Style Magazine February 2019
For those who appreciate non-fiction fairy tales (please tell me I’m not the only one!), this month’s issue has plenty of them—eight in all. Flip to page 43 to read the touching tales of couples who live locally and, to us, define what a successful duo looks like. Let it serve as a reminder that romance has no rhyme or reason; the ways people meet, what works for each relationship, and the definition of “love” all differ. The one commonality all couples seem to share? Everyone truly “likes” their partner as a person, accepts them wholeheartedly, and finds them funny (humor always seems to help!). In other matters of the heart, because—in addition to Valentine’s Day—February is also American Heart Month, Sharon Penny shares “10 Heart-Healthy Tips” to keep your ticker in tip-top shape on page 20. And there are plenty more reasons to fall in love with this issue, too. From a six-day road trip through Northern California and Southern Oregon (page 78) that includes stops at two national parks and suggestions on where to stay and play; to nursery décor tips, courtesy of design guru Kerrie L. Kelly, that are equally adorable as they are affordable (page 73); and an inspiring Get to Know on Granite Bay resident, former NBA player, and current Sacramento Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson (page 18), there’s an article for all.
For those who appreciate non-fiction fairy tales (please tell me I’m not the only one!), this month’s issue has plenty of them—eight in all. Flip to page 43 to read the touching tales of couples who live locally and, to us, define what a successful duo looks like. Let it serve as a reminder that romance has no rhyme or reason; the ways people meet, what works for each relationship, and the definition of “love” all differ. The one commonality all couples seem to share? Everyone truly “likes” their partner as a person, accepts them wholeheartedly, and finds them funny (humor always seems to help!).
In other matters of the heart, because—in addition to Valentine’s Day—February is also American Heart Month, Sharon Penny shares “10 Heart-Healthy Tips” to keep your ticker in tip-top shape on page 20. And there are plenty more reasons to fall in love with this issue, too. From a six-day road trip through Northern California and Southern Oregon (page 78) that includes stops at two national parks and suggestions on where to stay and play; to nursery décor tips, courtesy of design guru Kerrie L. Kelly, that are equally adorable as they are affordable (page 73); and an inspiring Get to Know on Granite Bay resident, former NBA player, and current Sacramento Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson (page 18), there’s an article for all.
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Bet ter Together<br />
8LOCAL<br />
COUPLES<br />
WELove<br />
BY LUNA ANONA<br />
When it comes to love, anything goes. The ways<br />
people meet and their secrets to success are as<br />
unique as each couple. In honor of Valentine’s<br />
Day, we tracked down eight real-life duos whose<br />
stories and admiration for one another are<br />
guaranteed to give you relationship envy.<br />
Photos by Erica Baldwin Photography.<br />
Faith and Curtis Knappenberger, Rocklin<br />
Faith, 40, and Curtis, 39, each came to the altar with three<br />
children and have affectionately dubbed themselves<br />
the “Knappy Bunch”—a modern-day Brady Bunch as<br />
a family of eight. It was serendipity for Faith when the<br />
handsome country boy who caught her eye at church<br />
turned up in her match.com inbox. After six months of<br />
dating, they tied the knot.<br />
HOW DID YOU MEET, AND WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST<br />
IMPRESSION OF THE OTHER PERSON?<br />
Faith: I first noticed Curtis and his kids at Destiny<br />
Christian Church in Rocklin. He stood out because he was<br />
wearing cowboy boots and I wondered where this cute<br />
country boy was from! A few weeks later, I got a message<br />
on match.com. After we’d been chatting for a while, I<br />
realized he was the same guy from church. We had our first<br />
date about a week later at Starbucks, where he was friendly,<br />
hilarious, open, and kind. We immediately clicked, and I<br />
knew it was something special.<br />
Curtis: I found her on match.com, where we had actually<br />
signed up on the same day. After seeing her pictures<br />
online, I thought she was beautiful…and way out of my<br />
league. I read more of her profile and knew she was the<br />
one I wanted, so I messaged her immediately. My first<br />
impression on our coffee date was “awe.” I was seriously<br />
blown away.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE OTHER PERSON?<br />
Faith: He keeps me constantly entertained with his fun<br />
personality, comments, and jokes. Curtis is also amazing<br />
at complimenting me and making me feel loved and<br />
treasured.<br />
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