Hard working, talented, and artistically creative are just a few words to describe Artist Robert…read moreLindsey. My family had the pleasure of working with him on numerous house projects. Robert worked hard to make each design detailed and original. I would recommend him to others, but a warning to get in line quick- his clients add up fast! My husband and I were especially impressed with his diverse ability to work with many different materials. Including forming wood selves, painting walls to match perfectly with art work and blending a marble style fireplace out of concrete. His work is creative and he takes his time to make things perfect and the right style for your home. If you are looking for an artist, Robert would be my first choice hands down.

I wanted to place art or something different on my wall and couldn't find anything I liked. I was…read moreaway visiting in the bay area and in the hallway of the hotel was a wonderful flamenco dancer sketched on the wall which looked incredible. I decided that I wanted that flamenco dancer sketched on my wall too so I researched for mural painters in the Roseville area and found Robert Lindsey. His mural pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra looked true to form. We did a quick photo shoot and he replaced the face of the flamenco dancer with my own and the results and his work came out absolutely wonderful! I love my mural and recommend his artistry for anyone who is looking for a design or something different. He is the nicest, easy going professional I have ever worked with. He is the best!

East Sacramento is a gorgeous part of Sacramento to visit. While I wish I could afford a home…read morethere, I am happy to enjoy the homes from the street as we pass by on errands and during the holidays when the Fab 40's are even more fabulous with lights and decorations. This area of Sacramento is so cute and has a great variety of shops, parks, restaurants and is just a vibe. One of our favorite restaurants was in this area, and when they were open we would be in the area weekly for our trivia night and explored a lot more. We tend to spend most of our time near Folsom Blvd and J Street. Corti Brothers is a must visit when you're in the area and if you're in the area on the weekend Moonbelly Bakery in on the cusp of East Sacramento and is so worth a visit. More staples of East Sacramento that we visit are The Pet Department Store for all our dogs needs, where the staff is super sweet and always gives our dog treats. The Sacramento Turn Verein where they host Oktoberfest, Bockfest and teach German Language classes. McKinley Park with its Rose Garden and Tiferet By The Park for a snack and drink while you're walking around. This whole area has trees lining the road, a lot of shade and gives a more peaceful feel to a busy city area. The neighborhoods are so cute and easily walkable. While I mentioned a few restaurants and businesses there are so many to discover here.

I Love walking in East Sacramento with my dog starting from 35th-49th Street. The streets are clean…read moreand the tree line streets are well manicured. I meet a lot of the neighbors when I walk with my dog and I love their beautiful homes with all the roses and flowers in bloom this time of year. I have a thing for the design of a English Tudor because I own that type of style. l think English Tudor home are magnificent. I also love the cute little Bungalo style and the lavish Cape cod style. Actually any style in the Fab 40's is gorgeous

This was such a fun event! I love beer and trying new ones so what better way than going to a…read morefestival that brings in the local and some of the best around the country! I did feel that $40 was a bit pricy though and the layout didn't seem to match the "maps" they gave us. I went with a group for friend it it got pretty crowded. It would have been nice if they spaced it out more, that way you could actually talk to some of the representatives about their beers. I thought there was a pretty decent diversity of beers and everyone there (not just the vendors) seemed really friendly, all trying to have a good time! You get small cups to sample with when you get in and there are buckets all around if you want to sip and dump. I recommend that you bring a salty snack like a pretzel necklace, jerky, or some smokehouse almond (what I brought) to cleanse your palate. If you want to check out some new beers and don't mind paying a tad bit more, check this event out!

