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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Where We<br />
Live<br />
5 STEPS<br />
TO YOUR BEST<br />
YEAR YET<br />
1 » Regulate your nervous<br />
system. When you feel<br />
triggered, learn how to<br />
slow down, focus on your<br />
breath (exhale longer than<br />
you inhale), and feel the<br />
sensations in your body.<br />
Having a regular yoga<br />
practice is a great way to<br />
strengthen this skill.<br />
2 » Develop a healthy<br />
attachment style. Your<br />
attachment style is how<br />
you connect in relationships.<br />
Those with a positive<br />
attachment style can<br />
control their reactions,<br />
are emotionally available,<br />
able to express healthy<br />
boundaries, and face conflict<br />
directly and confidently;<br />
they’re dependable, trust<br />
themselves and others, are<br />
comfortable talking about<br />
their feelings and having<br />
difficult conversations, and<br />
committed to growing and<br />
staying curious.<br />
3 » Have more hard<br />
conversations. Learn how<br />
to express your needs and<br />
understand the needs of<br />
others; this is one of the most<br />
crucial life skills to have.<br />
4 » Set boundaries and<br />
stick to them. Communicate<br />
your wants and needs; don’t<br />
assume others know what<br />
they are.<br />
5 » Learn something<br />
new. This is one of the best<br />
things you can do to build<br />
confidence.<br />
“The body benefits from<br />
movement, and the mind<br />
benefits from stillness.”<br />
—Sakyong Mipham<br />
Photo by Stephanie Birch, stephbirch.com @stephynow<br />
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Self-esteem coach Diana Vitantonio<br />
teaches people how to build<br />
authentic confidence; she’s also a<br />
certified yoga teacher with over 23<br />
years of experience and the owner<br />
of Yoga Nyla (formerly Zuda Yoga<br />
Folsom). Learn more about her at<br />
dianavitantonio.com.<br />
What’s Coming<br />
Next Month?<br />
Sizzling Steaks<br />
Wonderful Watercolorists<br />
Cool Cones<br />
Subject to change<br />
We Want to See Your Snaps!<br />
Send your favorite seasonal photo of the region<br />
(must be vertical!) to info@stylemg.com.<br />
Our favorite pics will appear in an upcoming issue.
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