September American Lifestyle Magazine

Fall is a transformative season, heralding changes that inspire new adventures and projects alike. This issue of American Lifestyle is full of ideas to help you embrace all the coming months have to offer, including a list of Oktoberfests across the country, a look at a California home remodel, tips for redesigning your dining room, and two scrumptious recipes perfect for the season. 

From Halloween to Thanksgiving, autumn is full of festive celebrations, but none are quite as vibrant as Oktoberfest, an old-world German tradition. This issue features a list of the nation's finest of these festivals, highlighting what makes each one unique, to help you plan your next fall adventure.

It's one thing to undertake a home remodel, and it's another to do it while also moving cross-country. Inside, discover how designer Marie Burgos handled the transition from New York to California and take a closer look at the remarkable transformation of her 1920s home.

Gone are the days when dining rooms served solely as formal spaces for meals. Today, they have evolved into versatile areas that also function as offices, game rooms, and much more. The guide in this issue is full of tips for reimagining your dining room to make it better align with your present lifestyle and needs.

Fall is a great time to gather loved ones and celebrate the beauty of the season. Whether you're preparing to host an elegant affair or an informal get-together, you won't want to miss the scrumptious recipes in this issue. Delight in the enticing flavors of stuffed figs and wild rice, ideal companions to elevate any festive celebration.

Here’s hoping you have a fantastic start to fall! As always, it’s a pleasure to send you this magazine.

As autumn leaves explode into vibrant hues, nature starts to resemble the yellow and red of the German flag. Heed this call to celebrate one of the world’s most famous fall festivals: Oktoberfest. Read More Here…

Intrigued by West Coast living and a slower pace of life, designer Marie Burgos bought and remodeled a ranch house in Los Angeles for her husband and kids. Read More Here…

After falling out of fashion for a few years, dining rooms are in vogue once again. But they aren’t the strictly formal areas they were before—they’re now also being used as places to work, hang out with friends and family, and relax. Read More Here…

Fall brings opportunities to gather loved ones together to savor the delicious flavors of the season and create memories that will last a lifetime. Read More Here…

Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Almonds - Get Full Recipe Here…

Wild Rice with Mushrooms, Pecans, and Cranberries - Get Full Recipe Here…