There is no time like the present to celebrate spring and our collective emergence from never-ending pandemic lockdowns. Get out there (safely, of course) and eat, support NorCal restaurants and honor Mom and anyone else who made it through winter to breathe in the fresh air of the season. Santé! Hopmonk Tavern Fresh, small batch […]
How we use our homes has changed a lot in the past year. As we’re spending more time at home, we’re also realizing the need to live in an environment designed for health, wellness and well-being. Several elements of home design can provide peace of mind for a more healthful, resilient lifestyle. Resiliency Resilience is […]
“I can’t believe I’ve lived in Marin County for over 50 years,” Lily Samii remarks as she holds a set of blueprints in her hand. The always well-dressed designer has her dark hair pulled back in a neat ponytail. “It seems like yesterday that I opened LYZ Ltd. in Larkspur. After my retirement and during […]
I was riding my new high-tech, pedal-assist mountain bike (also known as an e-mountain bike or e-MTB), up a winding, steep dirt fire road in the Marin headlands. It seemed apropos that my bike’s maiden run was here in Marin, the birthplace of mountain biking. In the 1970s, sturdy, fat-tired bikes with innovative, custom-built frames […]
We can’t wait to get out and explore the county this month as more events are returning to public spaces where we can interact with each other live and in-person. Look for streaming events to continue, too, as we all adjust to how we live during this pandemic phase. May 1 Sittings View this post […]
You can select your preferred activity level with these eye-catching furniture pieces fit for weekend (design) warriors: sit, swing or lounge. Trampoline Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina This piece by the legendary Spanish designer is definitely not your average patio chair. It’s the latest in Cassina’s outdoor furniture collection characterized by playful designs. The […]
Disney Cruise Line has shared a breathtaking first look at the fleet’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to set sail in summer 2022. Featuring restaurants, immersive spaces and experiences themed to Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters and adventures, plus the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, there’s a tidal wave of reasons to be […]
Watch on May 6, 2 P.M. PT, on Facebook Live Join us for a Fireside Chat with Howard Gardner, American developmental psychologist and the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education at Harvard University Professor and Susan Noyes, Founder and Publisher of Make […]
On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home that was built in the seventies. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.” “That means beautiful life in Italian,” says owner Susan B. Noyes, the founder of […]
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this past year has brought plenty of fresh ideas to the kitchen. One of our favorite recent trends is the accessibility of virtual cooking classes that you can take right in your your home kitchen. Classes cover delectable subjects like fresh pastas, desserts, Korean BBQ and Mexican cuisine. […]
