The Equestrian Life

With the arrival of warmer weather and extra hours of sunlight to extend the day into night, more people become interested in horseback riding. From April to the middle of October, riding conditions are ideal. Plus, the longer the sun is out, the more opportunities […]

Top Dogs

At age 20, Stockton native Chris Perondi set out to find himself a furry companion. Like many, he wanted a dog that could keep him active and serve as the perfect Frisbee partner. Chris began researching breeds that fit his criteria, and adopted Pepper, an […]

Catalina

CALIFORNIA’S ONLY ISLAND RESORT GETAWAY Santa Catalina Island is an extremely popular vacation destination for Southern California residents and should definitely be considered more seriously by us Northerners. A few of our older readers may remember the lyrics, “26 miles across the sea Santa Catalina […]

Backyard Beautiful

Outdoor KITCHENS An essential part of the outdoor living experience is being able to cook and eat al fresco. Today, that has moved beyond the lonely barbecue into full outdoor kitchens complete with multiple cook surfaces, refrigerators, sinks, pizza ovens, beer taps, etc. Very often […]

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Bedroom on a BUDGET

Whether you are looking to reinvent your bland bedroom or make a guest room more welcoming, here are a few affordable ways to turn homely into homey. MAKE THE LITTLE DETAILS COUNT: When you’re working on a budget, it is important to cater to the little […]

Have a Pint: Where to Find IPAs

One of the most popular varieties of beer can be attributed to the British Empire. The East India Company commissioned the brewing of a beer that could survive the trip from England to India—what resulted was a style of beer that became known as India […]

THE BEGINNERS Garden

FOR THE BEGINNER GARDENER: We aren’t all born with a green thumb, and watching our plants slowly die can be a bit discouraging. So, to inspire you and your garden, we spent time with Matt Foster of Lodi Design and Landscape, to explore greenery perfect […]

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The Lucas Winery

The Lucas Winery highlights what is wonderful about the Lodi climate and relies on authentic winemaking techniques to offer Chardonnays and historic ZinStar Zinfandels from old-world vineyards. Winemakers David Lucas and Heather Pyle-Lucas embrace the philosophy of producing wines that reflect the place they come […]

Celebrating Fatherhood

Ever since I can remember, I’ve had two dads. Father’s Day has always been a juggling act that meant more than neckties and homemade ashtrays. While living almost full time with my mom, to me my dad was an elusive figure that appeared every few […]

Delta Beauty

Designer and Delta Fashion student Thuytien Nguyen presents three collections inspired by vibrant colors, New York style and femininity. As Leslie Asfour, Industry Expert and Consultant, explains, Nguyen’s ability to create everything from ready wear to eveningwear makes her a unique talent. Keep an eye […]

Summer Survival

Summer is finally here! If you’re loving the heat then good for you! But, if you’re looking for ways to keep cool then we definitely recommend clicking here to see if you can get a swimming pool installed in your backyard. It’s got to be […]

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