Lavish Living Magazine March 2014

Fortune

& FLAVOR SPRING AT SUNSET & BEAUTY DECADENCE

FEATURING:

MARCH 2014

lavishlivingmagazine.com

Healthcare Vendor Fair Thursday, April 24th 2014 Over 100 + Exhibitors!

Hosted by SacMetro Magazine

www.healthcarevendorfair.com

Live music.

ne Hors d'oeuvres.

Wine tasting.

Prominently display information about your company. Increase your awareness in the community. Network with potential clients.

nearnear

Address:

If you would like to represent your company, please RSVP before the deadline.

Exhibitor packages available. Space is limited.

Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J St Sacramento, CA 95814

Time: 4 pm - 8 pm

Event is open to the public. General admission is FREE!!! You must register online prior to the event and print conĂžrmation ticket. Ticket will be scaned upon entering.

RSVP

Dante Louis

(916) 546-4383 info@sacmetromag.com Exhibitor Deadline: Thursday, April 10th!

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

1

COUNTRY LIVING IN STYLE! 2707 Castlerock Ct., Placerville, CA OFFERED AT: $875,000

This fabulous custom home is located in the gated community of Greenstone Country in Placerville. It sits on a beautifully treed 3.7 acres with serene local views in a quiet cul du sac. The interior boasts 4528SF on 3 levels. The main core, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths are on street level, the private master suite and office retreat are upstairs, and the walkout lower level is an entertainer’s dream with bonus room, full bath, 2 rooms that are potential bedrooms currently used as an exercise room and office. Greenstone is a desired community with lakes, horse and hiking trails, tennis and is conveniently located to Hwy 50.

D

Y

ebi

Ambroff

oUr reAL eSTATe CoNNeCTioN A 24 YeAr TrAdiTioN of exCepTioNAL SALeS & mArkeTiNg

916.425.9930

Visit my website at www.debi4homes.net for photo tours

BEAUTY BEYOND MEASURE 212 Powers Drive, El Dorado Hills OFFERED AT: $2,399,000

This timeless yet elegant home is simply stricking! It sits on a premium 1.56 ac. lot in the gated community of Kalithea. Truly a home of distinction, it has been featured in The Concrete Magazine as an ICF Technology home.

It is energy efficient, fire resistant and has superior sound suppression. Its comfortable floor plan offers 3 levels of private spaces. The main core, office and master suite are at street level with access to a 3+ garage space, upstairs are two junior suites with a bonus/theater room and downstairs there is a huge bonus room, built-in bar, guest suite, pool bath and a 5th bedroom. This level accesses the resort- like rear yard and the contractor’s dream garage. Total 7 car capacity in this home. Pool, spa, outdoor kitchen fireplace, vineyard and the views you dreamed over the Sacramento and Folsom Lake make it a home of distinction.

DRE# 01017131

fresh, regional ingredients. innovative dishes. seasonal wine events.

s u n d ay

WINE & ROSES’ 3RD ANNUAL

april

SPRING

27

S P R I N G W I N E TA S T I N G E V E N T I N L O D I W I N E C O U N T R Y LIVE MUSIC BY IKE AND MARTIN • ART SHOWCASE • CUISINE

Nestled in the heart of Lodi Wine Country in a historic farmhouse, Towne House features fresh, natural and innovative dishes using the highest quality seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. We offer an extensive wine list including over 70 local wines. The Towne House Lounge offers a warm, comfortable atmosphere with live music nightly.

Towne House is committed to providing food and wine appreciation and education. We host many signature wine events throughout the year including our annual Spring of the Vine wine tasting event. Join us Sunday, April 27 from 2-5pm on the beautiful grounds of Wine & Roses. Tickets are $35 per person in advance, or $45 day of event.

2 5 0 5 W. T U R N E R R O A D , L O D I , C A L I F O R N I A • 209.371.6117 • winerose.com 4

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

R E S TA U R A N T AT W I N E & R O S E S

F E AT U R E S | M A R C H 2 0 1 4

CONTENTS

30

You've Earned It We have the 411 on today's beauty tips and splurges. Whether at home or in the doctors office, we have the newest trends for skincare, makeup, nails, hair and a few remedies that go a long way...

34

Fortune and Flavor From sushi to chow mein, we searched out for the best of the best in Asian cuisine. Our area chefs prepared show stopping dishes that are not only beautifully crafted but packed with flavors from the Orient.

40

Spring at Sunset Lavish has the latest spring styles from our areas chicest boutiques atop the majestic Citizen Hotel in the heart of Sacramento.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

5

CONTENTS

F E AT U R E S | M A R C H 2 0 1 4

15 | Lavish on Locals

18 | Lavish on Locals FAB FINDS

TRENDING WITH DEBI

23 | Lavish on Locals

26 | Lavish on Locals

28 | Lavish on Locals

54 | Home & Design

60 | Travel

67 | Sip & Savor

2CHIC EVENTS & DESIGN

Q & A WITH DR. ZIMMERMAN

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN

VANCOUVER B.C.

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH ELLA

IN EVERY ISSUE: Lavish on Locals | Travel | Home & Design | Sip & Savor | Save the Dates SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS

6

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

42 CHEF & RESTAURATEUR PROFILES

CAliforniA MusicAl TheATre

save up to $100 -

on a pair of -

SeaSon ticketS! at the WELLS FARGO PAVILION

June 24 - 29 a multiple tony-winning singular sensation. Featuring music by the brilliant Marvin Hamlisch, including “What I Did For Love,” “I Hope I Get It,” and “one.”

July 8 - 13 July 8 - 13 With a spoonful of sugar and a whole lot of magic, the quintessential nanny in this Disney classic will delight all ages. Featuring “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.”

July 22 - 27

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s sweeping tale of love transcending war won a pulitzer prize and 10 tonys, and features “some enchanted evening” “Bali Ha’i” and “I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right outa My Hair.”

AugusT 5 - 10 travel to the mystical scottish Highlands village of Brigadoon where, with true love, anything is possible, even miracles. Featuring a soaring score by Lerner and Loewe.

AugusT 19 - 24 teeming with song, dance and hilarity, this bawdy musical comedy by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein won six tony awards in 1984, and inspired the 1996 film “the Birdcage.”

5-Show SeaSon PackageS on Sale now W ells F argo P avilion B ox o FFice 1419 H s treet , s acramento

| (916) 557-1999

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014 7 www.Sacramento muSiccircuS.com

MARCH 2014

PUBLISHER | EDITOR Lauren Sturman

CREATIVE DIRECTOR David Martinez

TRAVEL EDITOR Don Jackson

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alyssa Severin, Heather Reagan Kelly Soderlund, Don & Ann Jackson Emily Verbeck, Lacy Edney, Ally T. Shafe

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Minnie Uppal

EDITORIAL INQUIRIES info@lavishlivingmagazine.com

we carry:

young fabulous & broke, james jeans siwy denim,splendid, press, darling, solow p.j. salvage pajamas, peace, love, world clothing and much more.

mention this ad and receive

20% OFF your entire purchase.

evila carries today’s best

4364 town center blvd., ste. 122 el dorado hills, 916-990-8030

and hardest to find fashions.

On the Cover:

PHOTOGRAPHY Dan Hood, Matty Fran XSight Photography

EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING OFFICES

Lavish Living Magazine 4989 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 1 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Comments: Lauren@lavishlivingmagazine.com www.lavishlivingmagazine.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from this publisher. Photographs, graphics, and artwork are the property of Lavish Living Magazine. © 2013 Lavish Living, Inc.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

LOCATION TAIKO SUSHI

PHOTOGRAPHER DAN HOOD FOR CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE:

916.358.3853

8

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

printed on 10% recycled paper. All inks used contain a percentage of soy base. Our printer meets or exceeds all Federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Standards. Our printer is a certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF

OUTDOOR LIVING

STONE BRICK MASONRY ♦ RETAINING WALLS OUTDOOR LIGHTING ♦ PAVER INSTALLATION LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION

916.660.1617 abshearlanscaping.com SERVIING:

EL DORADO

♦

FOLSOM

♦

GRANITE BAY

♦

ROCKLIN

♦

ROSEVILLE

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

9

Subscriptions: Visit our website for exclusive complimentary subscriptions not available to the general public. Call 916.358.3853 for details. You may also go online to lavishlivingmagazine.com and submit your request. Don’t miss another issue of Lavish Living Magazine.

Letters to the Editor, Calendar, Dining Guide: We welcome your input. Letters to the Editor must include your name, address (though these can be withheld on request), and a daytime phone number. Letters may be submitted via regular mail, fax, or e-mail (lauren@lavishlivingmagazine. com). Calendar events should include a basic description of the event; its time, date, place, and cost; and a phone number that readers may call for more information. The e-mail address for calendar items is (info@lavishlivingmagazine.com). To have a restaurant considered for our Dining Guide listings, contact us by phone or e-mail (lauren@lavishlivingmagazine.com).

We also encourage you to contact us if your experience at a restaurant differs significantly from our listing. Information for these sections should be submitted at least six weeks prior to issue’s cover date.

Writer’s Guidelines: Lavish Living Magazine is always on the lookout for story ideas and talented freelance writers.

To suggest a story idea, contact us via mail, fax, or e-mail (lauren@lavishlivingmagazine.com). (Lavish Living Magazine accepts freelance contributions, however, there is no guarantee that manuscripts or photography, solicited or unsolicited, will be returned.)

Advertising: Lavish Living Magazine offers businesses the most cost-effective and upscale way to reach the area’s affluent consumers. Information about advertising is available on the Web at www.lavishlivingmagazine.com. Call 916.358.3853 to request a printed media kit.

Sponsorships: Lavish Living Magazine actively supports organizations that make our cities a better place to live and work. Submit sponsorship proposals to Lauren Sturman, Publisher, at (lauren@lavishlivingmagazine.com).

Legalities: Lavish Living Magazine assumes no responsibility or liability for claims made by advertisers contained herein. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Lavish Living Magazine or its owners. Lavish Living Magazine is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

10

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Co

MY HEART BEATS RED, WHITE & BLUE AND FOR MACCHIA TOO!

Horseshoes

me WinTaste nin Ou gW rA ine war s d

Macchia

It’s All Good!

7099 East Peltier Rd Acampo, Ca 95220

Great Wines

JOIN US FOR OUR

PATRIOTIC Spring

2.4.14

SAVINGS GUIDE

209.333.2600 • MacchiaWines.com

amar pawar dds > SSG mar/apr 2014

Bocce

RELEASE PARTY MAY 3 & 4

DENTISTRY

Visit us in

Rocklin

by Amar Pawar D. D. S.

Spring Cleaning?

Don’t Forget About Your Teeth!

FREE Whitening for life* Offers cannot be combined. Call office for details.

FAVORITE DENTIST 2013 “...the office staff were very friendly. Dr. Pawar is nice and easy to understand...The hygienist Erin is super sweet. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer this office to anyone, especially if you had a bad experience before at other offices. You’ll be in for a treat here. Try them out and you will also refer them to everyone you know.”

–User review submitted on YELP

In-network provider for Delta Dental and most major insurance carriers.

boutique

* For new patients only. A one-time,complimentary set of bleaching trays made at your initial comprehensive dental examination, x-rays and cleaning appointment. One tube of bleach provided with your initial appointment and each six month periodic exam, x-rays and cleaning apponitments. Option to purchase additional tubes of bleach between dental appointments. Additional charge for any reason bleaching trays have to be remade.

Studies show healthy teeth may lower risk of heart disease.

Amar Pawar, D.D.S.

916-235-6212

BUY • SELL • TRADE

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TRIXIEBTQ

FREE $100

GIFT CERTIFICATE!

With Insurance. Offers cannot be combined. Call office for details.

309 Natoma St. Folsom folsomfamilydental.com

New & Used Consignment Clothing & Accessories

6835 Lonetree Blvd. Suite 103 | Rocklin, Ca

916.899.6060

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

11

PUBLISHER'SLetter

EDITORS NOTE

Spring is in the Air...

A

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.”

– William Arthur Ward

hhh yes, by far my favorite time of the year! I love waking up each morning to birds chirping and the sight of flowers in bloom. Although we have been blessed with a very “spring-like” winter compared to the majority of our country, I look forward to a few more showers to bring the hillsides green again and perhaps a little more snow in our mountains to get in one last ski trip! I am so excited for March, as this kicks off our monthly production schedule! Yes, you will now be able to find a new Lavish every month at one of our 400 pick-up locations for your reading pleasure! In this issue, we searched out the best of the best restaurants who feature Asian cuisine. Disclaimer: our Fortune and Flavor story will leave you hungry! So please take a copy of Lavish with you to one of the 5 restaurants and enjoy a taste from the Orient.

Another great thing about springtime is the excuse to freshen up your wardrobe! Time to put away all the sweaters and winter gear and visit one of our fabulous boutiques for today’s top spring trends. To give you a sneak peak, our Spring at Sunset fashion spread has some great ideas on how to brighten up your closet! From a pop of color with accessories to a gorgeous shade of blue in just about anything, this springtime is about having fun with accents to adorn a few staple pieces. The backdrop to this shoot could not have been more picturesque, as we were atop the grand Citizen’s Hotel in downtown Sacramento… at sunset… with an incredible view of our capital city. Stunning!

Also featured in this issue is an incredible travel destination to Vancouver B.C. Our travel editor went on an unforgettable trip and has brought back some invaluable tips and recommendations when touring this fascinating city. A little closer to home, we also spotlighted Aimee Wendell with 2Chic Events and Design to help plan that unforgettable party and Ella Dining Room and Bar in Sacramento for yet another meal to remember! Thank you again for your loyal readership and I hope you all enjoy!

Happy Spring and see you in April!

LAUREN STURMAN

Publisher / Editor in Chief

12

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

6050Aldea Drive, El Dorado Hills | Offered at $1,299,000 This prairie style Frank Lloyd Wright inspired residence is impressively designed. The exceptional finish work is sophisticated & elegant. Gleaming cherry hardwood floors & cabinets, beautiful lighting, crown molding & an abundance of windows throughout overlooking the custom pool, spa & fireplace. The home backs to the Serrano Country Club golf course providing privacy. The kitchen features granite slab counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a center island & custom cabinetry.

For futher information, contact

Patricia Seide DRE License No.00892540

4109 Greenview Drive, El Dorado Hills | Offered at $1,960,000

916.712.1617 Mobile 916.941.3006 Office patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com pat-seide.com

George Faulkner DRE License No.01888048

949.636.7472 Mobile 916.933.1155, Ext. 1019 Office patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com pat-seide.com

To see a Virtual Tour of this property, please visit

www.pat-seide.com

Woodbridge Golf & Country Club monday, april 28th, 2014 10:30 a.m. Check-In 12 Noon Shotgun Start

Proceeds benefit the World of Wonders Science Museum.

