Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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In addition to free, self-guided tours at Blue<br />
Line Arts, you can also opt for an Art Docent<br />
Guided Tour ($10 per person). Walk-in visitors<br />
will be accommodated, as long as the gallery<br />
isn’t at their limited capacity (10 people).<br />
zest, and hints of green pear, herbs, honey, and<br />
tropical fruits—all from grapes grown in a<br />
vineyard planted 40 years ago in Shenandoah<br />
Valley. Plus, Andis’ vineyard is recognized by<br />
critics as the ‘hidden gem of California.’” <br />
Willamette Wineworks outside photo by Andrea Johnson. “Parklet” photo by Menka Belgal. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
To assist the arts and culture fields that have<br />
been affected by the pandemic, the California<br />
Arts Council compiled an extensive list of<br />
resources that are available specifically for<br />
artists. To view it, visit arts.ca.gov/resources.<br />
#SparkRecovery—an effort to spark economic<br />
recovery by supporting local businesses<br />
and bringing joy to the community through<br />
art—is commissioning area artists to paint<br />
original works on the windows of businesses<br />
throughout the region. Locally owned and<br />
operated business owner, Kelli Griggs, and her<br />
team of agents at Navigate Realty are the people<br />
behind the program. To find an artist, become a<br />
contributor, register your business, or sponsor<br />
a local business, visit sparkrecovery.org.<br />
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<br />
Willamette Wineworks<br />
(willamettewineworks.com), which opened<br />
its doors in Folsom’s Historic District Plaza<br />
two weeks before having to temporarily<br />
close when COVID-19 restrictions went<br />
into place, has reopened! Stop by to<br />
enjoy wine that honors the Folsom<br />
region’s 150-year history of winemaking<br />
and grape growing along the American<br />
River, in addition to food and wine<br />
blending experiences where customers<br />
can blend their own wine from barrels.<br />
In last month’s magazine, we featured “Reader<br />
Favorites: Beer & Wine” and received a<br />
last-minute submission from Lisa Warner<br />
about her go-to seasonal sipper. “I love Andis<br />
Wine’s 2018 Old Vine Semillon Bill Dillian<br />
Vineyard, because it has the bouquet of<br />
summer. Blossoms, green apples, lemon<br />
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Temporary outdoor dining located in parking<br />
spaces, aka “parklets,” have been installed in the<br />
Historic Folsom District. They were designed<br />
to help restaurants with additional seating<br />
because of restrictive COVID-19 regulations<br />
and can be found at Citizen Vine, Alice’s Ice<br />
Cream and Coffee, Escape Folsom, Reset Café,<br />
Sutter Street Taqueria, and other eateries. <br />
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