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We asked readers: “Did you fall in love or become closer with your partner during the pandemic?” Here are their responses.
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Sole Folks is a boutique that offers space for Black entrepreneurs to sell merchandise and for aspiring fashion designers to learn about the industry.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
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Southern California’s nurseries had a wild ride in 2020, with huge demand from first-time gardeners stuck at home. Now they’re bracing for another big year.
One of the best things we do is ask you, our readers, to send us things. Never have we been so delighted as when we asked you to send us selfies with your plants and tell why you love them.
We’re running out of things to do during quarantine. But Samir Mezrahi knows that Zillow surfing never gets old.
Reese Cooper heads to Paris Fashion through the woods — with a little help from the U.S. Forest Service.
The internet joked about Lady Gaga’s Schiaparelli ‘dove of peace’ brooch, which looked like a ‘Hunger Games’ mockingjay.
The Wild
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Manmade wetlands in South L.A. make a convincing habitat, and winter hiking trails to put on your to-do list.
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The eagle nest we’re all watching now, good hikes for children and where to look for whales.
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The Wild: A weekly newsletter about the outdoors in Southern California.
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I was still recovering from breast cancer. And my heart was shattered. I vowed I wouldn’t get back out in the dating world until I had worked through my fears and would take as much time as I needed to heal before attempting a new relationship.
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I was starting a new life in a new place with new friends, new opportunities and a whole new outlook. I hoped my love life would be looking up soon too.
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She caught me off guard when she turned to me and said, ‘Why didn’t you ever ask me out again?’
Black-owned businesses
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You probably already know about Rihanna’s beauty and skincare lines. However, there are other Black-owned beauty labels experiencing an increase in sales in this new civil rights era.
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Valentino, Burberry and other luxe labels play a supporting role in the fashion-packed visual album. Here’s a closer look at the outfits and fashion of “Black is King.”
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Mo Jackson wanted to share their love of camping with other people of color. They started BIPOC Camping Kits with that in mind
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Corporate America’s rush to claim solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement conflicts with streetwear’s demand for authenticity.
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Here are Black-owned restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, lifestyle brands and other businesses to support.
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Following stay-at-home orders, Amorette Brooms pivoted her fashion business to houseplants.
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President Biden’s inauguration suggested that, when it comes to the presidency, the era of anxiety-fueled memes has come to an end.
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Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens hail from Vermont too. Second-grade teacher Jen Ellis made them, and they’ve been worn across the country.
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We asked readers: “Did you fall in love or become closer with your partner during the pandemic?” Here are their responses.
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We’re running out of things to do during quarantine. But Samir Mezrahi knows that Zillow surfing never gets old.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
Ready to become a farmer? You can do it on a small scale — without soil.
The promise of hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics have made cultivation of crops in controlled environments a growth industry.
A listing for a fiddle-leaf fig on Instagram causes houseplant fans to wonder, “What’s your secret?”
Known as “Mallory With the Flowers’’ on Instagram, Mallory Browne has virtually documented her journey as a self-taught florist.
Maria Luz Lopez sold houseplants out of her car in the 1980s, trying to support her three young children. But when she got fined for selling on the street she took the advice of the officer who cited her, bought a vacant lot in South Park and created Avalon Nursery & Ceramics, South Los Angeles’ only enduring nursery.
Here’s a look back at our funniest plant memes of 2020
We’ve selected 30 of our favorite gifts under $50 from our gift guide lists. From home goods to plenty of self-care items, we’ve got you covered if you’re still looking for the perfect present.
In South Los Angeles, where it is easier to find fast food than an apple, master gardener Florence Nishida is on a mission to teach the community how to grow their own food. “There’s a lot more than peas and carrots,” Nishida says.
The California Native Plant Society is hosting it’s first-ever state-wide wreath-making contest, with celebrity judges and prizes. The only catch is that at least 51% of the wreaths must be made from California native plants. The goal is to build awareness about native plants while stoking some badly needed holiday cheer.
Yellow! Purple! Turquoise! Here’s who designed the winter looks seen on Michelle Obama, Ella Emhoff, Amanda Gorman and others at the inauguration.
President Joe Biden’s 16-year-old granddaughter, Natalie Biden, stole the fashion show at the inauguration with a matching pink ensemble and mask.
With his jacket, mittens and manila envelope, Sen. Bernie Sanders becomes an Inauguration Day meme we never expected but certainly appreciate.
President Biden picks Ralph Lauren, First Lady Jill Biden opts for a tone-on-tone ensemble by New York-based label Markarian.
Photos
Oscars 2020: Best and worst dressed
The best and worst looks from the Oscars 2020 red carpet
A look inside and out of the 2020 Lamborghini Urus and the 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge ultra-luxury SUVs.
2020 Grammys: fashion hits and misses
Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and more fashion looks on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
SAG Awards 2020: Fashion hits and misses
The standout looks from the SAG Awards
Golden Globes 2020 red carpet hits and misses
The standout looks from the Golden Globes
Photos: Home for the holidays with Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home
Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home
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The starchy dough is having a moment: Videos have racked up millions of views on the app.
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Harry Brant, son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and businessman Peter Brant, has died of a prescription drug overdose. He was 24.
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Give another look to your daily rituals as well as your pandemic-era grooming and wellness with these tips.
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Sweet orange citrus is enhanced by salty feta, celery and Castelvetrano olives in this simple winter salad.
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Thinly slicing Buddha’s hand transforms it from creepy to stunning in this modern tart made inspired by an old-fashioned pie.
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The hows and whys of our recipes, along with some changes to help you better follow them.
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Yosemite National Park will remain closed through the weekend after high winds that battered much of California knocked down two giant sequoias.
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The Standard hotel in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip is set to close Friday. It said its lease price made the location unsustainable.
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Because flight attendants are potential COVID-19 super spreaders, it’s up to us to follow protection protocols, including remaining alone in my hotel room.
