Exploring Point Reyes: Soak up the coast with charming shops, fresh oysters and paths along the beach.

| photography by andie furber |

I present to you: The Micro City Guide.

2025 was a weird year.  Full of highs and lows.  The bitter was balanced by the sweet throughout the year.  But I struggled.

2025 was not my favorite year.  But reflecting on the year in detail always reminds me of the many small gifts, special moments and beautiful memories. 

A few small, sparkling details to make the season feel a bit more magical. After all, that is exactly what holiday parties are meant for. 

We don't mean to brag, but we think our friends have beautiful taste.

Jen Kniland — The California Rancher — celebrates the art of simple, soulful living through her thoughtful curation and signature West Coast style.

Every year on December 25th, we do brunch. It's become our family tradition: less formal than Christmas Eve dinner, but just as special in its own way.