DECEMBER <strong>2018</strong> STYLEFEDH.COM FEDH-1218-PAGES 1 COVER.indd 2 MAILED COPIES COURTESY OF ALSO.. PAGE 57 11/12/18 9:51 AM editor’s note W hat’s your relationship with winter sports? Do you buy a season ski pass before the first snowstorm of the season hits or is your idea of a winter workout maneuvering Christmas cookies to <strong>and</strong> from your mouth? My courtship is complicated. Growing up so close to the Sierras meant Friday field trips to Boreal Mountain Resort <strong>and</strong> Sunday fundays sledding. Though it sounds like a postcard-perfect childhood, the reality was much different. My inaugural experience downhill skiing was one of the most frigid, frightening days of my life. I cried more than I laughed <strong>and</strong> was on my fanny more than my feet. Subsequent attempts included injuries <strong>and</strong> a general fear factor that I never could conquer. Needless to say, when I moved to San Diego <strong>and</strong> traded the snow for the s<strong>and</strong>, I didn’t miss the mountains one bit. It wasn’t until returning to my roots that I truly started appreciating the beauty <strong>and</strong> flurry of fun we have in this winter wonderl<strong>and</strong> of ours. Downhill skiing aside, residents can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating, or even join a curling club. And in this month’s Health & Wellness article, “Work it Out(side)” (page 34), Kourtney Jason guides you through various ventures, with the benefits/calories burned, local places to try it, <strong>and</strong> a beginner tip for each. Even when the temps are tempting you inside, I hope it inspires you to soak up the snow <strong>and</strong> opt outside. Winter sports aren’t the only nod to the season this issue. We’ve packed these pages with a plethora of holiday fun, including “31 Ways to Give Back in 31 Days” (page 38) where Sharon Penny proves it is indeed better to give (of your time <strong>and</strong> talents) than receive. Make it your mission to try everything on the list or commit to one cause <strong>and</strong> see just how warm <strong>and</strong> fuzzy it makes you feel. When it comes to giving more material things this month, because Christmas, I encourage you to check out our Holiday Gift Guide on page 45, chock-full of over 75 presents that’ll please “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”— Winston S. Churchill the most discerning person on your list. The best part? Almost everything is available at small-box brick <strong>and</strong> mortars, so you can rest assured you’re doing your part to support the cornerstones of our community. Bonus: We’re giving away a few of the featured gifts; follow us on Instagram (@stylemags) for the details <strong>and</strong> how you can walk away a winner. For people planning to host a holiday party (bless you), flip to Kerrie L. Kelly’s article, “4 Tips for Effortless Entertaining” on page 40, featuring suggestions on how to be the hostess with the mostess, including investing in actual invites to truly set the soirée’s scene. And what’s an affair without alcohol? Make it extra spirited by preparing one of the 3 festive cocktails (each using locally made liquor) in Sip on This (page 78). Whether you loathe or love this time of year, remember to take a moment to appreciate the people, places, <strong>and</strong> things that abound <strong>and</strong> surround. Happy holidays! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com /@meggoeggowaffle STYLE FOLSOM EL DORADO HILLS DECEMBER <strong>2018</strong> FOOD | HOME | COMMUNITY | EVENTS | ARTS | LIFE STYLEFEDH.COM 31 WAYS TO GIVE BACK IN 31 DAYS // FOLSOM PALACE // 6 BEST PIES F O L S O M E L D O R A D O H I L L S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 75+ FAB FINDS FOR ALL ON THE COVER: Christmas in Historic <strong>Folsom</strong> by Janeen Meyer-Johanson Janeen Meyer-Johanson is a member of the <strong>Folsom</strong> Arts Association <strong>and</strong> has shown her work all over town, including the Harris Center <strong>and</strong> at various pubs, cafés, <strong>and</strong> galleries. Originally from Sacramento, she lived in Germany for many years—studying art <strong>and</strong> design—before moving back to the region where she works as a teacher. The artist is “always thrilled at the chance to share the beauty <strong>and</strong> color of <strong>Folsom</strong>” that she knows <strong>and</strong> loves. For more info, visit janeensoilworks.com. Editor’s Note photo by Dante Fontana. 6 stylefedh.com // DECEMBER <strong>2018</strong> // /stylefedh /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemagfedh
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