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Puttin on the Dog for Yappy Hour at Shangrila Fair Oaks

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Bring the whole family to enjoy the child and dog-friendly patio paradise with bocce ball and fire pits. Shangrila Fair Oaks is the neighborhood hotspot in Fair Oaks Village.

To celebrate Halloween, Shangrila Fair Oaks teamed up with Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter for “Yappy Hour!”

Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter – Adoptable Dogs

People brought their dogs dressed in costumes for happy hour. There were games and face painting along with tables where you could purchase items for your pets and donate money to Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter.

There were dogs and kittens available for adoption. I hope they found good homes. The little dog who was blind was so sweet and just loved being held.

Kitten from Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter

This Standard Poodle dressed in prison stripes was the sure winner of the costume contest. I have a confession. I was drawn over to the bar and ordered a hamburger and socialized. So I didn’t take pictures of all the activities. I didn’t even take a picture of my food. It was so delicious and I was having good conversations. Shangrila Fair Oaks is a fun place! They have signature cocktails that are refreshing. Ask the bartender.

The dogs were social and seemed to have fun too!

Sommer Peterson has done a wonderful job transforming the old mortuary into a beautiful place to hang out. It was featured on KCRA’s Word of Mouth. Watch the video here. https://www.kcra.com/article/word-of-mouth-shangri-la-sacramento/29864287# My friends, Jessica Briggs, from Blog About it All, and Ashley Newell were guest stars. It was exciting to see them on TV.

Sommer Peterson, Owner of Shangri-la Fair Oaks

Visit the website to see the menu and be sure to follow Shangrila Fair Oaks on Facebook. Are you interested in hosting an event? Check out their event page.

Paperback Writer Concert in Fair Oaks

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The Beatles tribute band, Paperback Writer, was a hit at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival. The concert began with songs from the early 1960s. The band dressed in dark suits with the Beatle hair cut, also known as the mop-top as they wore on the Ed Sullivan show.

A large audience came out to watch the concert. It was amazing! Many happy faces enjoying the show. Under the stars with a half-moon shining so bright. A gorgeous night! Perfect weather and great music! I think many of us are lost in nostalgia when we hear the Beatles songs. It brings me back to my childhood.

The second half of the Beatles experience took us on a journey through the Sgt. Pepper’s years. “When I’m 64, and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, and my favorite, “Hey Jude.”

Instead of lighters, people in the audience swayed to the music with their cell phones being used as lights. It was beautiful! I wished I had captured it. Thanks to the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival and Fair Oaks Brew Pub for bringing us another spectacular evening of entertainment.

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Fair Oaks Fiesta 2019

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If you’re from the Sacramento region, you’re probably familiar with the local festivals. Now that we have a large number of people moving to Sacramento from San Francisco, San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and well, escaping the bay so to speak. I’ll give you the scoop like you’re new in town.

In the spring we have the Fair Oaks Fiesta, It’s organized by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce each year and is solely supported 100% by our community and business members that are all volunteers. It literally takes a village to put this put this event together. And a village we are.

The day is filled with fun activities and vendors with cool stuff to purchase. Food trucks too! The street in the village is lined on both sides by Classic cars. It starts off with a pancake breakfast at the community clubhouse. And you ain’t seen nothin’ if you miss the toilet bowl races!

The Governor of California lives in Fair Oaks. I heard a rumor that the Gavin Newsom was walking among us incognito. Wouldn’t that be something? I don’t know if he really did that or not. What a bummer to live here in beautiful Fair Oaks and not be able to walk around the park and enjoy the festivities. I would slap on a baseball cap and sunglasses too.

It was a fantastic! Music from the ’50s and ’60s could be heard all over. The weather was cool and breezy with clear blue skies. A perfect day!

I arrived just as Assemblyman Kevin Kiley was giving the opening remarks and started taking pictures of the Chamber of Commerce Leaders.

Toilet Bowl Race 2019

The toilet bowl races were hilarious. How do they stay on so well? It’s crazy to watch.

There were so many great booths to visit.

The Housewives of Fair Oaks Glasses are a must-have! I’m going to stop by the Mail House and pick some up for myself and maybe for housewarming presents for my Fair Oaks homebuyers. (My sister worked as a casting producer on BRAVO. She helped cast the Housewives. I’m not kidding.)

Do you have a baby shower coming up soon? You must visit Nana’s Gone Loopy. Her stuffed animals, bags, and blankets are made for comforting little ones. Easy to keep clean and ready to be drooled on. This will be your baby’s security blanket.

Embodied Arts in Fair Oaks Village

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Anastasia Evergreen a red head woman inside a shop in fair oaks village
Photo by Chrysti Tovani

Embodied Arts is a massage studio and boutique located at 4096 Bridge St Units 1 & 2 in Fair Oaks, CA.

You can buy handcrafted jewelry, art, and items from local artists. They carry clothing, books, body care products, herbs, essential oils, singing bowls, and other healing and meditation tools.

