36x36.
NEW BLUEJAY PREMIER EDITION in BRITISH RACING GREEN // Available from Bluejay Bikes // Summer transportation of choice. And in the classic “British Racing Green,” I die.
CLARE V HEATHER SUNGLASSES // Available from Clare V. at Lido Marina Village // Cat-eye shaped
WHITE RATTAN OLD FASHIONED GLASSES // Available from Blue Atlas Marketplace // Rattan is a must for summer tablescapes.
RATTAN SALT/PEPPER SHAKERS // Available from Blue Atlas Marketplace // No, you can never have too much rattan.
HUNZA G BONNIE BIKINI // Available from elysewalker Lido Marina Village // Hunza G is, quite literally, the only swimsuit I own. Very forgiving and very comfy.
ITALIAN HERRINGBONE THROW // Available from Sparrow & Sage // Cashmere-soft for all seasons.
MR. SMITH COMB // Available from Tress Apothecary // Every beach bag needs a wide tooth comb (and leave in conditioner).
Asterisks indicates that the item has been sourced from a small business. Where possible, sources for locally-owned shops that carry the item(s) are also listed so you can support them in-person! Please note I may earn commission when you shop certain links, though I also encourage you to let them know in the checkout or notes section that the WEEKLY sent you! Thank you for supporting my small business!
