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Landing in the right neighborhoods in Los Angeles can feel like chasing a celebrity at Erewhon. The city shines on the big screen, yet off-screen, it leaves newcomers guessing where the true magic...
Turning 40 is a thing. It’s the year you’re officially fabulous and somehow still dodging the question, “So what are you doing for your birthday?” If your idea of celebrating involves more...
Reading this blog may cause an urgent need to book a beachfront Airbnb and order 12 matching swimsuits. If you're nodding, welcome to your new obsession: beach bachelorette themes. These ideas are...
You search for the "best hikes in Los Angeles" and see the same trails every time. Half of them feel like sidewalk traffic with dirt underfoot. So let's shift the pace. This guide maps out LA hikes...
Planning a bachelorette itinerary starts out fun, until 37 browser tabs are open and the bride’s vibe lands somewhere between Napa chic and full-blown Vegas. If the group chat looks chaotic, it’s...
Skip the predictable! Yosemite draws a crowd, and Malibu knows how to sparkle, but California has layers that rarely show up in the usual lists. After a decade of living here, we’ve charted the...
Turning 30 can feel like waking up in a time warp. One minute you're making microwave dinners in your college apartment, the next you're Googling "elegant party themes" with a glass of wine in hand....
Los Angeles runs on sunshine, stardom, and people doing yoga where yoga probably should not happen. In a city of this high energy, finding a quiet moment feels less like a luxury and more like a...
Ask any Malibu locals, and they’ll say the same. The best moments here happen on a soft blanket with salty wind in your hair. Malibu has a way of slowing everything down. Of making a simple...
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If you're setting up a photo booth, the backdrop is one detail that shapes the look of your space and shows up in every photo your guests take. In this post, we’ll go over some of the best photo...
Homemade ice cream is one of those simple pleasures that feels a little extra special. With the right machine, making your creamy scoops is easier than it looks. Luckily, today’s ice cream makers...
Today, we’re sharing a few of the best kids' picnic tables for fun and memorable outdoor moments. We love the idea that every meal can hold a little magic, especially for little ones. A kids' picnic...
Few things set the tone, like the sound of a cork being popped from a fine bottle of wine. How about opening a Duckhorn Merlot or an elegant Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon and sharing it with the...
We spent a golden weekend testing five of the most popular half-tents for the beach. Honestly, we didn’t want to leave after it. Each tent offered its little slice of shaded heaven. Some were breezy...
If you’ve ever admired the glassware at a well-set table, chances are it was a goblet glass that caught your eye. As the team behind Picnic Makers, we’re constantly testing tableware for luxury...
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