2 N. Sacramento St. | Lodi

209.368.0969 www.WOWScienceMuseum.org

14

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

LAVISH on LOCALS LOL

2CHIC EVENTS

&Design PHOTO: XSIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

BY KELLY SODERLUND

Aimee Wendell just wants to make people happy. What makes her happy? When a bride walks into a room and her eyes well up with tears of joy, realizing that Wendell was able to make the wedding of her dreams better than she herself could have imagined.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

15

LAVISH ON LOCALS After working for Intel for five years, Wendell decided that it was time to start her own creative business in order to get back to what she loved.

She put a six-month action plan into place and 2Chic Events & Design was born. Four years later, Wendell decided to turn her collection of event decor that she had been gathering into an event decor rental business. In January of last year, they opened The Find studio in Midtown Sacramento as a place where brides and those planning events can come in and see all of the beautiful decor that they have available in person.

Since opening 2Chic Events & Design, Wendell has been a featured Planner/Designer on WeTV’s Platinum Weddings in 2009, and has been voted #1 Wedding Planner in Sacramento on KCRA-3's A-List

Simply chic...

Fabulously unique “Throughout the wedding planning process Aimee was always at least five steps ahead of me, but I never really knew because she would strategically bring up information so I wouldn’t get overwhelmed or distracted. I thought this was genius!! It is so easy to get overwhelmed while planning a wedding, but Aimee always kept me at ease,” said Kelsey, a former client. Wendell, owner of 2Chic Events & Design, an awardwinning boutique wedding and events planning company in Sacramento, moved to the Folsom area about 12 years ago, when her husband’s job relocated them from Los 16

Angeles. “I immediately fell in love with the community and the beauty of the city. It definitely felt like home to me the first time I visited. Although, I do have to admit that moving here from the Los Angeles area wasn’t an easy transition for this creative girl!”

Wendell began her 16 years of event planning experience while working for a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, planning events for Disney, Warner Bros., Imax and several other large firms in the entertainment industry. From there, I went to work directly for Warner Bros. Studios, working in Creative Advertising. After planning events for studios, theme parks and prop houses, she knew after the move to Sacramento that finding work in the creative industry would be difficult.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

in 2010 and 2011. She’s often called on to provide professional advice via news interviews and segments, and has also been a sponsor of some of Sacramento’s biggest events. “I think I’ve really accomplished my goals of filling a niche in the Sacramento area and becoming involved in the community. It’s been a lot of fun, and I really feel like I’m doing something different that our area needed.”

It seems that the brides that hire Wendell aren’t the only ones with fairytale endings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

2CHIC EVENTS & DESIGN

817 16th Street, Suite B {by appointment only} Sacramento, (888) 542-Chic www.2chicevents.com

PHOTOS: DAN HOOD

LOL

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

17

LOL

FAB FINDS

TURQUOISE DISHWARE ZGallerie, Roseville

MUDPIE SALAD TOSSERS Cadence Corner Boutique, El Dorado Hills

FABULOUS

Kitchen

FINDS FRENCH PORCELAIN DISH Roost, Folsom

HAND TOWELS Roost, Folsom

18

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

OWL MUGS Roost, Folsom

SALAD MISTER & OLIVE OIL We Olive, Folsom

OWL TRIVET Rodworks, Palladio

TABLE RUNNER Rodworks, Palladio

LE CREUSET SIGNATURE ROSEMARY OVAL FRENCH OVEN Sur la Table, Roseville

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

19

LOL

FANCY FACES

PHOTOS: DANI ADAMS

17th Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival FEBRUARY 8TH -9TH Rain or shine Lodi held their 17th annual wine & Chocolate festival with over 55 winery’s showcasing their best wines paired with delicious chocolates and yummy odurves. Thousands bared the weather to treat themselves for a weekend filled with tasty treats and beautiful paired wines.

Whether jumping around downtown Lodi at the many wine bars or traveling out to the rustic country winery’s this year’s event was a sure hit.

20

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

21

$25 REBATE $25 REBATE on Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades $ 25 REBATE 25 REBATE $ $ Duette Architella Architella Shades $Honeycomb on$ Duette Honeycomb Shades 25 REBATE 50 REBATE on Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades 25 REBATE on$ Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades on 50 Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades REBATE $ on Silhouette Window Shadings 50 REBATE $ 50 REBATE $ Modern Roman Shades and Vignette on Silhouette Window Shadings 50 REBATE on Silhouette Window Shadings $Silhouette on Window Shadings Fills a room withRoman beautiful light.

50 REBATE and Vignette Modern Shades on Silhouette Window Shadings ®

®® ® ®

®

FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 FEBRUARY 1 –1 –MARCH 31, FEBRUARY MARCHWindow 31,2014 2014 FEBRUARY 1 –Silhouette MARCH 31, Shadings 2014 ®

®

®

®

®

FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 ®

FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014

PER UNIT* PER PERPER UNIT* PER UNIT* UNIT* on ®Duette Architella Honeycomb Shades PER UNIT* UNIT*PERPER ® ® UNIT* UNIT* ® PER ® on Silhouette Window Shadings UNIT* ® and Vignette Modern PER Roman Shades PER PER UNIT* UNIT* PER UNIT* UNIT*PER UNIT*

® ® ® ® ®® ® ® ® Window® Shadings

Modern Roman Shades and Vignette Modern and Vignette Roman Shades Silhouette diffuse the sun’s rays, filling your home on Silhouette Window Shadings and Vignette Shades with natural light. So, Modern you can rely Roman less on electric lighting. Brilliant idea. ®

Askand for details.

Vignette

®

Modern Roman Shades

Fills a room roomwith withbeautiful beautifullight. light.

Fills a Fills a room with beautiful light.

Fills a room beautiful light.

Silhouette Window Shadings diffuse the sun’s rays,light. filling your home Fills room with beautiful SilhouetteaWindow Shadings diffuse the sun’s rays, filling your home Silhouette Window Shadings diffuse the sun’s rays, fi lling your home with natural light.

So, you can rely less on electric lighting.

Brilliant Silhouette Window Shadings diffuse the sun’srays, rays, filling your home Fills a room with beautiful light.

Silhouette Window Shadings diffuse filling your home with natural light.

So, you can rely lessthe on sun’s electric lighting.

Brilliant idea.idea. with natural light.

So, you can rely less on electric lighting.

Brilliant idea.

Ask for details.

FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2014 ®

® ® ® ®

® Silhouette Shadings ® SilhouetteWindow Window Shadings

® Silhouette Window Shadings ® ® Silhouette Window Shadings Silhouette Window Shadings

Silhouette® Window Shadings

® with natural light. less on electric lighting.

Brilliant idea. with natural light.So, So,you youcan can rely rely less on electric Brilliant Ask for details.

Silhouette Window Shadings diffuse the sun’s lighting. rays, filling youridea. home Ask for details.

Ask for details.

Ask for details. * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window with natural light. So, you can rely less on electric lighting. Brilliant idea. ®

™

Shadings. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved.

All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas.

Ask for details.

Lower Sacramento Plaza 10138 Lower Sacramento Rd.

Stkn 209-472-9881 Lodi 209-333-0515

Monday - friday ‫ ׀‬Evening Appointments

The Fountains 1005 Galleria Blvd., Ste 100 Roseville

916-772-7108

Monday-sat 10:30-6:00 • Sunday 11:00-5:00 • CL#660087

measuring * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only. Offer excludes Nantucket™ Window Shadings, a FREE collection of Silhouette&®®installation Window ® ™ ™ Window * Shadings.

Manufacturer’s mail-in valid for of purchases made 2/1/14 –and 3/31/14 from participating dealers Offer excludes Nantucket Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid forform purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating inthe theU.S. U.S.only. only.

Offer excludes Nantucket Shadings, amonthly collection Window Rebate will berebate issuedoffer in the a prepaid reward card mailed within 6 weeks ofdealers rebate in claim receipt.

Funds do not expire.

Subject™toWindow applicable law, a $2.00 fee of willSilhouette be®assessed *Shadings.

Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the U.S. only.

Offer excludes Nantucket Window Shadings, a collection of Silhouette Window Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt.

Funds do not expire.

Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed Shadings.

Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt.

Funds do not expire.

Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7bemonths after card issuance and each month thereafter.

Additional limitations apply. claim Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2014 Hunter Douglas.

All rights reserved. ® Shadings.

Rebate will issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate receipt.

Funds do not expire.

Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed ™ * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers in the only. Offer excludes Nantucket Window a Hunter collection of Silhouette card balance 7offer months after card issuance and each month thereafter.

Additional limitations apply.

Ask participating dealer forfor details andand rebate form.form. ©Shadings, 2014 Hunter Douglas.

All rights against against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter.

Additional limitations apply.

AskU.S. participating dealer details rebate © 2014 Douglas.

Allreserved. rightsWindow reserved.

All trademarks used herein are the of Hunter Douglas. against card balance 7 months afterproperty issuance and each thereafter.

Additional limitations apply.

Ask participating details and rebate form. © 2014 Douglas.

All rights Shadings.

Rebate will be issued the ofcard aofprepaid reward cardmonth and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt.

Fundsdealer do notforexpire.

Subject to applicable law,Hunter a $2.00 monthly fee willreserved. be assessed All trademarks used herein areform the property of Hunter Douglas.

All trademarks used herein arein the property Hunter Douglas. ® All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas. ™form. * Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for purchases made 2/1/14 – 3/31/14 from participating dealers the U.S. only.dealer Offer for excludes Window Shadings, a collection of rights Silhouette Window against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter.

Additional limitations apply.

Askinparticipating detailsNantucket and rebate © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All reserved.

We make decorating your windows easy | www.DiscoveryShutters.com

THE BAG LADY BOUTIQUE

Shadings. Rebate will beare issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed All trademarks used herein the property of Hunter Douglas. against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. © 2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved.

All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas.

B O U T I Q U E

TIMELESS & TRENDY

WOMEN’S CONTEMPORARY

CLOTHING Your local online Boutique!

ALL NEW

MERCHANDISE

Shop The Bag Lady Boutique for designer & brand name handbags, accessories, jewelry, hats, scarves, clothing, shoes, & much more.

PURSE PARTIES AVAILABLE.

THE BAG LADY | HISTORIC FOLSOM 303 Riley St. | Folsom

916.741.7602

LOVEBELLISSIMA.COM

22

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

916.673.9134

www.bagladyfolsom.com Store Hours: Wed-Sat 11-5:00 • Sunday 12-5:00 FOLLOW US:

Locally Owned Small Business

The Boutique Store without Boutique Prices

LAVISH ON LOCALS

TRENDING

with Debi THE NEW LUXURY HOMES

BY KELLY SODERLUND

LOL

With the closing of 2013 and the robust initial activity of 2014 comes strong momentum in the local Luxury Home Market. This is very exciting news, as sales rose over 17% the last quarter of 2013, based on homes sold over $750,000 with the average median now reaching just over $900,000. We have come a long way since the down turn of 2008 and the flat markets that followed. The Greater Sacramento area saw a phenomenal improvement in 2013 within this market, not only in price point, but also with “days on the market”, and with most sellers actually selling at a higher percentage of their asking price as well-- some even with multiple offers. We anticipate exceeding this momentum for the balance of 2014.

Granite Bay lead the last quarter of 2013 in the area with the most sales closed at 35; Sacramento had 34; and El Dorado Hills followed with 33. The average time on the market was 80 days.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

23

LOL

LAVISH ON LOCALS

So what is a luxury homebuyer really looking for in a home that is $750,000 or more? Well, it’s definitely different than in years previous.

Our local real estate guru, Debi Ambroff explains why: “Several years ago, I was a part of a research group. A local builder hired a marketing company to do research, discovering what buyers wanted in a new home. I loved the idea and was eager to participate. They chose a half dozen top producing local agents; we met in a conference room at the Serrano Country Club. The conference table was filled with home décor magazines and poster boards, around which we conducted a round table discussion. The meeting was videotaped and later shared with the builder. We were each asked to create a collage with the pictures from the magazines and depict what we believed buyers desired in a new 24

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

home. It was certainly a different concept, but then again, who would know better than real estate agents what buyers really wanted in a new home? There were pictures of courtyards, outdoor kitchens, Mediterranean décor, wine cellars, stone, Venetian plaster, volume ceilings, rich woods, lots of arches, lots of iron- the list goes on. Not long after that session, a community was created by this builder, filled with the amenities we agents had shared at that conference table. It was very exciting to see it evolve, and this charmingly timeless community still remains to be one of the most desirable in our area.

Today the trend in luxury housing has somewhat changed. Many homeowners are prepared to give up San Francisco to get the amenities they desire, but footage needs to be functional, providing

spaces that work for and with the family needs.

Today’s homes may be homes of extended families with baby boomers caring for aging parents and adult children staying at home longer due to a sluggish job market. The new luxury home is, in some cases, a luxury compound with multiple dwellings. Additionally, many luxury homebuyers desire more than one home, buying smaller San Francisco residences and purchasing homes in other areas they can enjoy part-time. As far as amenities, there are still things that have held their rank in terms of importance. At the top of the list is the latest in home audio and video, as well as being energy efficient with solar. They want additional parking and garages too. Architectural lines tend to be clean and simple-- a more modern feel, and with much more focus on outdoor spaces. With the current drought concerns, they

want landscaping with drought and deer resistant plants, less lawn and more ground covers, and more interesting concrete patios- less to care for, as everyone seems to struggle with a busier lifestyle.

Today’s luxury market buyer still desires the “whole package”, with an exterior as upscale and attractive as the interior. Pools still are desirable, although not as large. The empty nester would rather have the ambiance of a space to entertain around a water feature, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, flat screen TV to watch sports, and in some cases, bocce ball courts as well.

The home kitchen still seems to be a priority, especially for “foodies”. The upscale stainless steel appliance package is a must, along with double ovens and two dishwashers. The built-in coffee maker remains on top on the wish list, but the huge walk-in wine cellars are being replaced

with smaller wine storage/chillers. The surprising return is white wood painted cabinetry, but granite countertops are still a mainstay, although other stone alternatives have joined them, and glass tiles to enhance the backsplash. All the new, attractive easy-care wide plank wood flooring is replacing carpet through most of the home today.

