January / February 2021 Archives

Joan Ayers, owner of Homebody Refill, sells a variety of handmade soaps scented with essential oils at her booth at the Petaluma East Side Farmers' Market in Petaluma, Calif., on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Cut Down on Plastic Waste With Refills and Tips From New Occidental Retailer

January 2021

Homebody Refill sells products and offers education intended to help people reduce their consumption of plastics.

Jessica Switzer Green, founder of JG Switzer, with some of her company's Heritage Sheep Collection, in the Genesis fabric style, and needle loom. JG Swtizer produces luxury blankets and bedding out of a workshop at The Barlow, in Sebastopol. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

Former Tesla Executive Launches Bespoke Textile Company in Sebastopol

January 2021

Designer Jessica Switzer Green launched JG Switzer with the goal of creating textiles so luxurious and finely made that they will last not only a lifetime, but can be handed down to the next generation.

Around Petaluma With Jazz Musician Greg Johnson

January 2021

Saxophonist Greg Johnson shares his favorite spots in Petaluma.

Interior designer Stephanie Meyer is the owner and operator of AVCO Design. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

A Day With Interior Designer Stephanie Meyer

January 2021

Santa Rosa interior designer Stephanie Meyer partners with homeowners, “helping them edit their vision out into a space that supports what they’re trying to do, how they’re trying to live.”