by Mary Brown Malouf
We love summer, grilling and fresh-from-the-garden foods. No wonder we get so fired-up when they join forces. This season, think beyond the beef and go to your yard or the farmers’ market to get fresh-picked goodies for the grill. Need some grilled produce ideas? We have...
Event designer Megan Chytraus of Perfect Statement proves a sensational summer party doesn’t have to be about intense planning or deep-pocket spending. Instead, she suggests creating a simple and fun theme and then piling on some scene-setting tricks. Here, she stages a vibrant fiesta and shares ideas so you...
by Mary Brown Malouf
Fresh garden fruits and vegetables are the delight of summertime—full of fresh sweetness when they are harvested and eaten before the natural sugars turn to starch. What could be better? Well, give them a grilling. The caramelization and the smoky aroma from food meeting fire are...
The rising tiny house movement has peaked everyone's curiosity. What is it? Why are people doing it? How does it even work, living in so small a space? Many are interested in minimizing, like those in the tiny house movement, but aren't quite ready to commit to downsizing. For...
Hot and heavy? Not this summer. When making pizza, ditch the dough and begin with a cool “crust” of juicy watermelon. Then pile on the toppings. Whether you like your slices sweet or savory, watermelon provides the perfect foundation for summer’s most refreshing pies.
Cut a round piece of watermelon...
Tip: Sure they're stunning, but the assorted patterns on these tumblers also help guests keep track of their drinks.
We know you're picky about your summer drinks, so why pour into plastic? These crystal tumblers by Salviati make a strong case for treating yourself to the good stuff — glasses that...
From the moment you step off the ferry, in your head, you’re already on the beach, strolling along the harbor and savoring seafood. On this SoCal island, there are many ways to escape.
Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden
A short stroll up Avalon canyon is a beautifully curated 38-acre desert garden...
Displayed on your table or stacked on your shelves, decorating books say a lot about your personal style, interests and love for home and garden. Here are our editor's picks of a few inspiring titles we discovered around town.
1. Secret Gardens by Alain Le Toquin
“The creation of a garden...
Photos by Adam Finkle
Last year, the Australian Lamb Board caused a big flap with an advertisement featuring Jesus, Ganesha, Moses, Zeus and other deities sitting together and enjoying a lamb feast. Understandably, the ad caused a lot of controversy, but the message was clear, no matter how you took...
