One of my favorite pastimes is visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. I love to take my sketch book with me and get to know one or two pieces of art really well, or, as a former designer, to roam the halls looking for inspiration among the countless ... READ MORE

Just a stone's throw from the surf of San Francisco's Ocean Beach sits a cheerful café whose lively façade just barely hints at the cultural revolution taking place within. Seasoned bartender Joshua James created this space, the Ocean Beach Cafe, in a moment of serendipity five years ago as the ... READ MORE

Summer is a perfect time to take stock of where you can take things a little bit "easier" in how you approach life events, your own path, and life in general. ... READ MORE

In recent years, the functional beverage category has grown well beyond the energy drinks of yore into a more nuanced and refined world that offers thoughtfully crafted options, designed to enhance your mood, mental function, and general well-being. These beverages promote relaxation, focus, social engagement, sleep, and gut health without ... READ MORE

We love it when a thread emerges through our quarterly issues. As our Spring 2025 issue came together, we realized that each article—in its own way—offers a unique perspective on focusing on the feeling you want in order to take a step towards the life you're looking for. Our EIC ... READ MORE

A letter on new beginnings of all kinds from our editor-in-chief, Nicole Pietrandrea Hough, winter 2024-25. ... READ MORE

This letter is from our 2024 Holiday Guide. Click to download the guide here: Click to download our 2024 Holiday Guide From Nicole with wishes for a happy holiday season: When I gave up alcohol in 2020, I didn’t specifically choose to stop drinking during the holidays. More accurately, I ... READ MORE

In his book Think and Grow Rich— a must-read not just for creating monetary wealth but for living your best life—Napoleon Hill talks about faith and moving definitively towards your future. While the imagery he evokes of burning all bridges behind you so there’s no turning back to where you ... READ MORE

No matter how much you love travel, making the transition to experiencing it alcohol-free can be daunting. This issue is dedicated to the strength that it takes to make this switch and the beautiful stories our writers shared about their experiences. ... READ MORE

Cultivating grace for yourself is a continual process of observation and allowing, and is particularly important when challenges and difficult times arise. Nicole Pietrandrea Hough explores how she started getting more deliberate about finding grace in her life in the midst of hardship. ... READ MORE