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e Blaises welcomed Ranch & Coast to their casual, family- friendly Rancho Santa Fe home, where the expansive kitchen, of course, is at its heart. e home had already been remodeled when the family, including two daughters, Lucy the dog, and a cat named Bear moved in. (Bear, as the name suggests, was a large one-year-old foster cat from Helen Woodward Animal Center who became a member of the Blais family.) Interior designer Ashley Haase of Ashley David Design and her team added furnishings and accessories for "an approachable, inviting, warm, casual-chic kind of vibe," says Haase. "Ashley was great in taking a few key words from us and expanding it into the design of our home," notes Jazmin. "We wanted neutrals and natural textures, and she came back with unique and fun pieces. It was really important to us that our home be serene and comfortable and provide a nice respite for all of us." Richard's favorite space is the light-filled kitchen that opens onto a terrace with an outdoor living room and entertainment area, offering views of eucalyptus and palm trees in the expansive backyard below. e kitchen features high-end appliances, ample cabinetry, a large center island, and counters topped with marble. ere is no formal dining room in this no-fuss home, so the family eats meals together at a cozy table or at a long, well-loved vintage table where their daughters also do homework. e couple, who often work from home, "love having a multitude of workspaces and tables to choose << ranchandcoast.com 58 JUNE 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE