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Established California is a California lifestyle website and community where people can come together to share their journey of the pursuit of a Golden State of Mind. We believe no matter where you call home, you should: Be Established. Love Life. Live California.
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So the good news is that technically it’s still summer for two more weeks. In California, we’re oh-so-lucky to have great weather year round. Up here in NorCal, it’s going to cool significantly in the coming weeks and I can’t lie, I’m pretty ready for fall.
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Established California has gathered some of the most popular lighting designs to help you on your quest of finding a perfect match. Don't have hundreds of dollars to throw down? This Splurge vs Save should lead you in the right direction.
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In the small surf town of Encinitas, CA lies a unique jewelry boutique called NoniLove. Opened by designer, Tawnya Proctor, NoniLove features local clothing designers and brands - alongside her beautiful hand-crafted jewelry. Established California sat down with Tawnya to talk about what her style and what inspires her most.
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With the upcoming fall season, it's easy to lose your motivation to stay healthy. No longer are you thinking about slipping into bikinis and short shorts. If you are anything like me, you can't wait to throw on an oversized sweater and leggings. Regardless of this urge want to cover up, it's actually the perfect time to make a commitment to better your health. Here are my tips and tricks for successful weight loss.
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With a fresh perspective of neutral tones, sleek silhouettes and contemporary fabrics, modern minimalism continues to evolve. One of our favorite things about this trend is that you don’t have to spend a lot to get it.
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When it comes to home décor, attention to detail is everything. A good room can be turned great with a few extra touches. When I walk into a room for the first time, I love to take it all in.
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With the summer quickly coming to an end that means my favorite time is here: Indian Summer. A time where we bid farewell to those summer nights (And yes, I said that just like John Travolta) and get ready for the Fall approaching.
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If you are anything like me, you get extremely impatient in your living space. I have an overwhelming urge to constantly redecorate as soon as I am done decorating. It’s a terrible habit, I know. It’s also a very expensive habit.
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Behind every six pack are four key lifestyle components that include nutrition, weight training, cardio, and rest. With a balance of these four elements you can achieve summertime abs all year long.
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I first spotted Amour Vert, the San Francisco based brand in a small boutique on Main Street in Half Moon Bay called Crow’s Nest. Obsessed with the chic designs and innovative fabrics, I knew this was a label to commit to memory.
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Thankfully, in California, the summer weather is only half way done giving you plenty of time to strut your sun-kissed glow! However, you've been cooped up in an office and your skin is more white and pasty that the beautiful bronzed tan you promised yourself this season.
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It’s no secret that California likes their salads. We have vegan restaurants, microbiotic cafes or gluten-free pizza joints almost everywhere you turn. We see words like “free-range” or “organic” in front of all our favorite ingredients and we don’t even blink an eye. We are all about putting healthy ingredients into our bodies.
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One of my favorite things about being a Californian is the appreciation this state has for the re-use of great furniture. Vintage represents everything Californians love: upcycling, recycling and going green.
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Ah, summer is here and it is my favorite time to take a break from my usual heavier make-up and bring on the sun-kissed glow (in a healthy SPF type of way, of course)! This tutorial will teach you how to have the perfect bronzed look to carry you through your summer days.
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I have always loved spicy food – but never really knew how much (or how committed I was to it) until I spent an extended period of time in Mexico. I stayed at Papaya Playa Project in Tulum, Mexico and Chef Umberto made the most amazing Habanero Salsa. I finally convinced him to tell me how he made it!
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Summer is upon us and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The sun is out, flamingos and pineapples seem to be everywhere I look. There are moments where I think I live all year long just for the summer months.
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Gone are the days of our mother’s fashion rules that everything must perfectly match. Trends of mixing prints, patterns and graphics is here and it is not going anywhere any time soon.
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We’ve all been there: the receiving end of a gorgeous floral arrangement from that someone special (or on that special day). You parade that arrangement through the office like it’s your first-born and you can’t wait to show it off.
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After seeing all the floral headpieces and bohemian looks during the Festival Season this year, we were inspired to brighten up our style – and what better way than to use flowers. This Floral ‘Do Tutorial is perfect when you are feeling a little Boho yourself.
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Maybe you had a bad day or you’ve been eating healthy all week and just can’t curb that sweet tooth that has been pestering the last couple hours. I’m a big advocate for finding alternative ways to still curb those cravings while not breaking your calorie bank account.
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