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Remodels are never easy, but the couple was especially prepared for the challenge. Ron, a photographer who studied at the New England School of Photography, worked with the Boston Ballet, and toured with Billy Joel, credits that experience for his ability to visualize design. "e camera teaches you the importance of light, texture, proportion, and scale needed for interior design," he says. He later turned his hobby as a furniture maker into a successful business as founder of Montbleau & Associates, a specialty contractor that focuses on architectural fine woodworking for large-scale commercial and hospitality projects. ey include the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Manchester Grand Hyatt, Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, Fontainebleau and Aria hotels in Las Vegas, and high-end suites at Sphere, the concert venue at e Venetian Resort. With the infusion of private equity, the company expanded to include Buda Woodworks in Texas and Northwest Woodworks in Washington. Now semi- retired, Ron maintains a consulting business. Philly also has a practiced "eye" for design and attention to detail after a career in the hospitality industry, managing the La Jolla Country Club, the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, resort hotels, and retirement communities. So together, the couple connect people The Montbleaus' Solana Beach home overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon offers ample space for hosting fundraisers and entertaining family and friends << ranchandcoast.com 112 JULY 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE