Music Festival Camping — What I Learned at Camp Redwoods
Camp Redwoods moved me in a way no festival has. Here’s what dry camping among the trees actually asks of you — and how I’m planning for next year.
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Three Days, One Festival: The Endurance Guide
Day one of a festival is easy — it’s day three that separates the people still up front from the ones in the shade. Here’s my multi-day festival prep, built over years on the rail: how to last three long concert days in a row — feet, hydration, sleep, gear, and the recovery between days that actually saves you — and still feel strong when the encore hits.
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Is Designer Swimwear Worth It? A Designer’s Perspective
Every summer, the same question: is designer swimwear actually worth the cost, or are you just paying for the label? As an interior designer, I judge a suit the way I judge anything in a room — what it’s made of, how it’s built, how long it lasts — so here’s the honest breakdown, and the one time I’d tell you to save.
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Day Cruising the Coast: Why the Best Adventures Begin on a Board
A coastal cruising guide for planning relaxed boardwalk rides, beach path adventures, and weekend skate days with the right board, protective gear, and everyday ride essentials.
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Major Music Festivals July–September 2026 (U.S. Guide)
Our curated, chronological guide to the major music festivals happening July through September 2026 — so you can map your dates, book travel early, and stop scrambling the week of.
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What to Pack for Festival Travel – the Kit That’s Always with Me.
I attend a lot of shows. Enough to know the event or festival itself is only half the trip. The other half is everything around it — the flight or the long drive, the hotel that’s never quite quiet, the morning after three days on your feet. Nobody packs for that part. And it’s the…
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What to Actually Pack for a Surf Day — A San Diego Local’s Edit
I’ll be honest with you up front: I’m not the one in the lineup. I’m the one at the beach every week — and in San Diego, that means more than half the people I know surf, and I’ve watched the same scene play out for years. Somebody’s standing at their car at 7 a.m….
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A Day at the Beach (vs Hours): A San Diego Local’s Beach Packing List
The beach packing list that lasts till sunset — shade, seating, hauling and the ground layer, curated by a San Diego local and interior designer. #affiliate
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The Best Resort Wear for Summer — A Designer’s Edit
Four Trina Turk pieces a designer is recommending this SoCal summer — resort swimwear that works from pool to dinner without a second outfit. The only edit you need. #affiliate
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Bedroom Sanctuary for Music Lovers – A Designer Curated Retreat
A designer-curated bedroom sanctuary for music lovers — built around rest, rhythm, and intention. Interior Designer guidance on wall color, light control, texture, and the anchor pieces that define the room.
