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Architecture, gardens, interiors, and the remarkable people who gave California its most romantic built landscape. A new story every week.
Stories
She designed over sixty homes, built an entire community from scratch, drew inspiration from a journey through southern Spain, and died at forty-nine with her name barely known outside San Diego.
Stories
Over six decades, Neff created more than 500 homes for Hollywood's golden age — whitewashed, sun-warmed, and unmistakably his own.
Architecture
From mission-era porticos to canyon villas, the arch stands as the enduring signature of California's most beloved architectural tradition.
Stories
The essential reading list for anyone who loves California's Spanish Colonial Revival homes — five volumes that will change the way you see every arch and courtyard.
Interiors
The floor beneath every California dream — its history, how it's made, how to use it, and how to care for it.
The Letter
A gentle monthly dispatch — new stories, hidden houses, and the quiet beauty of California's most romantic corners.
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