North Bay Woman

4 NORTH BAY WOMAN | F A L L 2 0 1 9 | F A L L 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. Real Women. Real Stories. WOMAN North Bay NORTH BAY WOMAN | F A L L 2 0 1 9 20 34 40 12 DEPARTMENTS 8 | MEET AND GREET North Bay Woman's writers, contributors and new advisers 12 | HOME AND DESIGN Organizing home hacks for your holiday guests 20 | SEASONAL GIFT GIVING Locally-made treats and fi nds made the most meaningful gifts 24 | RELATIONSHIPS EO's Steve Fox shares: Female mentors who made an impression 28 | FASHION Animal prints, bold colors and earthy vibes are on trend this season 34 | COVER Veteran TV anchorwoman Pam Cook balances career and motherhood 38 | BEAUTY 'Tis the season to glam it up and we show you how! 40 | BUSINESS A passion for wildlife and photography drives world traveler Suzi Eszterhas 44 | WOMEN AND WINE Tasting Divas share North Bay wine adventure ideas 48 | HEALTH & FITNESS Breaking through the silence of miscarriage 52 | 10 QUESTIONS Deborah Keane is the fi rst woman-owner of a caviar company Clockwise from top left: Pam Cook, morning anchor at KTVU, at her home in Marin County; artichoke candles are one of the unique fi nds for holiday gift giving; "We're here!" greeting from guests begs the question on how to organize your home for the holiday season; 12 months of wine get-togethers with your gal pals include a day at Sonoma Mission Inn; Compass Rose Designs' unique blend of metals and craftsmanship is on display in the Fashion section starting on page 28; a cheetah photographed by Suzi Eszterhas on the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya. – Photos by Stuart Lirette, courtesy of Ruth Livingston Studio, Sonoma Mission Inn, Compass Rose Design, Suzi Eszterhas 44 28 28

• Cover