Born and raised by the beach in Southern California, Valeri Horn lives and breathes West Coast culture and its surrounding artistic charm. Valeri, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Minor in French, continuously seeks to explore the beautiful and obscure and enjoys sharing her adventures through captivating interviews, strategic storytelling, and clever copy.
Valeri is currently the Senior Copywriter at Outerknown.
All in Culture
Sitting at Bijou Karman’s dining room table, eagerly eyeballing all of her strategically placed knick-knacks and personal works of wall art, I resist the urge to blurt out, “RIHANNA! Tell me about working with Rihanna!” So, acting like the cool, collected writer that I pretended to be while rehearsing my interview questions on the car ride over, I instead calmly and inconspicuously ask Karman about her art schooling, fashion background, her artistic inspirations, some of her favorite past works and recent clients. Karman immediately begins to blow my mind, unpretentiously rattling off her incredible accomplishments, from graduating with Distinction from Art Center College of Design, creating illustrations for Harper’s Bazaar and designing her very own zines to campaign work with Converse, artistic window displays for an Italian luxury brand and scoring the cover of Little White Lies magazine. That’s just to name a few.
Two hours and many windy roads later, I pull up to her fairytale-sized, wood-paneled home, perfectly tucked away within the Highland Park hills. “The door is open, make yourself at home!” Wosinska texts as I follow the road to her front door. Upon entering her massive wooden sanctuary, I stop in my tracks in complete visual awe. Inhaling the scent of freshly lit incense, I admire the dozens of vintage keepsakes and rare relics that line the walls. An impressive collection of multicolored vinyl albums stand almost ceiling high next to a record player already spinning classic melodies. Feeling as if I entered a rock legend’s temple, I quickly begin scanning her home, absorbing each intricate detail fearing I’ll forget this truly original moment.
We all know the benefits of consuming plants, but did you know that filling your home with greenery can also drastically improve your health? Aside for providing dreamy home decor, houseplants have been known to improve concentration and productivity (by up to 15%), reduce stress levels, boost your mood and decontaminate the air in your home.
Quality self-care is as vital for your well being as eating right and exercising regularly. While a six-week yoga retreat sounds spectacular, an extravagant trip may be out of reach for many. However, maintaining a simple but consistent self-care practice can prove just as effective for relieving stress and boosting your mind and body wellness while keeping your wallet happy.
Regenerative farming may be the key to saving our planet. Earth and all its living creatures are at risk of extinction if we do not drastically change our global practices. In an effort to further spread the need for better eco-friendly habits, we want to share how the weed farming industry is making great strides to reduce their carbon footprint, one plant at a time. Let’s start with the basics.
Both acupuncture and sacred plants like hemp have been foundational elements in Eastern medicine practices for thousands of years. Now these holistic methods have migrated West to offer health-conscious patrons a more natural alternative or enhancement to traditional techniques and treatments.
Bloom Farms CBD Community Member Billy DeKom is a talented outdoor photographer who began sharing his love for nature and all its wonders through breathtaking imagery back in 2015. What originally started as a way to capture his surroundings while on a road trip quickly turned into a full-time passion.
This year, experience True California with us in the Farmhouse by BLOOM FARMS at Grass Lands. Between performances, dive deep into a pool of terpene-tasting pleasure as you samples new flavors at our oxygen bar and learn more about the iconic history and heritage of California cannabis.
The term “sustainability” has been a buzzword for years, but what does it actually mean to live a sustainable lifestyle? Sustainability or “going green” is defined as the pursuit of “knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.” While we may know, and at times honor, eco-friendly practices, living sustainably every day can prove challenging at times. Despite our country’s critical waste crisis, there is still hope. And it begins with you. I have compiled a list of 8 easy-to-follow tips for you to start saving the planet by living a more eco-friendly lifestyle today.
Smudging or “spiritual cleansing” is the ancient method of burning sacred herbs to cleanse, purify, heal or assist in prayer rituals. Today, smudging is more commonly used to cleanse our homes, ourselves and others of negative energy.
Even a happy home can store unwanted energy from past visitors, clutter or stale oxygen. Smudging can be used for yourself or your space any time you are in need of cleansing. This may be during a meditation practice, when moving into a new home, or simply to signal new beginnings.
We’ve all noticed the recent upswing in CBD use, and I’m sure we can all name someone who swears by its healing powers. But what makes this magical cannabis elixir so special? The answer lies within the CBD’s non-psychoactive ability to promote “homeostasis” within the body. In other words, it encourages your brain and body receptors to self-soothe and self-heal, allowing it to operate at its optimally balanced state.
