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Exploring the Steel Sentinels of Galleta Meadows

  Featured image credit: Matthew Dillon Just two hours south of Palm Springs, you’ll find a desert preserve where history loses all meaning while resonating with unusual profundity. Grizzled prospectors eternally sift through the running waters of imagined streams, prehistoric sloths lumber across arid sands, and mythical serpents swim beneath rivers of asphalt. If it sounds like magic, it may be. But it’s a magic you can touch, forged from hot metal saturated with a color at once rusty and romantic. It’s a sprawling desert wonderland known as Galleta Meadows, bringing additional life to Anza Borrego State Park. Defying reason and reality itself, it still most certainly exists.  Dennis Avery’s Dream for Anza Borrego State Park Photo credit: GB11111 The late Dennis Avery, former heir to the Avery Labels fortune, harbored a creativity that betrayed his office supply foundation. He owned a series of consecutive plots of land near Borrego Springs, a tiny village

5 Las Vegas Destinations for the Culty Connoisseur

  Feature Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons It’s safe to say that we’re all fans of something, right? Well some of us go ALL IN when it comes to fandom over a particular genre. Whether it’s movies, music, food, or any other topic you may be obsessed with, we found 5 awesome Las Vegas destinations that are sure to spark your interest on your next trip to Sin City. Not obsessed with a particular topic? That’s okay too; these unique spots just might make you into a super fan. 1) Cabinet of Curiosities and The Lock Photo Credit: Peerspace.com Thoughtfully stimulating the imaginations and taste buds of its visitors, The Cabinet of Curiosities is a true curio treasure. This Las Vegas destination is filled with unconventional objects, immersive tales, and, of course…drinks! Located in the Horseshoe on the Vegas Strip, formally known as Bally’s, this mystical site isn’t your typical bar and lounge. It’s a magnet for vintage-vibe lovers and curious cats alike. From flo

6 Hot Interior Design Trends to Expect in 2024

  Photo Credit: Envato Elements Goodbye minimal, hello maximal! Dopamine décor is here, loud and proud, so prepare to have your senses stimulated because we’ve got a list of the hottest interior design trends to expect in 2024! This new year is all about creating beautiful and unique spaces that reflect who we are inside. No more holding back with hyper-safe choices because now is the time to put it all out there and take risks. After all, life is short, so why not live it up and express your true self? Go ahead – create that dream home you always imagined as a child. Because breaking traditional norms and taking risks is all the rage for 2024! 1.) Biophilic Design Photo Credit: Envato Elements Photo Credit: Envato Elements Amidst the many design trends you can expect in 2024, plants are at the top of the list! That’s right, the outdoors are making their way in. Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment