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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2023

In life there are constant changes, so too in the world of interior design. Trends are always shifting. The themes for 2023 seem to be: Sustainable living and health & wellness designs. There has been a move away from minimalism to individualism which has created more personalized and decorative styles. In this new, post-Covid world, there have been many changes to the way we live, both inside and outside of the home. Many of us spend much more time in the house, so people have adjusted their priorities in the way the home is used.

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With a new focus on wellness and healthy living, more attention is paid to comfort and overall well-being.

Kitchens are central to this new lifestyle and the open kitchen is an important aspect of this new trend. Most desirable are large islands that seat the family comfortably and provide lots of workspace. Upper and lower cabinets of different colors are in fashion as are stainless steel cabinetry and fixtures. To update a kitchen, a coat of paint can completely change the feel and be extremely cost effective. Lighting is also a key component, particularly if natural light is not available. A growing number of homeowners are installing led lights underneath their cabinets to illuminate the kitchen counter top.

With so many people still working at home, a designated office is often a necessity and needs to be incorporated into the design of your home. First of all, it should be comfortable and functional. It is desirable to have natural light and natural materials wherever possible. Try colors that are inspired by nature for a calming environment. For a more dramatic approach, an interesting background wall color can be useful for

all of your zoom meetings.

Furnishings will feel more organic with the use of cotton, wool, and velvet fabrics. Of course fabric decisions can depend on the location within the home; it’s recommended that the home match its natural environment. There is still a movement toward coordinating the indoor and outdoor environments. Arches and architectural details are in as are soft edges, curved sofas, and personal pieces.

Multi-function rooms that cater to entertainment and exercise are in vogue. More people will want media rooms for movies and games as well as gyms and saunas.

Mud rooms and laundry rooms are no longer just utilitarian spaces. Today, homeowners want these spaces to coordinate with the rest of the home. Sometimes they even want to accommodate a pet with a special tub. Think about maximizing natural light throughout your home. Big open

The focus of home design in 2023 is a calm, comfortable environment in harmony with nature that incorporates work, entertainment and relaxation spaces.

windows which bring in natural light can improve mood, focus and sleep patterns which will improve one’s health.

It looks like 2023 may bring with it the end of the white wall trend. Currently, designers are reporting

clients wanting jewel tones in blues, greens and even rust, which creates a cozier environment. This is part of the eco-friendly trend of the last few years which incorporates elements of nature. Gold will also be popular as an accent color.

It is important to revisit one’s estate planning periodically, as both circumstances and laws can change without notice. If you do not have an estate plan, it is time to create one. You probably have more assets than you think.

First of all, estate planning is an opportunity to designate who will receive your assets upon death or incapacitation. It will also allow you to designate a guardian for your children. With the advice of counsel, your plan will manage assets to minimize estate

taxes, gift taxes and any other tax issues. And most importantly, a good estate plan will avoid disagreements between heirs and probate which can be time consuming and expensive.

Begin with an assessment of all your assets, including your home and other real estate, art, collections, vehicles, and jewelry. List your checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, life insurance policies, IRA or 401 accounts and ownership interests in any businesses. Estimate the value in order to divide among your heirs.

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A COMPLETE ESTATE PLAN INCLUDES SEVERAL DOCUMENTS:

POWER OF ATTORNEY

A durable power of attorney allows a person of your choosing to handle financial, legal and other matters if you are otherwise incapacitated. It remains in effect until death or revocation.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

A revocable living trust is an instrument that allows the owner (grantor) of assets to establish a trust for beneficiaries with the help of a trustee. You can be your own trustee with an alternate upon death or incapacity. This document can be amended or revoked as needed. The most important aspect of a consuming and expensive probate.

MEDICAL CARE DIRECTIVE

A living will specifies your wishes for medical care. A medical power of attorney gives authority to a trusted person to make decisions if you are unable.

WILL

A will, though desirable, is not essential if you have a revocable trust. The main reason to write a will is to include assets which may not be included in one’s trust. A will is meant to simplify things. You can designate child custody and also the recipients of your most valuable possession, such as cars, jewelry or other personal items.

