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"  Who: Tessa Miller, owner of The Nest, a vintage lover&amp;#039;s treasure trove of hand-selected oddities, from midcentury modern furniture to retro clothing Favorite Nevada Spot: Sierra Water Gardens in Reno, Nevada (a quick jaunt west of downtown)  Why Visit: &amp;quot;This is my favorite place to hang out in the summer,&amp;quot; says Miller of the garden store that backs right up to the Truckee River. Peruse the succulent bar and build your own terrarium, find inspiration in their rustic/modern greenhouse, get the lowdown on how to start and care for your own water garden, or just dip your feet in the river as rafters float by. &amp;quot;Make sure to come back in the evening,&amp;quot; adds Miller. &amp;quot;You can cozy up to the bonfire while listening to local musicians.&amp;quot;   If You Go: Don&amp;#039;t miss out on SWG&amp;#039;s sister business, The Wedge Ceramics Studio, right across the street. Grab a day pass to throw clay or hand-build while drinking a beer with an artsy, down-to earth crew. If you time it right, you can BYO-meat to throw on the BBQ while they show you how to raku-fire clay.   Want to share what&amp;#039;s special about your state? Nominate a place in the comments below, or tell us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, using the hashtag #clstatesecret.   ----- Plus: See more state souvenirs from CL Across America \u00BB It&amp;#039;s time to spring clean your yard \u00BB35 new uses for old things \u00BBWhat&amp;#039;s hot to collect now \u00BB65 wow-worthy home makeovers \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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