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Badlands Vintage opens its first brick-and-mortar in Oceanside
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Finding that just-right gift takes legwork. We asked some of San Diego's most stylish locals to guide us through their gift-giving ideas!
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Find your fir for this year’s holiday season
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19 festive events and pop-ups for your annual dose of holiday cheer
This calendar featuring 12 gorgeous color photos by the region’s most dynamic photographers
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Blossm creates a place for people to swap plants and stay connected
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Get your holiday shopping done early at these local boutiques
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The owner of By Darius shares her must-have shopping picks—camera included!
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Symone Williams opens up about her newfound hobby turned business venture, and how it benefits others
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The Rising Co. provides more than a dozen San Diego businesses a home in a bright, open retail space
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This head-turning plant is both quirky and effortless
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The star of DIY Network's ”I Hate My Yard” shares how to add some wow to your outdoor space
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San Diego boutiques are chockful of solutions to live more sustainably
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Check out The Nada Shop, a zero-waste shop in North County
Samantha Owens of Barrels & Branches nursery fills out our tip sheet
Abby Miller of Landmark Plant Co. fills out our tip sheet
Samantha Owens of Barrels & Branches nursery fills out our tip sheet
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Straw, fringe, and sequins—the San Diego coast is clear for any material this season
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From contemporary denim to designer couture, Mila is a trove of vintage and modern clothes
January Newland of Wild Island Collective fills out our tip sheet
Pottery makers explain their business of clays and glaze—and why one mug costs $30
71 local gift ideas for her, him, the kids, (and even pets!) broken down by price
We excerpt three recipes from Jessica Cain's book, Stylish Succulent Designs & Other Botanical Crafts
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Home Ec has something for every modern-day homemaker
How Brittney Garbani came up with the concept of Home + Hound
The boss babe, who works on both sides of the border, shares 10 of her favorite things
Get swept away in the little things defining autumn: ruffles, high necklines, dusty hues, patterns, hats, and other must-haves
Eric Brown Jr. sells '90s nostalgia from a refurbished school bus, Backtrack Vintage
The one-of-a-kind jeweler opens a flagship store inside One Paseo
Girls, guys, and even the littles—we've rounded up something for every family member to get to the beach fashionably
Clothing designer Sarah Armendariz opens up about launching her line, Cosima
Step inside the boutique bent on making the outdoors fashion-forward
Niccolò Angius sells us on simplicity and shares 14 of his favorite things
The must-stop boutique stocks local products made in small batches
Up your outdoor entertaining game with this fresh crop of patio picks
On the heels of expanding her beloved floral shop, Natalie Gill divulges what's in her shopping cart
Step inside Jina Javier's self-love sanctuary
Stand out with solid bold colors—as shown against the Glamis sand dunes
Housed in the Flower Hill Promenade, Ineffably stocks only organic or ethically-made staples
Textile designer Erin Dollar dishes on bringing her brand Cotton + Flax, into a brick and mortar
Shop local and spoil your partner—or yourself!—with these gorgeously gilt accessories
Do your "new you" a favor and reboot your beauty inventory with these locally made new arrivals
Get your wardrobe 2019-ready with these stylists' tips and tricks
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Meet the fish shop manager turned ceramacist who cranks out high-end masterpieces
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Meet the top-tier companies, nonprofits, and individuals whose creativity, insight, and expertise energize the city and move us forward
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5 tips to amplify your digital footprint
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Self-care isn’t selfish. We could all benefit from putting ourselves first sometimes.