The Art of Caliterranean Living

CALIFORNIA MADE · MEDITERRANEAN BORN

Woman in a naturally creased linen suit overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, combining relaxed tailoring with coastal elegance.

The New Luxury of Looking a Little Undone

Why are wrinkled clothes suddenly chic? From California surf culture to Mediterranean linen and the runway, fashion is embracing the perfectly unpressed.
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Traditional Ottoman interior with intricate blue ceramic tile floors and walls inspired by Turkish craftsmanship.
  • HOMES

Mediterranean Floor Tiles

Mediterranean floor tiles are more than decoration. Discover the history of Greek mosaics, Spanish ceramics, Venetian terrazzo, and Turkish craftsmanship.

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Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach in late-afternoon light with waves washing across purple-toned sand
  • ESCAPES

California’s Hidden Coves & Lagoons

Discover nine of California’s hidden coves and lagoons, from Mendocino and Big Sur to Point Lobos, Crystal Cove and Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

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White cotton hammock suspended between olive trees overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with blue and white coastal décor.
  • LIFESTYLE

Outdoor Retreats and The Art of Shade

Discover six timeless ways to create beautiful outdoor shade inspired by Mediterranean and California coastal living. From ancient trees to pergolas, hammocks, sails, and umbrellas, learn how thoughtful shade transforms any garden into a place to slow down.

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Hands sharing colorful Mediterranean plate mezze with dips, olives, vegetables and bread by the sea.
  • FLAVORS

The Many Ways of Sharing Food

From Spanish tapas and Venetian cicchetti to Greek mezze, French apéro and California happy hour, discover the many ways cultures share food.

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Style, Homes, Escapes, Lifestyle and Flavors from California and the Mediterranean.

Contemporary runway model in fluid cream tailoring, wide-leg trousers, oversized sunglasses and a long scarf against a Mediterranean coastal backdrop

How Movies Shaped Coastal Style

How movies shaped California and Mediterranean style through costume designers, iconic stars, and coastal looks that
Woman in an ivory blouse wearing openwork gold earrings and necklace against softly lit Venetian stone architecture.

How Do You Make Gold Look Like Lace?

From Venetian lace to Buccellati’s Serenissima collection, discover why modern jewelry is turning gold into something
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Collage of blue coastal doors in Mediterranean and California settings, framed by white stucco, shutters, flowering vines, terracotta pots and sea views.

Behind Every Coastal Blue Door

From Greece to California, explore the surprising stories, symbolism, and history behind the coastal blue door
Mediterranean design. Sunlit Italian living room with books, fresh flowers, artwork, vintage furniture and an open balcony.

Please, Stop Calling Everything Mediterranean

Mediterranean interior design is more than white plaster and arches. See how homes in Barcelona, Athens
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Colorful striped palheiros along Avenida José Estevão on the waterfront in Costa Nova, Portugal

Portugal: Costa Nova the Village of Stripes

Escape to Costa Nova, Portugal, where striped palheiros line the Ria de Aveiro. Discover its Atlantic
Sailboats and yachts in Porto Rotondo Marina at sunset, surrounded by the green hills and terracotta-roofed homes of northern Sardinia.

Italy: Porto Rotondo – A Little Venice in Sardinia

Discover Porto Rotondo, Sardinia—a coastal village shaped by Venetian vision, art and the sea. Explore its
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Woman relaxing at the edge of an infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and distant rocky islands.

Whatever Happened to Just Taking a Bath?

From ancient Roman baths to modern wellness and longevity retreats, discover how the simple act of
Contemporary handmade coastal ceramics in blue and natural clay tones displayed beside the sea.

Made by the Coast: Clay, Mosaic and Glass 

Discover six California and Mediterranean artists giving ancient clay, mosaic and glass traditions a contemporary life
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Framed Time magazine quote naming McConnell’s the best ice cream in the world

The Battle for the Frozen Crown

California ice cream meets Italian gelato in a delicious battle of richness, restraint, bold flavors and
An open-faced bagel with smoked salmon, avocado, tomato, cucumber and capers served beside the Pacific Ocean.

Every Coast Has a Bread Ring

Why do so many coastal cultures bake bread into rings? Discover the surprising history behind California
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