Style Magazine - January 2023
I’ll forever be a café connoisseur. From the coffee (of course!) to the décor, and the people to the pastries, I have incredibly specific standards. Walking in, I want the ambiance to be lively but not too loud; music is a must, as are ample outlets and infinite nooks and crannies to cozy up at. Bonus points if they make their own baked goods, have strong Wi-Fi (and even stronger coffee), and stay open late. I won’t disclose my favorites, but I will say they’re all mentioned in this month’s feature, “Cool Beans,” where contributor Sharon Penny writes about our region’s robust coffee culture. Read her roundup of the top spots and what makes each one buzzworthy—be it a primo patio, house-made syrups, or sustainably sourced beans— starting on page 62. In true new year’s fashion, we also have plenty of healthy living content—both physical and mental—this month. Turn to “Get Fit” on page 20 to learn about three elite athletes who live locally, including a skilled cyclist, an Ironman (who was told he’d never run again after a debilitating auto accident), and a young soccer star. Their words of well-being wisdom and stories of stamina are sure to inspire. Finally, in “Clear the Cutter” on page 56, area experts tell us their top tips for “living a life you love to come home to, knowing where all your stuff is, and lessening the load of what’s no longer serving you.” As someone who lives in a small space with small kiddos (who make big, BIG messes), I can honestly say that having an organized home does indeed create a calming, less chaotic environment; and, like coffee, makes everything better. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com
I’ll forever be a café connoisseur. From the coffee (of course!) to the décor, and the people to the pastries, I have incredibly specific standards. Walking in, I want the ambiance to be lively but not too loud; music is a must, as are ample outlets and infinite nooks and crannies to cozy up at. Bonus points if they make their own baked goods, have strong Wi-Fi (and even stronger coffee), and stay open late. I won’t disclose my favorites, but I will say they’re all mentioned in this month’s feature, “Cool Beans,” where contributor Sharon Penny writes about our region’s robust coffee culture. Read her roundup of the top spots and what makes each one buzzworthy—be it a primo patio, house-made syrups, or sustainably sourced beans— starting on page 62.
In true new year’s fashion, we also have plenty of healthy living content—both physical and mental—this month. Turn to “Get Fit” on page 20 to learn about three elite athletes who live locally, including a skilled cyclist, an Ironman (who was told he’d never run again after a debilitating auto accident), and a young soccer star. Their words of well-being wisdom and stories of stamina are sure to inspire.
Finally, in “Clear the Cutter” on page 56, area experts tell us their top tips for “living a life you love to come home to, knowing where all your stuff is, and lessening the load of what’s no longer serving you.” As someone who lives in a small space with small kiddos (who make big, BIG messes), I can honestly say that having an organized home does indeed create a calming, less chaotic environment; and, like coffee, makes everything better. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
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| arts & culture |<br />
Outtakes<br />
FOLSOM WOMEN’S<br />
CONFERENCE<br />
Palladio, Folsom<br />
NOVEMBER 17<br />
At this sold-out event, whose theme was<br />
“HER” (hear, empower, revive), hundreds<br />
of women throughout the region enjoyed<br />
an inspirational, empowering day full of<br />
networking, dynamic speakers (including<br />
best-selling author Christy Wright), pop-up<br />
shopping, giveaways, an Arthur Murray<br />
dance break, and a hosted happy hour.<br />
PHOTOS BY JACOB CANTU OF VOYAGE CREATIVE AGENCY<br />
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS<br />
Main Street, Placerville<br />
NOVEMBER 25<br />
An estimated 10,000 people attended<br />
this annual holiday event that featured<br />
street vendors, food trucks, a visit from<br />
Santa, regional celebrity entertainment<br />
(including performances by two past<br />
stars from The Voice: Shane Q and Jaclyn<br />
Lovey), Christmas songs by faith-based<br />
musicians, and more.<br />
PHOTOS BY STEVE MARTINEZ OF PLACERVILLE MARKETING<br />
32 stylemg.com | JANUARY <strong>2023</strong> | /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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