Our Favorite Gift Ideas

This Potting Bench Is the Ultimate Gardener Gift

A fresh and modern collaboration between Julia Berolzheimer and Pottery Barn features a potting station that can be used indoors and out.

May 6, 2022

May 9, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

These Stylish Hiking Shoes Easily Go from Trail to … Anywhere

Our favorite hiking shoes offer more than comfort.

May 17, 2022

May 19, 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

Travel

Phoenix Is No Longer a ‘One-Horse Town’: Top Spots to Eat, Drink, and Shop

Arizona’s capital is brimming with hip spots to explore.

April 19, 2022

April 12, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Recipes

Not Sure What to Cook This Month? These Dishes Are Seasonal and Delicious

We've got all the ideas you'll need for a backyard summer barbecue in June.

May 27, 2022

May 25, 2022

Camping

The Best New Tents for Every Type of Camper

Whether you're camping in your backyard or suspended from trees (seriously) we have the tent for you.

May 27, 2022

May 23, 2022

party pavilion Pasadena designed by Liza Reyes

Decorating & Design

You Can Turn Your Neglected Garage into a Party Pavilion. Here’s How To Do It

When a Pasadena couple wanted to transform an old garage into stylish place to host friends—and watch baseball games—designer Liza Reyes stepped up to the plate.

May 27, 2022

May 26, 2022

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Travel

An ‘Airbnb of the Sea’ Rents Thousands of Boats. See Where You Can Sail

Rental options range from a short day sail to a week-or-more course on open ocean.

May 26, 2022

May 25, 2022

Summer Reading

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Outdoor Adventure

Bring the Thrill of the Rapids to Your Coffee Table With This New ‘Whitewater’ Book

Buyers can enter a sweepstakes to win a 17-day October river trip for two through the Grand Canyon.

May 25, 2022

WildLands

Bring the Magic of National Parks to Your Living Room with This New Art Collection

Bring the beauty of the national parks into your home with Fifty-Nine Park's newest book.

July 7, 2021

July 9, 2021

Travel

A Historic Rodeo Rides Again: Photographs and Stories from ‘The New Black West’

Photographer Gabriela Hasbun immortalizes the West’s oldest Black rodeo, and its riders, in a new book.

April 1, 2022

Mister Jiu's in Chinatown Spicy Crispy Peanuts pictured in a green bowl topped with fried anchovies.

Recipes

He Wrote the Book on Chinese-American Food (Luckily It’s a Cookbook)

Spicy, crispy peanuts kick off a flavor-packed, Chinatown-inspired feast from chef Brandon Jew’s newest cookbook.

June 21, 2021

Gluten free waffles recipe from Malibu Farm

Food & Drink

All the Cookbooks You Should Be Reading Right Now

Some of our favorite cookbooks feature modern Chinese American dishes, healthy breakfasts, vegan twists on authentic Mexican cuisine, and wine pairings made easy.

March 18, 2022

March 22, 2022

WildLands

‘Free Solo’ Director Jimmy Chin’s ‘There and Back’ Is the Photography Collection You Didn’t Know You Needed

There and Back: Photographs from the Edge is available in hardcover November 16.

August 18, 2021

August 19, 2021

Made Right Here in the West

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

Gifts & Shopping

Yuzu, Matcha, and Ganache: Our Favorite Chocolates with Flavorful Combinations

Many chocolatiers are embracing memorable flavor combinations in sweet treats that make for a perfect holiday dessert.

November 15, 2021

January 22, 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

Get the Gear

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 21, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

Layer up this Spring with These New Hiking Essentials

Gear up for a hike with these shirts, jackets, pants, and more from our favorite brands.

May 13, 2022

May 20, 2022

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Travel

Take Your Stargazing up a Notch with These High-Powered Binoculars

Try these out before throwing money at a pricey telescope.

April 18, 2022

May 9, 2022

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WildLands

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

Oru's latest design can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 pounds.

April 4, 2022

Shopping for the Home

Decorating & Design

You’ll Want Every Last Piece from CB2’s New Lawson-Fenning Collection

Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning bring their signature cool, contemporary style to CB2. And the extensive collection is a surprisingly accessible ode to California modernism.

May 5, 2022

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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

Sarah Sherman Samuel pottery barn kids collection bunk bed

Decorating & Design

Looking for Charming Home Decor on a Budget? Head to the Kids’ Section

New furniture and accessories designed for children’s rooms are surprisingly sophisticated, well-priced, and an easy way to add some fun-loving spirit to any room in the house.

May 2, 2022

May 4, 2022

Decorating & Design

Grab a Book and Get Cozy—We Found the Best Reading Chairs

Curl up with a new book or an old favorite in these comfortable chairs, for wherever you read.

February 24, 2022

February 25, 2022

Flowers & Plants

Floral Tattoos and Disco Balls Take These Plant Stores to the Next Level

The allure of a local plant store with a little something extra is unmistakable. Here are six of the coolest plant boutiques from Los Angeles to Seattle.

February 11, 2022

February 17, 2022

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Decorating & Design

The Best Machine Washable Rugs for Every Room

These machine washable rugs take away the stress of spills and stains.

February 28, 2022

Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Gifts & Shopping

Gifts to Give the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

Items for that person in your life who's looking to take the next step outside, or to venture, as Samwise Gamgee would say, "the farthest from home I've ever been."

October 18, 2021

January 20, 2022