Trendsetters are telling us to start letting the outside through those doors and into our homes and businesses. But we’re not going to do it just because some hip interior designer told us to. The fact is that there are reasons this trend isn’t slowing […]
DIY: Make Your Own Art Experts say that those who work creatively every day are happier overall, and creating art has even been linked to reducing stress and boosting mood. Get your happy on around town with local, creative outlets. From building terrariums to the […]
According to Geno Gonzales, vice president of operations at Marble Palace, Inc., 98 percent of San Joaquin County residents have one of four types of stone in their homes. The big players are granite, marble, quartz, and quartzite, and each one has its own perks. […]
A neutral color palette is all the rage—have you seen Kim and Kanye’s all-white mansion?—but a complete lack of color can feel a little dull for some. A lot of people are embracing the neutrals—tans, greys, and white—and a punch of bright color may be […]
No matter how large your kitchen is, it always seems like you’re running out of space. Cabinets get filled to the brim with pots and pans stacked awkwardly; your utensil drawer has everything you need…if only you could find it in the jumble. Your countertops […]
It all started with a dog bed. Rick Serna was walking around a craft fair with his wife when they stumbled upon a small dog bed made out of wine barrels. They immediately thought it would be the perfect place for their Pekinese to rest, […]
Are you going to get ready to sell your home soon? Get the most bang for your buck by staging it for sale. The better your home looks in person and in photos, the more likely people are to put in an offer, which only […]
If you’ve ever had the distinct pleasure of meeting Heather Brent, you know she is a force to be reckoned with. The former broadcast journalist turned public relations practitioner is a fireball of energy and exudes a passion for all things San Joaquin. Between her […]
At San Joaquin Magazine, we spend months looking forward to our biggest issue of the year. This year, we added even more categories and we can’t wait to share who our readers have voted as their top picks. We’re also giddy to share with you […]
In San Joaquin County, we haven’t experienced a ban on plastic straws yet, but there is a movement geared toward paring down our use, or stopping it all together. That’s because 500 million straws are tossed out daily in the United States. That creates a […]
Frozen Treats to Cool Down Your Summer Go ahead—taste the rainbow. San Joaquin County is brimming with options for cool, colorful treats. At hotspots throughout the region, patrons can grab goodies to go, or stay and enjoy. From alcoholic wine slushies to over-the-top ice cream […]
The urban chicken-farming trend flies into SJ County A surprising number of San Joaquin families are welcoming a new kind of pet to their homes—chickens. Once reserved for farms, the feathered friends are now taking up residence in residential backyards in a trend known as […]
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