If you're ever in Los Angeles, make it a point to visit La Brea Avenue's design district. This small, walkable stretch of inspiration (located between Melrose Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard) is densely packed with everything from quirky antiques to urban fashion. Start the day at Nick Metropolis, a warehouse filled with old movie props (and therefore the best photo props) we have ever seen. From there, we strolled and browsed everything from custom furniture to foreign finds. Between the fashion, food, and interiors, we left with loads of inspiration and new LA favorites. Click through to see our pics!
Taste Test: Yopa! Greek Yogurt

It's official: Greek yogurt is now the reigning queen of the dairy aisle. New brands have been sprouting left and right, and one of them is Yopa!, by the makers of YoCrunch. It bills itself as "authentic Greek nonfat yogurt," but how did it taste in comparison to other Greek-style yogurts on the market? To find out, we tasted three fruity classics — strawberry, blueberry, and black cherry — complete with an essential, crunchy granola (an added bonus on the package). Find out how Yopa! yogurt fared.
24 Quick and Easy Living Rooms DIYs
This weekend, take your DIY skills beyond the craft room into your living room! Always on the lookout for new ways to spruce up our space, we found homemade projects that will freshen up your digs in no time. Whether you're looking to fill your walls with art or add a few custom pillows, let your creativity roll with it. Even if your living room isn't due for a little something new, these projects can be easily adapted to any space. So what are you waiting for? Check out the 24 options that leave those daunting DIY rumors behind.
Savory Sight: Spiced Mango Tea
A refreshing drink with a kick, this spiced mango tea from Food Fashion and Fun is easy to make and perfect for your next party.

Simple black tea is made party perfect with the splash of orange liqueur and mango nectar.
For more — and the recipe — visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.
The Stylish Guide to Your First Apartment
Hey, girl, the time has finally come for your first apartment — congrats! While being granted your new set of keys is exciting (just don't lose them!), the list of essentials can be rather overwhelming. Making style the main priority (as always), we set out to prove that you can do it on a budget. Sticking with necessities — like plates that aren't paper — we found you ways to save without sacrificing style. And for the times when only the best will do? Well, we found those options, too. Sure, welcome the hand-me-downs, but with a little savvy shopping and this guide, you can furnish your apartment with enough cash to spare for that security deposit.
Instagram Challenge: Life's a Picnic

It's been an early and hot Spring here on the West Coast; dare we say we can even spot Summer right around the bend? We're wasting no time toasting to the hot weather with outdoor lunches, back patio dinners, and weekend picnics galore. Case in point: the garden brunch we recently enjoyed at La Note.
Have you, like us, been enjoying your meals under the sun? If so, please share your best picnic- and patio-filled food memories with us! All you need to do is upload your photos to Instagram and include the hashtag #savorysight in your caption. Keep checking back, because you could be featured in a slideshow of our favorite submissions. And make sure to follow us on Instagram (@POPSUGARfood) for mouthwatering inspiration. If Instagram's not your thing, don't worry: you can still participate by sharing snaps of your dishes and drinks in our community, POPSUGAR Social.
11 Darling Wedding Dessert Tables, From Rustic to Romantic
As foodies, we know you can never have too many sweets, making dessert tables the perfect complement to your wedding cake. In fact, these tables are increasingly becoming the star of the show, showcasing a couple's favorite treats. Keeping your theme and your love for sweets in mind, we found dessert tables fitting for all weddings. Whether you're the rustic or romantic type, rest assured your sweet tooth will be satisfied.
Spin, Sweat, Stretch (in That Order!)
Because a long ride is no easy feat, stretching is key to reap the benefits from miles of sweaty satisfaction. As soon as you hop off the bike, be sure to stretch your tired muscles, paying special attention to your legs and chest. If you're in rush, these five quick and effective stretches will prevent injury and make your next ride the best one yet!
25 Wedding Cakes That Are Anything but Traditional
Although florals and frills can make a grand impact on a wedding cake, so too can geometric shapes, mod detail, and other unexpected contemporary flourishes. For the nontraditional couple, we've rounded up 25 eye-popping cakes that are guaranteed to serve guests an impressive bite. Take a peek and get inspired!
The Elements of a Perfectly Styled Coffee Table
Admit it, you've been wanting that Pinterest-esque coffee table for some time now. We'll let you in on a little secret: it's rather simple, and all it takes are a few key pieces. Color is key, and accents that lend a personal touch will make it your own. Use this layout as your step-by-step guide or as inspiration to curate the items you already own. Here's how:

