6 Uses for Leftover Buttercream
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream-Cheese Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
3 Holiday Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Meet the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw
Get to know San Diego's animal rescue superhero
Eggnog Cake with Rum Simple Syrup and Eggnog Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of eggnog
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of peppermint
6 Uses for Leftover Buttercream
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream-Cheese Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
3 Holiday Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Holiday Gift Guide: Outdoorsy Objects
Inspired by Gina Benedetto of Veyali, get our outdoorsy gift guide for the nature lovers on your list
Garden Recipe: Thanksgiving Yam Pie
By the end of November, San Diego temperatures start shifting to cooler weather—just in time to heat up the oven for a downhome Thanksgiving yam pie.
Winter Art, Wine, Food, Garden, Design and Home Events in San Diego
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
Thanksgiving Tips for Pet Owners
Important advice, helpful tips and a list of what you can and cannot feed your dogs and cats this holiday season
Our Favorite San Diego Treats
The finest tasty treats from the Finest City are flying off the shelves
Meet the 1915 Panama-California Exposition Women's Board
The social events—and the women behind them—that welcomed the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet to San Diego
Eat Local in Downtown San Diego
Farm-to-Fork San Diego founder Trish Watlington shows us how to eat local in a 1.2 mile radius of downtown San Diego
Homemade Marshmallows and a DIY S'mores Board
Homemade marshmallows and curated fixings make for a perfect al fresco dessert for a cozy California evening
An Outdoor Thanksgiving Feast with Friends
Recipes, decor and a planning guide to celebrate and give thanks with good food, friends and nature in this al fresco Friendsgiving
Traditions with a So Cal Twist: November 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on her Thanksgiving traditions and what she loves about the November 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Meet the Preservationists: Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy
Get to know these San Diego preservationists (and besties)
Around Town with Zandra Rhodes
A fashion icon's favorite places in San Diego to dine, see art and start projects
Early Coronado's Iron Age
Sited to supply iron for Hotel Del Coronado construction, the Coronado Foundry was up and running in 1888
Set the Scene for a Sophisticated Spooky Soiree
The tricks (and treats) required for hosting a party filled with mystery and intrigue
Our Favorite San Diego Thrift Shops
The masterminds behind Pretty Little Details Co. gave us some tips on the best local resellers and what you can find there
3 Tips for Hiring a Tarot Reader for Your Party
How to set the stage for tarot, palm or energy readings and more at a spooky gathering or tarot party
How to Get a Sparkly Cat Eye
Kick the classic cat eye makeup up a notch for a seasonal or spooky event!
Our Macabre and Spooky Style Hot Finds
Deck yourself and your tables with goth glamour and macabre touches for sophisticated Halloween—or any time—spooky style
DIY: Celestial Napkin Rings and Crystal Ball Place Cards
A tutorial for the Pretty Little Details Co. celestial place settings and table decor. (Since when is baseball goth?)
Pet Vaccines 101
We asked a San Diego veterinarian exactly what you need to know about vaccinating your pets, including cost, exemptions, local advice and more
Taking Chances: October 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks #DesignRisks and what she loves about the October 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Around Town with a Floral Designer
Plenty of Petals' Kasia Mukulska shows us the unexpected places to get vessels, flowers and foliage for your next centerpiece
3 Wine Tasting Tips to Try Now
Easy wine tasting tips to try at your next pairing (and look like you know what you're doing)
Harvest Dinner, Vegan Style
The season's freshest offerings create a fine-dining food and wine experience with nature's bounty all around (and on the plates)
Fall Art, Wine, Food, Garden, Design and Home Events in San Diego
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
On Our Radar: Designer Sample Sale
We do not want to miss this weekend's Savvy Giving by Design designer sample sale!
San Diego Farm to Fork Week 2019
Some of our picks for Farm to Fork Week, September 8-15, 2019
Dish: RBI hits a home run with Avant
The Rancho Bernardo Inn's rebranded Avant, plus Michelin Bib Gourmand recipients and the North Park Breakfast Company
Garden Recipe: Pecan-Stuffed Baked Peaches
Southern California enjoyed more rain than usual this spring which has made for a glorious stone-fruit season
Design Destination: Carmel
A long weekend escape plan filled with natural beauty, eclectic food and more in Carmel, a hideaway by the sea.
A New Old Town Haunt in Tahona
Our gossiping gourmet hits up Tahona, The Patio Group's new executive chef, Del's Hideout and more
Regional Garden Events for August 2019
Where you may find our garden columnist this month!
Time for a Redo: August 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the August 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Where to Camp Free in (And Near) San Diego
Know the public access laws and find your spot in the wilderness
This Living Vehicle Is A Tiny Home on Wheels
Travel trailers make inroads as the new forever homes
"Guardians of the Southern Gate"
San Diego's industrial and newsreel cameramen unionized in 1929
A Midday Meal, Pop-Up Style
These ladies who (make) lunch embrace an Italian pace and richness of ingredients in their monthly Pranzo Pop-Ups
Baby Steps to Zero Waste
Here's six things you can do now to lessen your environmental impact
Smart Home Tech Brings Peace of Mind When Traveling
[Partner Content] The latest smart home technology makes traveling (or even waiting for a package) a breeze
Brunch with a View, a Bloom Bar and Lots of Sparkle
[Partner Content] Vistal is a decadent option for Mother’s Day brunch (and more) in downtown San Diego
Book Mom a Luxurious Staycation at Carlsbad’s Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
[Partner Content] Brunch, golf, spa treatments and indulgent treats for the Mom in your life.
