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Alison Carroll lives a life of wonder in the High Desert of Joshua Tree. Her elevated olive oil and skincare line, Wonder Valley, is a lovesong to the transformational and healing powers of the olive and is a true testament to her and her husband, Jay’s, mantra, “grandeur in simplified living”. Today we take a peek into her kitchen to see what she’s keeping close during this time of quarantine, recipes included. Expect tips on what she’s eating, what she’s making and her philosophy and…

With a past life spent at the dermatologist’s office, and a verdict of “you just didn’t win the skin lottery” I often felt frustrated and disappointed that I wasn’t able to have the healthy, vital skin that I so longed for. All of this was pre-Celiac diagnosis, so the story was incomplete, and thankfully not over. Once I found out that my body couldn’t tolerate any wheat (or dairy), my eating habits changed and so did my skin. With this newfound information I began to dive deep into the…

California artist, designer and surfer, Serena Mitnik-Miller, is both a devoted mother and the doyenne of hand-crafted California modernism. Exceptionally talented in her own right, she is also a tireless champion for other makers and artists sharing their works at General Store, her aspirational yet welcoming shops, in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Growing up on the north shore of Kauai, Serena is a testament to a life spent in nature and her vision is guided by a deep respect for Mother…

We first fell in love with Andrea from her photographs, as one half of the much-celebrated photography duo Gentl and Hyers, and then again with the release her new cookbook — Cooking with Mushrooms. Andrea’s relationship with mushrooms stems all the way back to her childhood, and was rekindled during the pandemic when cooking at home became a source of solace and pleasure. Her wealth of knowledge is astounding, and we were inspired to learn about the amount of mushrooms she consumes on a…

We have a deep love for those who study and share the world of plants, and Erin Lovell Verinder might just be one of our biggest crushes. Her lifelong devotion to the curious and fantastic world of nature is a constant inspiration, and one that inspires us in the garden, the kitchen and on the written page. And with her new(ish!) book, Plants for the People, she’s sharing the magic with all of us. Plant lovers rejoice, Erin is here to guide your way.