A designer/artist fabricates more than functional pieces
A legal assistant delights in decorating baked goods
A hairstylist cuts through the clutter with photography
A desire to inspire and care guides a multifaceted career path
Corporate executive by day, cookbook author by night
Plants, coffee and secondhand goods join hands
A leader fosters change with beer
If you’ve made a resolution in January to eat right, then this healthy cilantro dip makes a lovely non-guilt treat
A family of three shows us where they like to go for treats and treasures
Easy ways to survive (and enjoy) this time of year
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on holiday memories and what she loves about the December 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Get to know San Diego's animal rescue superhero
We are loving this super simple way of spicing up breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner)
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of eggnog
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of peppermint
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Inspired by Morgan Spenla of The Crafter's Box, get our DIY gift guide for the crafters and DIYers on your list
Inspired by designer Jennafer Grace, get our style gift guide for the fashionistas on your list
Inspired by Shiloh Caffrey of We Drink Bubbles, get our boozy gift guide for the cocktail and bubbly connoisseurs on your list
Inspired by Gina Benedetto of Veyali, get our outdoorsy gift guide for the nature lovers on your list
Inspired by Lacey Haegen of Beaute Nouveau, get our beauty gift guide for anyone fancy on your list
Inspired by Miranda Guiles of Mirami's Cakes and Cookies, get our global culinary gift guide for all the foodies on your list
Inspired by Michaela Moryskova of Skova, get our gift ideas for all the travel lovers on your list
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.
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
Our holiday gift guide for the four-legged friends (and pet lovers) on your list
Important advice, helpful tips and a list of what you can and cannot feed your dogs and cats this holiday season
The finest tasty treats from the Finest City are flying off the shelves
The social events—and the women behind them—that welcomed the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet to San Diego
Six local pet artists’ paintings exhibit their overflowing compassion for animals
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 curated fixings make for a perfect al fresco dessert for a cozy California evening
Recipes, decor and a planning guide to celebrate and give thanks with good food, friends and nature in this al fresco Friendsgiving
DISH: Our gossiping gourmet reviews Morning Glory, plus more San Diego establishments that take dining to the max.
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on her Thanksgiving traditions and what she loves about the November 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Get to know these San Diego preservationists (and besties)
A fashion icon's favorite places in San Diego to dine, see art and start projects
Our warm, dry October weather is the perfect time to harvest green beans and prepare cooling dishes
Sited to supply iron for Hotel Del Coronado construction, the Coronado Foundry was up and running in 1888
The tricks (and treats) required for hosting a party filled with mystery and intrigue
All-natural shades you can make with items you likely already have in your kitchen (including purple and black)
The masterminds behind Pretty Little Details Co. gave us some tips on the best local resellers and what you can find there
How to set the stage for tarot, palm or energy readings and more at a spooky gathering or tarot party
Kick the classic cat eye makeup up a notch for a seasonal or spooky event!
Deck yourself and your tables with goth glamour and macabre touches for sophisticated Halloween—or any time—spooky style
A tutorial for the Pretty Little Details Co. celestial place settings and table decor. (Since when is baseball goth?)
We asked a San Diego veterinarian exactly what you need to know about vaccinating your pets, including cost, exemptions, local advice and more
This San Diegan is leading kids and teachers down a growing path
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks #DesignRisks and what she loves about the October 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
An amazing lineup of wine, food, chefs and talent in a vibrant part of the world
Plenty of Petals' Kasia Mukulska shows us the unexpected places to get vessels, flowers and foliage for your next centerpiece
Easy wine tasting tips to try at your next pairing (and look like you know what you're doing)
The season's freshest offerings create a fine-dining food and wine experience with nature's bounty all around (and on the plates)
The regional art, wine, food, home, garden and design events we're eyeing this season
We do not want to miss this weekend's Savvy Giving by Design designer sample sale!
