We hadn't been up to the Bay Area since the holidays, which is the longest I've ever gone between trips. It was long overdue and we enjoyed a few leisurely days staying with my parents, visiting wine country, buying roadside produce, celebrating my grandma's birthday (with this ...read more
This past Saturday afternoon we drove out to Marshall to go to Hog Island Oyster Co. It's a tiny town that borders Tomales Bay with plenty of local seafood spots scattered along the windy road. I only recently started eating raw oysters - but now love their briny taste, ...read more
I always forget just how relaxed I am when in Northern California. This past weekend my parents and I drove all around wine country for potential wedding venues and managed to make time for some great meals and champagne tasting along the way. The process of finding the right ...read more
Our weekend spent at Justin Vineyards and Winery was truly exquisite. The Sussex Suite that we stayed in was so charming with its canopy bed, wood-burning fireplace and marble spa that it made it difficult to leave. We drank copious amounts of wine, indulged in rich food and ...read more
Later today my boyfriend and I are packing our bags (I'm bringing my Alexander McQueen suitcase) and heading out to Paso Robles, a little town in the central coastal wine region. Neither of us have ever been before and since we weren't together on Valentine's Day, we're ...read more
Today, I'm grateful for: -my healthy family -rainy weather on Thanksgiving -chocolate lava cake, my heated mattress pad, red nail polish -sharing a home with my wonderful boyfriend -the beatles, peppermint ice cream, cashmere socks -girlfriends that are hilarious and pretty ...read more
Tomorrow I'm heading home to Mill Valley for Thanksgiving. Here are some of the things I can't wait to do: -Bundle up with layers since the weather will be legitimately crisp. -Sip hot cocoa at Mama's Royal Cafe. -Visit the library. Tucked among the trees, it has an ...read more
I go through white tops with such a fervor that it's simply ridiculous. Though they happen to be a critical component of my wardrobe, I refuse to wear them once they've lost that crisp look and feel. Between underarm stains (due to deodorant), a baggy fit by the end of the day, ...read more
Mark Twain once said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," which certainly explains why I've been weighed down by over sized sweaters and coats my entire trip. This afternoon we headed over to Tiburon, a town just North of San Francisco to have lunch ...read more