They Fled L.A. for the Desert. Then Her ‘Renovator’s Gene’ Kicked In
If Anna Roth Milner’s phone comes to life with a buzz or a ding, the interruption is likely coming straight from an online real estate… Read More
If Anna Roth Milner’s phone comes to life with a buzz or a ding, the interruption is likely coming straight from an online real estate… Read More
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz cradles a piece of freshly cut aloe vera between her fingers, delicately holding the plant she’s plucked from… Read More
Here’s a thought experiment: Say you go to your local plant store—or get a delivery from one of the many online plant companies famous… Read More
Flora Grubb, the face of iconic San Francisco plant store Flora Grubb Gardens, which she co-owns with her partner, Saul Nadler,… Read More
Raised beds might be the perfect way to garden. Install one in your yard and your produce is instantly elevated above many of the… Read More
Here’s a story that will sound familiar to anyone feeling the crunch of the West Coast housing market while staring their child-free future in the… Read More
By turns funky, foodie, and just plain fun, Ojai can occupy much more than one single day. Here are some of our favorite Ojai… Read More
Living in the West means gardens are dormant for only a short period of time, if at all. It’s not too early to get… Read More
I’m riding in Ismael “Mel” Resendiz’s truck, my knuckles white from gripping the handle above the door. I’d been warned about the rough cliffs… Read More
Say It with Fruit and Frosting For last-minute gifts, I like a local bakery. If you’re shopping for an acquaintance or someone whose tastes… Read More
Stephanie Pao tends to frequent older businesses in Oregon’s Rogue Valley. “The honesty of their product and pricing tends to resonate with me,” Pao… Read More
Santa Barbara reminds Alma Rosa winemaker Samra Morris of her childhood in Bosnia. “The marine influence on the vines of the Sta. Rita Hills allows… Read More
Cuong Pham uncorks a split of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon he bought at auction and pours a glass for his son, Kevin. They… Read More
Coral & Tusk designer Stephanie Housley shares her top picks for a weekend getaway. Where to Stay … Read More
Embroidery and home textile artist Stephanie Housley made her first trip to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park and the Teton mountains… Read More
Jump directly to tips for: All RegionsNorthwestRocky MountainsNorthern CaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaSouthwest All Regions Plant For a truly low-care… Read More
In 1934 Rudolph Schindler designed what is now recognized as the first A-frame, a Lake Arrowhead vacation home that simplified and modernized… Read More
Angels We Have Hidden on High… Read More
It’s funny to think that a house seemingly custom-created for the Instagram age is one of the most primitive man-made structures. The simple, photogenic,… Read More
Telluride: Is This Town Big Enough for the Two of Them?… Read More
A massive tree wrapped from root to canopy in LED twinkle lights towers over the backyard of designer Heather Taylor’s Laurel Canyon home. It’s a… Read More
Before he made a name for himself as a vegan author, food stylist, and photographer, Edgar Castrejón grew up in Oakland eating savory… Read More
Better with Marshmallows I’m originally from the Midwest, so my family’s Thanksgiving table has always included at least two different types of… Read More
Sure, the Internet makes holiday shopping easy. But when it comes to books, I don’t necessarily want my shopping experience to be… Read More