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks backyards and what she loves about the September 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Some of our picks for Farm to Fork Week, September 8-15, 2019
The Rancho Bernardo Inn's rebranded Avant, plus Michelin Bib Gourmand recipients and the North Park Breakfast Company
Southern California enjoyed more rain than usual this spring which has made for a glorious stone-fruit season
If you think our editorial team sometimes gets obsessed with things we see in our magazine... you're right
A vintage stylist and retailer shares her bohemian rhapsody
A long weekend escape plan filled with natural beauty, eclectic food and more in Carmel, a hideaway by the sea.
Our gossiping gourmet hits up Tahona, The Patio Group's new executive chef, Del's Hideout and more
Where you may find our garden columnist this month!
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the August 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Know the public access laws and find your spot in the wilderness
Travel trailers make inroads as the new forever homes
A local couple renovates RVs for family vacations and a budding business
Whether taking an RV or a tent, here are some in-the-know picks for nearby nature
Tricks of the trade for keeping your summer green
San Diego's industrial and newsreel cameramen unionized in 1929
Our gossiping gourmet checks out Sugar Factory, plus the Marine Room, Mustangs & Burros + more
Tips to avoid overheating your pup this summer, warning signs to watch for and which breeds are most susceptible to overheating
Zen and the art of sand-castle building
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the July 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Keep your dog healthy, happy—and styling—with regular grooming! Plus, San Diego dog groomers we love.
A quintessential San Diegan roars in the foodie/maker space
These ladies who (make) lunch embrace an Italian pace and richness of ingredients in their monthly Pranzo Pop-Ups
Our gossiping gourmet is surprised at Cesarina, plus: Michelin scoop, Toast Gastrobrunch, Louisiana Purchase and an Urban Solace farewell
Our gossiping gourmet hits up Il Dandy, International Smoke, Lumi and more
In part 4 of our Design Destination Mexico series, a food writer takes us to Baja's booming wine region.
Our editor talks childhood kitchens and cooking... and what she loves about our June issue!
Here's six things you can do now to lessen your environmental impact
Marina Qutab shows us where to go, shop and eat in North County to live a more sustainable, healthier life.
Get to know Greenpacha's Florencia Gomez Gerbi and where she finds inspiration and hope (and her coffee) in San Diego and beyond
A brief history of the "Monte Carlo en Tijuana" (and its fate) which opened in 1928
We asked a dog travel expert how to plan a family vacation that includes your pet
[Partner Content] The latest smart home technology makes traveling (or even waiting for a package) a breeze
Part 2 of our Design Destination: Mexico showcases the Central District through a photographer's lens
San Diego is a hotbed of creative talent, and here are some of our favorite product picks!
Part 1 of our Design Destination: Mexico travel guide takes us to Los Cabos
A San Diego store designer sets out on her own to set up shop
[Partner Content] Vistal is a decadent option for Mother’s Day brunch (and more) in downtown San Diego
Our editor talks travel, Mexico, social and environmental responsibility... and what she loves about our May issue!
Donating your dollars to animal-related causes? We're here to help you find the best fit.
Our gossiping gourmet tries omakase at Hidden Fish, plus more San Diego food news and reviews
[Partner Content] Brunch, golf, spa treatments and indulgent treats for the Mom in your life.
Entrepreneur Jina Javier shares the places that bring her joy in her city
Owners of modern diner Royale host a backyard barbecue that's anything but basic at their Nopalito Farm
Podcaster, therapist and writer Chrissy Powers' guide to Oceanside
Our gossiping gourmet hits up a new luxe spot downtown, plus more food news and reviews
Home harmony can still mean fashionable when it comes to pets and your furniture
This San Diego artist is searching for the sun...and some good pastry
Our editor introduces the up-and-coming designers we feature this month, plus what she loves about April's magazine!
Part 4 of our guide to a new major design destination: Things to do in Phoenix
Part 3 of our guide to a new major design destination: Phoenix shopping
Make your next meal (or cocktail) look as pretty as it tastes with edible flowers
Native Poppy proprietor Natalie Gill wants you to enjoy flowers all day, every day
