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Outdoor Adventure

Our Favorite Stand Up Paddle Board for Any Activity & Experience Level

The Blackfin Model X and Model XL from iRocker are built to thrive in just about any setting.

June 29, 2022

Decorating & Design

This ‘Treehouse’ Is an Experiment in Communal Living—and a Glimpse at the Future of Housing in L.A.

Are design-led, co-living spaces part of the solution to California's housing crunch? A "capitalist commune" in Hollywood is betting on it.

June 27, 2022

June 9, 2022

Chaz Perea in field of succulents at Dodgers stadium garden

Flowers & Plants

He’s Turning Dodger Stadium into a World-Class Garden, One Native Plant at a Time

Dodger Stadium is the only stadium in the country with an officially accredited botanic garden. Here’s how (and why) landscape manager Chaz Perea made it happen.

June 23, 2022

June 25, 2022

Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

Gifts & Shopping

Amazon Prime Day 2022: All the Early Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

These are the best bargains in categories ranging from camping and travel to home design, gardening, cooking, and more.

June 21, 2022

June 28, 2022

Style and Trends in the West

Decorating & Design

What Is TikTok’s ‘Coastal Grandmother’ Trend and How Can I Get It at Home?

If you have no idea why all the kids are talking about this home decor trend, let us break it down for you.

May 21, 2022

June 7, 2022

Newport Beach home kitchen with stools, beams, indoor/outdoor space

Home Tours

Your Travel Souvenirs Would Look So Much Better as Decor. Here’s How to Do It

This Newport Beach couple transformed their tiny treehouse into a family home that seamlessly blends indoor-outdoor living with vintage heirlooms and mementos from their travels.

May 6, 2022

May 10, 2022

Home & Garden

How to Decorate with Scent—and Find the Best One for Your Home

Think outside of the (candle) box and layer a fragrance throughout your house to create a haven that engages all of your senses.

March 30, 2022

April 7, 2022

Flowers & Plants

You Know What’s Better Than a Plant Swap? A Plant Swap PARTY

A swap party is a fun way to get free plants. Here’s everything you need to know to host your own.

March 18, 2022

March 25, 2022

Designer Danielle Nagel of Dani Dazey L.A.

Decorating & Design

TikTok Home Design Trends for People Who Don’t Understand TikTok

Maximalism, micro budgets, and time-lapse DIYs that make your head spin dominate the #hometok universe.

April 12, 2022

April 16, 2022

Wellness

These Cactus Soaps Will Totally Transform Your Bathing Routine

Nopal is "the perfect canvas for a new kind of product, one that doesn't rely on conventional ingredients and stereotyped marketing," the Nopalera founder says.

March 16, 2022

March 23, 2022

Some Ideas Just for You

Travel

How to Take the Best Stargazing Photos

Grab your camera (or phone) and head out with our expert guidance.

May 20, 2022

May 21, 2022

Lifestyle

I’m Bringing This Hotel Hack Home With Me

This hotel amenity is never coming off my packing list.

April 5, 2022

April 12, 2022

Foraging with Nan Cole in calendula field

Edible Gardening

Go Ahead, Forage Your Own Food. But First Know the Rules

If you’re thinking about foraging, it’s important to do so mindfully.

May 9, 2022

May 10, 2022

candles in tin cans positioned in front of volcanic rock, wood, and a colorful blanket

Lifestyle

The National Park-Themed Candles You Didn’t Know You Needed

Each candle blends a love of the outdoors with fragrances unique to each destination.

April 12, 2022

Amangiri, USA – Camp Sarika Pavilion Plunge Pool

Travel

What Is Canyon Bathing? (And Why Am I Obsessed With It?)

Yes, canyon bathing is a thing™, and I will never stop doing it.

February 11, 2022

February 15, 2022

Lifestyle

We Miss Snail Mail. Tell Your People You Love Them by Sending a Note.

Let your favorite friends, your local stationery store, and your mailman know you’re rooting for them by sending cards and notes made by our favorite small presses in the West.

January 13, 2022

Gifts & Shopping

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly with These Tools

Ready to become a more conscious cook? We've got ideas for beeswax wraps, wooden spatulas, and more.

November 15, 2021

March 18, 2022

Travel

If You’re Ready to Soak in Hops and Barley, Denver Has a Spa for You

The Denver Beer Spa offers a different kind of hydrotherapy circuit—and no, the bath isn't filled with your favorite craft beverage.

November 23, 2021

December 29, 2021

Get Organized

stasher bag storage containers meal prep

Food & Drink

The Best Meal Prep Containers for Snacks, Soups, and Everything in Between

No matter your container needs, we've gathered just the one for any upcoming meal prep-packing.

January 14, 2022

Gift Guide: Gallery wall of prints by Western artists

Decorating & Design

Make a Picture Perfect Gallery Wall with Prints by Western Artists

Make a statement with a gallery wall featuring prints by western artists—or gift one to match a loved one’s style.

December 8, 2021

December 27, 2021

Home & Garden

Fall Back into Cleaning Habits with Some Cleaning Tips from These Experts

Now is the time to freshen up your space.

September 3, 2021

January 14, 2022

Lifestyle

A California Coffee Bar Owner Gets the Marie Kondo Treatment: See Her Organizing Tips

Netflix's 'Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo' helped re-think how a California coffee bar owner's home and office work together.

August 31, 2021

February 17, 2022

Lifestyle

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

Stay in These New West Coast Hotels for Instagram-Worthy Escapes

Reach for the Stars: Everything You Need to Throw a Stellar Stargazing Party

This Arizona Curandera Changed the Way We Think About Our Wellness Routine

The Latest From Sunset

Our Favorite Stand Up Paddle Board for Any Activity & Experience Level

This ‘Treehouse’ Is an Experiment in Communal Living—and a Glimpse at the Future of Housing in L.A.

He’s Turning Dodger Stadium into a World-Class Garden, One Native Plant at a Time

Amazon Prime Day 2022: All the Early Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

Style and Trends in the West

What Is TikTok’s ‘Coastal Grandmother’ Trend and How Can I Get It at Home?

Your Travel Souvenirs Would Look So Much Better as Decor. Here’s How to Do It

How to Decorate with Scent—and Find the Best One for Your Home

You Know What’s Better Than a Plant Swap? A Plant Swap PARTY

TikTok Home Design Trends for People Who Don’t Understand TikTok

These Cactus Soaps Will Totally Transform Your Bathing Routine

Some Ideas Just for You

How to Take the Best Stargazing Photos

I’m Bringing This Hotel Hack Home With Me

Go Ahead, Forage Your Own Food. But First Know the Rules

The National Park-Themed Candles You Didn’t Know You Needed

What Is Canyon Bathing? (And Why Am I Obsessed With It?)

We Miss Snail Mail. Tell Your People You Love Them by Sending a Note.

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly with These Tools

If You’re Ready to Soak in Hops and Barley, Denver Has a Spa for You

Get Organized

The Best Meal Prep Containers for Snacks, Soups, and Everything in Between

Make a Picture Perfect Gallery Wall with Prints by Western Artists

Fall Back into Cleaning Habits with Some Cleaning Tips from These Experts

A California Coffee Bar Owner Gets the Marie Kondo Treatment: See Her Organizing Tips

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