Beachwood Canyon is a tiny cove tucked away in the hills with a distinct feel for golden age Hollywoodland. Here you'll find a mosaic of perfectly designed homes, a charming vintage store, delicious cafe, and
Winter can be cold and gloomy no matter where you are, so throwing together a hot chocolate bar can be a fun way to warm up the season. Invite a few of your favorites to come spend the day catching up after the crazy holiday season.
During a time when everyone is clearing out the old and styling up the new, we found this article from The Chalkboard insanely helpful and relevant. Have a new fiddle leaf fig tree that you're willing to live? Read on for their care and style
Think of one person who’s made a positive difference in your life. Perhaps it’s a motivating sports coach, an encouraging college professor, an inspiring boss or a dependable friend who comes to mind. Or, perhaps several names come to mind. We all have people in our
This article is presented in partnership with Booking Now, a new way to book from Booking.com Typically the post-holiday slump can have many feeling blue for months. The snow that once held magic and wonder now looks slushy, gray and depressing. Bundling up isn't cozy anymore;
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If you’re like many of us, you spent your high school years moaning and groaning about the required language courses that you needed in order to graduate, whining as you fumbled your way through grammar lessons, pop quizzes and -- the worst! -- oral exams. Learning a
When dreaming of India, one can't escape vivid visions of vibrant hues and infectiously deep rhythms. Textile company Block Shop is sparking stable employment and available healthcare in rural India, creating beautiful, wearable fabrics that engage the rich tradition of hand block printing. We fashioned a
During these colder months I love cozying up to a crackling fire with friends and huge bowls of soup warming our hands. There is something so comforting about indulging in a rich and flavorful soup. In January, when the year is at its beginning and our
Would you say that you treat yourself well? For some of us, it may be easy to care for and love others well, but it comes at the expense of loving ourselves poorly, neglecting our own health and putting our needs on the back burner. In
This article is presented in partnership with Booking Now, a new way to book from Booking.com It can come quick and fast, causing you to fall hard. It’s easy to feed, but near impossible to quench. To be stricken with wanderlust is to desire what you
LA has a lot to offer; you can tell by the number of tourists regularly trekking up and down Hollywood Blvd. Yet, while there's something alluring about the stars and the movie sets, there's also something incredibly sweet about the nondescript places you won't find in
Every New Year people make evaluations of themselves and embark on fresh new trails and promises of positive changes to come over the next twelve months. So as 2015 settles in, don't forget to give yourself credit for the year you just completed. This month's playlist
One mustn’t wait for summer to enjoy a margarita. Rimmed with homemade dried lime salt, this rhubarb margarita is just as enjoyable to sip on under a pile of blankets than while laying out at the pool. Garnish with rosemary for a festive libation. Winter Margarita (Makes
This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. The Darling office, located just north of downtown Los Angeles, is awesome. However, if we're being honest, we need to admit that it could also use a bit of TLC. We're a tiny, hands-on team,
For those of you who knew that you wanted to be a doctor, a lawyer, or a CPA since the time you started kindergarten, I envy you. Even now, well into my mid-twenties, I still don’t think I can pinpoint what exactly I want to
Natural hot springs are one magical element of the west. They bubble from the earth around unexpected corners, enticing people to stop just for a moment or enjoy their magnificence with a long soak. Each hot spring offers a different experience, but all offer incredible
A classic lesson that is needed for any time we want to celebrate a special occasion. Knowing how to properly make and ice a layer cake is something that every budding baker should have in her repertoire. Watch and read on below to learn the
Succulents have been ruling the trends in the plant world for their vibrancy, sustainability and distinctive shapes. That's why Tamar Sahakian of Searoon Succulents finds beauty in cultivating her own and constructing unique plant installations, inspired by the challenge of repurposing old vessels with new
On average, a traditional student entering college is eighteen years young. Cognitively speaking, our frontal lobes (which are considered the home of our personality and vital in our decision making) are still developing until age twenty-five. That means that the majority of students decide what it
Sonora Webster Carver was an American entertainer, widely known for being one of the first female horse divers in the world. She was born on February 2, 1904 to a working-class family in Waycross, Georgia. After seeing an ad placed by circus entertainer William Doc
After entering the sex industry at the age of 19, Anny Donewald spent the next six years working as an exotic dancer in Chicago, Detroit, and other various cities before heading to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, where her work escalated into prostitution. In her book,
Today we’re sharing with you an exclusive sneak peek of our shoot with the lovely Colbie Caillat that appears in our newest issue. It was a sunny and all around dreamy day at Swing Studios in Venice Beach earlier this fall. Colbie’s sweet disposition and laid back