Fireplaces are more interesting: instead of cast stone hearths, you will find contemporary boxes mounted on walls with unique flames, and floating hearths set against a ledger stone floor to the ceiling wall. Upscale baths feature floating vanities with under-cabinet lighting and a master bedroom closet showcase as the ultimate boutique.

Lastly, man’s best friend (the family dog) has his needs, too. Some buyers are even requiring the family dog to have his own space. A doggie condo option, creating an exterior space accessible from

the house, featuring misters, shades, and automatic feeders may just be the next builder option. Watch for it.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY FEATURED PLEASE CONTACT: Debi Ambroff Coldwell Banker, (916) 425-9930 Property Featured: 1071 La Sierra Drive, El Dorado Hills Article Content: Debi Ambroff, Coldwell Banker, El Dorado Hills

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

25

LOL

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

C

H

A

R

I

T

Y

S P O T L I G H T

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

BY ALYSSA SEVERIN

Although nutrition should be celebrated every month, March is the month where people, country-wide, take a step back to change, reassess, or encourage what they eat and why they eat it. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is “designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices” as well as creating long-term habits to enforce those choices. This year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” which simply reminds us that healthy food shouldn’t be something we force upon ourselves—it should be something 26

we learn to embrace; something we begin looking forward to.

Farm-to-fork—a now-household term throughout the greater Sacramento region—has influenced people’s food decisions not only on a personal, familial level, but also on a broader, educational level. Restaurants pride themselves on their local and organic produce. Schools incorporate more fruits and vegetables than previous years. It seems that food, suddenly, is mattering to many people on many levels, and that influence is making its mark. One way this can be seen in our community is through larger organi-

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

zations’ efforts to provide healthy, nutrient-dense foods to those who don’t have access to it. Sacramento Food Bank, for example, provides familiesin-need with an emergency 5-day supply of groceries, 3 times a week. And as their website states: “In an effort to better move families toward selfsufficiency, grocery items such as fresh vegetables and fruit, grains and dairy are distributed instead of hot meals.”

In addition, they aim to treat their recipients with dignity and respect by allowing the families to obtain their items in a farmers’ market setup rather than a simple drop-off. The Food Bank sources their produce anywhere from local grocery stores to organic farms to community donations, which allows for an astounding 22,000 individuals to receive fresh food every month. Aside from just receiving the food, families also get the opportunity to connect with where the items came from, how to prepare them, and what benefits they offer. Health and nutrition resources are available, as well as recipes, and we all know it wouldn’t be a true farmers’ market without samples, so plenty of those are offered as well.

Best of all, the entirety of the Food Bank’s services cost absolutely nothing for those receiving them.

National Nutrition Month shouldn’t end when March is over. If the thought of nutrition and healthy choices raise your blood pressure rather than lower it, this month should be the time you begin learning that “enjoying the tastes of eating right” can be a really beautiful (and life-changing) thing.

Being involved is also a great form of accountability, so if volunteering at a place like Sacramento Food Bank will help you learn more about nutrition, do it. The minimum age for volunteers is 10-years-old, so families who are aiming for lifestyle changes can even do it together.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: sacramentofoodbank.org or eatright.org.

-Full Service Interior Design -Kitchen/Bath Design Specialists -Construction Ready Plans

www.stonewooddesign.com

VOTED BEST CAR WASH AND DETAIL CENTER.

GIFT CARDS

Buy a 1 Hour

Design Consultation Get an Additional Hour Free!

AVAILABLE

916.454.1506

.

4620 POST STREET | EL DORADO HILLS | 916.673.6300 | SUDSCARWASH.NET

GE N A H C X E GOLD old To Us!

AND WITHIN SUDS

n Is G

ctio Your Satisfa

BOUTIQUE AND GIFT SHOP

NOW SERVING YOU IN TWO LOCATIONS:

NDLY FRMIEOSPHERE

GRANITE BAY

GET CASH FOR: Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Diamond Jewelry, Sterling Silverware and Flatware

WalMart Shopping Center 4060 Douglas Blvd.

AT

BUY, SELL, OR TRADE: • Gold & Silver • Coins/Bullion • Diamonds Free expert consultation and evaluations. Best Possible Rates based on today’s spot prices. Professional Staff/Highly informative Reputable Establishment with elegant and friendly atmosphere. Enjoyable Experience Also specializing in manufacturing Custom Design jewelry see store for details.

(NEW LOCATION)

FOLSOM

Low’s Shopping Center 900 E. Bidwell St.

916.772.CASH (2274) www.goldexchangeworld.com

VOTED

BEST

WOMEN’S SHOP

LATEST STYLES AND TRENDS IN: WOMEN’S CLOTHING | HANDBAGS | JEWELRY HOME ACCENTS | BABY ITEMS | SO MUCH MORE LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

27

LOL

Q&A

With Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Terry J. Zimmerman, M.D., F.A.C.S

Q:

HOW SHOULD ONE PROCEED IF THEY ARE CONSIDERING PLASTIC SURGERY? A: It is vitally important to first ‘do

your homework’. You don’t go to a plumber to repair your car, and thus you shouldn’t ask a pediatrician to perform your plastic surgery. www.plasticsurgery.org will give you a listing of Board certified plastic surgeons in your area, and www.mbc.ca.gov accesses the Medical Board of California’s data bank to give you background information on your surgeon. www.plasticsurgeonsofsacramento. com lists contact information for local Plastic Surgeons.

Q:

AT WHAT AGE CAN BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE BE CONSIDERED? A: It is generally accepted that one should

be at least 18 years of age before having a breast augmentation procedure to allow the breast to fully develop on its own and for the maturity of the patient.

Q:

SHOULD A BREAST IMPLANT BE PLACED ABOVE OR BENEATH THE CHEST WALL MUSCLE? A: Originally implants were placed above

the muscle, however today the vast majority of implants are placed below the muscle for a more natural appearance and lower chance of firm scarring around the implant. Some exceptions include extreme Bodybuilders, and patients with borderline droopy breasts.

28

Q:

WHAT ARE ‘GUMMY BEAR’ IMPLANTS? A: The term ‘Gummy Bear’ is not an

official medical term. The consistency of the silicone used in breast implants has changed over the years. The silicone in early implants had the consistency of honey (thick & runny). Today’s silicone implants are more similar to the consistency of jello, and are referred to as ‘high cohesive gel’ implants. There is yet another choice of implants with a firmer silicone known as ‘form stable’ implants. Consult your plastic surgeon for which implant would be most appropriate for your anatomy.

Q:

WHICH ARE BETTER, SILICONE OR SALINE IMPLANTS? A: They are both good safe implants and

each have their own positives, negatives, and indications. Silicone implants may have a more natural feel and potentially less chance of detection in a slender small breasted patient. In a larger breasted or fuller bodied patient, that is not necessarily the case. A full discussion should be had at the time of consultation.

Q:

WHAT BRAND OF IMPLANT IS THE BEST? A: While there used to be over twenty

manufacturers of breast implants, today there are primarily three manufacturers available in the US. Sientra manufactures only silicone implants, while Mentor and Allergan manufacture booth saline and silicone implants. All three companies are very reputable, with subtle differences between brands. Your plastic Surgeon will be able to explain their preference.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 2370 E. Bidwell St., Suite 100 Folsom (916) 983-0550, www.zimmermancenter.com

The

Zimmerman Center

Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Specializing in: Breast Augmentation | Esthetician Services Liposuction | Breast Reduction & Lifts Face Lifts | Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Rhinoplasty | Botox & Injectable Fillers Laser Hair Removal | Fractora Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty) The Zimmerman Center for Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery has served the greater Sacramento area including Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville and El Dorado Hills since 1991.

MARCH SPECIAL

30 OFF

$

75 minute Biolift Vitamin Facial that deeply hydrates the skin with vitamins with anti-oxidizing properties to combat stress and premature aging.

Terry J. Zimmerman M.D., F.A.C.S Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

(916) 983-0550

2370 E. Bidwell St., Suite 100 | Folsom, CA

www.zimmermancenter.com President of the Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons

Serving the community for over 25 years LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014 29 as the first local plastic surgeon.

30

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

You’ve

Earned It:

BY KELLY SODERLUND

DECADENT BEAUTY SPLURGES

After the indulgent festivities of the New Year have fizzled out, the start of a new year is usually the time we punish ourselves with Spartan resolutions, convincing ourselves that we need to “fix” various attributes of who we are. Yet this way of thinking is seriously unhealthy and can do serious damage to your self-esteem. Instead,

this New Year try congratulating yourself for successfully making it through another 12 months. Ditch the punishing mindset, and reward yourself by splurging on decadent beauty products, treatments and trends that will leave you feeling like a million bucks.

Make an investment in yourself after all, you’ve earned it.

SKIN

Everyone knows diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but few know they may also be a wrinkle’s worst enemy: there has been mounting evidence for the anti-aging results generated from the precious gemstone. Forever Flawless Diamond Infused Skin Care, with a new store in the Roseville Galleria Westfield Mall, is a combination of scientific professional skin care and high-end skin care for personal use. Each product of the line contains micronized, natural, and genuine diamond powder as an exfoliating agent. Within a few applications wrinkles and fine lines diminish and other skin concerns such as age spots, acne, stretch marks etc. are significantly improved.

In medical spas, while fillers and other injectables aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, Dr. Terry Zimmerman of the Zimmerman Center in Folsom says, “Trending right now are some of the nonsurgical ways of stimulating and regenerating collagen to tighten the skin, shrink pores, smooth wrinkles, and repair sun damage.” One of these options is the Fractora, which offers the most advanced fractional resurfacing by adding radio frequency. This non-ablative treatment provides a controlled wave-length to deliver a uniformed and safe dermal heating that significantly aids in skin tightening, acne scars and skin tone that one does not receive with a traditional lasers. The Rejuvapen (advanced micro-needling) offers collagen stimulation through pro-fractional resurfacing.

This advanced micro-needling unlike traditional rollers, creates uniformed vertical perforations to the epidermis and lower part of dermis creates a shift in its natural repair mechanism causing the instant stimulation of collagen and elastin which in turn, results in a tighter, smoother texture and tone in addition to decreasing pore size and acne scars. “In my opinion, these are the most advanced treatments available today for tissue repair and turning back the clock on extrinsic damage,” says Zimmerman Center esthetician Katherine Evers. “Both treatments stimulate collagen and elasticity in the dermis while also significantly improving texture, color and tone of the epidermis.”

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

31

Julianne Chaffin, an esthetician and owner of the new Core Essentials Organic Skin Care in Folsom, says Oxygen Facials will continue to be popular in green skin treatments. “Most of them infuse enzymes and plant stem cells into the skin to repair lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening pigmentation.” Fans claim the gas will reboot your face for a fresher, brighter, dewy complexion.

SPLURGE WORTHY:

Forever Flawless Snake Venom Correcting Cream. The key ingredient in this extraordinary cream is an advanced peptide, which mimics the activity of Waglerin 1, a polypeptide found in the venom of the Temple Viper, a snake of the remote jungles of Borneo. Like Botulinum Toxin, the amino acids in this synthetic version of the Temple Viper venom block nerve signals that tell your facial muscles to contract, which prevents wrinkles from forming. ($799 at Forever Flawless in the Roseville Galleria) Zimmerman Center Treatments. Cost for the Fractora usually ranges from $750$3,500 depending on size of area and depth of treatment, however the center is offering a Spring Special of 3 treatments ($1,500 facial area). For the Rejuvapen, cost ranges usually range from $350-$400, depending on area and size. The center is offering a Spring Special of 3 treatments ($750 per area). 2370 East Bidwell, Suite 100, Folsom, CA 95630.

(916)983-0550) Core Essentials Organic Skin Care opened New Year’s Day and will be offering organic spray tans (from $35). 149 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630.(916) 215-1781.

Coreskincare.com

*SPECIAL TO LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE:

Readers will receive 50% off organic spray tans from Core Essentials by mentioning this article.

MAKEUP

Makeup is interesting and dynamic this year with a return to health and sportiness. READ: it’s all about skin. So while there are pops of color, natural glowing skin is this year’s standout. Brows, too, are natural yet structured this year— you need a groomed brow with minimalistic makeup to avoid looking sloppy. And if you anticipated the start of a new year and the onset of spring to usher in pretty pinks, you thought wrong. A fresh face paired with an orange lip is the new color du jour. Pastel instead finds its way to eye shadow, along with an ethereal dusting of white. The key to using the new color is to keep the rest of the face minimalistic.

That includes the smoky eye, which, although nothing new, has more of an inky, smudged feel sans the heavy eye shadow.

SPLURGE WORTHY:

Billion Dollar Brows Take Back Your Brows Kit, which contains everything you need to create the perfect, natural shape to frame your face including the Brow Buddy, a patented tool will show you where to start, arch and end your brows with precision and ease; the Universal Brow Pencil, which provides natural for all hair colors and skin tones; specially coated, stainless steel slanted tweezers guaranteed to grab every hair; and scissors, perfect for trimming those pesky brow hairs. ($45 at billiondollarbrows.com).

Mirabella Colour Sheers in Pixie ($22) is a sheer, bold orange, making it an accessible option to try out the tangerine trend. If you still feel a little daunted, Adagio for Hair also offers makeover classes with Mirabella cosmetics. Adagioforhair.com.

NAILS

Plaid patterns didn’t just dominate the runways of Saint Laurent Celine, and Milly— they made their way to nail art as well. But the tartan trend doesn’t just have to be for the grunge girl; there are also ladylike ways to wear the check pattern. Just don’t go too crazy, as the loud nail art that was all the rage of 2013 has been slightly muted: think white nails with minimalistic embellishments; metallic hues; stripes and other geometric patterns; Easter palette shades; moon manis; and fun, playful nail art. The latest pedicure treatments boast singleuse paraffin dips and natural ingredients, such as lemon and sea salt, to exfoliate the excess skin that tends to accumulate on feet.

SPLURGE WORTHY HOME TREATMENTS SKIN CARE

Environ Ionzyme Focus Frown Serum Is an excellent substitute to injectable products for youthful looking skin.

Infused with a rich blend of powerful ingredients that help reduce the appearance of premature aging, the serum works specifically by softening and improving the appearance of frown and expression lines. ($174 at Dermaconcepts.com)

32

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

NAILS

Red Carpet Manicure LED GEL Polish Pro Is one of those DIY treatments that actually, seriously, mimics salon quality services—even for the nail polish-challenged. The Pro kit includes everything you need to give yourself a long lasting gel manicure, including a LED lamp, a shade of red called “Red Carpet Reddy,” and after three manicures it’s saved you money from salon visits. ($79.99) at Ulta, 2381 Iron Point Road Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984-7582

SPLURGE WORTHY:

Fancy Nails in Folsom offers a Lemon Drop Pedicure that consists of a warm paradise bath of lemon and tropical essential oil, followed by gentle exfoliating with ocean sea salt and a smoothing wrap tangerine day mask, all designed to reduce callus and exfoliate dead skin, while restoring moisture. Followed with a warm paraffin feet treatment, pampering hot stone and calf massage with a healing application of hydrating body balm to seal in moisture, top it all off with a hot towel wrap. ($40) 404 Blue Ravine Road #200, Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 9849832. Myfancynail.com.

