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at experience left an indelible mark, and explains why she is so passionate about community. "I have always had a strong appreciation for what a community should feel like and the importance of creating a true sense of place," she says. two decades ago in the Cedros Design District, will open its second location this month in the Ranch. e company is renovating the interior of the historic Francisco Building on Paseo Delicias, which once housed the first post office in the village, and later, Ashley's Market. e location will serve as the primary design studio for Arendsen and her design partner Tory Peterson with a small retail space offering gift items and soft goods including pillows, furniture, and lighting. Arendsen, a longtime Rancho Santa Fe resident with many clients in the area, wanted to open a studio to serve the community she loves. Delorine Jackson, who has spearheaded development in the village, moved to the United States from a South Korean orphanage when she was just eight years old. She and her younger sister began a new life with their adoptive parents in Santa Barbara. Style at e Grand In related fashion news, Acacia, a luxury lifestyle boutique founded by Stefanie Betro, a designer and entrepreneur, is now open at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, offering a curated collection of clothing, accessories, jewelry, eyewear, gifts, and home décor that reflect SoCal's relaxed coastal lifestyle. Betro's design philosophy is quality over quantity, clean lines and silhouettes, sustainability, timeless style, and craftsmanship. She would like customers to "leave with something that feels less like a purchase and more like a treasured find." Store Manager Karitcy Camiro says the boutique "inspires confidence and style for every woman at every season of her life." She also wants to remind us: "Clothes aren't going to change the world. e women who wear them will." Betro and Camiro encourage clients to "make a day of it" — shop, enjoy lunch or brunch, and stroll the resort's beautiful grounds. acaciadelmar.com The Country Friends Consignment Shop Karitcy Camiro, store manager at the new Acacia boutique @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2026 87