Author: Susan Blakey

  • Amateur Oenophiles in Paradise

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    During our three and a half days in the Napa Valley, we visited over a dozen wineries.  I’m going to show you the two that were my…

  • Wine Tasting for Lightweights

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    A few years ago while watching the movie Sideways, le monsieur and I were absolutely floored by the quantities of wine the characters in the movie were…

  • Would You Like To Ride…

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    In My Beautiful Balloon? As I mentioned, this excursion started *early.*  By 6:15am we were on site and watching the balloons being prepared for flight.  First…

  • Let’s try this again, shall we?

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    Thanks to the internet deities for working wi-fi!  We’re at the airport now, will be boarding for our short flight home soon.  It’s been a…

  • Previews of Coming Attractions

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    Well, there would be if the internet connection here weren’t so slow and dodgy.  I can’t even upload a single photo! More in a couple…

  • Une femme recommends…

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    Gentle Souls Double-Buckle Boots, $295. Mes amis, I have found them, the perfect motorcycle boots.  These from Gentle Souls are absolute heaven on the feet, and have…

  • Room With A View

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    Monday night’s view.  We stayed here: The Pelican Inn and the rooms are designed to be reminiscent of a 16th Century Tudor inn.  The room…

  • Simple Interest – More Easy Pieces

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    Une femme continues the search for pieces with easy simplicity, and options to tap into the minimalist vibe without emptying the bank account. For those who can handle the…

  • The *Actual* Napa Trip Wardrobe

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    So the heat is on, not only in LA, but also in Northern California.  My lovely visions of crisp fall weather have melted under predictions…