HAIR

Donna Huston, founder of Adagio for Hair in El Dorado Hills and president of Beautimark Productions, says that leading the way in hair color trends now are complete color changes. “A ‘just change it’ attitude allows women to feel that they’ve stepped into a new season.” Adagio for Hair also offers free consultations to find the color best suited for complexion, preventing any hair color remorse. 2014 will also continue to see popularity among hair treatments such as Deep Conditioning, Brazilian Blowouts and Keratin Smoothing Treatments, which Huston says is required to tame unruly hair so stylish looks can be worn. Huston predicts popular looks that will carry over into the New Year include Old Hollywood deep-side parts, braids (romantic Renaissance an milkmaid braids, crown braids— from messy and folksy to regal) and effortless waves (from natural grunge to perfectly polished), created with wands rather than with curling irons or straighteners. Hair accessories such as headbands, cuffs for low, ornate ponytails, gold sparkling barrettes and folksy headbands, flowers, hippie headbands, leather embellished headbands, and gold-lined parts are trending as well.

Adagio recommends Kerastatse Mousse Bouffant ($36) and Lift Vertige ($36) for soft fullness and waves. Both available at Adagio for Hair, 4356 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, California 95762.

(916) 939-6604. Adagioforhair.com

SPLURGE WORTHY:

Amika 5P Interchangeable Barrel Curler Set features five interchangeable titanium barrels that easily create curls of any size and shape. ($200 at loveamika.com)

TEETH

The Pearl Brilliant White System Is the first and only teeth whitening system to use revolutionary patented ionic technology, which boosts average shade change 35% more than whitening gels alone. This breakthrough system uses gentle microcurrent to activate the enamel-safe ionic Whitening Gel, erasing years of stains embedded in your teeth, allowing you to see your smile get to its whitest white in just 5 days with no sensitivity (honestly) and no trip to the dentist office. ($195 at Ionicpearl.com)

HAIR REMOVAL

Silk’n SensEpil 65K Simply put, the Silk’n SensEpil 65k is the premiere in-home hair removal device, and at nearly $600 it should be! Compared to inoffice laser removal (which doesn’t guarantee results). Using FDA-cleared technology, the SensEpil 65k removes unwanted body hair quickly and easily with 65,000 flashes in the cartridge. ($599 at Silkn.com)

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

33

Thai Paradise 2770 E. BIDWELL ST., FOLSOM

Aptly named, you can find a variety of ethnic Thai dishes in a new, beautifully appointed dining room. The restaurant offers a varied menu, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, grills, curries, noodle and rice dishes, and authentic Thai desserts. What differentiates Thai food from other Asian dishes are its balanced flavors. Spices and sauces made from lemon grass, cilantro, curry, galangal and kaffir leaf enhances a food’s natural flavor. For some spice, the chef recommends the Spicy Noodles- pan fried rice noodles with green beans, onions, snow peas, and red bell peppers mixed with jalapeno, tomatoes, sprouts and basil tossed in a garlic chili sauce. The Spicy asparagus also kicks it up a notch. Fresh cut asparagus with onions, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and basil are mixed together, pan fried, and served over white or brown rice. If you are a curry fan, the Yellow Curry is a must. Coconut Milk curry is mixed with potatoes onion, and carrots simmered and served with white or brown rice. Thai Paradise precisely chooses their spices to produce flavors that tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

34

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Fortune

BY HEATHER REAGAN | PHOTOS: DAN HOOD

& FLAVOR

Celebrate the flavor of The Orient in Northern California

Asian cuisine is defined by carefully balanced flavors and time-tested techniques that call for maximal preparation before minimal cooking.

The cuisine is rich and colorful, with aromatic flavor, and excellent taste. For many years, Asian food preparation has paid attention to aesthetic appearance, and with these characteristics, it is not only tasty but also a work of art for people to appreciate. Although many Asian cultures share the tradition of gathering the family or clan together to socialize or celebrate over a big meal, the various cultures of Asia and Japan each developed their own ethnic cuisine through the interaction of history, environment, and culture.

The success of a modern Asian restaurant is

more than a balance of flavors. It’s a matter of appealing to customers who may not be familiar with the menu while paying homage to the history and tradition of the cuisine. Then, there’s sushi… The history of sushi is very long, and the interesting thing about it is that the sushi has evolved through time. At the present, the tradition of sushi has spread worldwide, and is now a fusion style sushi, or American style in many places. Fusion or American style sushi is more of a new versatile attitude towards sushi.

Decisions, decisions… There are so many Asian and Japanese restaurants, and sushi hangouts to choose from, so we have taste tested our way through some of the hot, local locales.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

35

Fats

2585 IRON POINT RD., FOLSOM Their mission is simple- to provide a unique restaurant experience in an exciting dining environment, offering awardwinning and innovative cuisine with exceptional service.

With an extensive menu and trendy ambiance, it’s easy to see why Fat’s is all the rave. Fat’s Family of Restaurants is a collection of eateries that offer Fine Asian and American dining. Fat’s Asian Bistro & DimSum Bar in Folsom offers a diverse menu in a posh abode. While there, bite into the Honey Walnut Prawns. These medium shrimp pack a flavorful punch. Dredged in a corn mix, the prawns are deep fried and tossed in a light, sweet honey sauce that is mixed with house-made caramelized walnuts. The prawns are served on a bed of julienne carrots. The crispy, crunchy coating of the shrimp is light, easy to eat, and a nice blend of savory and sweet. The Hong Kong Special Chow Mein provides a grand finale of flavors. This light, sweet, and garlicky dish starts with shrimp, scallops, chicken, and barbecued pork stir fried in a white garlic sauce to perfection.

Bok Choy, carrots, mushrooms, and snow peas are mixed in with salt, garlic, and white pepper, and the collection of ingredients is then added to a plate of pan crispy, pan fried chow Mein noodles.

36

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Ski Sushi 3907 PARK DRIVE #125, EL DORADO HILLS

Sky Sushi First opened in late 2005 as a casual upscale restaurant tucked in the quaint and attractive European-style shopping center that is La Borgata in El Dorado Hills. The restaurant boasts a hip and stylish atmosphere commingled with a distinctive interior that is intriguing and inviting. Sky opened a second location in Roseville in 2008 due to its popularity and popular reviews, Sky features an expansive menu that is quite eclectic and includes sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and a unique collection of rolls- all prepared daily by the masterful sushi chefs. Using only the freshest of ingredients, they provide a variety of choices. All of Sky’s dishes are artistically presented representing Sky’s unique combination of fusion and traditional styles. Favorite signature menu feature “Who’s Your Daddy’ is a shrimp tempura and crabmeat roll with spicy tuna and albacore on top with spicy miso bbq, seared and served with spicy, creamy balsamic sauce. Savor the popular salmon roll, The “Lion King” which has crabmeat and avocado topped with broiled salmon and served with eel sauce. To enjoy the exotic cuisine of Japan, all you have to do is stop in at Skys.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

37

Taiko Sushi 2700 E. BIDWELL STREET #100, FOLSOM Flavor and fresh ingredients are keys to Japanese cuisine, and at locally owned Taiko Sushi, that’s exactly what you get. Paired with natural ingredients at the peak of freshness and meticulous preparation, Taiko Sushi’s menu features an abundance of fresh seafood in a chic, upscale, sleek setting. Taiko shyly takes on the hole in the wall authentic sushi joint character without the, well, hole in the wall part. The design of this big, open restaurant is clean, Asian Contemporary with lively décor and skilled sushi chefs. From bento boxes to special rolls, a la carte sushi and many specialties, Taiko sushi chefs are generous with the fillings in each hand roll as they expertly create every masterpiece. There are many traditional menu items to choose from plus nigiri, sashimi, temaki and specialty rolls. Must haves are the “Rocky Roll”- tempura shrimp, cream cheese with inari, spinach and masago, The “Fiji Roll”- tempura asparagus, avocado, topped with salmon & wakame, and the “Super Bowl Roll”, which has soft shell crab, crawfish salad, and cucumber topped with unagi, snow crab, and avocado.

38

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Aji Bistro

4361 TOWN CENTER BLVD SUITE 111, EL DORADO HILLS New kid on the block, AJI Bistro features contemporary and traditional Japanese cuisine, which is anchored by their selection of top grade fresh fish and seafood along with local seasonally available ingredients and produce. Located in the Eldorado Hills Town Center, the restaurant includes a full bar, wine, beer and sake with a fresh look at Japanese food- both contemporary and traditional. The cuisine of AJI directly mirrors the cuisine of Japan as a whole- featuring food that is both classic Japanese and cuisine that is in-

fluenced from the west. Fresh seafood and fish along with locally sourced and seasonal produce and ingredients are used in their seasonal menus. Chef picks are the Misoyaki Sea Bass served with sautĂŠed wild mushrooms, the Seared Albacore Tuna- grilled rare with pickled daikon, onion slaw, and served with Japanese toast, and the Kakuni Bunpork-belly, hoisin, with a spicy onion slaw. AJI Bistro offers a more streamlined approach to its sushi offerings, which result supercharged blasts of flavor.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

39

40

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

41

at

Sunset

Location: The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento Shoes: Bella Talloni Handbags: Bella Talloni and Lucy Wheeler with Stella & Dot Makeup: Jasmine Cardenas Hair: Missy O'Daniels of Allure Salon Models: Jordenne Burns, Carrie Cameron Hall & Katie Siu Clothing: Cadence Corner Boutique,Evila Boutique & Button Up Boutique Jewelry: The Proud American Boutique & Lucy Wheeler with Stella & Dot Photography: Dan Hood

1

2

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

43

44

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

45

46

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

47

3

4

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

49

50

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

at

Sunset

ONE CARRIE: Black and White Dress

by Tart, Button Up Boutique Jewelry by Stella & Dot Pink Cut-Out Tote by Stella & Dot White and Silver Sandals by Jefferey Campbell, Bella Talloni TWO KATIE: Navy Jumpsuit by Tart, Button Up Boutique Jewelry by Stella & Dot Clutch by Hobo International, Bella Talloni Silver Strappy Heel

by Sam Edelman, Bella Talloni THREE CARRIE: Navy & White Dress by Veronica M., Button Up Boutique Jewlery by Stella & Dot Red Clutch by Hobo International, Bella Talloni FOUR KATIE: Peach Top by Promesam Cadence Corner Boutique White Bermuda shorts by Miss Chic, Cadence Corner Boutique Jewelry by Stella & Dot Primrose Wedges by Sofft, Bella Talloni Navy and Pink Tote by Stella & Dot FIVE JORDENNE; Blue Dress by Young Fabulous & Broke, Evila Boutique Jewlery by Stella & Dot Long Single Strand Necklace by The Proud American Boutique (on contents page)

Silver Heels by Chinese Laundry, Bella Talloni Yellow Clutch by Stella & Dot

For Stella & Dot Items please visit: stelladot.com/lucywheeler For additional looks and behind the scene photos please visit our website at lavishlivingmagazine.com

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

51

SAVE 2O-7O% ON EVERYTHING IN THE SHOWROOM

METROPOL SECTIONAL Was $6,350 Now only $3,499

JOSA CHAIR Was $655 Now only $539

CAMMEO CHAIR Was $3,019 Now only $1,999

B478 SECTIONAL Was $5,039 Now only $3,999

WE MOVE. YOU SAVE.

ACCESSORIES, PILLOWS AND RUGS 30% OFF

Italian Innovation, Design and Craftsmenship, right here in Sacramento.

Furnitalia’s Sacramento Showroom is moving and we need to liquidate our biggest selection ever! From classic and transitional, to contemporary and casual, we have the latest designs from top Italian manufacturers like Natuzzi Italia, Natuzzi Editions, ItalSofa, Excelsior Designs, Bontempi, Alf Italia and others.

FREE GIFT

SHIFT SOFA Was $2,049 Now only $1,679

Mention this ad and get a free gift with purchase.*

5270 Auburn Boulevard / Sacramento / 916.484.0333 Monday thru Sunday 10am - 6pm

furnitalia.com

*Limit one gift per household. Offer valid till March 31, 2014 in Sacramento location only. While supplies last.

COOKIE CHAIR Was $475 Now only $359

HOME & DESIGN DESIGN | FLOORING | LANDSCAPE

| WINDOWS

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

53

H O M E &D E S I G N

BY KELLY SODERLUND

Bringing the Outside In: HOW TO DE-STRESS

YOUR

HOME 54

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

HOW TO | SHERRIE SWASS

The start of a new year is often a time to reflect on one’s experiences of the past 12 months. During stressful periods of life, one’s home should serve as a peaceful sanctuary that fosters feelings of hope and happiness. Whether you live in a sprawling estate or a cramped apartment, it’s necessary to open up your immediate living surroundings to calm your senses and free up your mind. Additionally, bringing nature into your home can actually reduce stress.

We asked Sherrie Swass, of Swass Interior Design, to offer her tips on the best ways to de-stress your interior by bringing the exterior world back indoors.

Everyone needs a special place to relax in his or her home. When redecorating your home, consider places that encourage relaxation. For a great many, this usually means a place outdoors-- especially when one has a beautiful view of a forest of trees, an ocean, lake, or a river, which promotes a sense of unity with nature. However, Swass says that same feeling can be re-created by simply adding a water feature to a redesign in your yard.

Yet the ability to bring that outdoor sense of space and tranquility to the inside of one’s

house is often where missteps occur in design.

“The point I am trying to make is to connect your front or back yard view with the interior of your home. You will feel much more relaxed when the connection is not separated by harsh color contrasts or overly decorated window coverings. The transition between the two areas should be soft and engaging,” says Swass. Essentially, she says it’s the same concept that recognizes the mind/ body connection in relation to health issues.

