Rogue Habits

A Psychedelic Light Show Took Over Oakland This Weekend

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Imagine walking through a garden of light, with blooming glass flora and fauna, towering mushrooms, glowing lanterns that project intricate patterns, and a massive snail blowing fire out of its antennas. Oakland's Autumn Lights Festival set the gardens at Lake Merritt aglow for three days, rounding up massive, interactive installations from more than 40 loc[...]

6 Need to Know Makers From LA's Hippest Festival, Mercado Sagrado

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A successful festival encapsulates the community, celebrating its members and the creative, beating pulse of the artists; while honoring its environment. Nestled in the rocky peaks of Malibu Canyon is Mercado Sagrado, an annual fair dedicated to a natural, art-infused lifestyle that embodies the heart of Topanga living. A melding of an art, craft, music, and[...]

‘The World of Charles and Ray Eames’ Makes its Final Stop in Oakland

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Beginning in London, the adored and lauded three-year tour of The World of Charles and Ray Eames presents its west coast premier and grand finale at the Oakland Museum of California with never before seen work, emphasizing the magic of the iconic couple’s relationship. As two of the most influential designers of the 20th century, there’s no puttin[...]

Sam Lee Finds Peace in Pottery

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San Francisco-based production potter Sam Lee delves into her creative process, the struggles behind being a full-time artist, and finding inner peace through her work. Each of her pieces are handmade, and as her craft is her meditation, each cup, plate, and vessel has its own soul. Enter her studio, Dusted and Blue, where she creates goods for her shop, [...]

Lapel Drives Social Movement Through Songwriting

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Debbie Neigher always had trouble expressing her feelings. Despite her parents’ careers in psychology, both she and her brother struggled with communication throughout their childhoods. Then, when she turned 13, Neigher started to write her own music. “My family wasn’t very open or communicative with our emotions,” says Neigher. “Songwriting has always been [...]

5 Fresh Takes on the Everyday Bag

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Phone, keys, wallet, lipstick. These seem to be the standard prerequisites in nearly every woman's purse. A successful everyday bag not only holds all of these items, but needs to meld seamlessly into your wardrobe, be practical enough to survive being used day in, day out, and stylish enough to transition from running errands to dinner. Your carryall is you[...]

Why Energy Healing May Be Just What You Need

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Where we used to turn to a shrink—or wise best friend—we’re now refocusing to hone in on healing our energy. Talk therapy will always be a go-to (I mean what would we do without the ability to vent here and there), but this is being complimented with crystal adornment, chakra healing, and delving into past lives or spiritual purging with a shaman. People [...]

11 Macramé Curtains to Die For

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The beloved art of macramé may seem a recent trend, but in actuality comes from a long history spanning multiple cultures and countries. Originating from 13th century Arab weavers, the craft began when they knotted excess threads to create decorative fringes on hand-loomed textiles including shawls, bath towels, and veils. Following Moorish conquest, the ha[...]

Hannah Henderson: Movement Through Macrame

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Tiny knot after knot, she weaves, gently melding strength with delicacy, organic encounters with premeditated elements; stories of near and far spinning out of her fingers. She chronicles her journeys and experiences through each carefully placed loop and fringe, interlacing hopes and dreams into intricate wall hangings. “I love the juxtaposition between [...]

Change and Renewal With the Winter Solstice and New Year

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We received a long, dark Winter Solstice last night. This occurs when the earth is tilted on an axis and the northern hemisphere leans farthest away from the sun. An ancient definition of solstice is "standing still sun," but it is also thought to be the rebirth of the sun, which coincides with Christmas, the birth of the Son. Ancient cultures believed that [...]

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