Alluring Images of LA’s Vibrant Courtyards

LA-native TJ Tambellini tracks down the uncomplicated beauty of Los Angeles’ vibrant patios and balconies in his photo series “Court Yard.” Zooming in on lush details like a turquoise lawn hose or a set of sun-drenched pool chairs, the images deliver an alluring look at behind-the-scenes SoCal through thoughtful framing and pleasing color pairings. It’s “not a straight documentation of these central courtyards, but rather …

Mexico’s Mar Adentro Hotel is a Utopian Paradise

In San José del Cabo, Mexico, a futuristic hotel property called Mar Adentro has opened overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Designed by architect Miguel Ángel Aragonés, it features a striking collection of stark white buildings surrounding a vast, reflective infinity pool navigable by winding walkways. The 143-suite space offers guests more than just immaculate architectural and natural views, though. It includes a private beach club, …

How Empowerment Became a Purchasable Product

Originally used by social workers to encourage marginalized communities to rise up from poverty and oppression, the term “empowerment” has taken on completely different definitions in recent years. It’s been transformed into a mass-marketing tactic—especially when pertaining to women—flaunted by corporations (like the #StrengthHasNoGender campaign from Brawny paper towels, a company owned by Koch Brothers who have spent millions funding anti-abortion programs) with the sole …