There needs to be a sense of unity. Where should one begin when desirous of creating a balanced, natural environment in their home? Swass suggests designing at least one room in your home that compliments and connects to the outside of your home, using nature as the inspiration. In most cases, this would be the family room or great room. The design will flow gracefully within the confines of both areas, keeping the overall feeling and appearance harmonious. “I continuously use the word “feeling” in my design because that is where it starts. I ask “you” how you want your home to “feel”. Then I begin to start the design process, which includes color scheme,

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

55

H O M E &D E S I G N

HOW TO | SHERRIE SWASS

furnishings and accessories, which contribute to the entire total feel and look of your home,” says Swass. You shouldn’t buy furnishings until you really discuss how the room will work for you. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize how their purchases can make or break the feeling of their home. Most people spend a lot of time in their homes these days be aware of how it is affecting your health. Again, the more that you are connected to nature, the more relaxed you will feel.

And, by feeling more relaxed, you will enjoy better health, wealth and creativity.

SHERRIE’S TIPS: PLANTS. Plants are a great way to make any room peaceful.

Better yet, place trees in your most visible corners to round out those visible hard edges that pop out when you enter a room. While we all love real trees and plants, quality, keep in mind that natural-looking silk trees are much better looking than dead ones. In rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms, add real plants, which are smaller and much easier to care for. They also add a living element to your environment. Cut flowers also add so much to a room. A little zest of color can totally transform the feel in a space.

DE-CLUTTER YOUR SPACE. Clutter is the enemy of calm. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed with all our… stuff. “I have been there,” says Swass. “That is also one of my attractions to feng shui. A quick tip for eliminating clutter: spend just a few minutes each day controlling your clutter. Keep, throw out and ‘relocate’”.

Throw out the unnecessary pile and relocate items to their proper places in the house.

LET THE LIGHT IN. Sunlight is nature’s aspirin it impacts your physical and mental health in a very positive way. Pull those shades up or back off the window. Mirrors can also be used to brighten up a room if you are lacking natural lighting due to lack of windows. Try it the energy change in a room is incredible. This also is a feng shui tip for relaxation.

DIM LIGHTING. Since light boosts energy, it is reasonable to understand that turning down the lighting at the end of the day helps the transition to wind down and prepare you for sleep.

REMINDERS OF MEMORIES. Remember that amazing vacay you had in Hawaii with your friends? Reliving good memories gives you a relaxed and happy outlook. Use framed photos to surround yourself with people, places and events that make you happy. Chances are, these are same things that make you feel loved reliving joyful memories is like giving yourself a hug everyday.

56

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

SWASS SAYS, WHILE DISCUSSING HER OWN HOME: I have always been aware of the positive influence of “nature” in the home. Several years ago, I was introduced to the meaning of feng shui. It suddenly dawned on me that this theory had been around for thousands of years. Frank Lloyd Wright died over 50 years ago, but designed homes that are timeless. His designs, from “open-plan living” to “bringing the outside in”, can be seen in our homes today. We purchased our home 15 years ago.

At that time, the home was 20 years old and the design statement included the huge rock fireplaces that were placed as the focal points in the room.

Most people would have remodeled and removed the dated look, but being sensitive to the original bones of the home, I realized that the fireplace in the great room connected to the large Tahoe rocks that surrounded the kidney-shaped pool in front of the home. Since glass windows separated the entire wall between the great room and outdoor patio/ pool area, it was essential to keep that connection.

(See Actual Photos) By the way, this would never pass code today.

Long story short, I have always been challenged by this room. All the furnishings needed to be oversized because the large rock fireplace set the

POWER IT DOWN. Electronics can drain more than electricity in our lives. We surround ourselves with TV’s, computers, tablets, etc., on a daily basis. They can take a toll on our sleeping habits. Try to turn everything off an hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted from electronics can actually affect your REM cycle—

scale for all the furnishings in the room. The sofas are larger than twin size beds. We kept purchasing larger and larger televisions because the fireplace dwarfed every furnishing we brought in the home.

The silk bird of paradise plants had to be raised in height by using large rustic baskets to give them proper stature since they are placed in close proximity to the fireplace.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

On transforming your interior space,or about the house featured on these pages, contact: SHERRIE SWASS INTERIOR DESIGN

(916) 489–1499 or visit swass.com

and you know how you feel the next day without a prior good night’s sleep. Relaxation is what most of us are desirous of in our daily lives. We are all capable of making our own homes the sanctuary we need to unwind in at the end of the day, and yet most people don’t actually know how to create it.

Look out the window; nature is our guide.

DISCOVERY...

FREE

PICKUP IN

MARCH

IS ONLY PART OF THE FUN!

Find Unique, Hard to Find, One of a Kind Items and More

AT CONSIGNMENT PRICING Folsom 850 E. Bidwell STE. 110 Folsom, CA 95630 Phone: 916-817-6950

Roseville 5761 Five Star Blvd.

Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: 916-784-2427

www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

57

BY HEATHER REAGAN

HAVE A Spring is the perfect time to fall in love with Northern California. With an abundance of outdoor and indoor activities in our backyard, you can create a day of adventure or design a weekend retreat. Pack up the kids, grab your best gal pals, or sweet talk your sweetheart and hit the road and explore this great land.

THROW A DISC. The sport of disc golf evolved as an offshoot of the many games spawned by the Frisbee® craze. The game started with people using Frisbees and aiming at targets made up of trees, trash cans, light poles, pipes, and whatever else was handy. Disc Golf players use golf discs and aim for a Disc Pole Hole, a pole extending up from the ground with chains and a basket where the disc lands. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, starting from a tee area and finishing at the Disc Pole Hole. You can find DG courses in Rocklin- ‘The Rockling DGC’, and in Sacramento at ‘John Mackey Park’.

GO FLOAT. Rafting the American River can be as easy as lounging on a raft. Or, for more thrills, kick it up a notch and explore the rugged canyons by white water rafting. There are many outfitters to choose from for a wet and wild ride, or a smooth cruise. Contact whitewaterconnection.com to start your voyage.

DAY AT THE MUSEUM. From Science, to cars, to railroads, to Indians, to art, the Sacramento and surrounding area are rich with museums. Spend a day at the ’Crocker Art Museum’, ‘The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center’, ‘The State Indian Museum’, ‘ The California State Museum’, ‘ The Aerospace Museum’, the’ Sacramento Children’s Museum’, or the ‘Roseville Telephone Museum’ to name just a few.

RIDE A HORSE. Strap on your boots and have a city slicker adventure. Surrounding Sacramento are countless horse farms and equestrian centers for all ages, skill levels, and styles. Try the ‘Los Lagos Equestrian Inc.’ in Granite Bay and ‘Granite Bay Equestrian Center’ in Roseville, or check out Northern California’s premiere equestrian center in Rancho Murieta, ‘The Murieta Equestrian center.’

WINE TASTE. From the Sierra Foothills to the border of the famous Napa and Sonoma area, with Placer and El Dorado areas in the center, and Lodi in the south, the wineries in this region offer an amazing variety of award winning wines. There are wineries with great views, family owned wineries, wineries with minimalist approaches, small town feel wineries, and high tech wineries- all with friendly tasting rooms and a diversity of wine. There is truly a taste for everyone.

58

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

TAKE A GAMBLE. There is plenty of gambling to do in a casino, but they also offer football challenges, real-deal giveaways, bands, music, parties, bars, card rooms, sushi stations. And Sacramento area’s casinos have it all, and then some.

Visit 500nations.com/Sacramento_Casinos.asp to find out what activities and events are at which casinos.

TOUR YOUR TASTE BUDS. Explore Northern California’s best restaurants and specialty food stores, along with the chefs, architecture, and history that make this region an exciting culinary destination.

‘Local Roots Food Tours’ offer authentic tasting and cultural experiences in Sacramento’s intriguing urban neighborhoods. Taste why the Sacramento region has been named the “Farm to Fork Capital of the Nation.”

The

Proud American Boutique

DISCOVER TAHOE. Lake Tahoe offers everything from hot-air balloons, miniature golf, to helicopter tours, arcades, and more. You can also choose from biking, hiking, running, camping, picnicking, water skiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, and sail boating, fishing, and even scuba diving to top off your Tahoe experience.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME. Watch the River Cats at Raley Field, a privately financed and prestigious ballpark considered the crown jewel in Minor League Baseball, in Sacramento. The River Cats have graduated more than 200 players into the major leagues, have won two Triple-A Championships, and four Pacific Coast League Championships, and 11 PCL South Division Championships. Buy some peanuts and cracker jacks and keep going back.

FOLLOW THE MUSIC. Between Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, and Fair Oaks, music aficionados can enjoy small, local artists to big names in a variety of venues including outdoor concerts. Try ‘The Place’ in Roseville, ‘Fair Oaks Village Park’ in Fair Oaks, ‘Powerhouse Pub’ in Folsom, ‘Blue Lamp’ in Sacramento, ‘Sleep Train Arena’ in Sacramento, and visit downtownsac.org for their summer concerts in the park series schedule.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

916.878.8645

or email: proudamericanboutique@gmail.com Visit us at: www.facebook.com/proudamericanboutique

FIND US ON YOUR TABLET OVER 10,000 VIEWS WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF BEING PUBLISHED ONLINE!

6 L AV I S H L I V I N G M A G A Z I N E

MAKE A BEER. The best microbreweries and pubs have taken up residency in Northern California and offer a culture of style, sports style, and family appeal in décor and dining. With daily specials, big screen televisions, high ceilings, and other options, you can take a beer making class or get entrenched in the Irish, German, and other cultural traditions.

Find some great breweries at www.northerncalbrewers.com.

PATRIOTIC ITEMS, UNIQUE JEWELRY, & GREAT GIFTS! PRIVATE PARTIES & PERSONAL SHOP BY APPT.

BE LAZY ON THE LAKE.

A S I A N C U I S I N E | S P R I N G FA S H I O N

Recreational activities in El Dorado Hills include biking country roads, walking trails along small streams, boating and jet skiing at Folsom Lake, as well as hiking trails around the lake. Folsom Lake, with seventy-seven miles of shoreline, is one of the most heavily used recreational areas in the state.

Fortune

& FLAVOR SPRING AT SUNSET & BEAUTY DECADENCE

FEATURING:

MARCH 2014

MARCH 2014

lavishlivingmagazine.com

Cover_MARCH_LLM14.indd 1 2/25/2014 2:27:25 AM

Like us on Facebook for weekly giveaways

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

59

TRAVEL

BRITISH COLUMBIA

western

BRITISH

COLUMBIA: AN INVIGORATING VACATION CHOICE

BY DON AND ANN JACKSON

60

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Beautiful Victoria and Vancouver have long been on our bucket list for an extended stay and a few months ago we fulfilled that dream. We’ve been to both cities for brief cruise stops but never fully explored the regions.

Our gaffe! A few folks suggested we should also consider checking out Richmond’s culinary scene, the nearby revitalized fishing town of Steveston and Whistler’s famous resort area. All recommendations proved spot on. There was so much to do if you follow our lead you should find yourself returning from a wonderful vacation very invigorated, full of memories and pleasantly tired.

Richmond & Steveston

Both these towns provided our most positive surprises. We began our stay within minutes of our airplane’s touchdown by checking into the highly publicized Fairmont Hotel in Richmond’s Vancouver International Airport. And that’s right: IN the airport not near the airport. Internationally recognized by many as the finest airport hotel in North America we can’t imagine a more deluxe airport hotel anywhere. Located in the main terminal and practically next to the control tower this newer hotel is the perfect place to hang out on arrival and before departures. Soundproof rooms, amazing staff, fine dining choices, gold floor option and close proximity to Vancouver by rail or taxi are major plusses. www.fairmont.com; Another lodging possibility to consider: River Rock Resort features tastefully decorated rooms/suites, a 1000 seat show theater offering name entertainment and a beautiful casino (Bonus: B.C. casinos are totally smoke free). Room prices at Richmond hotels

are usually lower than Vancouver hotels and often Richmond’s tourism office offers complimentary tickets to many of the top Vancouver attractions with three night stays. Richmond is also known for the town’s large Asian community, eclectic dining scene and night markets. One of our most fun and unusual culinary experiences in eons was a dim sum breakfast at Vivacity Restaurant, packed every morning with dim sum aficionados. We understand this tradition is very popular at Chinese restaurants all over town. www.vivacityrestaurant.com. While in Richmond head out to Steveston, once one of Canada’s most active fishing and cannery towns and now-sans canneries-a charming seaside destination. Strolling town and touring the historic museum-like Gulf of Georgia Cannery are musts. Our meal at Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant was the surprising culinary luncheon highlight of our entire trip and we understand why locals often give it their votes as a local favorite.

Featuring sustainable seafood their service staff

Stevesto

n Boardw alk Photo

By: Rich

mond To

urism

was a fun-loving group. www.bluecanoerestaurant. com. Our only dinner in Steveston at Tapenade Bistro was a refreshing dining experience and gave us an additional reason to return to this quintessential seaside town. Their French inspired

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

61

TRAVEL

BRITISH COLUMBIA

West Coast cuisine was to die for. www.tapenade. ca. If we return to B.C. we’d definitely stay at The Fairmont again, book a night stay in Steveston and dine at more of Richmond’s highly regarded restaurants. For all things Steveston/Richmond including annual events, more hotel/dining options and things to do/see, go to: www. tourismrichmond.com.

Victoria

astle rroch C

Craigda

62

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

We recommend heading out to Victoria next.

Located quite a few miles away on Vancouver Island, it’s a much further journey than to the city of Vancouver so it’s better to end your vacation in Vancouver closer to the airport. A seaplane

service or a less expensive combination Pacific Coach Line bus from the airport directly to the B.C terminal and then their ferry to Victoria and return are options. We chose the bus/ferry combo and found the entire trip very enjoyableespecially the amazing island vistas, sea life viewing and the stunning waterways. Find a comfortable seat with good viewing and be sure to keep an eye out for sea life. www.bcferries.com; www.pacificcoach.com. We hunkered down at the stately Fairmont Empress Hotel our first two nights and the ultimate highlight of our Empress stay was experiencing their 95 year tradition of “Afternoon Tea” in their majestically restored Tea Lobby. A stop in at the richly decorated Bengal Lounge is an unforgettable bar and light

Butchart Gardens

Parliament Buiding

dining scene. www.fairmont.com . For our last two nights we moved over to the stunning Magnolia Hotel and Spa. This newer property has received numerous accolades as one of Canada’s finest luxury hotels and deservedly so. Their accommodations, buffet breakfasts and staff were exceptional. www.magnoliahotel.com.

