Real Local Collective

You can be running errands, sitting in traffic, doing normal life stuff… and ten minutes later end up somewhere like this.
Hidden Falls in Happy Valley is one of those tucked-away little spots that makes you forget you’re still in the middle of the city. Near Nelson High School, you’ll find a short trail, a beautiful bridge, a waterfall, and 21 acres of peace and quiet hiding in plain sight.

Do you have a favorite little escape around town?

A little news for the deep-fried treat lovers… beloved local neighborhood spots like An Xuyên Bakery, Bun Bandits, and O & Ko are now serving malasadas and we fully support this movement. Warm, sugar-coated Portuguese doughnuts with a crisp outside and soft, fluffy center, sometimes filled with cream, chocolate, coconut, or ube if you’re lucky.

Let us know if you have a favorite spot for these in the comments!

Love the use of teal (looking at you, unofficial color of the year) and mixed textures here. And the glass block wall? Kind of into it. With the right updates, keeping original character details can make a space feel way more interesting (and affordable) than a full remodel.

Keep it or let it go?

For our green thumbs out there, you’ve still got time to get those summer veggies in the ground. Beans, cucumbers, squash, and corn are all ready for their moment.