MAR

- 5, 2023

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

MAR 9 - 12, 2023

MAR 16 - 19, 2023

MAR 22 - 26, 2023

2023 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

MAR 23 - 26, 2023

MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023

APR 6 - 9, 2023

APR 13 - 16, 2023

APR 20 - 23, 2023

Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, PUR Ryan Brehm $666,000

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL Scottie Scheffler $2,160,000

THE PLAYERS Championship The Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

Cameron Smith $3,600,000

Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, FL Sam Burns $1,404,000

World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Austin Country Club, Austin, TX

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, DOM

Scheffler $2,100,000

Ramey $ 666,000

Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, TX J.J. Spaun $1,548,000

Masters Tournament

Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA Scottie Scheffler $2,700,000

RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC Jordan Spieth $1,440,000

Zurich Classic of New Orleans Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC P. Cantlay/X. Schauffele $1,199,350

2023 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATESTOURNAMENT DEFENDING CHAMPION

APR 27 - 30, 2023

MAY 4 - 7, 2023

MAY 11 - 14, 2023

MAY 18 - 21, 2023

MAY 25 - 28, 2023

JUN 1 - 4, 2023

JUN 8 - 11, 2023

JUN 15 - 18, 2023

JUN 22 - 25, 2023

JUN 29 - JUL 2, 2023

JUL 6 - 9, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

JUL 20 - 23, 2023

JUL 20 - 23, 2023

JUL 27 - 30, 2023

AUG 3 - 6, 2023

AUG 10 - 13, 2023

AUG 17 - 20, 2023

Mexico Open at Vidanta Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, MEX Jon Rahm $1,314,000

Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC Max Homa $1,620,000

AT&T Byron Nelson TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX

Lee $1,638,00

PGA Championship Q Oak HIll Country Club, Rochester, NY Justin Thomas $2,700,000

Charles Schwab Challenge Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

Sam Burns $1,512,000

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH Billy Horschel $2,160,000

RBC Canadian Open Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Toronto, Ontario, CAN Rory McIlroy $1,566,000

U.S. Open

The Los Angeles Country Club (North Course), Los Angeles, CA

Travelers Championship TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT

Rocket Mortgage Classic. Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI

John Deere Classic PC Deere Run, Silvis, IL

Barbasol Championship

Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course), Nicholasville, KY

Genesis Scottish Open The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, SCO

Barracuda Championship

Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, CA

The Open Championship Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Wirral, ENG

3M Open

TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN

Wyndham Championship

Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC

FedEx St. Jude Championship

TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN

BMW Championship

Olympia Fields Country Club (North Course), Olympia Fields, IL

Matt Fitzpatrick $3,150,000

Xander Schauffele $1,494,000

Tony Finau $1,512,000

J.T. Posto $1,278,000

Trey Mullinax $666,000

Xander Schauffele $1,400,000

Chez Reavie $666,000

Cameron Smith $2,500,000

Tony Finau $1,350,000

Tom Kim $1,314,000

Will Zalatoris $2,700,000

Patrick Cantlay Patrick Cantlay

2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SACRAMENTO

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

FEBRUARY

FEB 3

- 5 | HOME & LANDSCAPE EXPO

Planning to build, remodel, redecorate, or just need some fresh inspiration to make your home a haven? Come join us at the Northern California Home & Landscape Expo! For more info visit: calexpostatefair.com

FEB 4 - 6 | WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

The annual Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend in Lodi, California, is an indulgent celebration of fine chocolates and artisan wines the weekend before Valentine’s Day. The two-day affair features over 40 of the region’s wineries perfectly pairing their varieties with decadent offerings from local chocolatiers. For more info visit: lodiwineandchocolate.com

MARCH

MARCH 1 - 21

| FILM FESTIVAL

Get comfortable on your sofa or in your armchair! Our Sacramento

Jewish Film Festival will be virtual. We intend to have at least eight films during our four-day festival, and we might expand the number of days of the festival in order to accommodate more films. For more info visit:

https://bit.ly/3oUWab9

MARCH 4 | BEER FEST

Expect the same high-quality event you’ve come to know and love that includes hours of some of the nation’s best brewers, a great variety of food trucks, and live music! The generosity of brewers, attendees, and partners make this event possible and 100% of the proceeds go to the Runnin’ for Rhett Youth Fitness Program. For more info visit: shorturl.at/CDOX6

MACH 9 - 12 | BOAT SHOW

The Sacramento Boat Show is the largest Power Boat Show in Northern California. The show features more wakeboard boats, fishing boats, family runabouts and pontoon boats than any other event in

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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

Northern California. Exhibits range from boats 8 to 35 feet, and scores of accessories to enhance the thrill of the water sport and fishing lifestyle. For more info visit: sacramentoboatshow.com

APRIL

APRIL 29 - 30 | GRILLED CHEESE, BEER, AND WINE TASTING

Come experience a grown-up take on this classic dish. The Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival is a full weekend of events dedicated to the one food you never outgrow — Grilled Cheese! Come experience a grown-up take on this classic dish. For more info visit: sacgrilledcheese.com

