b'Dear Readers,A new year always brings a familiar feel-ing: a moment to pause, take stock, and decide what we want to carry forward. As we move from the Year of the Snake into the Year of the Horse, weve been think-ing about that shift in energy, away from quiet planning and careful refinement, and toward momentum, confidence, and forward motion.This issue is our way of setting the tone for whats ahead. The Horse reminds usto be brave and open, to say yes to new experiences, to move with purpose, andto build a life that feels expansive withoutlosing what grounds us. For many of us,especially those creating home far fromwhere we began, that balance matters:honoring tradition while stepping fullyinto whats next. Balliet + Wang Luxury Living was foundedto celebrate that exact journey. OrangeCounty is a place where cultures naturallymeet, where beauty is part of the every- day, and where new beginnings dont require leaving your identity behind. In Balliet + Wang Luxury Living these pages, youll find the people, places,and ideas that make life here feel bothelevated and deeply livable: design andarchitecture, dining and culture, coastalescapes, and the small details that turn anew address into a true home.Thank you for starting the year with us.We hope this issue leaves you inspired,and ready for everything the year has tooffer. With gratitude,Ruby Wang & Michael Balliet Ruby Wang & Michael BallietBALLIET + WANG LUXURY LIVING 1'