Succulent plants store water in their leaves so they can survive dry conditions and most varieties are easy to care for which makes them ideal for those who don’t have the greenest thumbs but dream of brightening up the house with a little foliage. There’s even a wall of succulents gracing the The Honest Company […]
There’s nothing quite like the majesty of watching fall leaves change color. The gorgeous spectacle enough to make you look forward to the autumn‘s shorter days and cooler temperatures. As philosopher Albert Camus so beautifully put it, “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” Aside from adorning the world in a […]
We’ve reached an all-time low as a society and it’s called body shaming. While the definition is open, it’s a type of body shaming that has become prominent on the internet and in real life. One example is being told by an old lady at the supermarket that you should be buying the skim milk, […]
In this busy world we live in, everyone needs a nook to retreat to; whether it’s to read a restorative book, mediate or sip your favorite beverage. Designating a place in your home for your personal use is important because each time you sit there, you automatically know that it’s time to go inward. Any […]
If we knew how to stop being lazy, we’d be super-heroes. We’ve all had a case of the Mondays, the Tuesdays, or maybe the “any day that ends in Ys”…. We’ve all felt lazy, uninspired and unmotivated to get moving and to take action. There’s no shame in admitting that laziness has taken control of […]
It’s Monday — everyone’s least favorite day of the week — which means it’s time to break out the happy Monday quotes. If your coffee cup is already looking half empty and you haven’t even opened your email yet, these inspirational Monday morning quotes by some of our greatest innovators, thinkers and entertainers will make you […]
This year Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12 so start making those Columbus Day weekend plans! But first take a moment to remember that this holiday is much more than a three-day weekend. It originally commemorated the day Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World in 1492. Partly because Columbus was Italian […]
Once upon a time you turned to fashion magazines, makeup how-to guides and cosmetic counters at your local department store to learn tricks of the trade when it comes to your beauty routine. Today, it’s all about Instagram hashtags. Times have changed, and social media websites are changing the way we consume, experience and share […]
Aaron Melendrez is one of Los Angeles’ most esteemed mixologists. Luckily for those who don’t imbibe he also has some great mocktail recipes. Melendrez prides himself on sourcing local organic ingredients and embracing what is currently in season. His love for the culinary arts was sparked at a young age. As a child he spent […]