Arts + Culture

Celebrate Fall with Style

Walnut Creek City Lifestyle’s Favorite Finds Article by Walnut Creek City Lifestyle | Photography by Stock Photos As we celebrate the  first anniversary of Walnut Creek City Lifestyle , we’re letting you in on a little secret—our seasonal obsessions! From the scents we’re wearing to the rituals we’re loving, our editorial team is sharing what’s inspiring us this fall. Laurel Kellam (Publisher)   Fragrance We’re Wearing  –  Nuxe Body Oil  - A  beauty essential, this luxurious dry oil...

Education

The Sydney Paige Foundation

Empowering Students With Quality School Supplies Article by Cole Cronk | Photography by Provided by The Sydney Paige Foundation Courtney Brockmeyer, the founder and CEO of the Sydney Paige Foundation, recognizes the importance of education and the necessity of school supplies to achieve academic success in the classroom. This is why the foundation's primary goal is to provide low-income communities with quality school supplies, including backpacks, pencils, paper, folders, scissors, rulers...

Life + Culture

Olympic Champion Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

Helping Bay Area Kids Discover Big Dreams Through Reading Article by Ryan Phillips | Photography by Provided by Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Kristi Yamaguchi's journey from the ice rinks of Fremont to the top of the Olympic podium is a story about the power of dreaming big. Born in Hayward and raised in the Bay Area, Kristi began skating at just six years old, lacing up her skates at the local rink in Southland Mall. What began as a childhood fascination with the annual ice show evolved...

Life + Culture

Style That Gives Back

How Walnut Creek’s Thrift Shops Are Turning Fashion into a Force for Good Article and Photography by Emily Viscia In Walnut Creek, two beloved thrift shops are redefining what it means to shop with purpose. At Leftovers Thrift Shop and the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop , every purchase supports a cause, every visit feels like a treasure hunt, and every customer becomes part of something bigger.  Leftovers Thrift Shop ,  located on Olympic Boulevard, has been   a cherished...