If you want to see something ridiculously gorgeous, you need to take a Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride with Calistoga Balloons. I experienced a hot air balloon ride when I was very young, so I didn't remember much and knew that I had to try it out again (especially with Ian!), so it has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Thankfully, during our Calistoga trip, we checked it off the bucket list and now, have the best memories. Calistoga Balloons is the only hot air balloon company ...
Dining Room Update
I thought it was about time for a dining room update even though I still haven't shared pictures of the rest of my home yet (I promise I will eventually get around to this!). You can see my first dining room post here. As you see in the picture below, our dining room was red with dirty popcorn ceilings and an ugly brown/tan shades on the light fixture. It was pretty much a disaster. We have done a lot to this room since we moved in and luckily, we have checked off a lot of our to do's. ...
Notre Vue Estate Winery & Vineyards
Do you remember the scene in The Sound of Music when Julie Andrews sang The Hills Are Alive? Well, that's what I felt like doing when Ian and I visited the top of Notre Vue Estate Winery & Vineyards. Sitting on 710 acres in Sonoma County, the property is gorgeous; I think my jaw dropped a bit when we first pulled in. "Preserving the natural beauty of the land has always been at the heart of our vision. For this reason, the estate includes 350 acres of protected open space land, ...
The Best Food and Wine Pairing in Napa Valley at Far Niente Winery
"Dolce Far Niente" is my new life motto. It is an Italian phrase that describes a way of enjoying life's passions without a care and this phrase embodies the spirit of Far Niente, an Oakville winery, as well as its sister wineries, Dolce, Nickel & Nickle, and Bella Union. Far Niente Winery, which sits amongst 13 acres of gorgeous gardens, produces some of the most prestigious wines in Napa Valley. This wine has been a staple in our wine fridge for a while now, so when we planned our trip to ...
A Romantic Stay at Cottage Grove Inn
Ancient elms and lush landscape greet you as you pull up to Cottage Grove Inn. Tucked away in downtown Calistoga, you would never know that you were in a town. Instead, it feels as if you are vacationing in a romantic, secluded forest. Checking in to Cottage Grove Inn is a treat in itself. The staff is amazing - you can really tell that they go above and beyond for their guests. After checking in, we made our way to our romantic cottage and fell in love. Our Cottage Chirping ...
Summer Sips: Blueberry Mint Tea Recipe
Tailgates and Barbeques are the highlights of the summer months for our family and when we have a get-together, we do not take the easy way out - we go above and beyond. Usually, we have many snack options, the main course such as burgers, or steaks, and then plenty of drink options. This year, we really wanted to get creative, so we decided to play in the kitchen, making new summer recipes. We came up with a rocking Blueberry Mint Tea made with Milo's Tea and wanted to share it with all of ...