El Dorado County Foothills - August 2011

August 2011

Features

Saving Graces

Ask anyone who has rescued an animal from a bad situation or adopted an animal from a shelter, and they will tell you that there is something special about their pet. Animals that are rescued...

bu Jennifer Walker
Photos by Dante Fontana

People and their Pets

For the companions in our lives that can instantly put us in a good mood, we celebrate them this month with our annual pictorial of local pets and some of their people. Enjoy!

Departments

Archive » Dine
	Greenhouse Café It was then onto Greenhouse’s Cheeseburger, juicy and satisfying, served alongside classic potato salad; as well as the Turkey Club, with thickly cut turkey breast and crispy bacon between layers...
Archive » Health & Wellness
	Moody Blues Early this spring, in between the snowstorms and heat waves just days apart, my husband joked, “Mother Nature is perimenopausal! She needs some serious hormone therapy!” Funny guy. But as... by Andrea Todd
Archive » Our Kids
	A Choice Education As a parent, you have many options available when it comes to the type of school your child attends. From public to private, charter to homeschool, you can choose whichever type of school best... by Melisa Giordano Roden
Archive » Money
	Financial Freedom? The worst thing you can do is put off a bankruptcy that, in the end, was inevitable. “As soon as someone realizes they can’t pay their debts, they need to act,” says Sarah Litchney, CEO of... by Bill Romanelli
Archive » Escape
	Downtown Napa Once a bustling economic hub and Gold Rush staging location, this landmark of the Napa Valley, until recently, was overlooked for years by leisurists and wine enthusiasts heading a little farther... by Desiree Patterson
Archive » Shelf Life
	Local Authors For the third year, Style brings you the latest stack of accomplished area authors and their published works! by Shelby Miller
Archive » WordPlay
	People & Their Pets If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay! by Gail Beckman
Archive » Dish
	3 Sumptuous Salads for Summer Salads from "The Commonsense Kitchen" by Tom Hudgens

Archive » The Arts
	Bettie Smith “I like to paint free-form and worry about the details later and make it work,” admits Smith. This is one reason she chooses to work in oils; she can redo and restart without too much trouble. by Brandon Darnell
Archive » Cause & Effect
	Fostering Hope Wading these unpredictable waters is Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Formed nationally in 1977 to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy to abused and/or neglected children... by Jenn Thornton
Archive » Home Design
	A Private Retreat It’s true, the bathroom can often be overlooked when it comes to style and décor. It’s time now to wash our hands of that notion with this month’s focus on creating a luxurious loo. Check... by Darren Elms
Archive » Introducing
	Jamey Amin I am a signature colorist and stylist at Bella Capelli, an Aveda concept salon and day spa featuring plant- and flower-derived products – from hair care to makeup, skin and body. Both...
	The Barn and Cabin Corner The Barn is an unusual destination, specializing in antiques, collectibles, goods with character, decorative and vintage iron, architectural finds, yard/garden supplies and more. You’ll find...
Archive » Get To Know
	Judy Knapp Judy Knapp grew up in an abusive and domestically violent household. Seeking comfort, she turned to her pets for the unconditional love she needed during those tough years. As she grew, so too... by Lisa M. Butler