MAY MAY 6 | HONEY FESTIVAL

Save the bees! Historic Downtown Woodland is abuzz during the bee-centric California Honey Festival. Learn about bees and pollinators as you sip on honey beers and mixed drinks from local breweries and enjoy tasty honey creations on

local restaurant menus throughout the week. For more info visit: californiahoneyfestival.com

MAY 25 - 29 | COUNTY FAIR

This traditional event brings the county to the city. A family friendly event with farm animals, carnival, food, shopping, and lots of free stuff for the family. The Sacramento County Fair is the Memorial Day destination for affordable fun! For more info visit: sacfair.com

JUNE

JUNE 22 - 25 | COUNTY FAIR

Placer County Fair will bring families back to a fun place unlike any other with carnival games and rides, tasty and unique foods, and entertainment for all ages. For more info visit: placercountyfair.org

JULY

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY

Also called the Fourth of July, Independence Day is a national

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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

holiday that celebrates America’s declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. American cities across the country celebrate by hosting festivals, parades, and, most importantly, fireworks shows. Schools are closed and most people have the day off. Many people schedule picnics and other get-togethers on this day. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3lnOPRW

JULY 13 - 30 | STATE FAIR

The 17-day fair is a robust celebration of the State of California, its industries, agriculture and diversity of its people. This year’s California State Fair is all about the blue ribbon and celebrating everything that makes California “The Best!”For more info visit: calexpostatefair.com

JULY 15 - 16 | ART FESTIVAL

Birding enthusiasts, carvers and artists gather for Sacramento’s PFDA Wildfowl Art Festival. The event highlights traditional wild-

life artwork with exhibits, fine art, antiques, carvings and contests. For more info visit: pacificflyway.org

AUGUST

AUG

26 | RIB CHILI COOK OFF

This one-day family fun event will kick off at downtown Rio Vista. We expect this year’s festival to, once again, be even more fun than the year before. Ribs grill all day over outdoor heat and are judged by a panel of experts, and much, much more! For more info visit: hogaugustbites.com

SEPTEMBER

SEPT

16 | BREWERS FESTIVAL

The California Brewers Festival connects the makers and distributors of quality brews with their appreciative and thirsty fans. Food trucks come to the festival to pair delicious meals and snacks with fine craft beers, ciders and wines. Entertainment includes varied live musical performances for a lively and fun atmosphere. Pro-

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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

ceeds from the festival benefit local non-profits and charitable organizations. For more info visit: calbrewfest.com

SEPTEMBER 17 | ALOHA FEST

Aloha! The Sacramento Aloha Festival brings the paradise of the Pacific Islands to California’s state capital at this all day luau. Cultural exhibits, native Hawaiian cuisine and beverages, educational workshops, Pacific Island inspired music and community speakers all add to the rich texture of the day’s proceedings. For more info visit: sacalohafest.org

OCTOBER OCT 6 | OKTOBERFEST

For 168 years, the Turn Verein has served as the center for German traditions in Sacramento. Founded in 1854, our historic club is where locals with German ancestry—and those with an interest in German culture—congregate to socialize, study German language, celebrate, exercise, and carry on

revered German customs. This includes Sacramento’s first, best, and biggest annual Oktoberfest celebration. For more info visit: sacramentoturnverein.com

OCT 20 - 22 | AUTO SHOW

The Sacramento International Auto Show is one of Sacramento’s largest fundraising events. With a nod to the future and a wave from the past, the Auto Show will feature hundreds of cars both new and old from automakers the world over, all on display to raise money for Sacramento area charities. For more info visit: sacautoshow.com

NOVEMBER NOV TBA | ARTS FESTIVAL

The Sacramento Arts Festival brings together talented artists and craftspeople showcasing thousands of original pieces and demonstrating their skills on site. Ceramics, clothing, furniture, glass and jewelry are just a few of the craft items on display, in addition

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SACRAMENTO

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

to two and three-dimensional visual art. While browsing and shopping among the many artists and vendors, guests can also enjoy international foods and live musical performances. For more info visit: sacartsfest.com

NOV 18 - 20 | HARVEST FEST

The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is known as one of the West Coast’s premier shows. See the nation’s most talented artisans & shop thousands of American handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful wall art, sculptures, glasswork, metalwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics, unique home decor, and

much more.For more info visit: tinyurl.com/2p96rd8h

DECEMBER

DEC 9 | JINGLE BELL RUN

Join us at the Jingle Bell RunSacramento in December for a great race. The Jingle Bell RunSacramento works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/ya2atxxn

