INTRODUCING

Introducing Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA

Andi Trombley and Lauren Grace

Bubba & Slim

EL DORADO HILLS, BUBBAANDSLIM.COM,

  @BUBBAANDSLIM

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU

OFFER: Unique, adorable clothing and accessories for babies and toddlers.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT

YOUR PROFESSION: We love giving back to charities in our community and have a passion for finding cute, trendy, and well-made clothing for babies and toddlers.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR COMPANY:

The idea of Bubba & Slim was created after the arrival of our sons Liam and Rhett—we‘re two best friends with boys two days apart. Rhett arrived on June 23, 2019, and Liam arrived unplanned shortly after on June 25, 2019. They just couldn’t wait to be friends. We believe that motherhood is best celebrated with a support group of other mommies cheering you on and have had the pleasure of meeting some incredible moms throughout our journey so far! Because of this, we’ve decided to name each of our clothing items after our supportive mommy friends (and their babies). Bubba & Slim is named after our boys: Rhett (Bubba) and Liam (Slim). FIRST JOB: Mervyn’s (Lauren); Mrs. Fields (Andi). FAVORITE FOOD: Shrimp tacos (Lauren); sushi (Andi). LAST BIG PURCHASE: An upgraded “mom car” (Lauren); a new house (Andi).

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU CAN

BE FOUND: Spending time with my family, working out, and occasionally checking out local wineries (Lauren); driving my kids to and from school and sports, attending a cycling class, or visiting with family and friends (Andi).

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE, BECAUSE:

The entire community is so supportive to small businesses. We love all of the locally owned shops, bars, and restaurants, as well as the trails.

MODERN ASIAN CUISINE. TIMELESS TRADITION.

2585 Iron Point Road Folsom 916-983-1133 1500 Eureka Road Roseville 916-787-3287

Sparrow 5

213 VERNON STREET, ROSEVILLE, 916-772-7769, SPARROWFIVE.COM,

 @SPARROWFIVE

SERVICES OR PRODUCTS YOU

OFFER: Repurposed items, gifts, art, furniture, and collectibles, in addition to art classes and interior design services.

WHAT YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION:

Helping people find beauty and healing through art.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR

COMPANY: We feature products from over 72 artists and can also fulfill custom, one-of-a-kind special orders. FIRST JOB: Selling cosmetics at a department store. FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood of all variety. LAST BIG PURCHASE: A $24,000 laser machine to make driftwood signs for the shop.

WHEN NOT WORKING, YOU

CAN BE FOUND: With family or creating art.

YOU LOVE LIVING HERE,

BECAUSE: It’s incredibly familyfriendly with a strong sense of community, the latter of which has been especially important during COVID-19. Marsha Taylor