Born and raised in Fair Oaks, Anastasia and M’att are lifelong friends and business partners.

Anastasia performs and teaches belly dancing and fire dancing. You can find out more about it on her Facebook page, Anastasia Evergreen.

M'att De Montrond is the guy wearing a black hat inside the embodied arts massage studio and boutique in fair oaks village
Photo by Chrysti Tovani

You can book a massage, too.

M’aat De Montrond is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) who studied at Fair Oaks Massage Institute They offer Craniosacral, Basic Massage, and Hot Stone Massage therapy.

Embodied Arts is a place to foster your inner creative spirit.

Check out the classes! 2nd Sunday Women’s circle, 1st Friday Painting Parties. Henna, Laughing Yoga, River Walks & Foraging for herbs. Like Embodied Arts Facebook page to see what’s coming up.

If you are a massage therapist or teacher looking for a coworking space in Fair Oaks, get in touch with Anastasia.

Here is a look inside the Embodied Arts on Fair Oaks Live.

I enjoyed the Vision Board Class! It was a relaxing way to spend an evening.

Stop by and see Anastasia and M’aat (Mattie) in Fair Oaks Village.

Embodied Arts
4096 Bridge St Units 1 & 2 in Fair Oaks, CA
(916) 844-4342.

Fair Oaks Image Consultant, Jacqueline Gorre

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hot pink hat at the cinderella complex boutique in fair oaks village

Hello Fair Oaks!

The clothing we wear can transform us and give us confidence. But how do you know what’s the best look on you? Some of us have a natural knack for style, and some of us could use a boost. Or a boot. I love boots. But I digress.

I walked into CinderELLA Complex, greeted by the vivacious Jacqueline. I wasn’t even sure anything on the racks would fit me, but there were some cute blouses, and she brought over some pants, and I had fun trying on clothes. There were some gorgeous shoes and purses too. I walked out with three blouses and two purses for myself and two cocktail dresses for my niece. All of the items were under $10 each. Some were from her special sale rack in the back of the store. She has beautiful clothes in her shop.

She pulled pieces together for me that I wouldn’t have thought of wearing. And I loved it! I tend to be stuck in my look which is okay, but it’s a real treat to have a fashion consultant give you a wardrobe makeover. I felt like I was playing dress-up which is precisely what the name CinderELLA Complex means to Jacqueline. She says that as children we play, and it should feel the same way now.

Jacqueline has an eye for discovering the treasures hidden in the racks of some of the best boutiques in San Francisco, traveling there regularly to bring back designer clothing to sell in her store, CinderELLA Complex. An image consultant as well as a clothing shop owner, she is passionate about empowering her clients with confidence and their uniqueness. What we wear can transform us.

You can visit Jacqueline at CinderELLA Complex located in Fair Oaks Village, next to the Village Salon. It’s the building with the large chicken mural.

If you feel the need for a new look, or improving your image, Jacquline offers professional workshops on enhancing our appearance and also works one on one with clients on image makeovers, including fitness and nutrition routines. She will help you embrace your natural beauty and the transformation enhancing your whole being and self-esteem.

Jacquline believes that when we feel and look our best, we begin to project positive energy and that affects everything we do, and that includes our business and personal life. Fashion isn’t superficial. It’s the essence of who we are, and we should embrace our best selves.

Let’s show some LOVE to the business in Fair Oaks Village by sharing this. We’ll put the link to the GIVEAWAY as soon as we go live!

Follow CinderELLA Complex on Instagram and Facebook!

Boys of Summer Eagles Tribute Comes to Fair Oaks

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From left to right – Richard Berglund, Chris Turbis, Darrel Monson, David A. Williams, and Jimmy Williamson on drums. Chrysti Tovani Photography

We ended the 2018 summer concert series with the most anticipated Boys Of Summer Eagles tribute band at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival in the historic Fair Oaks Village.

Chrysti Tovani Photography

Tickets were sold out! It was a full house.  I adore hanging out with fellow Fair Oakians! All these familiar faces and people I’ve come to know and love. Fair Oaks is indeed a beautiful town. The crown of the Sacramento Valley. =) For sure!

Chrysti Tovani Photography

I think the Eagles fans outnumbered most other bands that played at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre this summer.  Either that or they heard how great the Steelin’ Dan concert was and bought tickets to this one. This photo was taken just before all the dancing started. I got up and stood to the right of the stage to get some pictures. People were having a great time dancing to the classics.

two guys playing guitars
Chrysti Tovani Photography

Well, that was the last of our summer concerts. We’ll surely buy tickets for next year. See what’s on the calendar for the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival by visiting their website. You can even purchase your tickets online which is the best way to make sure you get in before they sell out.

Fair Oaks Live

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I’m so excited to announce that I Love Fair Oaks will be doing a weekly Facebook live event! We’ll be interviewing local businesses every Thursday at 12:30PM. Tune in! We’ll have drawings for prizes!

