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Small Businesses

Artisans, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses

An Incredible Sense of Smell Is Just One of Voyage et Cie Founder Melanie Apple’s Talents

Candlemaker extraordinaire.

Farm + Table, Shop, Small Businesses

Friday Finds: California-Made Olive Oils

Five vacation-approved items for your summer adventures.

Artisans, Farm + Table, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Shop, Small Businesses

How You Can Support Small Businesses Throughout California This Holiday Season

The gift of home.

Farm + Table, Giving Back, Global Dish, Small Businesses

Héctor Alatorre Turns His Popular Tacos into a Mobile Success Story

On the go.

Cannabis, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses

Operating an Independent Business in the Evolving Cannabis Industry Isn’t Easy, but Drew Director Isn’t Giving Up

High hopes.

Artisans, Arts + Culture, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses, Visual Art

Nicole Tiedman of The Laughing Geisha Explores Identity and Artistry

In conversation with the LA artist who has paved her own avenues and found a sense of artistic pride this AAPI Month.

Farm + Table, Mixology, Shop, Small Businesses

Friday Finds: Tequila Tasting

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo next week, here’s a guide to some our favorite tequilas from independent producers at great price points. ¡Salud!

Farm + Table, Giving Back, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses, Wine + Beer

Two Oakland Women Launch a Sparkling Enterprise and Give Back to Their Community

Sip. Savor. Support.

Homes + Spaces, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Shop, Small Businesses

A SoCal Nurse Fosters Home Healing with a Mobile Greenhouse

The Haus Plant in Los Angeles.

Design, Homes + Spaces, Small Businesses

Designer Kate Lester Creates a California-Inspired Gallery Wall with Driftward

The Right Space I think spaces like long hallways, entryways and stairways are always natural candidates for a gallery wall because they have multiple focal point areas and allow many pieces to be appreciated at the same time. Perfect Prints I wanted to create a “California cool” aesthetic with a little edge, so I gravitated […]

Homes + Spaces, Makers + Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses

Start the New Year Off With a Happier, Calmer and More Productive Life at Home

Well-placed.

Farm + Table, Film + TV, Homes + Spaces, Small Businesses, Sustainability

With Deep Roots in California Ranching, Elizabeth Poett Brings Her Bucolic Lifestyle to an Eager Audience

Ranch to table.

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