Boston Terriers by Tim Shorten. (Courtesy of The Alchemia Gallery)

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 […]
Sonoma County Regional Parks allows leashed (six feet or less) and licensed dogs at all parks. Keep clicking through the gallery to see where else you can take your dog in Sonoma County.

Guide to Dog-Friendly Places in Sonoma County

Love to explore and travel, but don’t know if the pup can go, too? See the gallery above for different dog-friendly spots in Sonoma County with four sections: beaches and parks, shopping, wineries and hotels and inns. Did we miss any places? Let us know in the comments.

Eye Candy: Sonoma Doctor Seeing Vision of Chocolate

Written by Heather Irwin for BiteClubEats. Eye Candy Chocolatiers: Chocolate is Dr. Sonja Schluter’s happy place.  The Sonoma ophthalmologist spends her days working with patients facing serious vision problems, primarily glaucoma. So her off-time passion for making beautiful chocolate truffles has become an outlet of beauty, precision and, of course, deliciousness. But after 20 years practice […]

Shopping: Creative Finds for Sonoma County

The holidays are over and a new year looms. If your resolutions include cooking more, taking care of yourself, being more creative or simply enjoying the Wine Country life, here are some ideas for achieving your goals. Mealtime Salt of the Earth Ooh, Mommy! This Umami Sea Salt, flavored with black garlic and shiitake mushrooms, […]