- First things first, begin with a base. Start the "layering" process with this brushed metal tray ($125) or one similar. Then, style it with small accessories like a gold artichoke ($170) and a scented candle ($60).
- Give your guests something to talk about! Coffee-table books that reflect your passions are a great place to start. The bright covers and content from books like The Flower Recipe Book ($25), Paris in Color ($20), and Living in a Modern Way ($60) have stunning images that turn a good read into actual decor.
- Add functional accents, too! Handmade agate coasters ($195) will protect your table, while an initialed matchbox (prices vary) and a candle snuffer ($38) lend a sophisticated touch.
- Lastly, complete the look with a bouquet of flowers. This arrangement ($250) is stunning, but you can keep it simple by grabbing an inexpensive bunch (around $7) from your local grocer or farmers market and adding them to your favorite vase.
Spin, Sweat, Stretch (in That Order!)
Because a long ride is no easy feat, stretching is key to reap the benefits from miles of sweaty satisfaction. As soon as you hop off the bike, be sure to stretch your tired muscles, paying special attention to your legs and chest. If you're in rush, these five quick and effective stretches will prevent injury and make your next ride the best one yet!
Freeze Away Your Shin Splints With This Recovery DIY
Shin splints slowing you down? Freeze away the pain with an ice cup! An athletic DIY of sorts, ice cups are an easy and affordable way to treat common athlete woes like sprains and sore muscles. All you have to do is fill plastic cups with water and freeze; once ready, peel back the paper to expose the ice. These beat bulky ice packs or a bag of peas because you can use them to pin-point your trouble spots and massage the muscle. Keep a few stocked in your freezer so at a moment's notice you'll have your post-workout treatment ready. Be sure you don't follow up with heat for at least 48 hours, and once the pain diminishes, try these easy exercises to strengthen the tibialis anterior.
If you do have pain or shin splints often, consider visiting a physical therapist and checking in with your form and running shoes.
The BOSU Lunge
If you haven't already learnt to love lunges. They are the ultimate exercise; you can do them anywhere, anytime and see toned booty results fast. This compound exercise works your entire leg and is an easy addition to both your cardio and weight workouts. Once you've mastered the basic lunge, speed up the process to long, lean legs with the addition of a BOSU.
Here's how:

- Standing it front of the BOSU, engage your core. Keep your upper body straight with your shoulders back and relaxed.
- Similar to the position of a basic lunge, bring your right leg behind you, placing it on the BOSU.
- With control, lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle and your right knee doesn't touch the floor. Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to the starting position. This completes one rep.
- Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.

Freeze Away Your Shin Splints With This Recovery DIY

Shin splints slowing you down? Freeze away the pain with an ice cup! An athletic DIY of sorts, ice cups are an easy and affordable way to treat common athlete woes like sprains and sore muscles. All you have to do is fill Dixie cups with water and freeze; once ready, peel back the paper to expose the ice. These beat bulky ice packs or a bag of peas because you can use them to pinpoint your trouble spots and massage the muscle. Keep a few stocked in your freezer so at a moment's notice you'll have your post-workout treatment ready. Be sure you don't follow up with heat for at least 48 hours, and once the pain diminishes, try these easy exercises to strengthen the tibialis anterior, the muscle that runs on the outside of the shin.
If you do have pain or shin splints often, consider visiting a physical therapist and checking in with your form and running shoes.
Bikini BFF: The BOSU Lunge
If you haven't already, learn to love lunges. They are the ultimate exercise; you can do them anywhere, anytime and see (bikini bottom) results fast. This compound exercise works your entire leg and is an easy addition to both your cardio and weight workouts. Once you've mastered the basic lunge, speed up the process to long, lean legs with the addition of a BOSU.
Here's how:

- Standing it front of the BOSU, engage your core. Keep your upper body straight with your shoulders back and relaxed.
- Similar to the position of a basic lunge, bring your right leg behind you, placing it on the BOSU.
- With control, lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle and your right knee doesn't touch the floor. Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to the starting position. This completes one rep.
- Do two sets of 10 reps on each side.

Savory Sight: Wheat Pancakes With Pineapple Compote
These whole wheat pancakes from Foxes Love Lemons feature a simple, fruity compote to give a basic recipe added flavor and texture.
Punch up pancakes with a quick "compote" using pineapple, ginger, ground cinnamon, and agave nectar for a fruit-filled dish you won't be able to resist.
For more — and the recipe — visit her blog and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.
16 Shopping Tips For Salvage Yard Success
A salvage yard may not be the first place you turn to for decor, but once you get over the intimidation factor, this might become your new favorite decor destination. Looking past the visual noise and getting creative with the possibilities, a salvage yard, stocked with used furniture and architectural fixtures, is a great place to discover unique, affordable pieces for your home. Whether you're looking to undertake a weekend DIY, score an impressive deal, or style your home with something one-of-a-kind, a salvage yard has what you need. Click through to see what kind of finds are waiting for you, along with our salvage shopping tips. You'll be a pro in no time!
Happy Mother's Day: The New Celebrity Mamas of 2013!
Mother's Day isn't even the mid-point of the year, but it has already been quite a year for celebrity moms! Sure, a royal babe and reality TV bundle are set to arrive in July, but we've already welcomed several star-studded, awww-worthy babies in the first four months of the year. Big names like Kristen Bell, Rosie O'Donnell, and Shakira have all introduced new bundles of joy over the past few months, and that's just to name a few. Take a peak at 2013's new celebrity mamas — we wish them congrats . . . and plenty of naps!
Wait, You Can Eat What at a Food Truck?!
We've seen food trucks become quite the place to satisfy your munchies — anytime, anywhere — and the movement keeps getting better. Ice cream and tacos now seem typical compared to some of the worldly bites these trucks have come to be known for. Curious to know exactly what lies beyond our local favorites, we took to Instagram to unveil the possibilities. One really can find anything the heart desires, from crème brûlée to lobster. Here are a few unexpected favorites we hope to see rolling through our town someday soon.
PS Have a favorite food truck you can't stop obsessing over? Snap a pic and share it by tagging your photos #savorysight and following @POPSUGARFood on Instagram. Your contributions may even end up featured here.
The Best of POPSUGAR Food This Week

- Get to know this year's James Beard Award winners
- Throw a Great Gatsby party with a 1920s menu
- Taste-testing Starbucks's new Bavarian-style pretzels
- Try larb gai for a little taste of Thailand
- Five iced teas we're in love with right now
- Kick back with 5 bootlegged Gatsby beverages
- 22 wedding cake flavors you may want to consider . . .
- Replace your green salad with this bright orange one









