Recap: Staying, Wining and Dining In Napa Valley
Even with our freeway mishap on the drive up to Napa Valley, we managed to have a lovely and (mostly) relaxing birthday weekend. Here’s my recap; be…
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Room With A View: Napa Valley (And One Unexpected Event)
We’ve really been enjoying our stay in the Napa Valley! It’s been a wonderful birthday getaway. I’ll have more details soon, but wanted to share…
Friday Miscellany: Wearing And Watching
I didn’t pack a lot of jewelry for this trip; Napa’s vibe is laid-back, so a lot of glitz feels out of place. “Casual luxe”…
Chocolate Shops Of Paris
Happy Valentine’s Day! Paris is known for its delightful window displays, and the chocolate shops and patissieries are no exception. Here are a few of the…
At Home: The Bar Cart
As I recently admitted to my friend D, I’m becoming a little obsessed with home decor. For so many years, with both of us working…
Gettin’ “Hygge” With It…
I see the word “hygge” making the rounds a lot these days. It’s a Danish word that roughly means “getting cozy,” and the concept of hygge is…
At Home: Upping My Decor Game
A lot of our furniture was inherited at various points from my in-laws, whose taste in home decor ran to “80’s-90’s Modern In Soft Neutrals.” Lots of…
Out And About: Dressed For The Theater
Tuesday night we went to see “Amélie, A New Musical” at the Music Center in downtown LA. I wanted to dress up a little bit…
Friday Style Musings
I’d begun working on an outfit post for today, trying something different with the leopard coat, but after reviewing the photos, decided it looked too heavy…
