Shopping for Summer in Sonoma
Although it's not officially summer, these items instantly give us that summertime vibe!
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Discover the best shopping in Sonoma
Shoe Heaven at Sole Desire Rack
Sole Desire has gathered a ton of their shoes and opened an outlet in Santa Rosa. Shoe addict Amy Schaus is delighted.
Keep Calm and Craft On: Nourish Your Inner Artist at Graham’s Country Store
In an old white barn on a ranch west of Petaluma is Graham’s Country Store, a throwback to the days when artsy folks had a shop just around the corner.
Your Guide to Sonoma Style: Summertime Finds
Whether it’s outdoor entertaining, a graduation celebration or finding the perfect gift, locals and visitors can always find something special when they shop in Sonoma. With warmer temperatures and clear skies, these finds from Amy Schaus are sure to bring sunny smiles. Search the Skies Grab these aviator sunglasses and step out in style. With […]
Ooh La Loft: Twin Petalumans with Passion for Fashion
Twin Petaluma natives Cristina Wilson Hudlin and Michelle Wilson Bien are both business minded, and they’ve been scheming up new ventures together since age 8, when they created a tea shop in their parent’s barn. After their inaugural business, Bien and Hudlin launched an eBay store in their teens, but the twin’s first real break […]
Shopping: Wine Country Finds for Springtime
Rainy spring days are perfect for trying new recipes, organizing or simply curling up with a cup of tea and a good book. Spring in Sonoma also means outdoor adventures, regardless of the weather. Amy Schaus has some ideas for whatever spring brings. FEED YOUR FACE Mixin’ It Up Tired of asking what’s for dinner? […]
The Alchemia Gallery is Fostering Creative Gifts in Petaluma
For the artists who show at The Alchemia Gallery in Petaluma, art is not only good for the soul, it’s a pathway to independence and self-empowerment. Opened in 2010, the Kentucky Street storefront showcases the work of a unique collective: adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral […]
BohLux: A Tradition of Luxury in Santa Rosa
Gail Fivis recently shopped in New York City, but not for herself. Instead, she searched for the perfect Cognac-colored ostrich leather for a client’s handbag. It was all part of a day’s work for the co-owner of BohLux, a custom leather goods shop in downtown Santa Rosa. After years of study, Fivis, 64, and business […]
Malia Anderson: Santa Rosa Stylist Says to Love Your Curves
Written by Meg McConahey for the Press Democrat. Personal stylist Malia Anderson has one message for her clients: you’re awesome just the way you are. And the more awesome you feel the more awesome you will look. Anderson professionally dresses people. The owner of “Style by Malia,” she helps people find their own personal styles. […]
Sonoma Florists Create Drought-Friendly Arrangements
Written for the Sonoma Weddings Issue by Abigail Peterson Photographs by Emily Hagopian Styling by Abigail Peterson and Tamara Apple Shot on location at Annadel Estate Winery California’s weather challenges have proved to be a creative gift for our region’s top wedding florists. While the classic look of peonies and other water-demanding blooms never goes […]