Loni Stark

Loni Stark is an artist at Atelier Stark, self-professed foodie, and adventure travel seeker who has a lifelong passion for technology’s impact on business and creativity. She collaborates with Clinton Stark on video projects for Atelier Stark Films. It’s been said her laugh can be heard from San Jose all the way up to the Golden Gate Bridge. She makes no claims to super powers, although sushi is definitely her Kryptonite.

The Much Awaited Loreto Bay Floor Plans

It started off a week ago, with a voicemail left on Clint's cell phone by our Loreto Bay Account Manager, Jennifer Hoegger. Message was simple - our final plans for our home were ready and would be FedEx'ed to us. This was a much anticipated call since when we visited...

Shiraz, Syrah: My 2007 Love Affair

If I had to choose one grape varietal that has been near and dear to my heart this year in producing some scrumptious wines, it would be the Shiraz. Yes, I do have some wonderful bottles of Cabs that I have put to sleep and will enjoy them several...

Yangtze River Dolphins Extinct

Just read the Time article from last Friday on the extinction of the Yangtze River Dolphins due to competition with humans for food and environmental degradation. According to the article, it is the first aquatic mammal to go extinct in more than half a century. It is really sad to...

Brunch with the Bay Area Loreto Bay Homeowners Club

Last Sunday, Clint and I met up with the Loreto Bay Homeowners Club for brunch at Mexquite in Redwood City. The group was started about a year ago and since then has grown to a sizable membership. I came to this realization as I approached the restaurant on Sunday morning...

In Review: V-Moda Earphones Give Bose Some Heavy Competition

I'm in DC this week in meetings with my government team. I was able to catch a direct flight on United from SJC to IAD which is always nice. Last time, I had a stop over in Dallas and was caught in a thunderstorm fiasco. Because of the long continuous...

In Review: Wicked (The Musical – Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire)

Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Ticket Price: $192 ($175 + $17 svc charge) I was actually in New York when Wicked debuted several years ago. I had wanted to see it, however, the initial reviews of Wicked were tepid at best so I decided to see...

Loreto Bay Color Options

After much anticipation, we finally got the color choices for our Loreto Bay home. It seems like just yesterday Clint and I took the leap of faith and selected our lot in the Agua Viva phase. I was a little concerned when I heard that for Agua Viva (Phase 2...