Maison TO in Sari-Solenzara, Corsica, was designed by Isabelle Berthet Bondet using local stone and timber. The house is inspired by traditional sheepfolds but updated with broad terraces and a suspended infinity pool that overlooks both mountains and sea. Stone walls anchor the structure to the rug

Margaritaville Fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation August 29-September 1 To celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will host a series of fundraising events that benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. The Labor Day weekend-long event will include a conc

The “City of Lights” took center stage at Las Patronas’ 79th annual Jewel Ball, Back En Pointe, on August 2. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club was decked out in luxe Palais Garnier fashion, complete with replicas of the Parisian opera house’s ornate ceiling frescoes. Guests were treated to Champagne,

San Diego’s home price dropped for the first time in two years in a closely watched housing index. The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price decreased 0.61% annually, said the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices report released this week. The last time prices were down year-over-year was June 2023.

In the first half of 2008, as the global financial system was crashing, 169,946 homes were sold across California. In 2025’s first six months, only 158,086 residences were bought — 7% below real estate’s ugliest era. This is a stark reminder, courtesy of my trusty spreadsheet, of the depths of the r

Designed by New York–based Mapos Studio, Peconic House is a 4,000-square-foot residence set on a five-acre site overlooking Peconic Bay. The project responds directly to its landscape with a combination of natural materials, a planted roof, and an elongated layout that follows the slope of the terra

In Assis, São Paulo, Casa Brise by Sabella Arquitetura stands out with a façade that transforms sunlight into an architectural feature. The 450 m² residence was designed for a family moving from São Paulo city to the countryside, combining modern lines with practical comfort. The upper floor is wrap

Similar to newly minted fiancée Taylor Swift’s globetrotting world tour, this weekend’s event lineup is all about eras, with a selection of art, music, and visual storytelling that looks to the past and eyes what’s to come. Vanguard’s production of Henry V will jump back to 15th-century England, whi

We’ll wake you up when September ends—but you’ll miss out on a lot. This month, there are plenty of fun things to do as you enjoy the last remnants of summer. From indulging your food cravings at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival and San Diego Restaurant Week to checking out an inaugural country musi

Californians’ anxiety about the new administration’s unorthodox policies has dipped, as one measure of optimism hits a six-month high. My trusty spreadsheet peeked at the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for August. This polling tracks shoppers’ psyche in eight states, including Californ

Casa Plaj in Lourinhã, Portugal, designed by extrastudio, is built on a steep coastal plot overlooking the Atlantic. The house keeps a compact footprint of 120 m² but uses height, skylights, and wide openings to bring in light and expand the sense of space. The standout feature is the swimming pool

Rows of untouched seats face a stage still smelling faintly of sawdust and fresh paint. The air is quiet, almost reverent, as if the newly constructed theater is holding its breath before the curtain rises. After years of planning, one of the remaining puzzle pieces of Arts District Liberty Station

Oak House, designed by MUKA Arquitectura north of Madrid, is built almost entirely in exposed concrete. The structure shows raw beams, heavy slabs, and visible supports, leaving little room for softness. Large glass walls bring in the landscape, but the atmosphere inside remains cold and rigid. The

The Sandpiper Cabin by Scott Posno Design is the kind of retreat I’d love to have one day. Its thoughtful design and cedar shingle exterior give it a natural, timeless character that blends beautifully with the forest. The home is composed of two simple volumes joined at the center, creating a clear

California is back in the limelight with a high-profile political feud mounting between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom. For today, I’ll ignore the substance of their arguments. Most have deep constitutional roots and economic consequences. Others are petty. But no matter who you think

The Woodnest treehouses in Norway stand out for their striking shingle-clad forms that seem to merge with the forest. Each façade is covered in overlapping wooden shingles, creating a texture that resembles tree bark and allows the structures to blend naturally into their surroundings. More than a p

Set along the western shore of Sag Harbor Bay, this family home by 1100 Architect is shaped by two simple gabled wings set at right angles. The longer volume runs parallel to the shoreline and holds the living, dining, and kitchen areas, all opening to a 125-foot terrace and screened porch. The shor

When the San Diego Zoo planned the renovation of Panda Ridge—the home for the newest generation of giant pandas arriving in 2024—it wasn’t just a matter of cleaning up the previous panda habitat, planting some bamboo and calling it a day. Instead, the zoo wanted to upgrade the space to reflect the r

There’s something about a photo booth that just hits different. Maybe it’s the flash, the grain, or the split-second moment you decide: pose or no pose? Whether it’s a first date or a reason to celebrate something small, these little boxes of nostalgia let you be the star—no velvet rope, just the oc

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage held steady this week at its lowest level in nearly 10 months, an encouraging sign for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs. The long-term rate was unchanged from last week a