Exploring Victoria is a relatively easy task as it’s a very walkable downtown and we encourage readers to do just that and include the following: tour the beautiful British Columbia Parliament complex and the exquisite Victorian era Craigdarroch Castle, an 1890’s mansion. Both offer tours and the tower at the castle offers the best views of Victoria. www.thecastle. ca, www.leg.bc.ca; for history buffs a visit to the Royal B. C. Museum is a must. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca; stroll the bustling walkways along the inner harbor,

fisherman’s wharf and Chinatown, Canada’s oldest; if you aren’t up to walking the city try taking a Hippo Tour splashing into the inner harbor for a brief cruise as well as a land route that will get you to all the highlights on the “bus that floats”. www.victoriahippotours.com; and for the ultimate highlight in Victoria take the CVS Shuttle bus (www.cvscruisevictoria. com) to Butchart Gardens, one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world and the colorful vistas we encountered were well beyond our expectations. This National Historic Site estate, formerly a worked-out quarry, provides 55 acres of truly spectacular viewing. www. butchartgardens.com; Into whale watching? With over 80 resident Orca killer whales sticking around throughout the year plus numerous other whale species and other marine mammal visitors this is one of the best whale watching locations in the world. Our out-to-sea trek on 5 Star’s high speed expedition catamaran was a very positive adventure with a profusion of whale sightings. www.5starwhales.com For everything Victoria, visit their informative website: www.tourismvictoria.com.

Vancouver

After our stay in Victoria we retraced our steps back to the ferry terminal once again utilizing Pacific Coach Lines and taking a B.C. Ferry to make the journey back to Vancouver. We stayed at three different hotels to experience different Vancouver locations and hotel types during our stay. For the first two nights we hung out at the very nice Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in the waterfront area and the following two at The Burrard, a very avant-garde property. Coal Harbour’s roof top deck with lap pool and hot tub, health club, signature restaurant, Preston’s and views of the harbor from our room were cool focal points. www.coasthotels.com. The reasonably priced and extremely hip Burrard

offered something we’d never seen at a hotel: unlimited free phone calls to anywhere in North America. Now that’s a great perk! Other high spots included free cruiser bikes and passes to the nearby Steve Nash Fitness center. www. theburrard.com. Our last three nights were at the Empire Landmark Hotel, holding claim as the tallest hotel in downtown and featuring moderate rates, unbelievable views from most all rooms and the superb top floor Cloud Nine revolving restaurant. Our dinner there was one of the three best meals we had in Vancouver and the city’s nightlight views added a wonderful romantic flair. www.empirelandmarkhotel.com.

Another favorite dining experience was at the very chic and hip Pourhouse, located in the funky Gas Lamp district. This local and tourist favorite is so popular be sure to make reservations in advance. www.pourhousevancouver.com. Our most casual, yet noteworthy, dining stop was at giovane, an Italian inspired deli-bakerywinebar-market-café-shop all rolled into one delightful culinary happening in the stunning Fairmont Pacific Rim. www.fairmont.com.

Quite surprisingly downtown Vancouver was very walkable, much like the smaller Victoria, so here’s our recommended “do not miss seeing and doing” list: first and foremost head off to the Vancouver Lookout for beautiful city views

giovane

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

63

TRAVEL

BRITISH COLUMBIA

WHISTLER SKI RESORT

and to get a real sense of the city’s beautiful surroundings. www.vancouverlookout.com; next head down to the iconic Canada Place to see FlyOver Canada, a virtual 4D flightride experience that simulates a soaring plane trip across Canada from East to West. A definite wow factor prevails! www.flyovercanada.com; after your flight hop onto the free shuttle from Canada Place to Grouse Mountain, home to famous Grouse Grind hike (grueling), a tram to the top for stunning views, all the popular winter and summer sports activities you expect at ski resorts these days and engaging grizzly bear and timber wolf enclosures. www. grousemountain.com. After finishing your tour at Grouse head down on the free shuttle and get off at the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Vancouver’s oldest and probably most popular attraction/adventure in B.C. For the adventurous souls not afraid of heights don’t miss swinging and swaying on the eerie plank bridge 230 feet above the Capilano River, traversing the Treetops Adventure over and through the rainforest and taking on the unnerving Cliffside Walkway, the newest intimidating attraction. www.capbridge.com; When you get back into town on the shuttle, sign up for one of the walking tours hosted by period costumed guides to discover the yesteryear secrets and mysteries of early Vancouver. www. forbiddenvancouver.ca. Another unique walking tour is to latch onto one of the Vancouver Foodie Tours to experience food tastings at specialty restaurants, ethnic eateries and/ or surprisingly upscale food trucks. www.foodietours.ca. If you’d rather ride than walk don’t miss jumping onto the Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour which makes stops at all the city’s highlights. Be sure to circle world renowned Stanley Park and step off at The Vancouver Aquarium where you can enjoy daily beluga whale, dolphin and sea otter shows. For an unforgettable extra thrill, rarely available anywhere else in the world, sign up for an up close and personal encounter with a beluga whale. www.vanaqua. org; Other highly recommended hop offs are at Granville 64

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

Island, home to the bustling Public Market, wonderful shops and a variety of dining choices.

Gastown where yesteryear Vancouver is still alive and kicking; Robson Street shopping district where shopaholics congregate; Chinatown and the noteworthy Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens is a must visit. www. bigbus.ca; www.granvilleisland. com; For everything Vancouver: www.tourismvancouver.com

Whistler and another out-of-town excursion

Public Marke

Although we only had time for a brief visit up to majestic Shannon Falls followed by a short ride to the world class Whistler resort area on a West Coast Sightseeing tour we’d certainly recommend not missing either. While in Whistler don’t miss their peak-to-peak gondola run or visiting the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre dedicated to the local First Nations people’s history. www.vancouversightseeing. com; www.whistler.com. Also do your best to find the time to take a sea safari high speed boat excursion into Horseshoe Bay, Howe Sound and Strait of Georgia to see amazing wild life, island vistas and experience thrilling boat maneuvers by a zealous daredevil guide. www.sewellsmarina.com;

t, Granville

Island

One closing thought: We strongly recommend at least a two week vacation stay in western B.C. and although we were there two full weeks, a few extra days in Whistler to do more exploring of those beautiful environs would have been perfect.

EDITORS NOTE: Our travel tandem, Don the writer/editor and Ann the photographer/researcher, will next head to Carmel to give our readers an insider’s look into this getaway destination in our April issue.

CANADIANStyle

STYLE

At sunny vacation spots, covering up is a chic way to stand out. Try these styles anywhere you travel.

CITY

TRAVEL

DAY

DATE

NIGHT

TOURING

Vince White Frayed Edge Jacket

T R AV E L

James Jeans

Evila Boutique, El Dorado Hills

Button Up Boutique, Roseville

Bailey 44 White Dress Nordstrom, Roseville

Big Buddah Hobo

The Bag Lady, Folsom

Pelle Moda Nude Heels

Turquoise M.A.B. Tote

by Rebecca Minkoff

Runway Boutique El Dorado Hills

Button Up Folsom

Sam Edelman Felicia Flat Bella Talloni, El Dorado Hills

Serenity Stone Drop Earrings

Stella & Dot stelladot.com/lucywheeler

White & Gold Bracelet

Evila Boutique, El Dorado Hills

Mila Scarf

Evila Boutique, El Dorado Hills

Happy Flowers Necklace Stella & Dot stelladot.com/lucywheeler

Black Tuxedo Leggings Cadence Corner Boutique, El Dorado Hills

AGL Flat

Bella Talloni, El Dorado Hills

Splendid Fly Away Cardigan Evila Boutique El Dorado Hills

Rebecca Minkoff White Crossbody Button Up Boutique, Folsom

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

65

Roseville Point nearnear

“Voted best skilled nursing and rehab facility in the greater Sacramento area!�

By SacMetro Magazine

www.rosevillepoint.com

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy ne

Roseville Point

600 Sunrise Ave Roseville, CA 95661

nearnear

Speech Therapy

As a full service skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, we devote our time and effort to offering superior care for those in need. Our team of highly trained professional caregivers value your input and will work alongside with you and your family to develop an individualized care plan.

Admission Inquiries: Call (916) 782-3131

66

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

24-Hour Licensed Nursing Care IV Therapy Services Pain Management X-Ray and Lab Services Podiatrist Services Hospice Care Comfort Care Services TPN Wound Care Tube Feeding

R E S TA U R A N T S | R E C I P E S | F O O D | D R I N K S

Ella In the heart of Sacramento, diners enjoy an experience of elegance.

SIP

&

SAVOR

Exclaiming The Selland Family a dynamic family would be a gross understatement. Chef Randall Selland, His wife and fellow chef Nancy Zimmer, and their children Josh Nelson and Tamera Baker have made their claim to fame in Sacramento in the Restaurant industry. Founding The Kitchen in 1991, a unique and unparalleled dining experience that sells out nightly, the Sellands have earned every conceivable area award and the highest honors and ratings in the industry.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

67

S I P & S AV O R

ELLA the Chef he is today. He also accredits his Mom as his main culinary influence.

There is no shortage of options on Ella’s menu which features entrees of seafood, steaks, and pastas, small plate offerings, salads, a fresh cold seafood bar with oysters, shrimp and more in a fresh, seasonal, and straight forward New American and French-style cooking. Their menu is accompanied by an award winning wine listdesigned by their resident Sommelier, handcrafted artisanal cocktails, in-house desserts, an impressive lounge area, and a stirring patio for al fresco dining.

Chef Ravin and the team at Ella are devoted to teamwork in the kitchen and within the service staff, creating a near-perfect dining experience that is casual yet serious; beautiful, astute, and fun.

The Sellands sought to create a high quality and original experience, with an attentive staff delivering food that celebrates their love and passion for innovation, tradition, friends, family, and their guests- an experience that each and every diner that patrons Ella has the pleasure of partaking in.

The same quality, commitment, and passion that Chef Selland and family commanded in The Kitchen exists also in in the 4-Star Downtown Sacramento favorite Ella Dining Room and Bar that they opened in 2007.

Committed to sourcing locally grown and raised ingredients for over twenty years, Ella capitalizes on America’s Farm to Fork Capital. Located in the heart of a bustling and vibrant downtown, Ella has led the way in the growing locavore movement by offering real, excellent, honest food served in a warm inviting setting, sourced mainly from the locally based community of farmers, ranchers, growers, and artisans. Ella is an American bistro that is cozy, relaxed, and inviting with touches of magnificence that most assuredly beckons special-occasion dinging.

The atmosphere is an attractive, open style restaurant with fantastic interiors; a ceiling of shutters, subtle design elements, gorgeous large format dining

68

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

options with stunning lighting and fixtures next to an open demo kitchen. The bar is large and has a multitude of types of seating and bar experiences. The ambiance is alive, bustling, humming, and engaging.

At the kitchen helm is Executive Chef Ravin Patel, who has been with Ella since 2009. His personal background of culinary influences combined with his knowledge of classic techniques and dishes along with his ability to lead and manage a team make him an unrivaled and distinctive force in the Sacramento restaurant world. Chef Patel attended French Culinary Institute in New York City where he learned classic French techniques, baking, and kitchen skills. He landed an externship at one of New York’s iconic restaurants, ‘Montrachet’- an embodiment of fine dining. Completing his externship, Chef Patel worked at ‘Ian’s’ in the Upper East Side under Chef Ian Russo for over a year. From there, Chef Patel began working at the Michelin Star and multiple James Beard Award-winning restaurant ‘The Modern’ under the guidance of Chef Gabriel Kreuther.

Chef Patel spent 3 years developing and perfecting his cooking techniques and management skills.

As well, he lent his talents consulting for area restaurants as a result of his financial background and managerial capabilities. Chef Patel has brought his own fresh cooking perspective to Ella by way of his childhood. Growing up, Chef Patel says food was the central facet for everything his family did. He attributes his exposure to his family’s abundant gardens and his Dad’s Deli and Grocery store for shaping

FORM MORE INFORMATION:

ELLA DINING ROOM & BAR 1131 K Street Sacramento, (916) 443-3772

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

69

CHEF & RESTAURATEUR

PR FILES When it comes to great food and restaurants, our community can certainly hold its own. In the past five years alone, we've seen an emergence of top-notch, brand-new restaurants modeled after those of the big cities, both in cuisine and atmosphere. But the real standouts are the restaurants that have been here for forty years and are still servings some of the best cuisine around. Using fresh, local produce whenever possible, we feel lucky to be able to enjoy these local chefs and restuarants in our own backyard-so dig in and enjoy!

70

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

HEATHER ZAMARRIPA EXECUTIVE CHEF

36 HANDLES 1010 White Rock Rd. El Dorado Hills.

916-941-3606

I would say what I love most about being a Chef is the fast pace of the industry. I love the hustle and bustle of a crowded restaurant on a busy Friday night, there›s nothing better. It’s also really cool to work at a job where your product is always in demand! I think my best quality as it relates to being a Chef is probably my approachability. I›m not one of those people who runs around shouting at my staff, I feel people will work harder for you if they can relate to you and see you lead by example. Respect is something to be earned, not expected, and I think the more I show my staff that we can work hard and still have fun, the happier and more productive they will be. The inspiration for the menu at 36 Handles was definitely traditional pub fare, taking some old favorites like cottage pie and fish & chips and paying them proper homage. We wanted to show that you can make something delicious by using quality ingredients and proper cooking techniques, and that «pub food» doesn›t necessarily mean heavy, greasy food. We have a good variety of dishes, and I think that is what sets us apart from many other pubs/gastro pubs in the area.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

71

BRIAN BUTLER

EXECUTIVE CHEF

LAND OCEAN RESTAURANT 2720 E Bidwell Street Folsom, (916) 984-0786 Executive Chef Brian Butler of Land Ocean Restaurant in Folsom was born in Wyoming and raised in the Central Coast of California just south of Pismo Beach. He is married to wife Katie and together have three children; Tyler, Jaxon and Wyatt. Brian attended The Art Institute of California Sacramento in 2009 and found his home at Land Ocean when the restaurant first opened its doors in 2011. Brian always enjoyed cooking and creating in the kitchen. After he and his wife planned and catered his sister’s wedding, Brian found himself in culinary school three months later. Brian’s style in the kitchen is described as eclectic.

He is always creating something new and goes with the notion of whatever feels right at the time. He feels it is essential to implement simplicity when creating his menu; dishes that are easy to execute and enjoyable for all diners. Chef Brain replies with, “If you can’t replicate a dish, there is no reason to keep it on a menu!”

Chef Brian recommends the Kobe Flat Iron Steak, one of the signature dishes of Land Ocean. When at home with friends and family, Chef Brian loves creating a Tri-Tip, Santa Maria style prepared in an oak pit barbeque with salt, pepper, garlic and served with salsa. His love for culinary arts and preparing a great meal has launched his career and allows diners to enjoy his incredible creations.

