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frances rivetti

Sonoma County, California

This British/American independent journalist spends her days exploring what it means to live "The Good Life" — discovering and sharing the best of the south county at the gateway to Sonoma Wine Country and other top flight destinations around the world.

Interests: Lifestyle writer and author of Fog Valley Crush, Fog Valley Winter and Big Green Country.

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REBUILDING TOGETHER PETALUMA'S SPRING VOLUNTEER WORKDAY APRIL 18th, 2020 8:30 TO 3 PM.

REBUILDING TOGETHER PETALUMA'S SPRING VOLUNTEER WORKDAY APRIL 18th, 8:30 TO 3 PM. TO VOLUNTEER: REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.RTPETALUMA.ORG REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS IT IS FULL SO DON'T DELAY! photos: Frank Simpson/Rebuilding Together Petaluma Home is where the heart... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Big Green Country Goes to Bodega Head — Literary Locations — Sonoma Coast, Northern California

When I wrote my novel, Big Green Country's timeline with road trip action at the start of the book taking place during the month of February, I never imagined blue skies as bright and clear as the February day I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Exceptional Trip Tip — Writing Italy — A Week of Writing Masterclasses Deep in the Tuscan Countryside Oct 4th-10th 2020

Here's something special for my writer friends here in Sonoma County and reader/writers elsewhere in the world. Who wouldn't love to find themselves in a writing class deep in the Tuscan countryside for a week, this fall? This wonderful retreat... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Journey into the Ancient Redwood Forests of Northern California in A Big Green Country Video Excerpt With Author, Frances Rivetti

Pleased to release a book trailer featuring yours truly reading from Chapter 22 (Maggie) of Big Green Country — my newly released novel. Thanks to trailer director/producer Rocco Rivetti for making this happen at the tail end of his busy... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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The Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Second Anniversary AVA Celebration at Hotel Petaluma A Big Hit with Winemakers & Wine Lovers Alike.

It was fun to attend celebrations with winemakers and friends of the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance in the ballroom at the Petaluma Hotel this week. There are so many terrific Pinot Noir wines and Chardonnays especially coming out of our... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Join Community Efforts to End Human Trafficking in Our Community and Beyond — Human Trafficking Awareness Day — January 11th 2020

photos via Pinterest One of the main and most important themes of my newly released contemporary suspense novel Big Green Country is that of raising awareness of the very real and present crisis that is human trafficking in Northern California,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Tickets Now on Sale for the California Artisan Cheese Festival, March 27th to 29th, 2020

Tickets are now on sale for the country's premier cheese festival, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, March 27-29, 2020. This year’s weekend-long Festival takes place in and around the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa’s historic Flamingo Hotel, and at various... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2020 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Happy New Year! Happy New Decade . . . And It's Into The Roaring Twenties We Go!

Photos via Pinterest “Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering 'it will be happier'...” Alfred Lord Tennyson “Each age has deemed the new-born year The fittest time for festal cheer.” - Sir Walter Scott “I hope... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas Filled with Comfort & Quiet Cheer

photos via Pinterest “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” Bob Hope “He who has not Christmas in... Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Frances' Favorite Things — Time to Wrap Up the Holiday Gift Guide 2019 with Some Locally Sourced Home Comforts

Are we ready to wrap up the holiday shopping? Yes, please, I know I am. No matter how streamlined and simple we try to keep things, if we've a lot of good people in our lives (which we all need)... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Tune in to KPCA 103.3 FM for a Big Green Country Book Segment — Petaluma Community Access — On Air with Inside Petaluma with Cindy, Jason & Janice Friday December 13th 11 am to 12 noon

There's something so nostalgic and reassuring about radio in this fast-paced, instant news era. I'll be back on air on our local community radio station Friday December 13th between 11am and noon talking with Inside Petaluma presenters Cindy, Jason and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Take a Deep Breath & Sort out that Holiday Shopping! Stocking Stuffer Suggestions — Frances' Favorite Things — Holiday Gift Guide 2019 —