Taco, beer and margaritas fest in the Village Park

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coca cola and street tacos
Chrysti Tovani Photography

Tacos from #ZintzuniCocinaMexicana at the Taco, beer and margaritas fest in the Village Park in Fair Oaks. Oh boy! We got lucky! We parked off of Sunrise and took a Lfyt to the Village. Then went to the first Taco truck because there wasn’t a big line. That was smart. And we had the best tacos. Then we got a table in front of the Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli.

We strolled through the park and took photos. Watched people and listened to music.  I read an article in the Sac Bee awhile back about how some Sacramento area people (even as close as Citrus Heights) don’t know about the Village in Fair Oaks. How can that be possible?  It’s called Fair Oaks Village, Old Fair Oaks, or Historic Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks is one of the best places to live in the Sacramento area. It’s called the Crown of the Sacramento Valley. It’s near the American River and there are bike and horse back riding trails. A beautiful community.

A gorgeous August day.

We had a great time.

dog at the street taco festival in fair oaks village
Chrysti Tovani Photography

Village Salon, the art of hair.

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Hello, my Fair Oaks lovelies! I am excited to introduce you to Rebekah, owner of Village Salon, located at 10145 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, California.

photo of rebekah kurtz noble
Photo by Chrysti Tovani

I am a regular customer at the Village Salon. My stylist is Crystal who is AMAZING! From what I’ve seen, all of the stylists at Village Salon are talented, established, and continue their education to stay on top of trends. It’s an enjoyable experience every time I get my hair cut and styled. Rebekah was so kind and friendly when I approached her about featuring the salon. We had a lot of fun!

Brianna May Rosalind did some very artistic photography, and I took some photographs of Rebekah while she was working. We did a Q & A style interview. I hope you enjoy!

Photo by Brianna May Rosalind

How would you describe your business?

We are a unique salon located in the heart of the historic old town of Fair Oaks Village. We focus on making sure our clients leave happy and maintaining a high level of professionalism that, you don’t always experience these days. Nothing is more personally rewarding than helping people feel good about themselves and the way they look!

Photo by Chrysti Tovani

What made you decide to open your business?

I was intrigued by the beauty industry from a young age. It became a passion. By my teens & the early twenties, I was already selling skincare and cosmetics for Estée Lauder at Macy’s followed by MAC Cosmetics at Nordstrom.

village salon
Photo by Brianna May Rosalind

After I graduated from cosmetology school, I chose to apprentice and work for one of the top salons in town for about five years. After that, I moved to self-employment station rental in another salon for a short time. I was so busy and had so many clients that it got the wheels in my head turning. My father is a successful entrepreneur, and he always encouraged me to think big. I had a lot of hairdresser friends with the same ethics, level of training and professionalism that I have. Found the right spot and decided to go for it. I’m glad I did because it thrived.

village salon
Photo by Brianna May Rosalind

Do you do any personal styling or weddings?

Wedding parties, proms, and school dances are regular here. We have over a dozen stylists who passionately specialize their own areas. From weddings & special events to precision cuts to crazy fashion colors to classic long hair to top quality lengthening extensions, we do it all! I could go on and on about everything we do. The best part is, edgy or conservative; we have the perfect fit for anyone.

What made you decide to choose Fair Oaks?

I moved to Fair Oaks from Folsom when I was almost 17. I started out doing hair at a salon about 5 miles down the road. Fair Oaks and the surrounding areas are where the majority of my clients live. I also have many clients that make the drive out from a lot further away, so I like that Fair Oaks isn’t far from Highway 50 and Highway 80.  I like to joke that Fair Oaks has all the salons like Fulton Ave has all the car dealerships. I have a lot of immediate family and friends here.

village salon
Photo by Brianna May Rosalind

What do you think your customers love the most about coming to your salon?

Clients have told me stories about past bad experiences of going into salons and the front desk or staff seemed snooty, catty or intimidating. We’re not like that at all! I receive many compliments on how friendly our team is! We really try our best to work together to make sure every client is greeted immediately upon walking in the door. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. Coming into our salon is like entering our home. It doesn’t feel corporate. It has good energy and warm hospitality. Our salon is neat because you get the upscale, fancy salon atmosphere mixed with the charming old town quaint shops, boutiques and eateries.

What is one of your favorite local spots to spend time?

My personal all-time favorite place to frequent in the Fair Oaks Village is Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant!  It’s an enjoyable and different restaurant! The exotic-eclectic decor, upbeat Latin Jazz, and the breezy hilltop patio are all so delightful to me. Their menu has a lot of variety, delicious appetizers and beautiful plates. They make great diet-friendly cocktails too. I have a lot of great memories at Carmelita’s.

Wrap Up:

You can visit the Village Salon at 10145 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks, California. Located in the Fair Oaks Village where the chickens roam. The phone number of the Salon is 916-961-8900.