MOSES HERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE CHEF

SIENNA RESTAURANT 3909 Park Drive El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-9694 Growing up on the coast in Monterrey, Executive Chef Moses Hernandez brings his passion and creativeness to the kitchen of Sienna Restaurant in El Dorado Hills. Moses is married to wife Threasa, and father to Alexander and Araceli. Moses attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in San Francisco, where he developed a hidden passion for the Culinary Arts.

He then completed his internship at the prestigious Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach. There, Moses refined his skills and after completion of his internship, made the move to our area and made his home at the beautiful Sienna Restaurant.

Chef Moses’ style is described as Rustic Elegance. He loves contrasting, beautiful visuals and bold flavors. One of the chef’s signature dishes is the Coffee-Ancho Chile rubbed Pork Primed Rib Eye with Chorizo hash and a Dijon lime sauce. Outside the restaurant, Moses cherishes family and looks forward to weekend barbeques with friends and family enjoying his love for a great meal.

72

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

RAVIN PATEL

EXECUTIVE CHEF

ELLA DINING ROOM & BAR 1131 K Street (at 12th Street) Sacramento, CA 95814

916.443.3772

www.elladiningroomandbar.com Chef Ravin Patel has been with Ella Dining Room and Bar since 2009; he transitioned from a culinary career in New York to be closer to home and to raise his own family in Sacramento. Ravin’s passion and respect for food started at a very young age, when he spent countless afternoons and early weekend mornings helping his father and grandmother grow small quantities of vegetables and fruits in their backyard.

In his early teens Ravin began working along side his father at their Sacramento deli and grocery store

preparing food and managing the deli counter. Chef Patel began his professional career by attending UC Davis and graduated with a B.S. in Managerial Economics, which landed him a job as a stockbroker. However, he found passion and interest in this field lacking, and after some soul searching he realized food and restaurants were his true calling. He attended French Culinary Institute in New York City to learn classic French techniques, baking, and kitchen skills. An externship at one of New York’s iconic restaurants, Montrachet, truly opened his eyes to fine dining. After the externship Ravin worked at Ian’s in the Upper East Side under Chef Ian Russo for over a year. After the restaurant was sold, Chef Ravin began working at the Michelin Star and multiple James Beard Award-winning restaurant The Modern. Under the guidance of Chef Gabriel Kreuther, Ravin spent 3 years developing and perfecting cooking techniques, management skills, and consulting for area restaurants due to his financial background and managerial capabilities. Chef Patel’s family originally hails from the Western Indian state of Gujarat, which is about 150 miles north of Mumbai. His culinary heritage is

distinctive from the traditional Northern cuisine and its curries that many think of as Indian food. The character of the Gujarati food is vegetarian-based and does not rely on sauces as heavily as Americans are used to with Indian food. Over the years Chef Patel has been able to bring his own fresh cooking perspective and unique approach to Ella. Not only was Ravin influenced by his family’s gardens and his father’s store growing up, but he also praises his mother as his main culinary influence.

She cooked three meals for the whole family every day while also working full time, and Chef Patel says food was the central facet for everything his family did growing up. Whether for holidays or family gatherings, food was always the center of importance. At Ella Dining Room and Bar, Chef Patel has been an unwavering presence of talent, leadership and professionalism since day one.

His personal background of culinary influences combined with his knowledge of classic techniques and dishes in addition to his managerial skills make him an unmatched and unique force in the Sacramento restaurant world. We are lucky to have him at Ella.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

73

S I P & S AV O R

L

WINE PICKS | SIERRA FOOTHILLS

C A L FO O TH ILL WINE S THIS MONTH'S PICK FROM LOCAL SIERRA FOOTHILL WINERIES.

A destination embodying the spirit of northern Italy,

AVIO

VINEYARDS & WINERY is a place that draws you in, and makes it hard to leave.

With a tasting room in the midst of the vineyards far from the road, Avio Vineyards & Winery recreates that great Italian farmstead experience of driving through the vineyards on a journey of discovery. This Amador County wine estate is certainly reminiscent of a traditional Tuscan farmstead; an Italian style Piazza complete with a country courtyard, gorgeous gardens, a lion head fountain, and inviting pathways.

The tasting bar is rustic and alluring, and the barrel room sits behind a pair of beautifully paned doors.

The massive solid redwood tasting room doors are made from wood salvaged from the Pioneer drinking water tank. The stucco walls in the tasting room, which was converted from an old barn, are 10 inches thick, and the windows are authentic in style and size to those of an Italian farmhouse.

Owners Stefano and Lisa Watson’s goal is to make wine in the traditional Italian style. They use old world processes passed down from generation to generation, and do it all by hand. Farming low yields and allowing grapes to show their unique character, they believe that that little manipulation is the best technique. Like their winemaking family in Avio, Italy, the Watson’s continue the tradition of producing classic wines. The Watson’s feel that wine is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, and 74

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

their wines embody tradition, pride, and family.

Avio has 30 acres of vineyards, broken down into five blocks and lovingly named after their Italian family and friends, which are planted to Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Aglianico, Orange Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. The winery sells everything but the best of their Zinfandel crop, which they keep for themselves, to a major Napa winery known for its Zinfandel wines. Avio takes pride in not producing aggressive, overpowering wines, but rather varietals that are smooth, well balanced, and food friendly.

Avio practices sustainable farming and employs some rather rare farmhands to help with the process.

As a supporter of animal rescue, and an active participant with A-PAL Humane Society, the estate is home to at least 60 rescued animals. Each animal has a job to do. The cats control vineyard pests.

The hens lay eggs, which are used in the process of clarifying their Pinot Grigio. The llamas, goats and sheep keep the open pasturelands cleared. Amid the Avio estate, is The Carriage Room- an upscale western style overnight lodging abode. With full access to the 77 acre estate, guests can enjoy a private tasting room, outdoor kitchen, and balcony, which boasts picturesque views of the Pino Grigio

Vineyard and endless palm trees. The meticulously maintained grove of trees and rose bushes is home to happy couples as they exchange their wedding vows within the vineyards.

The Watson’s bestow upon every visitor an afternoon in Italy with great family hospitality and even better wines. They have created an atmosphere in which they share their love of the land, and their guiding philosophy of “per l’amore di familglia”- for the love of family.

FORM MORE INFORMATION:

AVIO VINEYARDS & WINERY 14520 Ridge Road Sutter Creek, (209) 267-1515 www.aviowine.com TASTING ROOM HOURS: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY 11:00-5:00, AND BY APPOINTMENT

CHARLES B. MITCHELL VINEYARDS

Pizza & Lobster

crystal basin cellars

Friday Nights From 5pm to 9pm

Premium Gold Country Wines

WINE TASTING OPEN 7 DAYS 10 AM -5 PM

(Except some major holidays, please call)

OR BY APPOINTMENT. WE WILL GLADLY ARRANGE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS & INTIMATE TOURS.

Perry Creek W

inery

Open daily frOm

00 pm

11:00 am tO 5:

P.O. Box 350 eek Rd. 7400 Perry Cr Fair Play, CA

2120 Four Springs Trail Placerville, CA

530.647.8505 mirafloreswinery.com

530.620.51co7m5 k.

530-620-3467

WINE TOURS & TASTINGS

12 GOLD

medal wines in 2013 Best Syrah in California 2013 CA State Fair

Open 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm 3550 Carson RD., Camino, ca

530.647.1767

Finally, Good Food in the

Hills!

Live Music Friday Evenings with a $15 Three-Course Meal 5 Stars on Yelp & Trip Advisor

Open 7 Days a Week from 11am to 7pm

www.perrycree

8221 Stoney Creek Rd. Fair Play, CA 95684

www.CrystalBasin.com

3590 Carson Rd., Camino, CA

530.303.3749

The Sierra Foothill wineries are home to more than 100 friendly wineries and artisan vintners producing a diversity of award winning wines. Chances are the person pouring for you in the tasting room is the winemaker or a family member, giving you a hands on personal experience thats hard to find.

Tanis Vineyards 13120 Willow Creek Rd. Lone, CA 95640 (209) 274-4807 www.tanisvineyards.com

Lava Cap Winery 2221 Fruitridge Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-0175 www.lavacap.com

Perry Creek Winery 7400 Perry Creek Rd. (P.O. Box 350) Fair Play, CA 95684 (530) 620-5175 www.perrycreek.com

Andis Wines 11000 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth, CA 95669 (209) 245-6177 www.andiswines.com

Miraflores 2120 Four Springs Trail Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 647-8505 www.mirafloreswinery.com

Skinner Vineyards 8054 Fair Play Rd. Somerset, CA 95684 (530) 620-2220 www.skinnervineyards.com

Crystal Basin Cellars 3550 Carson Rd. Camino, CA 95709 (530) 647-1767 www.crystalbasin.com

Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards 8221 Stoney Creek Rd. Fair Play, CA 95684 (530) 620-3467 www.charlesbmitchell.com

Boeger Winery 1709 Carson Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-8094 www.boegerwinery.com

Renwood Winery 12225 Steiner Road Plymouth, CA 95669 (209) 245-6979 www.renwood.com Avio Vineyards 14520 Ridge Rd. Sutter Creek CA 95685 (209) 267-1515 www.aviowine.com Montevina Winery 20680 Shenandoah School Road Plymouth CA 95669 (209) 245-6942 www.montevina.com

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

75

S I P & S AV O R

L

WINE PICKS | LODI

C A L L O DI W INES

THIS MONTH'S PICK FROM LOCAL LODI WINERIES.

Discover a novel experience in

MCCAY CELLARS “Wine is supposed to be fun, not pretentious,” Mike McCay of McCay Cellars has said. And anyone who visits the McCay Cellars tasting room will feel anything but pretentious. Pulling from what the region has to offer, Mike McCay has crafted his tasting room much like he crafts his wines- with pride and passion. The ceilings are adorned with parachute silks as a tribute to the nearby skydiving Parachute Center. Shipping pallets used to house and transport fruit have been used to make the bar and most of the furniture. The fruit bins throughout pay homage to the prominent produce industry in this region, and have been used to create a wall on the far side of the tasting room. Graffiti art garnishes this warehouse turned tasting room leaving a lasting impression visitors aren’t soon to forget; a PHOTO: LODIWINE.COM novelty among tasting rooms.

Like its tasting room, McCay Cellars is all about presence and character of its wines. A relative new comer on the Lodi wine scene, in contrast to most of the multigenerational farmers, Mike McCay has been farming in Lodi for only 35 years. Arriving on the scene in the 1980s, he planted a vineyard and started making wine in 1994. He launched his McCay Cellars label in 2007. His vision has always been to make a Zinfandel with a sense of presence and character that expresses the trueness of the vineyard. McCay describes his wine making approach is “Hands On, Hands Off.” He dedicates his attention to the vineyardshands on, and steps away from the winery- hands off. He explains, “I look for certain and unique flavor profiles out of particular vineyards.” For McCay, “It’s 76

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

all about the terroir in the vineyard with the ultimate goal to create the perfect balance between the vine and the fruit.”

Presently, he works with seven different Zinfandel Vineyards scattered across Lodi from west to east, all with their own unique microclimates and individual characteristics. McCay possesses an assiduous work ethic overseeing all aspects of winemaking, from growing to bottling, and produces his wines in an Old World style. His grapes are handpicked, and an electric basket press is used in the crushing process. The basket press is one of the oldest designs for a grapecrushing device.

Setting out to just make wine that he liked, McCay has wine enthusiasts everywhere praising his label; and rightfully so. His 2007 Jupiter Zinfandel was named one of the top 100 wines of 2010 by the San Francisco Chronicle, and his Truluck’s 2007 Zinfandel received a double-gold medal during the 2011 San Francisco Wine Competition. Many of his award-winning wines are carried

in upscale restaurants, and found in 14 states. More important than accolades, McCay revels in the simple pleasure of watching his guests enjoy his hand-crafted creations. The McCay Cellars family of wines currently includes Zinfandel, Carignan, Cab Franc, Grenache, Rose Petit Syrah, a red blend and a Rhone white blend. A small boutique family owned winery; McCay Cellars takes great pride in producing California’s best wines.

Mike McCay once longed to create an atmosphere that would make people forget the outside world as soon as they step in. Mission Accomplished… and then some.

FORM MORE INFORMATION:

McCAY CELLARS 1370 E. Turner Road Lodi, (209) 368-WINE www.mccaycellars.com

Lodi’s Most Unique Tasting Experience

Open Thurs. - Sun. Noon - 4:30 p.m. and by appt.

18196 N. Davis Rd. Lodi, CA 95242 209-368-2006 | lucaswinery.com

WINE TOURS & TASTINGS

The Lodi winemaking industry has enjoyed tremendous expansion in the last decade. The land devoted to vineyards has increased from 46,000 acres in 1996 to nearly 100,000 today. Now the region produces more fine wine than Napa and Sonoma combined!

The Lodi appellation is proudly blowing away the mists of anonymity that have shrouded local wines, allowing them to bask in the sunshine of worldwide recognition. We invite you to take a short ride and discover Lodi Wine Country for yourself.

Lodi Wine and Visitor Center 2545 West Turner Road Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 365-0621

Harney Lane Winery 9010 E. Harney Ln. Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 365-1900 harneylane.com

Lucas Winery 18196 N. Davis Road Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 368-2006 lucaswinery.com

Macchia Winery 7099 E. Peltier Road Acampo, CA 95220 (209) 333-2600 macchiawines.com

Klinker Brick Winery 15887 N. Alpine Road Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 333-1845 www.klinkerbrickwinery.com

Van Ruiten Family 340 W. Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 334-5722 vanruitenwinery.com

Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 N. Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CA 95258 (209) 365-7575 woodbridgeuncorked.com

McCay Cellars 1370 E. Turner Rd. Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 368-WINE mccaycellars.com

Berghold Vineyards 17343 N. Cherry Road Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 333-9291 BergholdVineyards.com

Lodi Wine Cellars 112 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 365.6622 lodiwinecellars.com

St. Jorge Winery 22769 N. Bender Road Acampo, CA, 95220 (209) 365-0202 stjorgewinery.com

Michael~David Winery 4580 West Highway 12 Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 368-7384 michaeldavidwinery.com

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

77

S I P & S AV O R

SEASON DELIGHT

SEASON DELIGHT

BY EMILY VERBECK

ASPARAGUS This season our diets are going green with one of the top-ranked healthiest veggies available: asparagus.