Petaluma-based Marigold Apothecary teas and herbal products are super great and I can't think of anyone on my list who wouldn't appreciate an all-natural herbal tea blend from this increasingly popular local purveyor. Marigold Apothecary has an easy-to-use online store... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Frances' Favorite Things — Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Aqus Cafe 37 Artists' Small Works Holiday Art Show

Stuck for gift ideas? Who doesn't love a beautiful piece of original art? And these are small enough to squeeze into any ample art collection. I always look forward to the annual Small Works Holiday Art Show at Aqus Cafe... Continue reading

Posted Dec 9, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Frances' Favorite Things — Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Downtown Merchants' Annual Open House, Saturday December 7th

My goodness, what a fantastic day of festive cheer and entertainment and customer appreciation and incentives for the annual Downtown Merchant Holiday Open House in the historic boutique district of Petaluma this Saturday, December 7th, 2019. Thanks to Marie McCusker... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Frances' Favorite Things — Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Letters to Santa Mailbox is Open at the Mail Depot, Petaluma

The much loved annual Letters to Santa mailbox is open at the Mail Depot on Fourth Street in Petaluma. Mail a letter with a return address by 12/20 and super Santa will respond in time for Christmas. For any readers... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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COTS Holiday Free Store — Help brighten the holidays for children and adults experiencing homelessness in Sonoma County

COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) is accepting donations of new items for its annual Holiday Free Store. Drop off gifts for COTS clients experiencing homelessness, and later this month, COTS clients will be invited to shop for free for their... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Frances' Favorite Things — Holiday Gift Guide 2019 — Beautiful Blooms by Flower Casita

Now that I'm coming up for air after getting my novel Big Green Country out into the big, wide world, I'll be posting a little more frequently here on Southern Sonoma Country Life and in the run up to Christmas,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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The Art of the Animal — Gorgeous Pet Portraits by Artist and Illustrator Shannon Abbey

This year, for the first time, Shannon Abbey of Southern Sonoma County's Studio Shannon is offering a more affordable option of her pet portraits. Just $200! And it is so easy to get started. Shannon celebrates and elevates the Art... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Are You Ready for an Unforgettable Virtual Roadtrip From the Sonoma Coast Ranchlands Into the Emerald Triangle? Order Your Copy of Big Green Country Today!

Rain is falling heavily over our beloved Sonoma County and neighboring regions. It's colder than usual for this time of year and nights close in early. Perfect timing for a gripping and gritty new novel. Big Green Country is published... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Wishing You All A Happy Thanksgiving, Big or Small, Home or Away!

"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." Ernest Hemingway Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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128 Black Friday Wildfire Fundraiser for Kincade Wildfire Victims — Treat the Family to a Wonderful Day of Wine Tasting in the Alexander Valley

Looking for somewhere you and your family can go after Thanksgiving? Explore the wineries along Taste Destination 128 for a day of family fun. Fifty % of all ticket sales will be donated to the United Way of Wine Country... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Windrush Farm Holiday Art Faire — Saturday & Sunday Nov 30th and Dec 1st 10 am to 3 pm

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Posted Nov 26, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Available Now — Big Green Country — A Novel by Frances Rivetti

Big Green Country is now available to order! If you're in the States and you'd like a signed copy or multiple copies by me, the author, then please do order directly from me by clicking on the home page of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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Raymond Briggs "The Snowman" Featuring Steven Harrison, Tenor from The Metropolitan Opera of NYC, Hotel Petaluma Dec 19, 20 & 21 — Presented by Petaluma Shakespeare Company

This December, Petaluma Shakespeare Company presents a Christmas musical animated story time, The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs, a classic, heartwarming experience that brings more than a snowman to life for the whole family. Guaranteed to spread Christmas cheer and childlike... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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The Cardinal Club — A Daughter's Journey to Acceptance — A New Memoir by Southern Sonoma County Author Suzanne Maggio

I'm inordinately proud of my dear friend Suzanne Maggio as she celebrates her debut book launch this week. Her first book, The Cardinal's Club, A Daughter's Journey to Acceptance — published by Adelaide Books, is an extraordinarily vivid and riveting... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2019 at Southern Sonoma Country Life

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