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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8 LOCAL COUPLES WELove<br />
Erin and Dane Forsberg, El Dorado Hills<br />
Perhaps it’s in their blood: High school sweethearts Erin, 33, and Dane, 34,<br />
found out that both of their parents shared the same wedding anniversary—<br />
June 24, 1978—and lived on the same rural road. The couple, who wed on<br />
June 22, 2012, will welcome their first daughter this March.<br />
HOW DID YOU MEET, AND WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE<br />
OTHER PERSON?<br />
Erin: We met at Oak Ridge High School through mutual friends in 2002.<br />
Dane was a junior and I was a sophomore. I always wanted to meet him<br />
because he was cute, smart, athletic, and I knew he lived down the street<br />
from me. I was so excited when we ended up in the same Spanish class,<br />
where we instantly hit it off.<br />
Dane: We first met when a mutual friend brought her over to my<br />
house to hang out. Her bubbly personality was infectious, and I<br />
remember immediately wanting to get to know her better. I lucked out<br />
when she showed up in my Spanish class on the first day of school.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO TOGETHER?<br />
Erin: We love music festivals and getting together with friends for a<br />
night on the town.<br />
Dane: Discovering new artists to listen to and seeing our favorite<br />
bands live at concerts and music festivals.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE OTHER PERSON?<br />
Erin: His calm demeanor and that he never loses his temper. He’s also a<br />
great dancer.<br />
Dane: Her beautiful blonde curly hair. I also love her outgoing and positive<br />
nature—she’s always the life of the party.<br />
WHAT’S ONE THING THE OTHER PERSON DOES THAT DRIVES YOU NUTS?<br />
Erin: The way he “cleans” or does the dishes. Also, he leaves bags open,<br />
like chips, crackers, and cereal, and then they go stale.<br />
Dane: She tends to have a tornado effect on her<br />
closet. As the week goes on, more and more<br />
clothes are strewn about as she tries on<br />
multiple outfits before making a final<br />
decision.<br />
WHAT’S YOUR BEST RELATIONSHIP<br />
ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES?<br />
Erin: Keep it simple and take<br />
it slow. We genuinely like each<br />
other as friends, trust each<br />
other, and balance each other<br />
out.<br />
Dane: Find the things you love to<br />
do together and make the time to<br />
do them.<br />
ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS<br />
It’s a fact that regular date nights help keep relationships going strong. Take your love out on the town at some of our favorite dinner destinations.<br />
FOR FRENCH COUNTRY DINING:<br />
La Provence Restaurant & Terrace,<br />
110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville,<br />
916-789-2002, laprovenceroseville.com<br />
FOR WARM AND<br />
SOPHISTICATED AMBIANCE:<br />
Sienna Restaurant, 3909 Park Drive,<br />
El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9694; 1480<br />
Eurkea Road, Roseville, 916-771-4700,<br />
siennarestaurants.com<br />
FOR A FIVE-COURSE<br />
CHEF’S TASTING MENU:<br />
Hawks Restaurant, 5530 Douglas<br />
Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-791-6200,<br />
hawksrestaurant.com<br />
FOR A SERIOUSLY GOOD STEAK:<br />
Sutter Street Steakhouse, 604<br />
Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-351-9100,<br />
sutterstreetsteakhouse.com<br />
FOR JUICY PRIME RIB:<br />
Bacchus House Wine, Bar &<br />
Bistro, 1004 East Bidwell Street,<br />
Suite 100, Folsom, 916-984-7500,<br />
bacchushousebistro.com<br />
FOR RUSTIC FLAIR AND<br />
MODERN AMERICAN FARE:<br />
The Independent, 629 Main<br />
Street, Placerville, 530-344-7645,<br />
independentplacerville.com<br />
FOR AN ELEVATED BAR MENU:<br />
The Chef’s Table, 6843 Lonetree<br />
Boulevard, Suite 103, Rocklin, 916-771-<br />
5656, thechefstablerocklin.com<br />
FOR A CLASSIC AMERICAN<br />
STEAKHOUSE VIBE:<br />
C. Knight’s Steakhouse, 2085 Vine<br />
Street, Suite 101, El Dorado Hills, 916-<br />
235-1730, cknightssteakhouse.com<br />
FOR FARM-SOURCED<br />
CASUAL FINE DINING:<br />
Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat<br />
Road, Placerville, 530-621-1003,<br />
smithflathouse.com<br />
FOR A GUARANTEED MEMORABLE<br />
DINING EXPERIENCE:<br />
Taste, 9402 Main Street, Plymouth,<br />
209-245-3463, restauranttaste.com<br />
Photos by Julia Croteau Photography.
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