This anti-oxidant and vitamin packed super food is much more than a farmers market favorite, in fact studies show asparagus can be a great weight loss ally, as well as, one of the best kept secrets behind glowing skin. Chock-full of fiber and essential vitamins like A, C, E, and K, mixing some asparagus recipes into your weekly menu can increase your body’s ability to produce insulin and break down sugar more efficiently. In fact, nature included a little secret ingredient called chromium that many health professionals link to decreased cravings and hypertension. The biological components of aspara78

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

gus work as a completely natural diuretic to release excess salt and water retention. Similarly, its antiinflammatory effects alongside its powerful dose of B-12 can increase your energy and lead to healthier skin. Unlike many other fruits and vegetables, asparagus is one you don’t even have to buy organic in order to avoid intake of pesticides. Ranked by The Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticide as one of the least likely vegetables to retain chemical residue, asparagus can be added to your diet easily and affordably without having to battle of the best organic prices. This spring, delight in the unique flavor and texture of asparagus and feel the benefits for yourself.

Sources: http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/chromium-healthbenefits-nutrition/2011/01/21/id/369681 http://www.eatingwell.com/food_news_origins/organic_natural/15_foods_you_dont_need_to_buy_organic http://www.eatingwell.com/blogs/health_blog/5_powerful_ health_benefits_of_asparagus_you_probably_didn_t_know

PAPPARDELLE WITH ASPARAGUS & SALMON PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 15 minutes. Look for an Italian white vermentino, which has the earthiness and acidity to stand up to the herbaceous taste of asparagus (a challenge with wine), as well as the plush, juicy body to complement the salmon.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 pound salmon fillets • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for mister • 1/2 pound pappardelle (wide-ribbon pasta) 1 minced shallot • 1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup vegetable broth • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup sliced green onions • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill • 4 lemon wedges, for serving PREPARATION 1. Season salmon

CRUNCH

CRAZY

with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Using a mister, spray fish with olive oil.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat; sear fish, flesh side down, for 8 minutes or until nearly cooked through. Remove to a plate, skin side down, and cover with foil. 2. Cook pasta; drain, return to pot, keep warm. 3. Heat oil in pan; sauté shallot and asparagus 2 minutes, until beginning to brighten. Add broth; lower heat to medium, cover, and cook 3 minutes.

Add peas, cover, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream, onions, mint, and dill; lower heat to simmer. Add remaining salt and pepper. 4. Add sauce to pasta; toss. Remove skin and flake salmon into large chunks; add to pasta and toss gently. Divide among 4 bowls. 5. Garnish with additional herbs and lemon wedges.

Recipe Courtesy of Health.com

ASPARAGUS SPEARS PREP: 15

min / Cook: 20 min | YIELD: 4 servings | LEVEL: Easy

INGREDIENTS

1 pound medium asparagus (about 20 spears) 2 egg whites • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon mayonnaise • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika • Extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare the asparagus by trimming off the tough woody stem. Set up a breading station by whipping the egg whites and mayonnaise together (the mayonnaise helps the whites stick to the asparagus). Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. In a separate, dish add the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix.

Dip each asparagus spear in the egg wash and then coat evenly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Place the spears on a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with some olive oil (this will help them crisp up). Bake until golden and crispy, 15 to 17 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

79

S I P & S AV O R

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Chicago Fire

BY EMILY VERBECK

EARLY TOAST

Since opening the first Chicago Fire on Sutter Street in Folsom in February, 2003 word of our unique and authentic Chicago Pizza has spread like wildfire as we continue to serve a packed house of hungry patrons who crave a real authentic Chicago style pizza. Whether your Chicago Pizza favorite is a flaky deep dish, gourmet stuffed, or the popular choice of Chicagoan’s, crispy wafer thin crust, sliced in squares, you can now enjoy it at all four of our Chicago Fire locations. Don’t let

our simple menu fool you, we offer a rich dining experience with table service, full bar, great selection of wines by the glass, all in an upscale casual environment without the upscale price! Chicago Fire is our tribute to Chicago Pizza!

The menu style for 36 Handles incorporates flavors and cooking techniques from around the globe, and include standards like six styles of Fish & Chips (traditional and panko crusted), Cottage Pie and Corned Beef, as well as some lighter selections like Shrimp Scampi, and fresh Garden Salads. In addition 36 Handles has 36 different craft beers on tap. Serving them up by the flight or by the Pint. What's happening at the Pub...

Tuesday Kids Eat Free,Wednesday Open Mic Night,Thursday Trivia Night, Satu day Evening Live Music. Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3pm6pm.....Come down and play some Pool or shoots some Dart's. Free WIFI.

Relish Burger Bar is a special one of a kind interpretation of a classic burger joint.Choose from a variety of Burgers ranging from Painted Hills Bacon Cheese Burger, Black Angus and Kobe Burgers to Ahi Tuna Burgers and the best Turkey Burger around. You can even build your own burger. There is a burger for all likes and tastes, and a choice of healthy fresh salads too.

Your family and friends will all find something they like from the best fries in town to our

homemade milk shakes. Daily Happenings at Relish Burger Bar...Monday-Senior Day,25% off entire check (excluding alcohol), Tuesday Trivia Night,Wednesday Pint Night $2.00 Coors Light.

5pm-Close,Thursday Night DJ River.\Relish Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm. Late Night Happy Hour (except Thurs) 9-Close.

Chicago Fire www.chicagofirerestaurant.com

2023 Vine Street El Dorado Hills, (916) 934-0965

Tucked away in the heart of El Dorado Hills, Early Toast Mimosa House is the latest edition in a local favorite. Until 3pm, hungry customers can enjoy top-notch brunch entrees paired with specialty cocktails featuring local champagnes and wines, as well as, fresh juice and syrups made right in house. After 3pm, they offer a wide menu for lunch and dinner including specialty menus for two. Early Toast’s mimosa menu alone offers 10-15 mixtures out of a list of nearly 100 in house recipes. For an unbeatable breakfast experience, owner, Lou, recommends his favorite crab benedict paired with the Caribbean mimosa, a brilliant combination of pineapple, mango, and orange juice and house champagne. If breakfast cocktails aren’t your things, their policy of local flavor also extends to endearingly named “Early Morning Roast” coffee and 12 different loose-leaf teas from local supplier, El Dorado Coffee & Tea. Alongside spectacular open face omelets, cross fit skillet breakfasts, and benedicts to die for, the ambiance of Early Toast, EDH edition, is cozy and inviting. Complete with red brick walls and soft blue accents, signs like “Save Water, Drink Champagne” make for a laid pack atmosphere to shake off stress and lose yourself in luxury brunch done the best way.

80

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

1010 White Rock Rd. El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-3606 36handles.com

1000 White Rock Rd. El Dorado Hills, (916) 933-3111 relishburgerbar.com

BOUCANE'S SMOKEHOUSE & SWEETERY "People often ask us "What's your secret?", the answer is simple, Love!! We grew up in the kitchen watching our grandmothers cook and feed anyone that would come through their door. We only serve food the way we would eat it and the way it is supposed to be served. Our different cooking styles compliment each other and has helped produce a well balanced product that our customers rave about. We believe that the finest ingredients yield superior results, so

we make sure our meats and produce are hand picked and all our ingredients are the freshest we can buy. We aim to make your first bite to last bite your best bite!! So come down and see us, we'd love to have you for dinner!!"

SIENNA New American Grill is a 9,500 square foot upscale-casual eatery, bar and restaurant in El Dorado Hills, CA. All of the cuisine is prepared from scratch by Executive Chef Brian Hawkins. This El Dorado Hills restaurant features four beautiful fireplaces, a Chef’s Table for 10 guests located in the state of the art 3600 square foot kitchen, private dining with full audio & visual capabilities, a large stone top bar & the best outdoor dining in the Sacramento area. SIENNA has a sophisticated yet approachable wine list with over 80 selections by

the bottle & 20 selections by the glass. The custom bar also features Handcrafted House Cocktails & beers on tap including our own Sienna Ale brewed in house. With a family friendly upscale environment, whatever the occasion, SIENNA is the perfect place for your next business lunch, family dinner, Sunday Brunch, or a night out on the town.

Mas Mexican Restaurant is located on Lead Hill and Eureka right next to one of Roseville's most popular movie theaters. Dinner and a movie is one good idea, but experiencing delicious authentic Mexican cuisine is amazing on its own. Mas offers some of the most savory entrées in the area. From their simple yet delicious Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamales, and Flautas to their massive Sonora Burritos, Chimichangas, and bowls of classic soups like Pozole, Albondigas and Chicken Tortilla. Finish off your experience with mouth watering desserts perfect for sharing. Mas opens at 11am Monday - Fri-

1091 White Rock Rd. El Dorado Hills, (916) 221-8897 boucanes.com

3909 Park Drive El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-9694 siennarestaurants.com

day and 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Mas also offers a delicious breakfast of traditional Mexican dishes such as Huevos Rancheros, Chorizo con Huevos, and Chilaquiles. Happy Hour for the entire restaurant every Monday - Thursday 3pm-6pm and 9pm - Close Friday - Sunday. Kids Eat Free Monday and Wednesday after 4pm.

Senior Citizens can enjoy 50% off Tuesday and Thursday after 4pm. Free Wifi.

1563 Eureka Rd. Roseville, (916) 773-3778 masroseville.com LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

81

S A V E the D A T E S

MARCH EVENTS

COMPILED BY ALYSSA SEVERIN

Wine Tasting DAVIS DEAN CELLARS EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN MARCH

Davis Dean Cellars is making their mark in Lincoln and invites you to join them in their brand new tasting room for a little wine and a little company. Meet the winemaker, enjoy sips of their handcrafted wines, and if the moment is right, buy a bottle and bring it home. Drop by between 11a.m. and 5p.m. or visit davisdeancellars.com for more information.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday FAIRYTALE TOWN SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Perfect for a Sunday outing with the family, Fairytale Town is hosting a birthday celebration for the beloved Dr. Seuss. Held from 11a.m. to 3p.m., kids can enjoy Seuss-themed activities and crafts, plus an ongoing read-aloud of Seuss’ books at the Mother Goose stage. The event is free with paid park admission, which is $5.50 on weekends for adults and children 2 years and up (1 year and under are free). Learn more at fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

82

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

MARCH EVENTS

Capitol Beer Fest

Fahrenheit 451

CAPITOL MALL SUNDAY, MARCH 9

THREE STAGES AT FOLSOM MONDAY, MARCH 10 AND TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Bringing the 5th Annual Sacramento Beer Week to a close, Capitol Beer Fest on March 9 is the celebration of local breweries, craft beers, and the people who love each. Held this year at the downtown Capitol Mall, the fest will host over 100 breweries with over 300 beer varieties. Every Sacramento brewery will be represented, as well as the 12+ food trucks who make their rounds throughout Sacramento’s streets.

General admission is $40 and VIP admission is $65, which allows access an hour before the event begins and provides some personal time with the breweries.

Additionally, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Runnin’ for Rhett Youth Fitness Program. Go online at sacramentobeerfest.com for more information or capitolbeerfest.com to purchase tickets. The event begins at 1p.m. and goes until 5p.m.

S A V E the D A T E S

Aquila Theater Production presents Fahrenheit 451, a modern retelling of Ray Bradbury’s “visionary parable of a society gone awry.” An endlessly discussed and debated novel of the twentieth century, it highlights themes of censorship, problems of technology on society, and the various ways knowledge is gained.

Aquila Theater is known for “creating innovative productions of great works of literature,” and the New York Times verifies that Fahrenheit 451 won’t disappoint. There are two showings, each at 7:30p.m., on March 10 and 11. Tickets are $21-45, and students with an ID pay $12. Go online at harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888 for more information.

18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade OLD SACRAMENTO SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Wear your green, hide your coins, and get ready for a (free) celebration. Old Sacramento is hosting the 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will begin promptly at 1p.m. on 2nd/L streets. The parade will continue throughout the national historic landmark, where 60 units with over 1000 marchers will show off the luck o’ the Irish. There will be Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, as well as historical reenactments. Because of the expected turnout (over 15,000 attended last year), all Old Sacramento streets will be closed to traffic from noon-3p.m. Visit oldsacramento.com for additional information.

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

83

ETIQUETTE

FINAL THOUGHT SPRING CLEANING

Spring

CLEANING

BY EMILY VERBECK

CONQUERING THE CLOSET If you’re anything like me, closets are a clever guise for wastelands of unwanted and unnecessary items. Be it the sweater sets some distant relative sent in all the wrong sizes or boxes of extra things you just couldn’t bear to part with, if your closet is overpopulated and under organized, clearing the clutter is probably right at the top of your spring-cleaning wish list. If you’re prone to spring-cleaning blues, take your time cleaning your closets even if you just deal with one skeleton at a time. Start from the top and work your way down for maximum efficiency. For you fashionistas unwilling to part with last season’s favorites, invest in some vacuum seal bags before this spring’s new fashion results in a closet catastrophe.

DUST BUNNY EXTERMINATION Over the winter season and holidays, you may have experienced the familial shaming as relatives with wandering eyes whisked their hands over your unseen, yet still dust covered, surfaces. Starting by cleaning your ventilation and air ducts can be the best way to execute dust bunnies before Easter, and more interfering houseguests arrive. Studies show clean ducts can reduce allergies and seasonal colds.

RUG WRECKS Though we don’t tattle for grimy messes left behind by children, animals, and the occasional fallen glass of wine, your rugs just may spill the beans. To give your home a truly fresh, spring clean feel, enlist the help of some heavy-duty steam cleaners. If you can’t pay for the pros, local home improvement stores offer affordable carpet cleaning rentals to help destroy the evidence of left behind untidiness. In fact, yearly cleanings can greatly increase the lifespan of upholstery and carpeting.

PAMPERING THE POWDER ROOM From left behind toothbrushes to unidentified soapy objects, the biggest mistake spring cleaners will make is forgetting to deep clean their powder rooms. Making sure the room where you clean yourself is, well, clean may just help improve your health and appearance for the months to come. A great homemade disinfecting solution can be made of 1 part white distilled vinegar, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and 3 parts water. For those whose commode calamities need an extra oomph, bleach away. Just be sure to use gloves as removing layers of skin is a health risk and not a viable component of spring-cleaning.

84

LAVISH LIVING MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014

SHELF-ISH BOOKKEEPING With magazine subscriptions and an addiction to the next best book, your shelves are likely over packed, unorganized, and non-navigable. To weather spring-cleaning, it may be time to digitize your literary drama. An excess of books can be a main cause of dust in your home, so switching to an easier to manage e-reader can help reduce your fifty shades of clutter. Look for nearby secondhand bookstores to donate anything you haven’t read in over a year. If you’re not going to use it, it’s time to tell forgotten books that while it was great, you’re just not that into them, anymore. Trust us, it’s what’s best for both of you.

Happy Cleaning!