Farm-to-Family-Table Dining at Nopalito Farm
Owners of modern diner Royale host a backyard barbecue that's anything but basic at their Nopalito Farm
Around Town with an Oceanside Tastemaker
Podcaster, therapist and writer Chrissy Powers' guide to Oceanside
April 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor introduces the up-and-coming designers we feature this month, plus what she loves about April's magazine!
The Best Edible Flowers (And How to Grow Them)
Make your next meal (or cocktail) look as pretty as it tastes with edible flowers
Design Destination Phoenix: Where to Eat
Part 2 of our guide to a new major design destination: Phoenix dining
Design Destination Phoenix: Where to Stay
Part 1 of our guide to a new major design destination: Phoenix hotels
Meet The Architect: Dominique Houriet
An architect's belief in family time, electronica and the importance of junk
Extreme Home Makeover
A once-homeless local family of six receives a house transformation like they never imagined
The Boating Life
What you need to live well in a small space on the water
West Side Story: Around Town in Chula Vista
A vibrant Chula Vista resident shares the past and present of the place she calls home
February 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor introduces the winning homes of the year, plus what she loves about February's magazine!
Grant Grill Octopus Invasion Plus More San Diego Restaurant News
Our gossiping gourmet checks out Grant Grill octopus dishes, plus more food news and reviews
Top 5 Clean Beauty Buys
Shop Good owner Leah Kirpalani's top five clean-beauty essentials
San Diego Restaurant Week, SDH/GL Style
We dug through our archives to bring you the inside scoop on San Diego Restaurant Week 2019!
Around Town: All's Well with Shop Good's Leah Kirpalani
Shop Good owner Leah Kirpalani takes us to her healthy-living go-tos
Secret Lives: Opening Doors
Entryway maker Cesar Mendez blazes a new trail using found objects
Secret Lives: Shining and Shredding
Former competitive surfer Sylvie Coulange rolls into the foodie world
Secret Lives: Beneficial Beauty
Creative soul Melissa McFarlin of Sway Sundries aims to heal with her suds and salves
Secret Lives: Lens Crafter
Photography just clicks for craftsman furniture maker John Cortese
Secret Lives: Garden Lab
Engineer Ryan Benoit cultivates his creativity by mixing plants, design and invention.
The Secret Life of Bread
Our art director Emily teaches Eva about the science (and art) of making sourdough
Secret Lives: Baran in the USA
Baran Pourfard imbues her furniture design work with the American Dream
Top 5 Planners for Managing Your Secret Lives
For #SecretLivesWeek, here's our roundup of the best planners to manage everything you juggle
Secret Lives: Down to Earth
Surfing fishmonger Joe Skoby shapes a different kind of curve as a ceramicist
The Fitness Daze
A newbie embarks upon the IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Expo
Our 6 Favorite So-Cal Makers
Meet our favorite local on-the-verge creatives carving out a name for themselves
January 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor reveals her secret life, plus what she loves about January's magazine!
Essential Oils 101
A certified herbalist and aromatherapist shares which scents help calm, energize and more
An Artist's Walkable Cardiff
Clay + Craft's Nicole Novena shares the best places to get drinks, foods and goods by the sea
A New Age of Wholeness in the Wellness World Frenzy
Our managing editor set out to see what all the wellness fuss is about
Meet the Experience Creators: Siena and Leslie Randall
From doughnuts to storytelling, these sisters-in-law do it all together
Editor's blog: The Dollhouse Makeover (Part 1)
Making over a dollhouse for my daughter and sharing my stories along the way!
Holiday Gift Guide: Guy Gear
Our fella-in-the-know Sam Larson is here to help you shop for the men in your life
Holiday Gift Guide: Cooking Components
Our culinary expert Jennifer Lee is here to help you shop for your favorite foodies
Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Buys
Licensed esthetician Olia Majd of Love, Olia helps you shop for favorite beauty mavens
December Note from the Editor
Our editor reflects on her first full year with the magazine!
13 Fabulous and Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas
A seasoned event planner shares her easy tips for adding festive touches
Holiday Gift Guide: Garden Goods
Our garden expert Kevin Espiritu helps you shop for the green thumbs in your life
Where the Chefs Eat: Bernard Guillas
One of San Diego's favorite chefs takes us on a tour of his favorite spots
Holiday Gift Guide: Fun for Kids
City Girl Gone Mom's Danielle Lucia Schaffer is here to help you shop for the kids and kids-at-heart
DIY Wreath-Making
An afternoon of cocktails, nibbles and DIY wreath-making fun with Native Poppy's Natalie Gill
Skull-Duggery at Death by Tequila in Downtown Encinitas
Our gossiping gourmet hits the new Death by Tequila, plus more food news and reviews
Local Pet Food Makers are Paw-sitive Foodies
San Diego-made grub that's good enough for you but created for your pet
Holiday Gift Guide: Mommy Musts
Our mom-in-the-know Kristin Helms is here to help you shop for the mothers in your life
Holiday Gift Guide: Fashion Finds
Our fashion expert Conni Jespersen is here to help you shop for your fave fashionistas
Where the Chefs Eat: Off the Beaten Path
Our chefs dish on the best San Diego off-the-beaten-path restaurants
Cream Cheese Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Jalapeño Poppers
This leftover Thanksgiving stuffing recipe makes a tasty–and slightly spicy–appetizer.
Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Kit
Our travel expert Katie Dillon is here to help you shop for your favorite globetrotters
Where the Chefs Eat: Andrew Santana
One of San Diego's favorite chefs takes us on a tour of his favorite spots
How to Start a Scotch Collection
Build your own scotch and whiskey collection with these tips and ideas
Sweet Potato Pierogies Recipe
A mashed potato update with a Polish twist makes leftover sweet potatoes even sweeter.
Where the Chefs Eat: Deborah Scott
One of San Diego's restaurant pioneers takes us to her favorite dining spots in town
Leftover Cranberry Turkey Puff Pastry
Cream cheese joins turkey and cranberry in Whitney Bond's baked delight
Where the Chefs Eat: Richard Blais
Restauranteur, cookbook author and Top Chef star shows us around town meal-by-meal
Bob White's New Campaign
A Mount Helix estate provides a contemporary backdrop for the retired chief of staff's collections and lifestyle
Rethinking Thanksgiving Dinner
Food blogger and author Whitney Bond revamps Thanksgiving leftovers
Cranberry Apple Moscow Mule Punch
Whitney Bond's Thanksgiving-inspired holiday cocktail is festive and delicious
Mushroom Spinach Turkey Quiche with Leftover Stuffing Crust
Make brunch out of your Thanksgiving leftovers with a stuffing-crust quiche
Leftover Turkey Tostadas with Pomegranate Guacamole
Thanksgiving leftovers get a holiday-inspired Mexican makeover with seasonal pomegranate guacamole and queso fresco
The Art of the Thanksgiving Table
8 fresh ideas for setting the holiday table
Around Town: Vintage Style
Shopping retro in San Diego with Jenna Pilant
Meet the Fashion Designer
A South Park pioneer sets his designs on some of his favorite things
Hosting a Dine and Craft Party
Inspire more than just a healthy appetite by encouraging your guests to get crafty as they chat and sip
3 Palm Springs Cocktail Recipes
Trust us, you can definitely make these at home
Blemished, deformed…I’ll take it
A new site offers a different way to buy your fruits and veggies
More Farms for Fun Fall Weekends
Our editors share a few of their favorites to visit
How to Host an Art, Food and Wine Night in Your Home
3 tips to make it easy for you and fun for them
The Best Wine + Cheese Pairings
Matches that bring out the best of both
A Feast for the Senses
An artist and her chef husband take guests on a creative culinary adventure and inspire us to do the same
How To Host A Succulent Swap
Because “Friends don’t let friends buy succulents”
Fitness with Fido
Exercise with your dog so you both get fit
Around Town in Kensington
A longtime resident and new business owner shows us her street of dreams
Local Picks for Wabi-Sabi Wares
A guide to the best shops in San Diego
Happy Glampers
Where to rough it in style and what to pack for your luxe journey that’s not too far from home
The Lowdown on Downtown
Jules Wilson Design takes us to her favorite spots in the East Village
For All That Avocado Toast
JRDN at Tower 23 Hotel touts a new and improved menu
BBQ Gets Down On Main St. UTC
Smokeyard BBQ & Chop Shop is the perfect balance of bold, spicy and sweet
A Simply CHIC Picnic
A home chef shares easy, sophisticated recipes and tips for dining on the beach with friends
Renting with Pets
Tips for sniffing out a home where furry tenants are welcome
Meet The Coffee & Beer Purveyor
Clay Summers fesses up to a love of poke, Japanese wrestling and Miller High Life
Around Town in Carlsbad
See Where a Photographer and Her Son Hang, Nosh and Sip
5 Tricks for Hosting a Last-Minute Party with Zero Stress
After Reading This, You Will Say, “No Problem”
Short Rib Bourguignon
Recipe from Parc Bistro-Brasserie
Therapy Dogs Take A Stand
One of the millions of reasons why dogs are the best
109th Anniversary Charity Ball
Photography by Vincent Andrunas
Collective Impact Center Brunch
Photography by Carol Sonstein
Points of Interest in Point Loma
Where One Native Shops, Decompresses and Dines
Where to Shop, Eat and Be Inspired in University Heights and North Park
According to one of our longtime editors
An Insider’s Favorite Spots to Visit, Chow and Explore in Balboa Park
You need to see these historic hideaways
How to Take Amazing Photos
Acclaimed Local Adventure Photographer Shares Tips For Getting The Best Shot
Room to Heal: Savvy Giving by Design
A Local Nonprofit Gives Kids With Cancer (And Other Health Issues) A Totally Reimagined Space
