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frances rivetti

Sonoma County, California

My daily letter from Petaluma, California. I'm an ex-pat British American writer digging the dirt in daily lifestyle posts from the gateway to Sonoma County wine country.

Interests: Let's start with farmstead food, cheese, wine, beer, home and garden, style and design, arts and culture, enticing things to do in wine country and beyond. A slice of American life out West with a distinctively British twist.

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Sonoma County Style - A House Party Concert With Foxes in the Henhouse

House concerts are the best way to enjoy live music and it just so happens that the music scene here in Southern SoCo has thoroughly embraced a revival in the popularity of these wonderully intimate gatherings. Look back through history... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Annual Cherry Picking With Mr.Bing

Highly suited to the Pacific Northwest and California, the beauteous Bing Cherry is in harvest here in Petaluma, this June. It's such a treat to eat these red treasures straight off the tree, though the whole idea of a cherry... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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David Hockney's Monumental Landscapes from His Yorkshire Seasonal Series Coming to San Francisco's de Young Museum October 2013

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco have announced the return of legendary pop artist David Hockney to the Bay Area with an exhibition featuring previously unseen new works and his monumental landscapes. Opening October 2013 at the de Young... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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McEvoy Ranch Limited Edition (Red Piano) Olive Oil - Top Pick for the Foodie Pa

Grown and produced a few scenic miles outside of Petaluma, McEvoy's olive oil is one of the most outstanding regional products, sought after all over the country. This limited edition oil is available for purchase online and is sure to... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Yvette van Boven's Home Made Summer

Amsterdam-based illustrator, food stylist, editor and writer Yvette Van Bowen makes Paula, Ina and Martha look like a bunch of boring old farts with her delicious recipes, stunning photos, easy step-by-step instructions and hand-drawn, modern artwork. Her new book Home... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Serene Valley of the Moon Bed & Breakfast - Tanglewood House

We Brits love a top-notch Bed and Breakfast place. I think that we could do with a few more in wine country, outside of the region's most bustling locales, that is. Peace and serenity and a gourmet breakfast set within... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Rivertown Revival - Art Boat Races, Local Food, Live Music, Aerial Acts - Celebrate the Greatest Slough on Earth July 20th, 2013

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Posted 6 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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First Ever Secret Destination PopUp Dinner Wine Country - October 19th 2013

Imagine an enchanted al fresco communal dining experience with a group of friends or family where you don't have to step up as party-planning delegate to organize, decorate, arrange the music and all those other myriad details that festive entertaining... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Sonoma County Designer Emma Gardner's Rug of the Month - Swirl

"This adaptation of a vintage Japanese textile changes so much with each different color way: here it reveals itself as a wind-blown field of fresh grass," says my favorite Sonoma County based textile designer, Emma Gardner of her inspiration for... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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California Tea Time

Sausalito-based Heath Ceramics is having a summer sale. My friend Lara and I had a lovely little shopping foray in the factory store last Fall. I think it's soon time for another visit. An array of teacups was screenprinted on... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Les Claypool's Duo De Twang - Live Fundraiser at Lagunitas Mini Amphitheaterette June 25th

Bay Area-based musician Les Claypool of Primus fame has teamed up with Sonoma County's rock star brewing company in a June 25th fundraiser to help one of our regional fishermen back on board his capsized vessel and back out to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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The Summer Cottage (Part 2)

Jane Austen is hard to beat when it comes to the quotable quote. Hence her sage reasoning that: "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort," strikes me as so right-on for the summer months with gardens in... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Thursday Evening in the Vineyard in June

“Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly.” Pablo Neruda photos: Dominic Rivetti Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Bold and Distinctive - California Dreaming Architectural Images on Show at Aqus Cafe Depict Iconic Area Structures

British artists and photographers (London based) Andrew Pegram and (Petaluma based) Gail Foulkes launched their collaborative show California Dreaming at Aqus Cafe at Foundry Wharf in West Petaluma this month, with an enthusiastic welcome from a bustling crowd gathered for... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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The Summer Cottage (Part 1)

"I am excessively fond of a cottage," wrote Jane Austen in Sense and Sensibility. "There is always so much comfort, so much elegance about them. And I protest, if I had money to spare, I should buy a little land... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Watching this flock of contented SoCo sheep play follow my leader, I figured this bucolic scene was a little too scenic not to share. Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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A Farm to Table Dinner with Foxes in the Henhouse June 29th 2013

Southern Sonoma County's popular Foxes in the Henhouse are a busy bunch of music mavens this month, popping up for performances all over the county and neighboring West Marin. Here's something a little bit out of the ordinary for a... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Cowgirl Creamery's Father's Day Collection

Cowgirl Creamery is celebrating dads and all they do, in the nick of time for Father's Day 2013, June 16th. How about a surprise for your own dear Dad of one of our favorite cheese outfitter's scrumptious Father's Day Collection... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Mumford & Sons at The Greek

U.S/British dual national, charismatic frontman of meteoric English Folk band Mumford & Sons, Marcus Mumford declared himself thrilled to be holding court at U.C. Berkeley's stately Greek Theatre, at the opening of the first of a three night, sold-out trio... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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New to The Market - Private SoCo Country Rancher on 1.8 Acres

Down a private, treelined driveway.. in a peaceful, country setting... nestled amongst pasture land... a classic, single storey Sonoma County ranch home is waiting for its new owner to add his or her own signature style. This country rancher sits... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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A Bovine Herd for Your Sonoma County Bedroom/Bathroom? A Wallpaper Design To Make You Smile

According to wallpaper company newwall.com: "The energy within Milna Akkijyrkka’s cow-themed design comes from calves, springing through the pasture to discover new joys. Hanging the pattern in your den, office or bedroom may bring boundless energy to creative types, and... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Dinosaur Trails, Fossil & Footprint Tours - How About a Visit to Dinosaur Island This Summer?

Newly named Dinosaur Capitol of Great Britain, The Isle of Wight prepares for an international audience this summer as flocks of palaeontology fans are expected on the island for its raft of activities celebrating a wealth of prehistoric history. The... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Wilson Tartan - A New Kilt for Petaluma Bagpiper

Couldn't resist sharing my friend Susan's photo of her son, Declan Villa, in his immaculate new entirely hand stitched Wilson Tartan Kilt custom made by North American kilt maker extraordinaire, Elsie Stuehmeyer. Eighteen-year-old Declan had the honor of piping at... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Lillet Rosé, A Taste of Ripe Summer & France in a Glass

Served in a small, simple glass tumbler over ice and with a slither of lemon peel, Lillet Rosé is the first new product launch by French distiller Lillet in half a century. Distributed in the United States by William Grant... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Holiday in Peaceful Haven - Original 16th Century Features Meet Contemporary Style & Comfort in Black Mountains, Wales

Sheepskinlife's stunning, Grade 2 listed Monmouthshire Hall 16th Century house in the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales transports vacationers through time with all the modern comforts and contemporary style mixed in to make its original features shine. Millbrook... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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