Counterpane Quilts

Under the covers

From her repurposed tapestries to creative, out-of-the-box coverlets that help you sleep tight, L.A.-based quilter Pauline Boyd is sew talented.

Desert Kicks for the Urban Jungle

Herbert Schier vellies

Neon has no place on safari, but we’re all about it this season. Today we’ve set our sights on a Namibian heritage brand kicking desert boots up a notch.

Inside Story: Chrissie Miller's Vintage Rock Tees

The downtown designer gives us a peek at her collection of vintage rock ’n’ roll tees and the first vinyls she ever received.

Bigfoot Lodge

The last Tuesday of each month, this Los Feliz bar hosts the Knotty Pinewood Derby, a mini grand prix. Participants race small, wooden cars made from a kit, and have the chance to win trophies, prizes, and drinks in preliminary rounds — in other words, every grown boy and girl’s dream.

Soludos and Opening Ceremony Espadrilles

They're back

The cool, comfy, and (score!) reasonably priced designs are a shoe-in for your favorite summer footwear.

Main Squeeze's Chocolate Thunder Smoothie Recipe

We've found love in a rad place

The (new) best part of waking up? This easy-to-make libation. It satisfies both your health conscious and your sweet tooth.

Sumbody Studios

Whether you’re hoping to overcome an injury or lengthen your figure, the Pilates Reformer is a lot less intimidating with an encouraging pro at your side. At this Santa Monica studio, you’ll find everything from Gyrotonic sessions to healing arts helmed by a highly trained team.

Skin Camp

Aesthetician Christy Camp is all about individual attention: She runs this skin clinic out of her cozy home, so you always get an appointment with the expert. A diamond tip microdermabrasion facial with oxygen is the ultimate go-getter, tackling age spots, blotchy skin, fine lines, and hydration in just 60 minutes.