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

1Mon,January16,202311:00amMen'sandWomen's1stRound

2Mon,January16,20237:00pmMen'sandWomen's1stRound

3Tue,January17,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

4Tue,January17,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

5Wed,January18,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

6Wed,January18,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

7Thu,January19,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

8Thu,January19,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

9Fri,January20,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

10Fri,January20,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

11Sat,January21,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

12Sat,January21,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

13Sun,January22,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

14Sun,January22,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

15Mon,January23,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

16Mon,January23,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

- TRAVEL TO -

If you haven’t been to Africa and are looking for an amazing experience, consider a safari. The only question is where to start, as there are many African countries with amazing national parks and various wildlife, all of which can provide a once-in-alifetime vacation. The top countries for safaris are Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

MASAI MARA

JUNE - OCTOBER

Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous. It is known for its herds of plains’ game which include Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs. The park is also home to the annual migration of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti in Tanzania.

LAKE NAKURU ANYTIME

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for pink flamingos flocking along the shore of the lake. Also notable are the park’s white rhinos, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, ostriches and lions.

AMBOSELI

JUNE & OCTOBER

Amboseli National Park is best known for its view of Mount Kilimanjaro and over 300 species of birds. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, jackals, giraffes and leopards.

TSAVO

MAY - OCTOBER

Tsavo National Park, which is made up of two smaller parks, is the largest in Kenya and also the most remote. Famous for elephants playing in the Galana River, you will also find 500 species of birds and also giraffes, gazelles, lions, antelopes, impalas, hyenas and oryx.

SAMBURU ANYTIME

Samburu Game Reserve is known for rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and the Beisa Oryx. It is also home to around 900 elephants as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 450 bird species. It is also famous for Kamunyak, the lioness that adopted 6 baby oryx.

Tanzania

There are 22 national parks in Tanzania, making it difficult to decide where to go. Serengeti, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, and Ngorongoro are the largest and most popular destinations and are often toured together along with Lake Manyara National Park. You will spot the big five mammals - buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos and 500 species of birds on your nature walk, game drive, or in a hot air balloon.

NGORONGORO

APRIL - MAY

LAKE MANYARA

JUNE - OCTOBER

Lake Manyara Park was established to protect large herds of elephants and is also famous for tree-climbing lions. With its beautiful setting on the lake, it is perfect for viewing pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Centre (world heritage site) is known for the Crater which was formed when an ancient volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, creating vast plains that attracted wild life. The big five can be viewed here as well as black rhino. The Massai tribe still grazes their livestock here. Also, the Olduval Gorge is found here. This is where the Leakeys, in 1959, discovered evidence of human origins, fossilized bones, and stone tools dating back millions of years.

TRENDS FOR 2023 Health Food

Rarely do we think about what is trending in the world of food and drink, but there are organizations that study this issue constantly, including Whole Foods, Innova Market Insights and even Martha Stewart herself. The current trend seems to be towards a focus on healthier eating due to an interest in sustainable agriculture, climate change and possibly as a result of correcting those bad habits acquired during Covid lock down.

In the drink space, mocktails, or virgin cocktails, have become more and more popular for health reasons, even spawning a number of new establishments devoted exclusively to alcohol-free night life. This trend expands well beyond Shirley Temples and there is an emphasis on alcohol free cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos

and other more original creative drinks. As an example, Whole Foods points to yaupon, a caffeinated plant, to be brewed for tea and also used in new mocktail creations. Also growing in popularity are milk substitutes like oat, soy, almond, and even potato. They are typically lower in fat, sugar and are also cholesterol free.

In the world of foods, there has been significant and growing interest in nutrition and sustainability. We will be interested in more natural less processed foods as well as more traditional ethnic menus. Plant based foods will be a growth area as the number of vegans has increased significantly and most of us have cut down on meat consumption for health and environmental concerns. We will want more locally produced ingredients due to interest in climate change. There is actually a new word for this - glocal. Think global and eat local!

Plant based pasta made from chickpeas, cauliflower and zucchini are already popular but new ones made from hearts of palm and green

bananas are coming. And of course there is spaghetti squash which is the true vegetable pasta. Plant based meats have been available for quite some time but expect to see more plant based chicken and cheese.

Interestingly, mushrooms are of particular interest as they are actually a super-food and contain so many necessary nutrients such as vitamins B and D, potassium, and antioxidants that can reduce signs of aging. With over 400 species, there is always a new one to try and the latest trend is toward oyster and trumpet mushrooms. What makes mushrooms such a versatile substitute is they are naturally chewy, crisp up when cooked, and absorb a variety of sauces. Don’t forget the portobello, which is a great meat replacement or even king oyster mushrooms as a replacement for scallops.