Revel in the Joy of Chocolate Ice Cream…Just for Today Written by: Nicole Hakim 9 OC Spots to Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Delicious in any shape or form, chocolate is so versatile that it can be included in just about anything. The harmonious marriage of chocolate and ice cream gives us delightful chills
A Look at Joshua Tree’s Homeopathic Super Store Written By: Gina Magnuson Heal Yourself at Grateful Desert Herb Shoppe and Eco Market Herbalist Jenny Qaqundah has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the healing properties of natural medicine. From tinctures and oils to sprays and salves, Jenny develops magical elixirs to treat everything from
The Band Launches a New Concert Series Memorial Day Weekend Photographed By: Hunter Cole Smash Mouth Performs Catalina Island Concert
Summer Meza Shares Her Practical yet Quirky Design Inspiration for MODERNHAUS furniture Written By: Jacqueline Bryant MODERNHAUS furniture Photographed By: Nick Isabella The Expert: Summer Meza Credentials: Owner of MODERNHAUS MODERNHAUS is a creative design firm based in San Diego with third-generation Californian Summer Meza at the helm. It engages in all forms of visual
The Plus Size Focused Designer (and SD Local) is Putting Plus Size Fashion on the Map Written By: Kai Oliver-Kurtin Project Runway Winner Ashley Nell Tipton Photography By: Michael Wesley The Expert: Ashley Nell Tipton Credentials: Fashion Designer Wardrobe Essential: Printed skirt or A-line dress To say Ashley Nell Tipton is a force to be reckoned
Mario Lopez, Project Runway’s Ashley Neil Tipton and Animal Instincts
Wine and Dine South of the Border Wine and Dine Baja Photography By: Chrissy Lynn Wine and Dine Baja From a weekend getaway to a full-blown two week vacay, Coast to Costa provides personalized guided tours to Mexico, Spain, and Cuba. A localized travel experience has you tasting the yummiest food, sampling the most delectable wines,
From Spartans, to Zombies, and Froyo Written By: Olivia Otsuki 5k and 10k Races Who says running has to be just running? You can be a Spartan overcoming obstacle courses, or a surviving citizen running to the CDC away from infected zombies. You can dance the night away, get a frozen treat at the end
Raising the Bar San Francisco Takes Theme to the Extreme With These Bars Written By: Dionne Evans Photographed By: Weston Le There is no shortage of bars in San Francisco. In a 2012 Trulia study, it was found that the city was number one in the U.S. for restaurants per capita and eight in the
8 Booths You Can’t Miss Palm Springs VillageFest Written By: Sara Hyland Palm Springs VillageFest For the ultimate street fair—meets farmer’s market—meets food festival—VillageFest in Palm Springs is the ideal place. It’s the perfect Thursday night featuring arts, crafts, food, and entertainment! Thousands of visitors flock to the Fest to meet artists, artisans, entertainers, and suppliers
What Started in the 1920s is Now a Thriving Cultural Center of Art and Design Written By: Chelsea Lauren LA Fashion District Downtown LA is rich with history, especially when it comes to industry, costuming and design. The 90-block zone of pre-war commercial buildings and several modern towers is home to over 5, 000 companies, employing
These Savvy Spaces are Green and Gorgeous Frederique & Carter Written By: Robyn Wyman-Dill Frederique & Carter Photographer: Tae Kwon If there is one thing in this universe that we can agree on, it is that flowers brighten pretty much everyone’s day. This truth is especially true when it comes to the home, which is exactly
