Local Services

In the Spirit of Giving

Here are some ways to give to local food organizations this holiday season Article by Krista Minard ’Tis the season for food drives. At local events, you’ll find barrels for donations of canned foods and other nonperishables, and several organizations will hold turkey drives, most with dates and locations to be announced closer to Thanksgiving. Tip: Keep a bag of nonperishables in your car so you have a can or two ready to drop into the donation bin. Also, fundraising is part of food-relief...

Home + Design

Prep Your Home for the Holidays

A home organizer provides tips on getting ready to host Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Jacki Pabst For six years, Kristina Lewis, founder and owner of EDH-based Blitz Organization, has been helping local homeowners make their houses beautiful and functional, providing services that include decluttering, sorting, organizing, labeling, and hauling. For the holidays, when it’s crucial for a house to look fabulous and run efficiently, we asked her to share some insight. Where do you...

Shopping

Things Worth Sharing

Timeless designer handbags, personal styling, sustainability, and the art of giving fashion a new chance to shine Article by Kristy Murdoch | Photography by Jacqueline Pilar Fashion has a way of carrying stories with it. A beautifully made handbag can mark a special occasion, become part of someone’s personal style, and eventually find its way into a new chapter. We sat down with Renaissance Fine Consignment owner, Kendra Younger, to talk about the enduring appeal of designer handbags, the...

Food + Beverage

On the Rise

An El Dorado County-based micro bakery turns out delicious breads and other goodies made with wild yeast Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Provided Real bread for real people—that’s the motto behind Sister Loaves, a micro bakery founded by El Dorado Hills native Karen Wells, who gathered inspiration from her mother’s sourdough baking. Wells makes breads and other baked goods using wild yeast/sourdough; all are naturally leavened. She created the starter (dubbed Jacob, the Party Boy) in...