By Michelle Portesi
Your headquarters for your Fall Harvest Table decor.
So you’ve bought your new home at Lake Tahoe, Truckee or Soda Springs and your furnishings just don’t fit the style of your new digs, or worse still, you’ve got no furniture at all. Or maybe with fall, the nesting bug has hit you hard and you’re feeling the need to update and refeather your nest. What to do….what to do…
Located in the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City is the marvelous, long time local home furnishings store of Hemmings and Jarrett. Touting ‘From the Rug to the Chandelier…and Everything in Between!’, this store has something for everyone. From furniture to sumptuous linens, lighting. accessories and dish ware to unique and seasonal gifts, you’ll need to take at least 3 turns around the store to see it all. Don’t see what you had in mind? No worries, they can special order furnishings as well, featuring manufacturers such as Stone County Ironworks, Wesley Hall, Renaissance Iron, American Leather, Lee Industries and more.
What I myself as a designer really appreciate is that their offerings aren’t the same old, same old, ‘Pinecones and squirrels and bears, Oh My!’ While they do have a lovely selection of those as well, it’s nice to see more elegant and diverse styles of mountain furnishings. Do you prefer a Country French twist with a Tahoe vibe? Or how about what we designers at Tahoe jokingly call ‘Tuscahoe’ (Tuscan Villa meets Old Tahoe). Lakefront Beach Style? Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Craftman? Whatever your tastes are, they’ve got you covered. (And Realtors may be interested in a few purchases for staging those especially nice prime pieces of real estate or for gifts for clients as well.)
Beds, linens, artwork and more!
Centerpieces, table linens, florals, elegant plates and glasses…
Hemmings and Jarret also has fun and eclectic gifts for every occasion. While I was there, they were all decked out for Fall and Halloween. Fun! Fun! Fun! The displays are always gorgeous and inspiring. Or make your own with their generous supply of high end silk floral offerings, candles and ribbon. I have a lovely centerpiece of fall colored nasturtiums that I still love many years later.
Halloween decor galore!
Owned by Terry and Chris Beye, they are also very active in support of local charitable events. When I was there, they were closing early for the local event ‘Girls on the Run’. They are also contributers to The Boys and Girls Club, North Tahoe Boosters and The Hook Golf Tournament.
Stop in today to get inspired for your new indoor decor.
Hours:
Winter – Open daily from 10 am -5 pm
Summer – Open Daily from 10 am – 6 pm.
530. 583.0408
760 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
hemmingsandjarret.com
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By Michelle Portesi
Photo screen capture from The Truckee Historical Haunted Tour
No matter how long you live here, you can always learn something new about the area you call home. On Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16, you can get your history with a side order of Old Town fun at the Annual Truckee’s Haunted Historic Tour.
This is a popular event with locals and tourists alike. You will be taken on a guided tour of many of Truckee’s vintage circa late 1800’s buildings and told colorful tales of her old west past by costumed characters, real and imagined. To quote one out of towner “I can’t choose a favorite. It was all a hoot!”
And who knows, one of Truckee’s reported spectral inhabitants might make an appearance as well.
Our 2014 Performers, photo by event sponsor Johnstone Studios. Photo from website.
If you’re from out of town, you can get the full effect of the evening by staying at one of Truckee’s original hotels, and be sure to grab a bite at one of it’s many restaurants in old town.
Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to buy yours today!
Visit their website for more information on the tour, venues and where to stay: www.truckeehistorytour.org
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Sunset at Donner Lake. Photo by Michelle Portesi
Let’s face it, the big blue, Lake Tahoe, tends to get most of the attention and press during our busy summer months. But right here in Truckee is Donner Lake, chock full of fun things to do in a much less busy environment.
I’ve lived here off and on for years, and what’s nice about the area is that when crazy holiday weekends descend, I don’t have to venture very far for food and fun. Instead of fighting the crowds, I can hoof it to most anything I might want to do, including finding basic sustenance.
THINGS TO DO AT DONNER LAKE:
Take a bike ride. The bike trails are well defined along Donner Pass Road and goes most of the way around the lake. You can continue on through the campgrounds at Donner Memorial State Park to get back to Donner Pass Road.
Go Fishing! There is a dedicated fishing pier and handicapped ramp about half way down Donner Pass Road along the lake. Or try your luck off of the many public piers. Make sure to pick up your California fishing license online.
Have a picnic. Near the Fishing pier is a picnic area right on the lake complete with picnic tables and grills. Picnic areas are also available at Donner Memorial State Park. Plan ahead and come early, these spots fill up fast.
Go for a swim. Dunking oneself in Donner Lake during blistering hot days is a given, but many have been the evenings when the temperature doesn’t drop with the sun and my place still feels like a stuffy broiler. On those occasions, nothing is more refreshing than donning my bathing attire and taking a moonlight dip.
Kayaking at an inlet at Donner Lake. Photo by Michelle Portesi
Rent a kayak or paddle board at Donner Memorial State Park. The water in the mornings at Donner Lake are often a crystal clear glass calm. It’s the perfect time to ply the waters without fighting the waves whipped up by the winds, or even jet skis and boats.
Go for a boat ride. Donner Lake’s Marina is one of the few areas still deep enough in the Lake Tahoe basin despite the drought to launch your boat. Or you can call ahead to rent a pontoon boat ride.
Go Camping. Donner Memorial Park’s campground is right near the lake and features pleasant campsites, bathrooms and actual showers! The campground also hosts many campground events during the summer. Visit www.parks.ca.gov for more info.
Coldstream Canyon. Photo by Michelle Portesi
Go for a Hike. You can take a leisurely hike on the trails throughout Donner Memorial State Park, or for a little more effort, Coldstream Canyon starts at the east end of Donner Lake Campgound. Follow the creek over easy to moderate terrain to back country ponds and environmental reclamation sites. See Go Take a Hike # 4 for more info on this hike. yourfriendinhighplaces.net/2014/08/19/
Sunset over Donner Lake. Photo by Michelle Portesi
Get Yourself Some History. The new memorial museum at Donner State Park has reopened with new exhibits about the area’s history.
Just Hang Out. Read a book, sunbath, play fetch with your dog, have a glass of wine, watch the sun set. There are a wealth of public piers all along the north side of Donner Lake along Donner Pass Road just perfect for doing absolutely nothing.
If you’re a resident of Tahoe Donner, you can laze away the summer days at the Tahoe Donner Beach. There’s a snack bar and rental concessions for kayaks and paddle boats.
Dock at Tahoe Donner Beach area. Photo by Michelle Portesi
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Don’t want to venture into town for food and/or a few items? Then you’ll be grateful for these businesses:
STICKS MARKET. Located about a mile from Donner Memorial Park is Sticks Market, featuring fresh made deli sandwiches, espresso drinks and a generous selection of wines, beer and other beverages along with the usual basic staples. They even have a fairly decent array of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables if you just need a few items and don’t want to fight the crowds in town for them. For a small little market, they pack in quite a bit.
DONNER LAKE KITCHEN. Known for serving breakfast and lunch, now during the summer, they are open Saturday evenings too. They will be featuring ‘Oysters on the Deck’ from 2-8 pm and also serving dinner, including steaks, burgers and sandwiches from 4-8 pm.
You’ll always find plenty to do at Donner Lake!
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