The contest to create the winning poster for this year’s Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is officially underway. The Vintage Festival board welcomes submissions to the competition and is accepting entries that arrive no later than Friday, July 11. The winner of the contest... Continue

Time mom came rushing into room saying “get up, get up!”: 6:32, Time sprung out of bed: 6:32 and 30 seconds, Random fact that popped into head as matching socks were hurriedly yanked on: In 1792, Benjamin Banneker and Benjamin Rush suggested the blueprint for... Continue

Bedding from Pine Cone Hill’s “Caroline” collection. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Of all the rites of spring, the one that brings the most joy is giving your home a fresh look, especially on the inside. “A new season invites changes to your home and spring... Continue

As the days keep getting longer, everyone gets accustomed to abundant sunshine. Why not capture some of it for lighting up the night, especially in outdoor spaces? Solar-powered lights for gardens, paths, stairways and decks are better than ever: newer models emit more light than... Continue

The Edward Weston Collection of Picasso Edition Ceramics, based in Los Angeles, includes more than 200 pieces and is the largest in the United States. Submitted PhotoCelebrating its 10th anniversary in world-class style, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) will present “Picasso: 25 Years... Continue

I got the rare opportunity to sit down last week with Denny Lane, the owner and bartender of Maya, for a lesson on tequila. Lane considers himself a knowledgeable enthusiast or connoisseur, but not an expert. I cry semantics. Maya, located on Sonoma’s historic Plaza,... Continue

Cook and eat simple food. Richard Olney said it best: “If food is not good, it is not simple.” Simple food shines on its own, stripped of pretension, with nothing superfluous on the plate. It also means that the cook accepts the importance of passion... Continue