My second year attending this event, and I always have a good time. We bought the beer only…read moretickets, because I go to events like this for the beer, nothing else. Duh. The free shuttle that picked up blocks from my house was a really nice touch. That was a GREAT idea that should be replicated, and a huge thank you is deserved for whoever paid to supply those shuttles. Very nice and important touch. At first it was disappointing that the home and garden show took up the front gate, and our entrance was off to the far end of Cal Expo. Getting there at 2pm when the beer-only gates opened, we had to wait in a huge line for about 15 minutes. But it was to be expected, and I have no complaints about that. We were given a generic plastic cup when we entered. Every other event similar to this one has always made their own cups/mugs, but this event clearly hit up Smart & Final. I liked how the food trucks were all lined up, kinda funneling us into the big building for the beer tasting. It was a nice foreshadowing for when I was to stumble out later. This year's event was held in the same building that houses all the livestock during the State Fair. At first, it had a manure scent when entering the building. But that was soon replaced by the godly smell of beer! We got a map of all the vendors and basically just dived right in. Ruhstaller had one of the longest lines, and some of the best beers. My favorite beer right now is probably Trumer, and I was glad to see them. They were very low key, serving their one brew out of a red cooler and hidden between bigger breweries. But I still stopped by at least three times. Anchor brewery ran out very quickly, I believe about an hour after the doors opened for us. I could understand running out a few minutes before closing, but two hours is quite excessive. Nothing beats fried food after drinking, and those food trucks really hit the spot after wards. I remember drunkenly rambling to Adam P. about how he shouldn't have gotten kicked off The Taste, but I do not remember what I ate. Good times.

Pebble Creek Christmas Lights is such a treat. This community has a lot of houses that decorate and…read morecelebrate Christmas season with different themed decorations from simple to very elaborate. It gets so crowded but worth the time to walk around the block(s) or drive through depending on the time.

Such an amazing display of lights. Ny family enjoys it every year. It's best to walk the…read moreneighborhood and park in the Bel air parking lot. If not you'll be stuck in the line of cars for quite some time.

Visiting El Dorado Hills & Shingle Springs for the Holidays…read more I came up to El Dorado Hills for the Christmas holidays, and every time I'm here I'm reminded why people fall in love with this area. My family lives out in Shingle Springs, where the properties stretch out into big open acres -- the kind of land where you can actually have horses, cows, chickens, a private lake, and the occasional deer casually crossing your driveway like they own the place. It's peaceful in a way that feels almost old‑school California. December definitely brings its own personality. Think rain, fog, and wind teaming up to create a moody winter vibe. It's beautiful, but also a little dangerous, so if you're visiting during the holidays, drive carefully. The roads can get slick and visibility drops fast. But honestly, that cozy winter atmosphere makes the hot coffee taste better and the scenery feel extra dramatic. If you really want to see this area shine, come back in spring, summer, or fall. The weather cools beautifully up here, the hills turn green, and everything feels calm and wide open. It's the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think. El Dorado Hills itself is growing quickly -- new homes, new developments, and new families moving in -- but with that growth comes some pretty steep price tags. Still, the potential is huge. You can tell this area is becoming one of those "if you know, you know" pockets of Northern California. The closest major town is Folsom, just a short drive away, and the views along the freeway between the two are surprisingly gorgeous. Rolling hills, open skies, and that classic Northern California landscape that makes you want to pull over and take a photo. Overall, whether you're here for family, fresh air, or just a break from city noise, El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs offer a peaceful, scenic escape with a lot of charm -- and a lot of room to grow.

El Dorado Hills is a great place to live. And it is a place I have called home for almost two…read moreyears. To be clear, El Dorado Hills does not have official city status. It is a "town" in California. An incorporated town and census-designated place in El Dorado County, California (according to Wikipedia). Located in the Greater Sacramento region of Northern California. It had a population of 50, 547 at the 2020 census! Just two years ago, there was such a small town and rural feel! Since COVID, the migration of people moving from Southern California and the Bay area has been mind blowing. With wine tasting and the plentiful wineries that have become famous in El Dorado County along with nearby Apple Hill (host to a variety of activities at fruit orchards, pumpkin and Christmas tree farms, bake shops, craft fairs and breweries), it is no surprise. Additionally, all those travelers passing through on their way to South Lake Tahoe have brought more exposure to the El Dorado Hills "lifestyle" and its desirable benefits! The next census report may give some residents sticker shock:)! Currently, the El Dorado Hills Town Center is touted as the "ultimate lifestyle experience". Depending upon your definition of ultimate, it is the jewel and "center" of El Dorado Hills. As they advertise, "discover a place of beauty and abundance." There is fine to casual dining with peaceful lake views, unique shopping, outdoor events, premier hotel and an IMAX Theater! And the very popular summer, Thursday night concert series and awesome Farmers Market every Sunday from 8 to 1 p.m. Should you find yourself near my lovely town, please do stop by and enjoy the wonderful amenities El Dorado Hills has to offer. Who knows...you may want to move here yourself! Cheers!

