Every once in a while, a entirely new design arrives, like a gift from the ether’s. The inspiration comes in several ways, sometimes the materials or elements speak to me and I combine them into a interesting new juxtaposition. This is … Continue reading
“We develop through experience. Therefore, hardships and misfortunes challenge us. It is in overcoming mistakes that we touch the song of life”. ~ Beatrice Wood On a warm summer’s day, we made the pilgrimage for a long held dream … Continue reading
The Conservatory of Flowers has captivated guests for more than a century. Located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history, and is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North … Continue reading
This year we celebrated my birthday Napa style in September with 24 hours of tasting, dining and hot springing. Really one needs at least a week to properly explore the Napa Valley. Traveling with limited time we curated a sampler … Continue reading
As a young girl I was horse crazy, luckily my parents bought me a pony when I was seven. I remember the first time I learned about a wild horse round up, I was and vising my Grandparents in Reno, … Continue reading
It was very exciting visiting the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show, the famed twice yearly curated country chic vintage show is located in San Luis Obispo, California. I had heard great things about this gathering of unique one of … Continue reading
Autumn weekends in Southern California were created for road trips and last Sunday was no exception. Visiting the Avila Valley on the central coast we were pleasantly surprised to discover the ultimate pumpkin patch at the Avila Valley Barn and … Continue reading
Is Los Olivos a Los Angelenos wine country safari? Green rolling hill vineyards, central coast wine country is dotted with clusters of ancient oaks and an occasional horse seeking solace under the shaded leafy haven, as I round the corner … Continue reading
New Oak Ranch– at the peak of lavender season a purple haze of pastoral serenity spreads across the upper Ojai valley as 5000 lavender plants blossom. New Oak is a U-pick lavender farm with over 15 varieties growing, it is … Continue reading
My Dear Accessory du jour, I must say you are seriously fab! Oh the places you have been and the places we will go….. I discovered your silken colorful essence at the bottom of a box of scarves one morning … Continue reading
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