Author: Wendy Manwarren Generes
Whole-Animal Cooking: 6 ways to make sure nothing goes to waste
Some tricks of the trade for preparing meat the sustainable way.
Whole-animal cooking: the latest in zero-waste living
A traditional backyard cookout gets a sustainable makeover with UKG.
Two private La Jolla gardens share similar, lush aesthetics
Take a peek inside these coveted Beach-Barber Tract residences where gardens display seasonal hues.
Mural Hunting with Jodie Alonso
Follow one local’s trail to see some of her favorite vibrant street art.
Make it Yours
8 ways to spruce up a rental
Secret Lives: Crafting Something Special
A leader fosters change with beer
Wellness Gone Wild
A family of three shows us where they like to go for treats and treasures
Clear the Air
Cleanse your home of negative energy in 5 steps
11 Tips for Stress-Free Party Season
Easy ways to survive (and enjoy) this time of year
A Walk Down Memory Lane: December Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on holiday memories and what she loves about the December 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Eggnog Cake with Rum Simple Syrup and Eggnog Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of eggnog
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake with White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of peppermint
6 Uses for Leftover Buttercream
Here are a few other uses for the leftover buttercream frosting we always seem to create (other than eating it with the spatula)
Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream-Cheese Frosting
This festive holiday cake adds a creative, delicious twist on the nostalgic seasonal ingredient of gingerbread
3 Holiday Cakes That Taste as Good as They Look
Put a creative twist on the nostalgic seasonal flavors of gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint with these very-worth-it festive layer cakes
Eat Local in Downtown San Diego
Farm-to-Fork San Diego founder Trish Watlington shows us how to eat local in a 1.2 mile radius of downtown San Diego
Homemade Marshmallows and a DIY S’mores Board
Homemade marshmallows and curated fixings make for a perfect al fresco dessert for a cozy California evening
An Outdoor Thanksgiving Feast with Friends
Recipes, decor and a planning guide to celebrate and give thanks with good food, friends and nature in this al fresco Friendsgiving
Paint Your Own DIY Abstract Mural — With Kids!
The plan? No plan. For artist Jennifer McHugh, letting kids take the lead on an abstract mural makes for gorgeous results
Traditions with a So Cal Twist: November 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes on her Thanksgiving traditions and what she loves about the November 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Around Town with Zandra Rhodes
A fashion icon's favorite places in San Diego to dine, see art and start projects
Set the Scene for a Sophisticated Spooky Soiree
The tricks (and treats) required for hosting a party filled with mystery and intrigue
Taking Chances: October 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks #DesignRisks and what she loves about the October 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
Paint Your Own Dramatic DIY Tree Mural
A 17th century etching becomes a "paint-by-number" style mural using a projector
How to Use These 8 Household Items in the Garden
We separated the science from the myths so you can improve your landscape using these household items in the garden
Around Town with a Floral Designer
Plenty of Petals' Kasia Mukulska shows us the unexpected places to get vessels, flowers and foliage for your next centerpiece
3 Wine Tasting Tips to Try Now
Easy wine tasting tips to try at your next pairing (and look like you know what you're doing)
Harvest Dinner, Vegan Style
The season's freshest offerings create a fine-dining food and wine experience with nature's bounty all around (and on the plates)
On Our Radar: Designer Sample Sale
We do not want to miss this weekend's Savvy Giving by Design designer sample sale!
Rooted in the Yard: September 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks backyards and what she loves about the September 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
9 Ideas for Blank Walls
Creative ideas for those big white spaces
4 Ways to Use the Spectrum of Color in a Room
Boost creativity—and productivity!—by decorating with the rainbow
Jenna Pilant is Living in Color
How one homeowner brings her home to life—one room at a time—with all the shades of the rainbow and a can-do attitude
On Our Radar: Specialty Gelato You Have to Try
An's Dry Cleaning and Specialty Produce pair up for some limited-time, unexpected treats
Around Town in #Scandifornian Style
The couple (with Scandinavian roots) behind local purveyor Norden shares the places they go in Encinitas to shop and dine
Time for a Redo: August 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the August 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
The Most Stylish Campers (And You Can Rent Them)
A local couple renovates RVs for family vacations and a budding business
The Best San Diego Area Campsites
Whether taking an RV or a tent, here are some in-the-know picks for nearby nature
8 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Tricks of the trade for keeping your summer green
Life on the Road, Vintage Argosy Style
A family of five in the throes of renovating a vintage Argosy trailer prepare for a year of nomadic living
Summer Dreams: July 2019 Note from the Editor
Editor Wendy Manwarren Generes talks life on the road and what she loves about the July 2019 issue of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles!
A Midday Meal, Pop-Up Style
These ladies who (make) lunch embrace an Italian pace and richness of ingredients in their monthly Pranzo Pop-Ups
7 DIY Kitchen Changes When a Remodel Has To Wait
Transform your kitchen with these impactful changes when a full remodel has to wait
8 Design Tips to Steal from One Hip Hotel
This East Village San Diego hotel plays it cool. Here's what to steal (and we don't mean mini shampoo bottles).
June 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor talks childhood kitchens and cooking... and what she loves about our June issue!
Baby Steps to Zero Waste
Here's six things you can do now to lessen your environmental impact
Around Town with the Eco Goddess
Marina Qutab shows us where to go, shop and eat in North County to live a more sustainable, healthier life.
A Tale of Two Cities
Part 1 of our Design Destination: Mexico travel guide takes us to Los Cabos
May 2019 Note from the Editor
Our editor talks travel, Mexico, social and environmental responsibility... and what she loves about our May issue!
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