Frills & Function
Thoughtful picks with both style and staying power.
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Really Late Summer, Part 2: The Bikini Edition
Really Late Summer, Part 2: Fave Fall Bikinis Yes it’s true, I missed a deadline. The official last day of summer was around…
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Home Outdoor Theater: From Wild to Wonderful
How We Took a Weedy Corner and Transformed it into an Outdoor Lounge The house here at the ranch doesn’t want for much.…
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Our Five Best “Go-Tos” for the Late Summer Heat
Late Summer, Part 1: Five Fave Shoes The Kids Might Be Going Back to School, but If You Aren’t … We are almost…
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How I Made a Practical Ranch Home Gym that Fits Real Life
As a lifelong runner, one of the best decisions I ever made was to buy a treadmill for the basement of the house…
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Wildlife Photography Tents: What Actually Works on Our Ranch
What Are Camouflage Photography Tents? At Rancho Los Venados, we adore our deer, so any chance to view them up close without startling…
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The Practical Guide to Teeth Whitening for Coffee Drinkers
Why Your Dentist Secretly Wants You to Stop Chasing “Neon White” Teeth If you love dark espresso but hate the dingy film it…
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Primavera “Sticky Notes”
Primavera–spring, the Italian way: simple, seasonal, and just enough.
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3 Ranch-Tested Boot Brands Worth a Look
What actually holds up out here is not just about style, but about functionality and endurance in the face of harsh conditions. Out…
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Sun, Meet Reality
No-nonsense tips and care for sun-damaged skin Some of us, of a certain age, grew up basking in the sun without a care…
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Better Coffee, Fewer Gadgets
Enhance your coffee setup for better brews. Over time, you figure out what actually works. Not the most complicated setup, not the most…