Be Established. Love Life. Live California.
Established California is a California lifestyle website and community where people can come together to share their journey of the pursuit of a Golden State of Mind. We believe no matter where you call home, you should: Be Established. Love Life. Live California.
I traveled into the desert with a few of my favorite creative humans and we explored the lost below-sea-level lake: the Salton Sea. Wandering around and discovering new places with friends, who have the same appreciation for nature, definitely makes me feel whole. These photographs are from our desert adventure.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON FLYNN PHOTOGRAPHY
Fall is starting to set in and now's the time to put those transitional pieces to use. We headed to Rubel Farms.. the perfect backdrop for this Fall inspired fashion shoot. Bring on the leather, lace and boots.
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With the upcoming fall season, it's easy to lose your motivation to stay healthy. No longer are you thinking about slipping into bikinis and short shorts. If you are anything like me, you can't wait to throw on an oversized sweater and leggings. Regardless of this urge want to cover up, it's actually the perfect time to make a commitment to better your health. Here are my tips and tricks for successful weight loss.
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I still remember the first time I ever heard Ben Howard. One of my best friends [and fellow music and food junkie - Hi Adam!] frequently trades with me new music over Spotify. Anytime we stumble upon something new, we always hit the "Share" button
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San Diego's specific love for craft beer has birthed breweries such as Stone and Ballast Point. Now it's time for the Coastal North County to make its mark. Established California is giving you a closer look at the new Bagby Beer Company.
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Four women bring their California roots, creative eye and a passion for storytelling to their latest digital venture - a website called Established California. With Palm Springs being the backdrop for their weekend adventure, they delve into the lives of the website’s founders and what "Established California" is really about.
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The end of summer is closely approaching but that won't stop us from basking in the California sunshine. These photographs by photographer, Amy Lynn, shed light on her "California" with this San Diego adventure with model, Summer Wedemeyer.
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With a fresh perspective of neutral tones, sleek silhouettes and contemporary fabrics, modern minimalism continues to evolve. One of our favorite things about this trend is that you don’t have to spend a lot to get it.
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For someone with the opposite of a green thumb, I sure do love flowers! I’m not great at planting flowers and keeping them alive, but I do love creating a good floral display. I’ve been seeing lots of floral projects lately and thought it was time to try an alternate way of displaying… behold, a floral chandelier.
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When it comes to home décor, attention to detail is everything. A good room can be turned great with a few extra touches. When I walk into a room for the first time, I love to take it all in.
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Photography submitted by Amy Lynn Photography
Sometimes life just calls for a little adventure … and thats exactly what we did. I met this group of girls only just last year, but I feel like I have known them for a lifetime. This trip was by far one of those trips that will never leave my soul. Filled with laughter, adventure, good conversation, lots of photo taking, being silly, and just deep down being free out in the desert.
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Image via MyPosterama
With the summer quickly coming to an end that means my favorite time is here: Indian Summer. A time where we bid farewell to those summer nights (And yes, I said that just like John Travolta) and get ready for the Fall approaching.
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Photo via 2 Ladies & a Chair
If you are anything like me, you get extremely impatient in your living space. I have an overwhelming urge to constantly redecorate as soon as I am done decorating. It’s a terrible habit, I know. It’s also a very expensive habit.
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Behind every six pack are four key lifestyle components that include nutrition, weight training, cardio, and rest. With a balance of these four elements you can achieve summertime abs all year long.
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Image by Arturo Torres
I first spotted Amour Vert, the San Francisco based brand in a small boutique on Main Street in Half Moon Bay called Crow’s Nest. Obsessed with the chic designs and innovative fabrics, I knew this was a label to commit to memory.
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When my fiancé proposed, my head was spinning. I couldn’t believe it was happening, to me and to say I didn’t see it coming, well that would be an understatement. After planning countless television weddings, it’s finally my turn and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
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Thankfully, in California, the summer weather is only half way done giving you plenty of time to strut your sun-kissed glow! However, you've been cooped up in an office and your skin is more white and pasty that the beautiful bronzed tan you promised yourself this season.
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It was a beautiful Sunday night in May when I had just walked out of a movie theater located on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica- Enter musician Lisa Haagan. Click through for a special performance by Lisa! You can thank us later!
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Image via Mountain Mama Cooks
It’s no secret that California likes their salads. We have vegan restaurants, microbiotic cafes or gluten-free pizza joints almost everywhere you turn. We see words like “free-range” or “organic” in front of all our favorite ingredients and we don’t even blink an eye. We are all about putting healthy ingredients into our bodies.
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For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of exploring the well know California Wine Country, put it on your bucket list now! It is absolutely gorgeous and really appeals to all walks of life. California makes up 90% of the wine produced in the country. In the entire state of California there are over 1200 wineries, in the region known as “Wine Country” just north of San Francisco there are over 400 wineries!
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