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Travel

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

West Coast style means in-suite pools, collector's art, and unbelievable views.

May 6, 2022

May 11, 2022

Camping

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

After you've found the perfect telescope, don't forget the lanterns, journals, and, of course, snacks.

May 18, 2022

May 19, 2022

Travel

Van Life Doesn’t Need to Be Expensive—Just Ask These Guys

Dave Ramsay and Matt Felser, the Colorado duo behind Dave & Matt Vans, want van life to be accessible for everybody.

April 6, 2022

April 12, 2022

Wellness

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

Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is sharing her wisdom for holistic wellness in a new book, ‘Earth Medicines.’

March 2, 2022

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Wine & Drinks

You Can Make Delicious Cocktails While Camping. We’ve Got the Recipes

We asked the experts for some easy-to-make but impressive cocktails that are perfect for any campsite.

May 19, 2022

Aerial Firefighting Biplane Practice Dump

California

How an Ex-Hollywood Stunt Pilot and a Park Ranger Invented Aerial Firefighting

There were two reasons why pilots in Willows, California, spearheaded the idea of battling forest fires from the air: Joe Ely and Floyd Nolta.

May 17, 2022

Gabriel Woo cooks with Rivian R1T’s Camp Kitchen cooktop

Travel

Take an Epic Electric Road Trip Along Highway 1

Take an epic road trip along Highway 1 (with plenty of charging stations), hitting 7 stops in 200 miles.

May 16, 2022

May 19, 2022

Idea Houses

Sunset Partners with Camille Styles to Create the 2023 Idea House

Join us and the founder of a prominent lifestyle website on the journey to renovate a 1950s Malibu home.

May 16, 2022

Style and Trends in the West

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

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

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

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

Flowers & Plants

Yes, You Need These Handmade Planters for Your Houseplant Collection

Our favorite Western ceramicists are experimenting with form and color. Plus, a succulent subscription box delivered to your door.

November 12, 2021

December 27, 2021

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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

Flowers & Plants

Dress up Your Plants in a Pair of Pants

Let your plant's personality shine with Michelle Sieg's pants pots.

September 20, 2021

September 24, 2021

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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

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