Author Archives: Sarah Lonser

100 Years of Los Angeles Architecture: Revisit the Most Popular Home Styles

Los Angeles is a vibrant, ever-evolving city. It’s served as the home to countless artists of all mediums, icons who left their own unique mark… Read More

These Recipes Feature the Best of Winter Produce

Though it may not seem like the most fruitful season for produce, the winter is still a prime time for select fruits and vegetables. Read More

Move Over Paint Colors, It’s Time for the Texture of the Year

You may have seen discourse online about the chosen colors of the year. But Etsy is bringing in a more… Read More

This ‘Calm Luxury’ Plant Is the Flower of the Year

1-800 Flowers has released their 2026 Flower of the Year, a symbolic one for aspiration and better days ahead: the delphinium. Read More

This Long-Lasting Tree Is the 2026 Plant of the Year

If the 2026 Plant of the Year could predict the future, then hopefully 2026 will be a fortuitous one. 1-800 Flowers… Read More

This Southern California City Is America’s Only Blue Zone for a Surprising Reason

In a time of countless additions to wellness routines and ‘the newest prebiotic gummy vitamins you just have to be taking’, it seems almost… Read More

IKEA’s 2026 Color of the Year Pick Says No to Boring Beige

Looking at the shades chosen for other major colors of the year, it’s an array of natural colors and earthy tones. However, IKEA is… Read More

This Is How You Can Beat the ‘Winter Blues’

The winter season can definitely be a difficult time for some. While the holidays may bring moments of celebration and cheer, the lulls in… Read More

The Best Cocktails for All Your Winter Hosting Needs

Though the winter may not seem like a prime time for fresh ingredients, it brings its own set of delicious seasonal flavors to inspire… Read More

These Products Will Keep You Extra Cozy This Winter

Every winter, quite a few species of Western wildlife go into hibernation to stay warm through the cold season. Though it may not be as… Read More

Embrace the Holiday Spirit in One of These Western Holiday Towns

To-do lists, gifting lists, and wishlists continue to grow with the winter holidays on the horizon. Amidst all the craziness that comes with the season,… Read More

Count Down to Christmas with the Best Advent Calendars of 2025

It’s not really beginning to look a lot like Christmas across most places out West, but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel the holiday spirit. Thanks… Read More

These Are the Worst Times to Travel on Thanksgiving Day

If you’re not hosting this Thanksgiving, chances are you may have to do some traveling to get to your holiday plans. If those… Read More

Everything You Need to Build the Perfect Bar Cart

As elevated hosting continues to trend, the bar cart has become an increasingly popular accessory. The best part about the bar cart is… Read More

These Are the Best Winter Destinations for Families

Winter, with the holidays and the cold weather keeping people indoors, provides an opportunity to spend more time with family. But with busy routines and… Read More

These Are the Best Books of 2025, According to Amazon Editors

It’s hard to believe there’s not much more than a month and a half left in 2025, but that means it’s the time of “best… Read More

These Destinations Will Be Trending This Winter

This winter and in many winters past, recreational travelers often choose between two options: snow and ski or sun and surf. The West’s wide range… Read More

Wicked Fans, Here’s Your Chance to Visit Elphaba’s House with Cynthia Erivo

While Wicked: For Good arrives in theaters on November 21, lovers of the franchise will have the opportunity to experience it in a new way… Read More

These Luxury Retreats Are the Perfect Getaway for Empty Nesters

Adjusting to life after your kids move out is just as much of a transition for the parents as it is for the kids. Read More

These Are All the Less-Obvious Tips You Need for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, one of the biggest days for hosting and travel every year, comes with a number of tasks to handle whether you’re the host or… Read More

These Are the L.A. Spots Featured in Season Two of ‘Nobody Wants This’

Season two of Netflix’s hit show Nobody Wants This primarily follows Joanne (played by Kristen Bell), an agnostic podcaster, and Noah… Read More

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by Supporting These Businesses

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every year in November. One way to celebrate and support Native communities is by purchasing from Native-owned businesses. Read More

These Amtrak Routes Have Some of the Best Panoramic Views in the West

The West has no shortage of gorgeous vistas and destinations of all types: coastal, mountainous, desert, and more. However, with that variety comes changing,… Read More

This Charming Tiny Island in Southern California Is the Perfect Day Trip

Just off of Pacific Coast Highway is Balboa Island, a small island with a perimeter loop of just under two miles. Read More