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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The<br />
10<br />
Spot<br />
Go for<br />
the Goals<br />
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU CHECKLIST<br />
It’s not too late if<br />
you’ve yet to make your<br />
new year’s resolutions.<br />
Here are 10 goals to set<br />
your sights on—all with<br />
a local recommendation<br />
to help jump-start your<br />
journey.<br />
1<br />
MAKE MUSIC<br />
No matter your age,<br />
picking up and learning how<br />
to play an instrument is a<br />
great way to challenge your<br />
brain, be creative, and<br />
boost your sense of self<br />
and overall well-being.<br />
Learn Here<br />
Bach to Rock, 82<br />
Clarksville Road, Suite 100,<br />
Folsom, 916-265-2600,<br />
bachtorock.com/folsom<br />
2 EARN<br />
YOUR<br />
GREEN THUMB<br />
Plants and flowers bring<br />
peace and calm into your<br />
by EMILY PETER-COREY<br />
yard (or home), so invite that<br />
same peace and calm into<br />
your life by taking a<br />
workshop in things like<br />
“Floral 101” or “Kokedama<br />
Design.”<br />
Learn Here<br />
The Artisan Greenhouse,<br />
702 Sutter Street, Suite<br />
D, Folsom, 916-790-8696,<br />
theartisangreenhouse.com<br />
3 BECOME A<br />
WINEMAKER<br />
We live in an area ripe with<br />
wineries, but you don’t have<br />
to own a vineyard to make<br />
your own. Consult with<br />
experts on how to blend the<br />
perfect bottle for your<br />
precise palate.<br />
Learn Here<br />
Willamette Wineworks,<br />
824 Sutter Street, Suite<br />
200, Folsom, 916-542-7417,<br />
willamettewineworks.com<br />
4 MAKE A<br />
SPLASH<br />
It’s never too late to learn<br />
how to swim or better your<br />
backstroke and butterfly—<br />
not to mention how<br />
important water safety is.<br />
Get a few lessons under<br />
your belt before summer<br />
comes and you start hitting<br />
the water.<br />
Goals checklist photo ©DedMityay - stock.adobe.com. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
16 stylemg.com | JANUARY <strong>2023</strong> | /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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