Lawerence created some wonderful murals's for our Ice Cream store: What's the Scoop?...it's truly a…read morepiece of Art. He is very easy to work with and is a great visionary. We highly recommend him. He has become a family friend because of his creative work. Come by and check out his fine work at: What's the Scoop? 6350 Folsom blvd#400 Sacramento CA 95819

Lawrence Sullivan created a mural for our son's bedroom. We were so pleased with the entire…read moreexperience. He was very professional, and diligent. If you are looking for a fun and unique way to liven up a room, he is your guy! He has an entire portfolio of beautiful artwork. Such a talented man.

Yeah it's aight. Like others have said, it is spotty. One block you'll find multi-million dollar…read moreestates and then go a few blocks and you'll find homeless people and garbage lying around. Some of the highlights: * Arden Fair Mall - now that there is Uniqlo and H&M * How 'Bout Arden - lots of stores, great movie theatre. Nordstrom Rack! Kura Sushi! * Ernie's Interlude - welcoming dive bar; meet your neighbors, sing some songs! * Trader Joe's - this parking lot isn't so exasperating * Whole Foods - Great Amazon return setup * WinCo Foods - Show me a better bulk foods area * Grocery Outlet - I have a collection of shoplifting videos from this location at Marconi. The best one was when a group had a loaded shopping cart of Tide and there was a getaway van with a covered license plate that squealed them away. * Costco Business Center - it's like old school Costco (Price Club) with the huge boxes of bulk chewing gum. Get yo'self half a goat while you're at it. * Country Club Cinema - comfy reclining seats, $5 Tuesdays. Close to midtown, close to Business and Highway 80, not far from 50, it's a very convenient place to live. I hear the sheriff helicopter circling overhead maybe four times a year? I don't know if that's good or bad. It would be bad if I lived in Canada, but for Arden Arcade that's probably par for the course.

The Arden-Arcade area is bigger than I thought. Yes, I pulled up a map of the technical area on my…read morephone just to check. Most of the time when I'm visiting the Arden-Arcade area it's for food and there are a lot of great places to try out. At Howe 'Bout Arden I'm a frequent visitor of 18 grams Coffee Roasters and there are a lot of other restaurant and shopping options in that plaza, along with a movie theater. There is also both Ettore's Bakery and Restaurant and Estelle Bakery and Patisserie in the area and walking into either is dangerous, because the baked goods are AMAZING! Taqueria La Perla Tapatia is also in this area and their food is so tasty. You can go for something classic or simple or try one of their unique creations that your tastebuds and camera will love. Do a quick Yelp search and you're bound to find some new places you want to visit, and I feel like new places are being introduced all the time. I will say, this area is not my favorite to drive in. Sometimes the roads are a bit confusing and some areas need could use some updates. I feel like I always need my GPS here compared to Downtown where it's a grid. if you grow up here I'm sure it's a lot easier to navigate though.

With Lunar New Year coming up, Stockton Blvd. has a few blocks of Asian markets to help you find…read morecultural/traditional items for your celebration. There's a nice variety of Chinese and Vietnamese shops along this busy boulevard. You can find restaurants, markets, salons, jewelers, and other Asian owned businesses. As a result of this pandemic, we have not seen any flyers or ads for Lunar New Year presentations. Maybe before covid, they had family events for the community to ring in the New Year, but likely this year will be different. Please check your local listing for information. Pleased to report that we found everything we needed :) Chuc mung nam moi! Happy Year of the Ox!

An enclave in South Sacramento riddled with a plethora of Vietnamese offerings. Many excellent…read moreplaces to grab a tasty home cooked meal. Stores to get all the provisions for a tasty made at home meal. It's not a pretty to the eye area. On the other hand there's much here to please one looking for the feel of Vietnamese community.