Whether you stay-cation or just DAY-cation, take full advantage of summer in Socal by snagging a resort pass at one of these 5 great hotels in LA/OC. From spa deals, sundecks, sushi rolls, sparkling wine, cabanas, rooftops, and more, pick your poolside fighter below and get to relaxing! You deserve it. VEA Newport Beach...
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THE “LA MADE” 2021 GIFT GUIDE
I find myself in a perpetual state of shock over how quickly this year has blown by! Is that a thing you’ve noticed yourself saying as you’ve gotten older? But really where DOES time go?! Alas, we have much to be grateful for as we enter into “the most wonderful time of the year”,...
5 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN LA THIS SUMMER
Forget 1999, it’s time to party like it’s Summer of 2021. LA is back in action baby – the sun is shining, people are smiling, and so much is happening around town that it’s hard to keep up with the pace of making up for lost time! But what I have missed more than anything...
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles is more fondly referred to as “DTLA” for short. It is arguably LA’s most exciting and “destination worthy” neighborhoods at the moment. With the resurgence of development juxtaposed with the preservation of some of the cities richest history, DTLA is just freakin’ cool. There are more attractions and reasons to explore this...
BACKYARD REVAMP REVEAL
(Disclosure: this post was made in partnership with Behr Paint – thank you the reader and my friends at Behr Paint for making this all possible!) The year was 2020, we made the most of entertaining ourselves every single day from the comforts (or confines) of our homes. And, what came out of...
THE BEST THINGS ABOUT LIVING IN LA
We all know there is little else I find better than living (and loving, and loathing) in the city of LA. While I love exploring the globe I love coming home to California and the City of Angels the most. Facts are facts, the West Coast is simply the “Best Coast”. I moved to...
BEST THINGS TO DO IN LA FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Once again, we must holiday in a new way! Even on day 932945 of the pandemic, things still look a little different this February so we find ourselves challenged to think a bit outside of the box of chocolates and get creative with ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2021. I have never been one...
WINTER BUCKET LIST IDEAS
Winter isn’t exactly synoymous with a city like Los Angeles, and while we love that this city still does it’s best to get into that “holiday spirit” in 75 degrees, there are actually plenty of fun ways to experience a proper winter mome (moment) – in and out of the city. I’ll always love the...
WHERE TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN LA
[Photos: Heather Frey] REJOICE! It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to check out some Christmas lights in Los Angeles and try your very best to enjoy this odd, but *still festive* holiday season. It only took us 67 months to get here but we’ve made it, and we are still going...
IDEAS AND TIPS FOR HOSTING SMALL GATHERINGS OUTSIDE
Even as restrictions are loosening up a bit that certainly doesn’t mean go crazy have a party. I’ve felt stuck between a rock and a hard place for months – I miss my friends, but how do we do this? How do we hang out, have some normalcy, and be safe? I am certainly no...