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Midcentury modern desert boho living room with a light gray Joybird sectional, wood coffee table, and navy rug

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How I Designed My Midcentury Modern Desert Boho Living Room: A Cozy & Stylish Makeover

How I designed our midcentury modern desert boho living room on a budget, from a Joybird Lewis sectional review to Facebook Marketplace finds and Ikea hacks.

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Crispy artichoke salad, gnocco fritto, and a cheese board at Forma in Venice

Los Angeles

From Venice to DTLA: The Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

Our favorite LA restaurants from Venice to DTLA: Pizzeria Sei, Pizzana, Iki Ramen, Magal BBQ, The Win-dow, Forma, Badmaash, Grand Central Market, and more.

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Murrieta Hot Springs Review: Is the Twilight Soak Pass Worth It?

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Murrieta Hot Springs Review: Is the Twilight Soak Pass Worth It?

An honest Murrieta Hot Springs review: what the Twilight Soak Pass includes, the pools and cold plunge, and tips for a day trip from LA to Temecula.

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