North Bay Woman

4 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 CONTENTS North Bay Woman magazine is produced in its entirety by the Advertising Department of the Marin Independent Journal and did not involve the editing or reporting staff of the Marin IJ's newsroom. DEPARTMENTS 12 | HOME & DESIGN Krista Gawronski shows how to create a sacred space 14 | FOOD The 12 most delightful places to picnic in Marin 18 | TRAVEL Adrienne Shubin takes us aboard cruise travel 22 | TRAVEL TIPS Your North Bay Woman style team packs up your travel essentials 26 | BEAUTY Have that sun-kissed look without the damage just in time for summer 31 | FASHION Beach, cruise and festival wear from local stylists and retailers 34 | COVER Star Staffi ng President Nicole Serres thrives on making connections 38 | BUSINESS North Bay Woman's resource guide for women's business groups in Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties 42 | HEALTH & FITNESS Teacher Jade de la Cruz empowers girls with martial arts classes to strengthen the body and mind 46 | RELATIONSHIPS Center of Domestic Peace gives advice on raising respectful boys in the #MeToo era 50 | WOMEN & WINE Popping the top off the latest canned wine trend 52 | 10 QUESTIONS San Rafael City Councilwoman Kate Colin Real Women. Real Stories. WOMAN North Bay NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 Clockwise from top left: Nicole Serres, president of Star Staffi ng at Shollenberger Park in Petaluma; sandwiches from Mill Valley Market; stylish bag by CA Inspired Showroom for Corda; at home meditation space decor; Marisa Meckstroth glows in time for sum- mer; fashionable frames for festival fun; Regent Seven Seas docked in Sorrento, Italy. – Photos by Stuart Lirette, CA Inspired Showroom for CoFi, Regency Seven Seas Cruises 26 18 22 14 31 34 12

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