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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.
It's taken me years of soul searching to finally come to this conclusion: I'm a little bit of wheatgrass and a little bit of whiskey. I've proven to myself repeatedly that I have the propensity to slide to either end of the spectrum. Now my work is to find balance between the two. I am a constant work in progress, but even just acknowledging that I have both sides in me has taken a huge burden off of my heart.
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The Little Black Dress.... one of the most versatile pieces in our closet. Dress it up, dress it down - the possibilities are endless! How do you wear your LBT?
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The plaid shirt is a San Francisco staple. Everyone from the “hipsters in the Haight” to the “Marina bros” owns one of these versatile pieces. Its perfect for traveling with and layering during our winters here in SF.
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On the rise tastemaker, Ryan White has swiftly made a lasting statement in the world of interiors. With just a couple of interior design years under his belt, Ryan continues to wow us with his sophisticated interiors and career success.
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Who doesn’t love receiving a box full of…LOVE?!! It’s the sweetest way to let your girlfriends know that you’re thinking about them during the non-stop Valentine’s Day LOVEfest
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We're starting something new here over on Established California! We're big fans of style and fashion and you often see us talking about brands we adore. Well, we're more than just talk!
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I have a sweet tooth. A mighty one at that. I usually can keep it in check, but it tends to rear it's ugly head at night, right after I've had my dinner.. or in the afternoon.. around 3pm... or first thing when I wake up.. okay, okay.. fine! It's an all-day thing. The battle is real, ya'll.
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Photography by Renata Amazonas
We've all been there - you're schedule is packed and you're rushing to get to your next appointment/ class / work/ meeting. We go to bed way too late and have to get up way too early which leaves you thinking, "Who has time to spend an hour on your hair?"
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Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and we've had our eyes out for a delicious snack that we can eat without feeling all the guilt. That's when we stumbled across Susan Voisin's Roasted Cauliflower Bites recipe on FatFreeVegan and man, oh man! We feel like we hit the snack food jackpot! We knew we wanted to feature it so that all of you can add it to your Super Bowl parties!
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Photography by Shannon Bailey | Lil Bird Photography
Do you have a hike planned soon? Why not turn your hike into an outdoor bootcamp?! Here are some of our favorite ways to get a little more out of your hike.
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When the morning light touches the boardwalk in Venice Beach, California - it could feel as if you have the entire place to yourself. A truely rare moment for the always-populated landmark and visitor destination.
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Photography by Amy Lynn Photography
Unique is the perfect word to explain Often Wander. It’s collection of beautifully eclectic lifestyle items that scream California. Sarah Larson's wandering spirit is what lead her to Barcelona and Berlin, where entrenched in culture and color her true life journey was born. You'll enjoy learning more about free spirit Sarah as she challenges you to often wander, wander often.
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Water Margin Studios, spawned by a sister-brother duo inspired after a trip abroad as well as the wish to get back to their craftsman roots. Mei-ling and Jonathan Hubbard, desired to make something more than simply utilitarian; something highly functional, ergonomic, well made, exceptionally beautiful, and local.
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Photography by Ashley Williams
When it comes to winter, it’s all about the layers. Wearing cozy knits, long sweaters, and cashmere scarves while sipping on home made cocoa or a hazelnut latte conjures up the perfect vision of winter, doesn’t it?
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Katie McCarthy styled this festive photo shoot with outfits and accessories from her mobile boutique Stop Shop & Roll and their sister store front Stroll, located in San Diego's Little Italy.
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Each year for the last seven years there has been one of my favorite holiday parties in my calendar. There is something about getting together with your best gals and crafting away to bring some holiday cheer. Check out this year's Mother, daughter, sister, aunt, girlfriend Christmas Craft Party!
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Last week on the we talked about the main components of a party and gave you a peek at how we included those ideas in our holiday party! This week, we wanted to give you some party accessory ideas, including some of our favorite DIY's.
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Photography by Lindsay Vacek
The Holidays. Sure, they're filled with comfort and joy but there is a ton of pressure for the holidays to be perfect. For the gifts to be perfect.. the food to be perfect.. for you to attend every party you're invited to - and to shine at each party! It can be a lot to deal with. Here are a few tips that will help you flow through this holiday season with ease.
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