Style Magazine: December 2019
For those still searching for the perfect present to gift someone (or yourself) this season, it’s your lucky day. In this month’s Holiday Gift Guide (page 45), we have 50+ ideas for all—including a pie-making class at Newcastle’s North Fork Chai Co., plaid flannel PJs for your pup (sold at pet boutique, Posh Puppy, in Rocklin), and the most stylish stockings I’ve ever seen (available at Placerville’s Brass + Oak). The best part? The majority of our picks are available at local retailers or made by area artisans. I know Amazon is convenient, but I strongly urge you to support the mom-and-pop places that make our community thrive; plus, most of the featured stores offer online shopping too, so you can purchase from the comfort of your crib! If a Christmas vacation is calling you, turn to page 64 for five places—all a short drive away—that are particularly pleasing this time of year. For each destination, Heather L. Nelson offers suggestions on where to eat and sleep, plus info on can’t-miss holiday happenings. There’s plenty more Christmassy content in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a glass of robust red (on page 90, we share four of our favorites!) and get into the season with Style. See you next year! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
For those still searching for the perfect present to gift someone (or yourself) this season, it’s your lucky day. In this month’s Holiday Gift Guide (page 45), we have 50+ ideas for all—including a pie-making class at Newcastle’s North Fork Chai Co., plaid flannel PJs for your pup (sold at pet boutique, Posh Puppy, in Rocklin), and the most stylish stockings I’ve ever seen (available at Placerville’s Brass + Oak). The best part? The majority of our picks are available at local retailers or made by area artisans. I know Amazon is convenient, but I strongly urge you to support the mom-and-pop places that make our community thrive; plus, most of the featured stores offer online shopping too, so you can purchase from the comfort of your crib!
If a Christmas vacation is calling you, turn to page 64 for five places—all a short drive away—that are particularly pleasing this time of year. For each destination, Heather L. Nelson offers suggestions on where to eat and sleep, plus info on can’t-miss holiday happenings. There’s plenty more Christmassy content in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a glass of robust red (on page 90, we share four of our favorites!) and get into the season with Style. See you next year!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Café Beaujolais<br />
Bene!<br />
Ristorante Italiano<br />
Ponderosa Ridge<br />
Ponderosa Ridge<br />
with bone<br />
marrow mashed<br />
potatoes and<br />
sautéed garlic<br />
spinach.<br />
PLAY: In nearby<br />
Fort Bragg, hop<br />
aboard the<br />
Magical<br />
Christmas<br />
Train (through<br />
<strong>December</strong> 30)<br />
for a scenic ride through the redwoods—<br />
complete with hot cocoa, Santa, and<br />
strolling musicians.<br />
Festival of Trees<br />
3 Placerville<br />
With its walkable Main Street, nearby<br />
Christmas tree farms, and wineries,<br />
Placerville provides jolly fun for the entire<br />
family.<br />
STAY: Ponderosa Ridge is nestled on<br />
11 acres with its own apple orchard, a<br />
lounge-worthy wraparound porch, and<br />
a window-filled hot tub room. Adding to<br />
the season’s satisfaction is a scratch-made<br />
morning meal that includes pastries and<br />
other stick-to-your-ribs country fare.<br />
EAT: Revamped with a gorgeous mahogany<br />
bar and cocktail menu to match, Bene!<br />
Ristorante Italiano is known for their<br />
Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta from<br />
quality ingredients. Talk about the perfect<br />
stop to warm up (and fill up) before bracing<br />
the cold weather.<br />
PLAY: Marshall Gold Discovery State<br />
Park’s historic buildings dress up for<br />
the holidays and are open to the public<br />
during Christmas in Coloma (<strong>December</strong><br />
7-8), complete with gift vendors, wreath<br />
making, carriage rides, live music, and<br />
festive treats.<br />
Inn at Locke House<br />
4 Lodi<br />
Known as the Zinfandel<br />
capital of the world, wineries<br />
abound here, yet there’s so<br />
much more to see and do, too,<br />
like the Lodi Lake Wilderness<br />
Area and boutique-filled<br />
historical district.<br />
STAY: The Inn at Locke House—<br />
with views of the Mokelumne<br />
River bluffs and sweeping<br />
vineyards—is homey perfection during<br />
the holidays. Note: The three-level Water<br />
Tower suite is the most secluded and<br />
romantic.<br />
EAT: The Dancing Fox bakes handcrafted<br />
breads each morning in their wood-fired<br />
Inn at<br />
Locke<br />
House<br />
The<br />
Dancing<br />
Fox<br />
brick oven from Spain. Winter favorites<br />
include the tri tip green chili melt on<br />
jalapeño sourdough and house-made<br />
wild boar sausage on dark rye roll.<br />
PLAY: The 28th Annual Festival of Trees<br />
(<strong>December</strong> 7-8) features over 60 uniquely<br />
decorated Christmas trees to spur holiday<br />
Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
66 stylemg.com | DECEMBER <strong>2019</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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