19 projects, ideas and tips to try when you’re spending more time at home
Keeping your home and your well-being healthy
Whole-animal cooking: the latest in zero-waste living
A traditional backyard cookout gets a sustainable makeover with UKG.
Beating cancer, making cards: the inspirational spirit behind Amador Collective
Del Mar's Daniela Garcia Allie knows how much a simple note during a hard time can mean.
19 projects, ideas and tips to try when you’re spending more time at home
Keeping your home and your well-being healthy
Everything you need to know about making rainbow salad
Bring on that healthy spring glow with these colorful, crunchy veggies.
Whole-Animal Cooking: 6 ways to make sure nothing goes to waste
Some tricks of the trade for preparing meat the sustainable way.
Whole-Animal Cooking Recipes: Grilled Leg of Lamb with Salsa Rossa
Try the sustainable practice of whole-animal cooking at home with this dish from UKG.
Whole-animal cooking: the latest in zero-waste living
A traditional backyard cookout gets a sustainable makeover with UKG.
Whole-animal cooking recipes: Salt-Baked Grouper
Nothing will go to waste with this delectable seafood dish.
Where to eat, drink and ska in San Diego this weekend
Between the frenzy of food halls and a ska-themed Asian fusion spot, there's no shortage of new meals to try.
Beating cancer, making cards: the inspirational spirit behind Amador Collective
Del Mar's Daniela Garcia Allie knows how much a simple note during a hard time can mean.
Mural Hunting with Jodie Alonso
Follow one local’s trail to see some of her favorite vibrant street art.
Secret Lives: Art of Stone
A designer/artist fabricates more than functional pieces
Secret Lives: Sweet Dreams are Made of This
A legal assistant delights in decorating baked goods
Secret Lives: Shear Artistry
A hairstylist cuts through the clutter with photography
Secret Lives: The Light Way to Live
A desire to inspire and care guides a multifaceted career path
Secret Lives: Sach’s Kitchen
Corporate executive by day, cookbook author by night
Secret Lives: The Shopkeeper
Plants, coffee and secondhand goods join hands
Secret Lives: Crafting Something Special
A leader fosters change with beer
Garden Recipe: Early-to Mid-Winter Dippity Do
If you’ve made a resolution in January to eat right, then this healthy cilantro dip makes a lovely non-guilt treat
Wellness Gone Wild
A family of three shows us where they like to go for treats and treasures
11 Tips for Stress-Free Party Season
Easy ways to survive (and enjoy) this time of year
A Walk Down Memory Lane: December Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on holiday memories and what she loves about the December 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Meet the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw
Get to know San Diego's animal rescue superhero
On Our Radar: Trader Joe's Shakshuka Starter Kit
We are loving this super simple way of spicing up breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner)
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: DIY Delights
Inspired by Morgan Spenla of The Crafter's Box, get our DIY gift guide for the crafters and DIYers on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Style Guide
Inspired by designer Jennafer Grace, get our style gift guide for the fashionistas on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Boozy Finds
Inspired by Shiloh Caffrey of We Drink Bubbles, get our boozy gift guide for the cocktail and bubbly connoisseurs on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Outdoorsy Objects
Inspired by Gina Benedetto of Veyali, get our outdoorsy gift guide for the nature lovers on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Buys
Inspired by Lacey Haegen of Beaute Nouveau, get our beauty gift guide for anyone fancy on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Gastro Goodies
Inspired by Miranda Guiles of Mirami's Cakes and Cookies, get our global culinary gift guide for all the foodies on your list
Holiday Gift Guide: Travel Perks
Inspired by Michaela Moryskova of Skova, get our gift ideas for all the travel 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
Holiday Gift Guide: Pawsome Pet Gifts
Our holiday gift guide for the four-legged friends (and pet lovers) on your list
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
Inspiring Animal Paintings by Six San Diego Pet Artists
Six local pet artists’ paintings exhibit their overflowing compassion for animals
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
Morning Glory: Toto, We're Not in IHOP Anymore
DISH: Our gossiping gourmet reviews Morning Glory, plus more San Diego establishments that take dining to the max.
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
Garden Recipe: Cold Green Bean Salad
Our warm, dry October weather is the perfect time to harvest green beans and prepare cooling dishes
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
Natural Food Dyes for Every Color
All-natural shades you can make with items you likely already have in your kitchen (including purple and black)
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
Meet the Gardening Educator: Kaitlin Mitchell
This San Diegan is leading kids and teachers down a growing path
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!
3rd Annual Valle Food and Wine Festival
An amazing lineup of wine, food, chefs and talent in a vibrant part of the world
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!
Rooted in the Yard: September 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks backyards and what she loves about the September 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
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
On Our Radar: Treci Smith's Yellow Chicken Rain Boots
If you think our editorial team sometimes gets obsessed with things we see in our magazine... you're right
Meet the Style Maven: Treci Smith
A vintage stylist and retailer shares her bohemian rhapsody
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
The Most Stylish Campers (And You Can Rent Them)
A local couple renovates RVs for family vacations and a budding business
The Best San Diego Area Campsites
Whether taking an RV or a tent, here are some in-the-know picks for nearby nature
8 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Tricks of the trade for keeping your summer green
"Guardians of the Southern Gate"
San Diego's industrial and newsreel cameramen unionized in 1929
Dish: Maybe Bigger is Better
Our gossiping gourmet checks out Sugar Factory, plus the Marine Room, Mustangs & Burros + more
Baby, It's Hot Outside
Tips to avoid overheating your pup this summer, warning signs to watch for and which breeds are most susceptible to overheating
Meet the Sand Sculptor: Henry Nagy
Zen and the art of sand-castle building
Summer Dreams: July 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the July 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
It's Spaw Day!
Keep your dog healthy, happy—and styling—with regular grooming! Plus, San Diego dog groomers we love.
Meet the Maker: Elena Skidmore
A quintessential San Diegan roars in the foodie/maker space
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
Dish: Pleasant Surprises
Our gossiping gourmet is surprised at Cesarina, plus: Michelin scoop, Toast Gastrobrunch, Louisiana Purchase and an Urban Solace farewell
Dish: Coming Attractions
Our gossiping gourmet hits up Il Dandy, International Smoke, Lumi and more
Mexico's Thriving Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country
In part 4 of our Design Destination Mexico series, a food writer takes us to Baja's booming wine region.
June 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor talks childhood kitchens and cooking... and what she loves about our June issue!
Baby Steps to Zero Waste
Here's six things you can do now to lessen your environmental impact
Around Town with the Eco Goddess
Marina Qutab shows us where to go, shop and eat in North County to live a more sustainable, healthier life.
Meet the Entrepreneur: Florencia Gomez Gerbi
Get to know Greenpacha's Florencia Gomez Gerbi and where she finds inspiration and hope (and her coffee) in San Diego and beyond
Tijuana's Legendary Agua Caliente Hotel and Casino
A brief history of the "Monte Carlo en Tijuana" (and its fate) which opened in 1928
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals
We asked a dog travel expert how to plan a family vacation that includes your pet
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
Oaxaca Through the Lens
Part 2 of our Design Destination: Mexico showcases the Central District through a photographer's lens
Hot Finds: San Diego Resident Talents
San Diego is a hotbed of creative talent, and here are some of our favorite product picks!
A Tale of Two Cities
Part 1 of our Design Destination: Mexico travel guide takes us to Los Cabos
Meet the Retail Designer: Jessica Vargas
A San Diego store designer sets out on her own to set up shop
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
May 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor talks travel, Mexico, social and environmental responsibility... and what she loves about our May issue!
