It was a big week here at Remodelista and Gardenista: Our latest (sixth!) book is out in the world! Read more about it right over here, and find it wherever books are sold. (P.S. We'd love to see your copy. Snap a photo in your garden (or front stoop, sunny window, or fire escape) and tag us on Instagram @gardenista_sourcebook.)
Turin is known as one of Italy's most chic places. Earlier this year, Vogue named it the most elegant city in the country, even beating out the fashion capital of Milan. I've also read many travel blogs and articles about the great things Turin has to offer. Situated in the northwest of the country, it's known for its grand baroque architecture and royal history. It's also famous for being home to the Shroud of Turin, a centuries-old religious relic.
Today, it's Kazakhstan 's largest city and the second biggest in all of Central Asia, with a population of 2 million people exceeded only by 2.6 million people in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. At the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, Almaty is a vibrant center of commerce and culture, known for how it blends Soviet-era architecture with trendy neighborhoods, glitzy boutiques, and celebrations of time-honored crafts on street corners beside fashionable cafés and dining establishments.
The last Sears store in California is located at the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord, surrounded by an empty parking lot and scant customers, reflecting a significant decline.